QB Controversy in Oakland?

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Published: July 4, 2009

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... Is there possibly a quarterback controversy in Oakland?

The Raiders picked Russell with the first overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft with the full intentions of making him their franchise quarterback.  It was a classic Al Davis selection: Russell has a strong, cannon arm and is a very physically gifted quarterback.

However, the signing of veteran Jeff Garcia this offseason has created some controversy.  Actually, Garcia himself is really the source of the this controversy.

"I think there has to be some realization at some point as to putting the best players on the field that are going to give you the best chance to win," Garcia said during a radio show in May. 

"Now, if JaMarcus is that guy, then he definitely deserves to be on the field and should be on the field. But, if for some reason with what I bring as a player, from a competitive nature, and just the intensity and emotion that I bring to the field, and the knowledge of the ...

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