Culpepper heading to Raiders for workout - Page 4

revefsreleets · 08-01-2007, 02:57 PM

Russel is no where near NFL ready, despite what all the talking heads say. He needs some seasoning, and he isn't as mobile as Vince Young so he can't depend on his athleticism to get him out of trouble and make up the gap like Young did.

It'll be interesting to see what Culpepper can do. He's obviously very confident in his ability, given his refusal to sign anything but a 1 year deal.

silver & black · 08-01-2007, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jman

I would disagree. Teams pay big money for big talent, and therefore, are expecting big results. Reggie Bush did fairly avergae in his rookie season, and at times, above average. Vince Young is another top pick who started in his rookie season. I'd be surprised if the Raiders don't give him a shot if he proves himself.

He'll get to play, but it won't be on opening day. If he ever gets to camp, I would expect to see him no sooner than week 6. Just because he went #1 and will be getting paid a king's ranson, doesn't mean he is ready to play in the NFL. With McCown and Culpepper on the team, there is no reason or justification for throwing him out there too soon... especially without seeing if the O line can protect the QB yet.

silver & black · 08-01-2007, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RoethlisBURGHer

Did you forget Al Davis owns and runs the Raiders?

If Al says play Russell,Russell will play,it's that simple.

True, but Al hates rookie QB's. I'm sure it just killed him to draft Russell, especially after the Marinovich fiasco.

SteelCityMan786 · 08-01-2007, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by silver & black

He'll get to play, but it won't be on opening day. If he ever gets to camp, I would expect to see him no sooner than week 6. Just because he went #1 and will be getting paid a king's ranson, doesn't mean he is ready to play in the NFL. With McCown and Culpepper on the team, there is no reason or justification for throwing him out there too soon... especially without seeing if the O line can protect the QB yet.

I don't think you guys will see him play till week 10. That is, if you're not out of the playoff race by then. It may be earlier.

silver & black · 08-01-2007, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelCityMan786

I don't think you guys will see him play till week 10. That is, if you're not out of the playoff race by then. It may be earlier.

You could be right. I wouldn't mind if he sat the whole season. Playoff race? Thats funny! Maybe next year, but I seriously doubt we will be viaing for the playoffs this year. If we can even finish at .500, I'll be very happy with this season.

revefsreleets · 08-01-2007, 03:07 PM

The Raiders will never be in the playoff race this year, but thats no reason to throw Russel to the wolves. Week 10 seems like a nice round number unless one of the other guys surprise like Drew Brees did in San Diego.

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