Raiders 2007 Draft Evaluation: Russell, Miller, and Others

Most experts agree, that you should give it three years to fully evaluate a draft class.

In wake of JaMarcus Russell's release, why not today?

So, this is my evaluation of the Oakland Raiders draft class of 2007.

Round One (1) QB JaBust Russell, QB/LB/DL (who can tell?,) LSU

Grade: J

I gave him a J because an F doesn't justify how bad he was for the Raiders in his tenure.

In training camp of 2007, he held out till the second week off the season. That in itself, tells you he didn't have a great desire to play.

He started in 2008, and wasn't the worst quarterback in the world for a guy playing in his second season. In fact, Russell ended the 2008 season on a more positive note. He had three good games in a row.

Then ...

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