Myths and Facts Regarding Jamarcus Russell

There has been a lot of talk about "JRuss" or "JBust" lately and I think a lot of things need to be put in perspective. I, like many of Raider Nation, was excited when we drafted him 200,7 but, again like most of you, have been disappointed with the results.

But we must clear the air on what is really going on, especially as the question on keep or cut him lingers after the recent signing of QB Jason Campbell.

Myth - Oakland Raiders owe Jamarcus Russell $9.5 million dollars if we keep him.

FACT - The Raiders do have him under contract and will owe him $3 million guaranteed, and if he gets injured in training camp or is on the roster Week one then yes we could owe him more. But the decision to keep/cut him is based on $3 mil...

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