Article By Alex Johnson on 4th July, 2009
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...
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