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The debate goes on.  Is JaMarcus Russell of the Oakland Raiders the biggest bust of all time? In order for that to be true, Russell must surpass Ryan Leaf of the San Diego Chargers, taken second overall in the 1998 NFL draft.  Leaf is generally considered the biggest bust ever taken in the NFL draft. Most articles relative to Russell have been nothing more than case studies in the quixotic decisions of Al ...

Years ago, a young man who was considered a model athlete had the great fortune of being a first round pick with the Oakland Raiders. Eldridge Dickey was his name. He attended one of the finest high schools in the Houston Independent School District. Dickey was so good in high school that some said he was not coachable, according to Ric More who was interviewed on May 8.  The label did not stick because ...

It's only been a couple of days since word spread that the Pat and Kevin Williams will potentially be suspended for taking an illegal substance, Bumetanide, that was in the drug, Starcaps. While this is a big blow to the defensive line, the Purple People Eaters will do just fine with the depth they have. Pat Williams is in all likelihood entering his final NFL season. Age has shown its ugly color ...

The Miami Dolphins roster is looking as good as it has in a very long time. In fact, there are so many talented players with the team right now, it was difficult to narrow it down to 53 names. When the coaches go through these motions for real throughout the preseason, it will be immeasurably more challenging. Unlike in the past couple years where the bottom half of the roster ...

Recently a list was composed celebrating the top 50 Chargers of all time. It was actually done right based solely on fan votes. On top of the list was hall of fame Quarterback Dan Fouts. I remember watching Fouts on the television as a kid, and have no problem seeing him at the top spot. The man played 181 games for the Bolts over 15 seasons. He left the game and ...

The countdown to 53 begins.  An all-state athlete in high school, respected by your peers at the college level, and struggling to earn a single snap in an NFL game.  Such is the timeline of an NFL undrafted free agent.  As tumultuous of an emotional journey as they face, undrafted free agents play a monumental role in the NFL.  Last year, over 50 percent of Kansas City’s roster was comprised of undrafted free agents.    As ...

When things go wrong for too long, the spectators or the Raider Nation, become somewhat like a bewildered herd. In Noam Chomsky's book, titled "Media Control" there are a lot of concepts that seem to need adjustment for 2010. First of all, the Internet is an outlet for public opinion. The men who own the powerful traditional media have to answer to the thousands of opinions that bang on their ears and glare ...

The San Francisco 49ers finished the 2009 season with an 8-8 record. This year they are maneuvering to rule a weak NFC West Division.     RB Frank Gore   Frank Gore is a first-round draft pick and a top five running back in most leagues.   Gore finished last season rushing with 229 ATT, 1,120 YDS, 4.9 AVG, 80 LNG and 10 TD.   Gore has even more fantasy value in PPR leagues, as he had 52 ...

Former Oakland Raiders quarterback and No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft JaMarcus Russell is the new poster boy for the NFL's need to implement a rookie salary cap as soon as the 2011 NFL Draft. Highly touted at LSU in 2007, Russell was a big physical specimen with a cannon of an arm who was highly productive—to the tune of a career quarterback rating of 147.9 in ...

Now that the Oakland Raiders have officially made JaMarcus Russell an all-time bust by releasing him, Denver's Tim Tebow is now on the clock of the "Bust Watch." Remember that the Broncos traded three draft picks for Tebow; the most for one player in the NFL Draft since Ryan Leaf. The Raiders traded nothing to acquire Russell.  People like to joke about Al Davis calling JaMarcus Russell a "great player" after Mr. ...