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I am looking at the idea of picking him up as a potential keeper for next year. I thought the Raiders were supposed to have made a decision on activating him or not by this past Wednesday. I can not find anything indicating what they decided, probably due to the irrelevance of the decision. If there is anyone who knows what they did with him could you please let me know? Thanks!

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I am looking at the idea of picking him up as a potential keeper for next year. I thought the Raiders were supposed to have made a decision on activating him or not by this past Wednesday. I can not find anything indicating what they decided, probably due to the irrelevance of the decision. If there is anyone who knows what they did with him could you please let me know? Thanks!

 

They need to decide by next Wen (Nov.21). He would make a great keeper for next season.

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Man I hope he plays. I just picked him up for nothing and hoping he becomes the man next year at least. This year would be a huge bonus.

Considering snagging him too but he has a dreadful remaining schedule... @ KC, DEN, @GB, IND, @JAX (SD week 17)

 

Now that I look at it, that's a pretty horrible schedule from any standpoint... from KC, back to Oakland, out to GB, back to Oakland, out to east coast, back to Oakland... TONS of frequent flyer miles there.

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Considering snagging him too but he has a dreadful remaining schedule... @ KC, DEN, @GB, IND, @JAX (SD week 17)

 

Now that I look at it, that's a pretty horrible schedule from any standpoint... from KC, back to Oakland, out to GB, back to Oakland, out to east coast, back to Oakland... TONS of frequent flyer miles there.

 

 

yes, but you would really only be picking him up as a keeper for next. I doubt he is worth much in a redrafter other than as a 5th back type for injury cover.

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yes, but you would really only be picking him up as a keeper for next. I doubt he is worth much in a redrafter other than as a 5th back type for injury cover.

This much is true but if Oakland really wants to get a good look at him then you have to figure he might see a few games as a feature RB this season. That is valuable enough these days... especially post trade-deadline.

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Considering snagging him too but he has a dreadful remaining schedule... @ KC, DEN, @GB, IND, @JAX (SD week 17)

 

Now that I look at it, that's a pretty horrible schedule from any standpoint... from KC, back to Oakland, out to GB, back to Oakland, out to east coast, back to Oakland... TONS of frequent flyer miles there.

i actually would play him against Den, Indy and potentially even Jax. Alot depends on how he's used however. If he gets receptions instead of just rushes then he could be a decent player.

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From todays Oaktown Tribune blog: Note: No transactions filed today regarding the Raiders regarding the activation of Michael Bush. Bush's status should be evident if he is suited up and on the practice field Wednesday.

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From todays Oaktown Tribune blog: Note: No transactions filed today regarding the Raiders regarding the activation of Michael Bush. Bush's status should be evident if he is suited up and on the practice field Wednesday.

 

 

What about Russell?

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What about Russell?

 

Here you go...

 

Looking out for No. 2

Posted by Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer on Monday at 6:21 pm

If Lane Kiffin could send out as many mixed signals every Sunday with his offense as he does on Monday regarding rookie quarterback JaMarcus Russell, the Raiders might move the ball so well it would quiet the speculation for The Next Big Thing.

 

Instead, the Raiders are 2-8, and even with Daunte Culpepper's 344-yard passing performance as a backdrop, Russell's status remains the hottest topic in Alameda.

 

Here are the latest clues regarding the mystery of when Russell will take the field, and decide for yourself when that might be:

 

– Kiffin reiterated Monday at his weekly press conference that the ESPN report which had Russell starting Dec. 2 against Denver at McAfee Coliseum was in error.

 

"We've not made that decision yet," Kiffin said. "Like I've always said, we'll continue to push him and continue to evaluate him. At some point you'll see him. I can't tell you when right now."

 

– Russell had his best week of practice last week. Kiffin believes it was because it occurred to him while watching the Raiders struggle that his time was drawing near.

 

"I think it really clicked in him, `Boy, look how close I could be to really doing this thing and my team needs me,' " Kiffin said.

 

– After hinting several times Russell's first performance would be off the bench, Kiffin came out and said it.

 

"I would phrase it as it's likely that the first time that JaMarcus will play will probably not be in a starting role," Kiffin said. "I would say that's safe to say. Most likely, if JaMarcus plays this year it'll be in a limited role initially."

 

That way, Russell would not be subjected to all the nuances of a two-minute offenses or situations he might not be prepared for.

 

– Kiffin would not be pinned down to a commitment that Russell would play this year.

 

– Kiffin said the first clue that Russell may be ready for his "limited role" would be if he were the backup quarterback in that game as opposed to No. 3.

 

– When asked if he was being too conservative with Russell and had considered the possibility that the rookie could surprise everyone and be terrific right away, Kiffin said it was possible.

 

"Oh, for sure there's a chance," Kiffin said. "You can never say you know for sure. He is going to be a great player. You're going to say, `Could you be missing that right now? Could he be winning all these games?' I can't tell you he couldn't. No one can. But from what I see and how he has come along, it's not time."

 

– Might Russell be the No. 2 quarterback this weekend against Kansas City, and by extension, be ready for his first appearance?

 

"Sure," Kiffin said.

 

More of a chance than in previous weeks?

 

"There's a chance," Kiffin said.

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What do you think would be the reason for not activating him at this point? I mean he can't possibly still be hurt can he? If you're Lane Kiffin, wouldn't you want to find out if he can carry the ball for your team or not? :D

 

It may come down to who they are thinking about cutting...rumours over the past month have been linked to Rhodes, Jordan, or Walter being cut. I assume this is causing the delay/hesitation by Kiffen and/or Al.

 

I say keep all of the above, active Bush, and cut overrated CB/Punt Returner Chris Carr.

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– Might Russell be the No. 2 quarterback this weekend against Kansas City, and by extension, be ready for his first appearance?

 

"Sure," Kiffin said.

 

More of a chance than in previous weeks?

 

"There's a chance," Kiffin said.

 

 

Thanks. I would like to see him play and see what he's got.

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