MINNEAPOLIS – You might have seen the ESPN report citing unnamed sources that JaMarcus Russell is “likely” to start Dec. 2 when the Raiders host the Broncos.
That’s been the date many have speculated would be when Russell would start his first game. It’s at home against a team that struggles to stop the run. So Russell could play against a team without having to worry about throwing 40 times to win.
Coach Lane Kiffin said a few days ago he’d prefer to start Russell in a home game, but wouldn’t be against playing him on the road before then.
Because he’s the third quarterback today, Russell could only play if Daunte Culpepper and Andrew Walter are hurt or until the fourth quarter.
I believe Kiffin would get Russell into a game the next two weeks before starting him. Since he missed the preseason, that would be Russell’s chance to see live NFL defenses before starting.
--Jason Jones
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