Posted by ESPN.com’s Bill Williamson
Many Raiders fans just got what they’ve been asking for: JaMarcus Russell has been benched.
Bruce Gradkowski is playing for Oakland as it trails 21-0 to the visiting New York Jets.
Russell threw two interceptions and lost a fumble before giving way to the journeyman Gradkowski. Gradkowski threw passes on his first three plays and completed one for 7 yards before the Raiders were forced to punt.
This is clearly a fascinating move by the Raiders. Russell has been horrific this season and he struggled mightily last season. It is unclear how long the No. 1 overall pick of the 2007 draft will be on the bench.
But he’s sitting now.
Many Raiders fans just got what they’ve been asking for: JaMarcus Russell has been benched.
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Russell threw two interceptions and lost a fumble before giving way to the journeyman Gradkowski. Gradkowski threw passes on his first three plays and completed one for 7 yards before the Raiders were forced to punt.
This is clearly a fascinating move by the Raiders. Russell has been horrific this season and he struggled mightily last season. It is unclear how long the No. 1 overall pick of the 2007 draft will be on the bench.
But he’s sitting now.
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Williamson joined ESPN.com in 2008 after four seasons covering the Denver Broncos for the Denver Post. He previously covered the Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks.