JaMarcus Russell v Jeff Garcia – Raiders QB
May 23, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Football
A few weeks ago, it appeared that JaMarcus Russell had the starting quarterback job for the Oakland Raiders locked up. However, after recent comments by Jeff Garcia, that doesn’t sound as certain.
On a radio show, Garcia said that Russell should be the starting quarterback in Oakland — but only if Russell legitimately wins the gig. Otherwise, if Garcia wins the job, the 39-year-old QB isn’t ready to simply accept a backup job.
Despite Garcia’s comments, it seems all but certain the coaching staff in Oakland will pick Russell as their starting quarterback. And if you believe certain rumors, the coaches might not have much choice. Owner Al Davis is reportedly a big fan of Russell’s and wants him to start. As we all know, what Al Davis wants in Oakland, Al Davis gets.
For Garcia, his best chance to play in the 2009 NFL season is if Russell struggles or gets hurt.
JaMarcus Russell - Oakland Raiders (Image: Zuma Press)
