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Man, they let go of Randy Moss to early. the Raiders.
I think he'll be a perfect mentor for Russell, teaching him all the nuances of being a fat, overrated QB with a bad at ude.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20045279/
Raiders reportedly will sign Culpepper
Quarterback could serve as mentor for No. 1 draft pick Russell
MSNBC News Services
Updated: 12:42 p.m. CT July 31, 2007
OAKLAND, Calif. - The Oakland Raiders will sign free-agent quarterback Daunte Culpepper, the Oakland Tribune reported Tuesday, citing a source close to the situation.
Culpepper was scheduled to work out for the team on Tuesday morning.
According to the newspaper, Raiders’ coach Lane Kiffin confirmed on Monday that the team was considering the three-time Pro Bowl selection. On Sunday, Kiffin described contract negotiations between the Raiders and quarterback Jamarcus Russell, the team’s No. 1 draft pick, as “going kind of slow.”
“We’re flying (Culpepper) in,” Kiffin told the Tribune. “Any time you have a chance to investigate something that could help our team win, we’re going to do it. Obviously, Daunte is something we’ve been looking into a little bit, and this is the climax of it.”
Kiffen added that the term’s inability to reach long-term agreement with the former LSU quarterback is obviously a factor in the decision to bring in Culpepper.
“Sure it has to do with that,” he said. “You’ve got to take everything into consideration. You’ve got to protect your team, you’ve got to put your team in the best position to win and make sure you have the right depth and the right compe ion. So, obviously, that factors into it.”
According to reports, Russell wants about $30 million in guaranteed money, which would be the most ever for a rookie.
Culpepper’s stint with the Miami Dolphins ended June 17 when he was released following the team’s decision to acquire former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Trent Green via trade.
Acquired from the Minnesota Vikings, Culpepper’s first season in South Beach was riddled by injuries, as he was limited to five games due to knee problems suffered while still in the “Twin Cities.” The former Central Florida standout underwent reconstructive surgery on the knee midway through the 2005 campaign.
Man, they let go of Randy Moss to early. the Raiders.
He shoulda gone to Atlanta.
does this mean josh mcown gives up the starter's role?
damn that woulda been something to see...
so why did they pick Russell again?
to be the QB of the future. culpepper has maybe 1 more season in him. probably not even that.
Russell has not even signed yet, and Culpepper is suppose to help mold Russell. Culpepper is just an insurance plan and mentor at this point.
because it takes a year to look at the system
and raiders have 6 people looking at the contract and russel thinks he worth more then last year's number one draft pick
Another season, another team.
He's got three more seasons and three more teams to go before calling it a career.
Hes not going to make it 4 games with that o-line
Bah, ridiculous!
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