After just three years, Russell's career with Raiders comes to an end
 

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ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders have released former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell after three unproductive and highly paid seasons.

Senior executive John Herrera told The Associated Press the move was made Thursday and that "we wish him well."

The decision comes less than two weeks after Oakland acquired Jason Campbell from Washington to take over at quarterback.

Russell will now likely be considered the biggest draft bust in NFL history. He will have been paid more than $39 million by the Raiders, while producing only seven wins as a starter.

He lost his starting job midway through last season. His career has been hampered by a rookie holdout, poor work habits, being overweight and the lack of productive players around him.

After just three years, Russell's career with Raiders comes to an end

My opinion, this is the best decision Al Davis and the Oakland Raiders have made in the past 8 years.

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J Russell let go in Oakland.

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Re: After just three years, Russell's career with Raiders comes to an end
 

Good riddance. He is a bust.

Re: After just three years, Russell's career with Raiders comes to an end
 

I hope I'm wrong, but something tells me that it won't be long and we'll be seeing him in handcuffs.

Re: After just three years, Russell's career with Raiders comes to an end
 

...lol...and not the kind in Ohio either. :)

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espn john clayton just said his best fit for a team would be us. that peyton might be able to mold him for a cheap project. would anyone want him?

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I want whatever Clayton is smoking then, I don't want to see that over hyped piece of garbage anywhere near Saints training camp

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i agree. dont think he is worth it but if peyton likes him more than the 7th round rookie and thinks maybe drew could rub off on him. then for minimum wage its not a huge risk.

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Sure, bring him to the team.. We could use more towel boys. *sarcasm*

Re: After just three years, Russell's career with Raiders comes to an end
 

maybe a blocking tight end ;)

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Hopefully he stays as far away from us as he can.

Re: After just three years, Russell's career with Raiders comes to an end
 

It took 3 years. BUM or thief 39.million dollars call the cops the Raiders were robbed.

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Well, it's going to be kind of hard to keep him completely away from the Saints. Isn't he FROM louisiana? He reminds me of Sugg Knight...

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Another Ryan Leaf, Ton of talent just didn't care.

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seriously, he lasted longer than I'd have expected. He's a big heap of junk and was only further jaded off the bat coming in so overpaid. Basically, he could have retired and lived well before even completing a season. It takes a special amount of heart to stay committed in those circumstances. This he lacks... poor poor Raiders, wasted so much money and even more importantly TIME on Russell.

OT: I like J. Campbell, but think he might just get them to the .500 mark

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Russell let go in Oakland....and have a blast