[vincesanity82]

Now, if and when he signs with the Raiders, JaMarcus Russell's holdout will mark the longest one in the common draft era by a No. 1 overall pick that eventually signed with the team that drafted him. Russell's holdout reached 35 days on Thursday –- two more than former No. 1 overall pick Orlando Pace's holdout reached with the St. Louis Rams in 1997. -- NFL Network

Around the League: Russell makes history

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by vincesanity82

Now, if and when he signs with the Raiders, JaMarcus Russell's holdout will mark the longest one in the common draft era by a No. 1 overall pick that eventually signed with the team that drafted him. Russell's holdout reached 35 days on Thursday –- two more than former No. 1 overall pick Orlando Pace's holdout reached with the St. Louis Rams in 1997. -- NFL Network

Around the League: Russell makes history

So much for the fuse made over Brady Quinn's hold out. I am not so sure this will endear Russell to the Raiders or visa versa...sade really, what does the Raider Nation have going for it? Don't they need to show the fans something positive? Isn't the pressure on them?

[Nuke]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

So much for the fuse made over Brady Quinn's hold out. I am not so sure this will endear Russell to the Raiders or visa versa...sade really, what does the Raider Nation have going for it? Don't they need to show the fans something positive? Isn't the pressure on them?

Yes I agree with Goth on this. The Raider organization looks totally befuddled in getting this franchise back in the right direction. Even with the first pick in the draft a situation like this happens. Pathetic!

[Lefty Noob]

At this point, I'm having doubts Russell will ever wear a Raiders uniform. Anyone else feel the same way?

[Nuke]

Well then they HAVE to trade him or he goes back in the draft and the Jokeland Raiders will have forfeited the #1 pick in the 2007 draft.