Raven's Hue Jackson hired as Raider O.C. to coach JaMarcus Russell

[Auggie]

1/26/10 / espn news services

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders hired Hue Jackson as offensive coordinator on Tuesday, hoping the man who helped develop Joe Flacco in Baltimore can do the same for JaMarcus Russell.

Jackson is the second new assistant hired by the Raiders since the end of the season, joining defensive line coach Mike Waufle. While owner Al Davis has not yet committed to bringing Tom Cable back as head coach in 2010, he has hired two assistants with ties to Cable.

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Russell completed 48.8 percent of his passes, with three touchdowns, 11 interceptions and a 50.0 passer rating that was the lowest in the league since 1998. But Davis still believes in Russell, saying during the season that people needed to have patience.

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"This guy was the first player drafted. It's going to be fun to see if we can get him up and playing the way we all wish that he can perform," Jackson told ESPN 1000 in Chicago. "It's not just about JaMarcus. The quarterback takes on a whole life by itself but it's the team, the whole offensive unit has to perform well around the quarterback."

LINK: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4859138

Al Davis isn't giving up on his number one yet. The bigger question remains -- is Russell really motivated?

[hughee99]

1. "It's going to be fun?"

not for Raiders fans.

[Auggie]

2. Russell hasn't shown much enthusiasm

over being a starting quarterback -- back-ups Gradkowski and Frye are more committed to practice, studying the play book, and watching film. It's not a surprise why Russell was benched. Natural talent isn't enough to make it in the NFL.

[joeybee12]

3. You know, I really hope this is more money wasted, because...

...it's Al Davis' money! :evilgrin:

[Auggie]

4. Oddly enough, I agree with you.

I wish hard-working fans weren't pissing their money away too.

[joeybee12]

5. Are you worried that you're agreeing with me? Next thing you know,

you'll be rooting for America's Team!!!

[Auggie]

6. Yeah, right...

:rofl:

You know I want Al Davis gone. Anything that hastens that happy occurrence is okay with me.