Mike Odom's Thoughts and Ranting

Oakland Raiders- JaMarcus Russell has got to go. He is a team cancer, and his play is nothing short of disastrous. 46.3 completion percentage and a 2-8 TD/INT ratio is horrendous, and the mental mistakes are frequent. Oakland can't begin rebuilding until they ditch this lazy slob. The defense is solid, but they are far too inconsistent. The offense does them no favors by keeping them on the field constantly. Just an utter mess on that side of the ball. Awful quarterbacks, young and raw receivers, and a bad offensive line. They need an overhaul. One theory I hatched up is Oakland changing their philosphy entirely and drafting pro ready players from strong winning programs. Examples of current rookies are a Brian Cushing, Rey Mualauga, or a Eugene Monroe. They need to establish a winning mentality. The problem with taking "projects" is that Oakland lacks the system and teachers to mold players. Darrius Heyward-Bey is a raw player, learning how to play in a trainwreck of a situation with no mentor, no quarterback, and no hope.