Finally the Russell-Raider signing struggle wraps up

Posted on Tue Sep 11, 2007 at 12:35:51 AM EST in NFL
More on: JaMarcus Russell, Raiders, contract, money (all tags)

You better be worth it kid!

When the Raiders and the Lions played on Sunday, the second overall draft pick was in the lineup and in the endzone before the end of the day. Unfortunately, Oakland couldn't say the same thing about the No. 1 pick in the draft, JaMarcus Russell. But it appears that the long, painful wait is over for Raider Nation.

Russell could sign a deal as early as today and reports have the deal being worth around $60 million over six years with a pocket stuffing, wallet busting $31 million in guaranteed jack. Seems like JaMarcus knew what he was doing by holding out all this time after all.

It just continues to sound like they are getting closer and closer," (Lane) Kiffin said at his weekly news conference Monday. "It could be (Monday). You just never know. I know that the sides are as close as they've ever been.

Considering that Russell and the Raiders have been battling over money since late April, we're thrilled that this dollar drama is finally coming to a close. We know that these guys gotta get the most money they can in guarantees and such, but there is absolutely nothing more disgusting than seeing a rookie who has never even taken a snap hold a professional sports franchise hostage over a couple of million bucks.

If it were up to us, we'd be as tough on our players in the real world as we are on our fellow GMs in the fantasy world.

JaMarcus: I really don't think that's proper value for a player of my caliber and potential.

SC: You will take what we give you!

Links:
[InsideBayArea.com]: Raiders, Russell agree in principle to deal

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