Raiders, Russell Agree to Deal

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by Hijinx

Maybe the last 4-5 games after they are like 2-9. Even the Raiders are not so stupid to risk injury to him on a wasted season. Add in the fact he missed the preseason and you may not see him at all cept at the end of games.

The smartest thing they could do is just let him sit for the entire season, 1- for his progression, 2- to show him that holding out for a huge contract has a punishment to it.
Of course, knowing the Raiders, they will cave and have him playing by week 10 when they are 3-7.