Raider Hood: Still Don't Think We Need a Quarterback?

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There are 5 games that could have been won with a real field general calling the signals in '06. 5 games that were decided by 7 points or less, and the raiders had the ball with plenty of time to do something about it. In one game the raiders, under the guidance of Andrew Walter, in his first start it must be said, were unable to gain a first down and turned the ball over on downs. In 2 games Walter fumbled our chances away. In one game, twice in successive possessions Walter fumbled the ball, the Broncos took the lead after the first and iced the game on the second. And in 2 games Brooks threw endzone interceptions to lose the games. 3 of these games were against division opponents. You remember our division, the place we haven't won in recent memory.

Brooks has absolutely no excuse, he should have played better. But Walter has plenty and they are legitimate. However I saw nothing this season save arm strength thats says he is our QB of the future. I don't advocate giving up on him, I don think however healthy competition between two young studs with good arms can only help the Raiders.

JaMarcus Russell would bring more than just an arm and competition to the table. Russell brings an LSU record 8 4th quarter come from behind victories to the table. This speaks volumes about the intangibles that it takes to lead those drives. The raiders needed 5 last year, 3 versus the most hated teams in Raider Nation.

There are those who advocate for drafting a potential franchise RB in the first round, in that would be the case I would hope they plan to draft someone like Troy Smith in the second round. Smith is another QB with poise and leadership and there are legit RBs in Peterson and Lynch. Going this way could land us some more later round picks as we would most likely trade down to draft a RB. I would love a great RB but I think our running game is better than people think. Here is my dream scenario...

Head Coach: Steve Sarkisian. Al Davis knows how to pick young talent and this guy is a QB guru.
Off. Co.: Mark Trestman or Mike Martz
Def Co.: Rob Ryan
Draft
1. JaMarcus Russell QB LSU 6'6'' 260 lbs 40 time: 4.75 (Unofficial)
  As I stated above, I would like to see us with two good young QBs. With a QB guy like Sark, this is a win win situation.
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2. HB Blades OLB Pitt 5' 11'' 238 lbs 40 time: 4.69 (Unofficial)
  We need to not neglect the fact that we have an emerging defense. I know I might be dreaming of getting this guy and moving him to the week side, but I would love a guy of this caliber on our D.
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  Kyle Young 6'5 330 C (I like Young, but over reacting and drafting all offense on day one may be a mistake)
3. Chris Henry RB UA 6' 1'' 233 lbs 40 time: 4.35
  Could be a sleeper, big and fast
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  Matt Spaeth 6'7" 265 TE (Spaeth may be available later, his shoulder is a concern)