ESPN: Raiders to take Russell

**cdcox** · 04-28-2007, 08:20 AM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft0...ory?id=2852155

Raiders to take Russell first, according to sourcesBy Michael Smith
ESPN.com

It appears the Oakland Raiders have made their choice, and it's JaMarcus Russell. According to two sources, one with the Raiders and one close to Russell, the team called the LSU quarterback Friday to inform him he would be the No. 1 pick in the 2007 NFL draft.

Oakland quietly flew offensive coordinator Greg Knapp to New York on Thursday to meet with Russell and reassure him of his status as the team's preference over Georgia Tech receiver Calvin Johnson and Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn.

The Raiders had tried to leverage the players against one another in contract negotiations. Oakland does not have a deal in place with Russell, as often is the case with team selecting first overall, but the Raiders and Russell's agents, Ethan Lock and Eric Metz, have agreed to negotiate in good faith.

The selection of Russell leaves Johnson, the draft's top player on many team's boards, available when the Lions select second overall. The Lions are then expected to select a receiver in the first round for the fourth time in the past five years. Johnson could perhaps then be dealt to the Buccaneers, who reportedly have been in discussions with the Lions regarding the second pick

As for Quinn, the Cleveland Browns, according to team sources, will, barring a trade, go with Wisconsin tackle Joe Thomas over the Ohio native with the third overall pick.

Quinn is also not expected to be selected by the Minnesota Vikings, who are committed to 2006 second-round pick Tavaris Jackson. Quinn is expected to be on the board at the ninth pick when the quarterback-needy Miami Dolphins are on the clock.

nychief · 04-28-2007, 08:24 AM

quinn to fins.

58-4ever · 04-28-2007, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by nychief

quinn to fins.

Which means we get to keep Green.

**cdcox** · 04-28-2007, 08:26 AM

Matt Millian is on the clock.

nychief · 04-28-2007, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by cdcox

Matt Millian is on the clock.

"With the second pick in the NFL draft the Detroit Lions select Notre Dame University back up punter Chase Williams."

chop · 04-28-2007, 08:28 AM

Quinn is not going to be ready for a couple of years. Maybe they are ok with throwing him to the wolves. Who knows. If we keep Green then I'll be ok with that also. Green has been great for KC and I would hate to see him go.

Priest4Prez · 04-28-2007, 08:41 AM

if there is an LJ trade, and Green goes 2 the phins, the chiefs will be able to grab some great Defensive talent
BTW, when does the draft start?

CupidStunt · 04-28-2007, 08:42 AM

Good pick.

04-28-2007, 08:20 AM	Topic Starter
cdcox www.nfl-forecast.com Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $2361769	ESPN: Raiders to take Russell http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft0...ory?id=2852155 Raiders to take Russell first, according to sourcesBy Michael Smith ESPN.com It appears the Oakland Raiders have made their choice, and it's JaMarcus Russell. According to two sources, one with the Raiders and one close to Russell, the team called the LSU quarterback Friday to inform him he would be the No. 1 pick in the 2007 NFL draft. Oakland quietly flew offensive coordinator Greg Knapp to New York on Thursday to meet with Russell and reassure him of his status as the team's preference over Georgia Tech receiver Calvin Johnson and Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn. The Raiders had tried to leverage the players against one another in contract negotiations. Oakland does not have a deal in place with Russell, as often is the case with team selecting first overall, but the Raiders and Russell's agents, Ethan Lock and Eric Metz, have agreed to negotiate in good faith. The selection of Russell leaves Johnson, the draft's top player on many team's boards, available when the Lions select second overall. The Lions are then expected to select a receiver in the first round for the fourth time in the past five years. Johnson could perhaps then be dealt to the Buccaneers, who reportedly have been in discussions with the Lions regarding the second pick As for Quinn, the Cleveland Browns, according to team sources, will, barring a trade, go with Wisconsin tackle Joe Thomas over the Ohio native with the third overall pick. Quinn is also not expected to be selected by the Minnesota Vikings, who are committed to 2006 second-round pick Tavaris Jackson. Quinn is expected to be on the board at the ninth pick when the quarterback-needy Miami Dolphins are on the clock.
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04-28-2007, 08:24 AM	#2
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04-28-2007, 08:26 AM	#4
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04-28-2007, 08:28 AM	#6
chop Go Chiefs! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Michigan Casino cash: $2834270	Quinn is not going to be ready for a couple of years. Maybe they are ok with throwing him to the wolves. Who knows. If we keep Green then I'll be ok with that also. Green has been great for KC and I would hate to see him go. __________________ Never be satisfied with what you achieve, because it all pales in comparison with what you are capable of doing in the future.
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04-28-2007, 08:41 AM	#7
Priest4Prez Vote for Bush/Cheny 08 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Idaho Casino cash: $10004900	if there is an LJ trade, and Green goes 2 the phins, the chiefs will be able to grab some great Defensive talent BTW, when does the draft start? __________________ If you don't believe in gosh you will go to heck-Believer
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04-28-2007, 08:42 AM	#8
CupidStunt offense > defense Join Date: Jul 2005 Casino cash: $2553332	Good pick.
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