Looks like he's shining already, man, if he comes on and is a full time starter by week 6 or 8...
We could have a serious mad rush off the edges
Cook it up.....
"By Steve Corkran / For Sporting News 6/19/2007
Past Raiders teams rarely used the shotgun formation. However, new coach Lane Kiffin has installed the shotgun as an option for his quarterbacks, depending upon the play, the situation and what formation the defense is in at the time. This sits well with rookie quarterback JaMarcus Russell, who favored the shotgun in college and welcomes it in the NFL. Russell likes the shotgun because he feels as if he can see the field quicker and better, as well as being in a position to get rid of the ball right away if necessary. One-time Raiders assistant coach Bill Walsh, who later gained fame as the 49ers head coach, met with Kiffin and the Raiders so that Walsh could impart some wisdom on a young, inexperienced coaching staff and offer a snapshot evaluation of Kiffin's version of the West Coast offense Walsh perfected. Raiders managing general partner Al Davis facilitated the meeting of young and old coaches, at Kiffin's request, and sat in on the proceedings. This is yet another sign of Kiffin's willingness to gain insight anywhere and from anyone he can as a means of compensating for his lack of NFL experience.
SCOUTING REPORT: Rookie DE Quentin Moses already has shown signs of being the player some projected as being worthy of a first-round pick in the NFL draft. As it were, the Raiders snagged Moses in the third round with the hope he would develop into a bona fide pass-rush threat opposite standout LE Derrick Burgess. Moses uses his exceptional speed and quick moves to blow past offensive tackles and other would-be blockers to get to the quarterback. He still has a long way to go before he can be counted upon as a starter but he is pushing for playing time behind the likes of Tyler Brayton and Kevin Huntley. Don't be surprised if he is starting at some point this season or next.
MINICAMP MAYHEM: The Raiders are experimenting with the prospect of using safeties Michael Huff and Stuart Schweigert in a left-and-right setup instead of the traditional strong and free safety roles. By doing so, the responsibilities of Huff and Schweigert won't be as easy to predict, with each player assigned to handle the role of both positions when called upon. Teams last season were able to identify without much difficulty what the Raiders safeties were going to do on most plays. Hence the reason, defensive coordinator Rob Ryan wants the intention of his safeties disguised longer and better. On the surface, this should work well because Huff and Schweigert are about the same size and capable of playing both positions."
We could have a serious mad rush off the edges
Cook it up.....
"By Steve Corkran / For Sporting News 6/19/2007
Past Raiders teams rarely used the shotgun formation. However, new coach Lane Kiffin has installed the shotgun as an option for his quarterbacks, depending upon the play, the situation and what formation the defense is in at the time. This sits well with rookie quarterback JaMarcus Russell, who favored the shotgun in college and welcomes it in the NFL. Russell likes the shotgun because he feels as if he can see the field quicker and better, as well as being in a position to get rid of the ball right away if necessary. One-time Raiders assistant coach Bill Walsh, who later gained fame as the 49ers head coach, met with Kiffin and the Raiders so that Walsh could impart some wisdom on a young, inexperienced coaching staff and offer a snapshot evaluation of Kiffin's version of the West Coast offense Walsh perfected. Raiders managing general partner Al Davis facilitated the meeting of young and old coaches, at Kiffin's request, and sat in on the proceedings. This is yet another sign of Kiffin's willingness to gain insight anywhere and from anyone he can as a means of compensating for his lack of NFL experience.
SCOUTING REPORT: Rookie DE Quentin Moses already has shown signs of being the player some projected as being worthy of a first-round pick in the NFL draft. As it were, the Raiders snagged Moses in the third round with the hope he would develop into a bona fide pass-rush threat opposite standout LE Derrick Burgess. Moses uses his exceptional speed and quick moves to blow past offensive tackles and other would-be blockers to get to the quarterback. He still has a long way to go before he can be counted upon as a starter but he is pushing for playing time behind the likes of Tyler Brayton and Kevin Huntley. Don't be surprised if he is starting at some point this season or next.
MINICAMP MAYHEM: The Raiders are experimenting with the prospect of using safeties Michael Huff and Stuart Schweigert in a left-and-right setup instead of the traditional strong and free safety roles. By doing so, the responsibilities of Huff and Schweigert won't be as easy to predict, with each player assigned to handle the role of both positions when called upon. Teams last season were able to identify without much difficulty what the Raiders safeties were going to do on most plays. Hence the reason, defensive coordinator Rob Ryan wants the intention of his safeties disguised longer and better. On the surface, this should work well because Huff and Schweigert are about the same size and capable of playing both positions."
