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Jamarcus Russell Released

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Raiders release former No. 1 overall pick Russell

By JOSH DUBOW, AP Sports Writer

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- The Oakland Raiders have released former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell after three unproductive and highly paid seasons.

Senior executive John Herrera told The Associated Press the move was made Thursday and that "we wish him well."

The decision comes less than two weeks after Oakland acquired Jason Campbell from Washington to take over at quarterback.

Russell will now likely be considered the biggest draft bust in NFL history. He will have been paid more than $39 million by the Raiders, while producing only seven wins as a starter.

He lost his starting job midway through last season. His career has been hampered by a rookie holdout, poor work habits, being overweight and the lack of productive players around him.

© 2010 The Associated Press.

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Raiders are actually making some smart moves and looks like they had a solid draft too. What the f**k is going on...

Yeah seriously. Wait, can this mean that Tom Cable is actually a good coach? Or maybe Al Davis is finally kicking the bucket.

If I was Russell I would be tempted to just take my millions, buy a cheap house in the suburbs, and spend the rest of my life BBQing steaks, drinking beers, and smoking weed.... from the comfort of my couch.

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