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Originally Posted by moon
There may have been some that liked aspects of Russel's game/physical abilities but there were a ton of question marks about him and more people saying he would be a bust than any other first overall pick that I can remember.
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He was the consensus #1 pick and top rated QB in the draft with rare size and physical ability. If the Raiders didn't pick him he would have gone top 5 for sure as there were rumors other teams were in love with his physical gifts. He was the right pick for the Raiders and certainly wasn't a reach like Darrius Heyward Bust. There were some questions about his drive but I don't think anyone could have predicted the near legendary lack of dedication and lazyness that he has showed. I don't blame the Raiders for the pick because they had a need at QB and Russell was the top rated QB in that draft class. He looks to be a bust but like I said I don't think any of the experts could have predicted such a lack of dedication.