Here's what I believe to be the top 5 options for the Raiders at QB for the 2010 season:
5. Charlie Frye - Although his season was a C- at best, throwing for 1 tug and 4 INT's, he shows signs of athleticism, scores TD's on QB sneaks, and excites the fans anytime he come in to replace a 290' Russell.
4. Dennis Dixon - The bay native and Oregon stand out would look awesome in the Silver and Black. Although the Steelers love his skills and probably wouldn't give him up, this is one player worth the typical "the Raiders always over pay over players." (aka. Deangelo Hall and Javon Walker). Giving up some valuables and some cash would would benefit the Raiders with an Athlete, a cannon, and a a player who almost won the Heisman if it weren't for a devastating knee injury against Ariz St (a game I was at).
3. Bruce Gradkowski - The No doubt fan favorite. Bruce stepped it up big time in '09, the supposed break out year for Russell. Although I give him probp for his leadership, drive, commitment to the winning, and his stellar performance vs. the Steelers; consistency is my issue. His performance against the Cowboys is case and point why although he works his ass off, he is at best a 2nd stringer.
2. Jason Campbell - His number during his time on the Redskins don't show his true potential. This guys has excelled is past seasons, been brutally injured as a result of the worst o line in the game, and has been calm and collected through it all. I think given some weapons at WR (T.O.) and a top o-line draft pick he would surprise a lot of people.
1. Jimmy Clausen - I saw earlier today that Mel Kiper Jr. on the Mothership projects the Raiders to draft him at #8 and thought to myself, how did I not think of this earlier? He's labeled at cocky, arrogant, disliked by others, and is a stud behind the pocked with a rocket launcher for an arm; The ideal Raider. Although many would say why waste another #1 pick on a QB, he had proven he can play in a pro offense under Weis at ND, is a team leader, he is in shape (couch couch JR), and is ready to prove the doubters wrong. Obviously, Al Davis is ready to usher out the Jamarcus era, lets do it bu ushering the Clausen era.
As for Jamarcus...I think their is an need for a solid wedge blocker on kick returns or even a workout/drinking buddy for Janikowski
