NFL Team Report: Raiders' Russell Pulled From Game | shenhuajie's Blog

Coach Tom Cable pulled QB JaMarcus Russell(UGG Boots) from a game for the first time in two seasons. Cable made the move Sunday, he said, because Russell was "out of sorts." Russell had two passes intercepted and lost a fumble before he was replaced by Bruce Gradkowski(notes). Cable said there isn't a quarterback controversy, that Russell remains the unquestioned starter.

However, he also won't hesitate to replace Russell UGG 5815 again if he isn't pleased with Russell's performance. The Raiders can't afford to bench Russell because they need to have a solid idea of whether Russell is the long-term solution. … WR Chaz Schilens(notes) missed his seventh consecutive game Sunday because the broken bone he sustained UGG 5825 in camp hasn't healed. As a result, Cable was forced to start rookies Darrius Heyward-Bey(notes) and Louis Murphy(notes) again. The Raiders hope Schilens can make his ‘09 debut next week at San Diego UGG 5819.