The release of QB Jemarcus Russell by the Oakland Raiders could have an impact on the negotiations for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. One of the key points in the on-going negotiations is a demand by owners that rookies have some type of salary cap. The Players Association is against this or any salary limitation..
Russell is the poster boy of an overpriced first round draft choice. He was selected number one overall by the Raiders in 2007. He signed a five year, $62 million contract after a long holdout causing him to miss much of his first training camp.
The Raiders decided to cut their ties with Russell after paying him $39 million in his first three years. That resulted in only seven wins as a starter. He was due a $9 million roster bonus. His release was seen as eminent once the Raiders traded with the Washington Redskins for QB Jason Campbell.
Russell joins a growing list of first round draft busts who cost their team a fortune.
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