Earlier this week, JaMarcus Russell promised a “totally different JaMarcus” if he returned to the lineup.
His chance has arrived.
Bruce Gradkowski left Sunday’s Raiders game with a knee injury, and was ruled out at halftime. The Big Gradkowski suffered the injury in the waning moments of the first half. He was enjoying another fine performance with 153 yards on 18 attempts.
Russell predictably entered to boos. The Raiders trail 17-13 late in the third quarter.