Raiders coach Tom Cable confirmed Wednesday that JaMarcus Russell has been permanently benched in favor of Bruce Gradkowski.
Russell's nine-game 2009 stint as Oakland's starter ends with a miserable 5.2 YPA, 47.1 completion rate, six fumbles, and nine picks compared to two TD passes. Few quarterbacks in our generation have been less dedicated, and Russell's regression may force Oakland to draft or acquire another high-profile signal caller in spring of 2010. He can be dropped in dynasty leagues.