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JaMarcus Russell will enter training camp in July as the number-1 signal-caller for the Raiders. The 2007 number-1 draft pick for the Silver and Black missed all of training camp last season because he couldn't come to terms on a contract with Oakland. Russell sports a cannon arm and strong body, however he lacks experience with only 2 starts during the final 2 weeks of last season. In his first start at Jacksonville, he struggled going 7 and 23 for 83 yards, 1 late TD and 3 picks. Russell improved from that game with a better effort at home against San Diego going 23 and 31 for 224 yards, plus 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Notice that those two starts were against playoff teams who combined for 3 wins in the playoffs. AND the Chargers were trying to secure home field in the wildcard playoffs, so they had plenty to play for and came within 1 win of making it to the Super Bowl. Russell's improvement in his second start against quality opposition provides plenty of hope for the Raider Nation. The running game will improve with first round draft pick running back Darren McFadden sharing carries with 1-thousand-yard rusher Justin Fargas. Zach Miller developed at tight end and.......