What Does Jeff Garcia's Release Mean for the Oakland Raiders?

In the final round of roster cuts, the Raiders made national headlines by cutting Jeff Garcia.  Some saw Garcia as the spark that would hopefully light a fire under the Raiders’ crown jewel, QB JaMarcus Russell, and someone to motivate him to be an elite leader.  Others saw Garcia as the potential starter for the Raiders, who would overtake Russell as the Raiders’ No. 1 man.  From his arrival to the Raiders, Garcia made his intentions clear; he wanted the starting QB job. Early reports listed Garcia as one of the top backups in the league, and gave the Raiders a viable insurance policy if Russell got injured or struggled.  Garcia himself, however, was the one injury-plagued throughout training camp.  Russell’s training camp performance, though inconsistent at times, was an improvement overall.  His leadership, accuracy, and attitude largely pleased the Raiders’ staff.  At the same time, a third string battle between Charlie ...