Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell (2) tries to stay beyond the reach of Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith (94) during the second quarter of a NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in Houston. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell (2) tries to stay beyond the reach of Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith (94) during the second quarter of a NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in Houston.

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  1. Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable reacts during the closing moments of the Raiders' loss to the New York Jets during their NFL football game in Oakland, California October 25, 2009.
  2. Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell walks on the sidelines against the New York Jets during their NFL football game in Oakland, California October 25, 2009.
  3. Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell walks on the sidelines against the New York Jets during their NFL football game in Oakland, California October 25, 2009.
  4. Oakland Raiders quarterbacks Bruce Gradkowski (L) and JaMarcus Russell are shown sitting on the bench against the New York Jets during their NFL football game in Oakland, California October 25, 2009.
  5. New York Jets linebacker Bryan Thomas (R) pressures Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell into throwing an incomplete pass during their NFL football game in Oakland, California October 25, 2009.
  6. OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 25: Fans of the Oakland Raiders look on against the New York Jets during an NFL game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 25, 2009 in Oakland, California.
  7. Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard (9) is sacked for a safety by Houston Texans linebacker Zac Diles, behind, and Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith (94) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, in Jacksonville, Fla.
  8. Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young (10) rushes for a first down as Houston Texans' Mario Williams (90) and Antonio Smith (94) chase him during the second quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Houston.
  9. HOUSTON - OCTOBER 25: Linebacker Brian Cushing #56 of the Houston Texans takes a break along with defensive end Connor Barwin #98 and Antonio Smith #94 during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Reliant Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Houston, Texas.
  10. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Shaun Hill (13) tosse the ball away under pressure from Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith (94) in the second quarter of a NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 in Houston.
  11. Houston Texans wide receiver Jacoby Jones, center, celebrates his 95-yard kick return for a touchdown with teammates Andre Johnson (80), Antonio Smith (94) and Kasey Studdard (64) during the third quarter of a NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in Houston. The Texans beat the Raiders 29-6.
  12. Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell (2) tries to stay beyond the reach of Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith (94) during the second quarter of a NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in Houston.
  13. HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 4: Steve Slaton #20 of the Houston Texans jumps in celebration after a scoring a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders at Reliant Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Houston, Texas. The Texans defeated the Raiders 29-6.
  14. HOUSTON - OCTOBER 04: Tight-end Owen Daniels #81 of the Houston Texans is knocked out of bounds by cornerback Chris Johnson #37 of the Oakland Raiders at Reliant Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Houston, Texas.
  15. HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 4: Brian Cushing #56 of the Houston Texans pushes JaMarcus Russell #2 of the Oakland Raiders to the ground at Reliant Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Houston, Texas. The Texans defeated the Raiders 29-6.
  16. HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 4: Brian Cushing #56 of the Houston Texans pushes JaMarcus Russell #2 of the Oakland Raiders to the ground at Reliant Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Houston, Texas. The Texans defeated the Raiders 29-6.

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