He continued, "Training camp has such value not just to him, but to his teammates and coaches.
Raiders owner Al Davis has stated "It's not [about the] money. Reports state that Oakland has met the initial demands of a six-year contract worth up to $60 million, with $30 million to $32 million in guarantees, but contend that Russell's agents upped the amount of guaranteed money they want.
"That's ridiculous. It's the option bonus. They want all the money in option bonuses. And they have the first choice they've ever had, and they've got to come through with a decent deal. Otherwise, they are done in the market. That is the story on JaMarcus."
Regardless of the issue, the situation is breeding animosity within the fans and the player they pinned many of their hopes on for the future.