Jamarcus Russell

1. Jay Cutler       2. Jake Delhomme       3. Brady Quinn 4. Ben Roethlisberger       5. JaMarcus Russell

Thumbs down To the NFL for the harsh fine it handed Titans owner Bud Adams for giving a single-digit salute - with both hands - to the Bills sideline during his team's 41-17 victory Sunday. Adams was fined $250,000 for his actions. That's as much as the Patriots were fined last year for Spygate (Patriots coach Bill Belichick received a separate $500,000 fine for that). "I got caught up in the excitement of a great day, but I do realize that those types of things shouldn't happen," Adams said.

The Oakland Raiders responded to former quarterback JaMarcus Russell's recent arrest Wednesday by saying they did all they could to help the former No. 1 pick before releasing him two months ago. The Raiders issued a statement two days after Russell was charged with possession of a controlled substance - codeine syrup - after being arrested at his home in Mobile, Ala. "We did all that we could to intervene and assist with a myriad of issues...

Thumbs Up To the NFL owners and players, who interrupted their stalemate over how to slice up their $9 billion-a-year revenue pie this week long enough to do something good for former players stricken with ALS. They agreed to expand benefits provided under the "88 Plan" to include reimbursement of expenses to qualifying players who are suffering from this horrible disease. The "88 Plan," named after Hall of Fame tight end John Mackey, was developed in 2006 to provide coverage to former players diagnosed with dementia.

Recent history: The Eagles defeated the Raiders, 23-20, at the Linc on Sept. 25, 2005. The series is tied, 5-5. OFFENSE Eagles 368.8 yards per game (8th) Raiders 191.6 yards per game (32nd) Quarterback Eagles Donovan McNabb's still-healing rib wasn't a problem for him last week as he threw for three touchdowns and had just five incompletions in 21 attempts against the Bucs. He is one of the best in the league at spreading the ball around and keeping opposing defenses off-balance.

Each week, Daily News football writer Paul Domowitch will tell you the things he will be keeping his eyes on during that week's game: 1. The assault on JaMarcus: Defensive coordinator Sean McDermott blitzed Bucs quarterback Josh Johnson on 60 percent of the Eagles' defensive snaps (45 of 75) last week. That percentage might be even higher this week against Russell, who was sacked six times and lost three fumbles last week against the Giants. 2. Turnover time: The Eagles are second in the league in takeaways with 12, and should be able to add to that total against a Raiders team that has the third most giveaways (12)

The Oakland Raiders expect receiver Javon Walker to be ready for training camp when he recovers from injuries suffered in a robbery in Las Vegas last weekend. Raiders coach Lane Kiffin finally spoke to Walker by phone yesterday morning, more than 2 days after Walker was discovered unconscious and beaten on a back street near the Las Vegas Strip following a night of partying. Walker was released from a hospital after treatment for a concussion and facial injuries. "The info that I have is he's going to be fine," Kiffin said.

Quarterback Jeff Garcia, 39, is returning to the Bay Area after agreeing to a deal with the Oakland Raiders. Raiders senior executive John Herrera told the Associated Press Garcia will join the club's offseason workout program alongside starter JaMarcus Russell. Garcia, who played for the Eagles in 2006, was Tampa Bay's starter the past 2 years but wasn't re-signed. Noteworthy Receiver Plaxico Burress can keep a $1 million signing bonus he received from the New York Giants, but running back Larry Johnson's future in Kansas City is uncertain because the Chiefs aren't obligated to pay the portion of his contract that is guaranteed over the next two seasons.

EVERYONE KNOWS Raiders owner Al Davis is a yard short of a first down. Which makes us wonder why former quarterback Rich Gannon would call his old boss and offer to help get the woeful Raiders back on track. "I did something yesterday that I can't believe even I did," Gannon said on Sirius NFL Radio. "I picked up the phone and I reached out to Al Davis. So I called Mr. Davis, I have not spoken with him yet, but I'm happy to help out in any way I can. I'd love to help [quarterback]

IN 2007, THE RAIDERS used the top pick in the NFL draft to select quarterback JaMarcus Russell out of LSU. They ended up signing him to a 6-year deal with more than $31 million guaranteed. Fast-forward to May of last year when an out-of-shape Russell, who had ballooned to 300 pounds, was released by the Raiders. Five months later, the free agent began working with life coach John Lucas - yes, the same guy who once coached the Sixers - to try to get back into NFL shape. Now, Russell has reportedly messed that up, too. Yahoo!

Tandon Doss is a rookie wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens, was a finalist for Indiana's Mr. Football Award his senior year of high school, and is Batman . Yes, Batman. Before the Ravens' 34-31 win over the Redskins on Thursday, Doss broke up a knife fight at a Five Guys in Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Like any good action hero, he deflected praise. "I saw somebody start fighting, and I broke it up," Doss said, according to NFL.com. "That's all it was to me. " The Baltimore Sun said a police spokesman reported that two men attacked a manager at the restaurant at about 4:30 p.m., cutting his chin with a knife.

IN 2007, THE RAIDERS used the top pick in the NFL draft to select quarterback JaMarcus Russell out of LSU. They ended up signing him to a 6-year deal with more than $31 million guaranteed. Fast-forward to May of last year when an out-of-shape Russell, who had ballooned to 300 pounds, was released by the Raiders. Five months later, the free agent began working with life coach John Lucas - yes, the same guy who once coached the Sixers - to try to get back into NFL shape. Now, Russell has reportedly messed that up, too. Yahoo!

Thumbs Up To the NFL owners and players, who interrupted their stalemate over how to slice up their $9 billion-a-year revenue pie this week long enough to do something good for former players stricken with ALS. They agreed to expand benefits provided under the "88 Plan" to include reimbursement of expenses to qualifying players who are suffering from this horrible disease. The "88 Plan," named after Hall of Fame tight end John Mackey, was developed in 2006 to provide coverage to former players diagnosed with dementia.

The Oakland Raiders responded to former quarterback JaMarcus Russell's recent arrest Wednesday by saying they did all they could to help the former No. 1 pick before releasing him two months ago. The Raiders issued a statement two days after Russell was charged with possession of a controlled substance - codeine syrup - after being arrested at his home in Mobile, Ala. "We did all that we could to intervene and assist with a myriad of issues...

1. Jay Cutler       2. Jake Delhomme       3. Brady Quinn 4. Ben Roethlisberger       5. JaMarcus Russell

NFL teams were almost as busy dealing veterans as they were making picks Saturday. Jason Campbell, LenDale White, Leon Washington, Kirk Morrison, and Bryant McFadden all changed teams on the final day of the draft. And Alan Faneca was cut. With ex-Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb now in Washington, Campbell became expendable and was sent to Oakland for a fourth-round pick in 2012. "Working with Jason, we were trying to find him a proper home where he had a chance to compete for the starting job," Redskins general manager Bruce Allen said.

THIS IS FOR THOSE who believe former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has flown over the cuckoo's nest. Animal Planet has announced plans for a reality show that will feature Tyson competing in the sport of pigeon racing. The working title for the show is "Taking on Tyson. " It is scheduled to begin taping this spring and will air early next year. The show will give viewers an inside look at the burgeoning sport that is "intensely competitive and bizarrely fascinating.

EVERYONE KNOWS Raiders owner Al Davis is a yard short of a first down. Which makes us wonder why former quarterback Rich Gannon would call his old boss and offer to help get the woeful Raiders back on track. "I did something yesterday that I can't believe even I did," Gannon said on Sirius NFL Radio. "I picked up the phone and I reached out to Al Davis. So I called Mr. Davis, I have not spoken with him yet, but I'm happy to help out in any way I can. I'd love to help [quarterback]

EAGLES (-8) over 49ers   San Francisco got an early Christmas gift Monday night from Arizona. Actually, the 49ers got seven gifts. Maybe the Cardinals thought they were giving out Hanukkah presents. 'Zona fumbled seven times, lost five, and Kurt Warner threw two interceptions. That ain't gonna happen Sunday. Not against the most potent offense in the NFL the last 2 weeks. The Birds have put 79 points on the board against the Giants and Falcons, and there's no reason to expect anything less than 30-something Sunday.

Thumbs down To the NFL for the harsh fine it handed Titans owner Bud Adams for giving a single-digit salute - with both hands - to the Bills sideline during his team's 41-17 victory Sunday. Adams was fined $250,000 for his actions. That's as much as the Patriots were fined last year for Spygate (Patriots coach Bill Belichick received a separate $500,000 fine for that). "I got caught up in the excitement of a great day, but I do realize that those types of things shouldn't happen," Adams said.