i think he will start..dont think al davis is going to waste time with him if he doesnt perform..he will be gone..but with rusell probably going to miss all of camp..they need someone to step up...mcnown is unproven, but cullpepper heathly could be a good qb

he hasnt had a good season since the moss-era cuz his teams havent been that good.i dont see him puttin up monster numbers wit oakland,but i feel he can still peform at a level that other qbs can not.i say he has 2-3 years left in him,like i $@!d before.And i mean who wldnt throw up lots of numbers wit good wrs like moss and carter.I $3e h!m perf()rming well.

On the surface, the mentoring angle looks good, similar body types and style of play, but JaMarcuss has a stronger, more accurate arm than Culpepper. Culpepper was signed to push Russell to get his deal done. (1yr opt out deal for Culpepper) Now Russell knows he isn't gonna start until late in the season at the earliest, barring Daunte's health. Al Davis isn't gonna put up with the signing crap especially from a rookie. You look at Culpepper post-Moss and he hasn't had a good season since. Even before his health issues. The fact Oakland's O-line isn't much improved, along with a shaky backfield, Lamont Jordan isn't scaring any defenses, Culpepper will fair no better than he did in Miami. His future in the NFL has turned to veteran journeyman.

HE is nothing without Moss and Carter. He was exposed his last years in Miinn he used the injury excuse last year and he is going to suck in Oak. I also dont see him mentoring anyone...I see him being a dick to JaMarcuss Russell.