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Crusader 01-23-2013 06:17 AM

JaMarcus Russell preps for NFL comeback at 308 lbs.
 
Former 2007 No. 1 overall draft pick JaMarcus Russell is training for an NFL comeback.

We'll wait until you stop laughing....

The former Oakland Raiders quarterback, who hasn't taken a single NFL snap since 2009, told Yahoo! Sports he's dropped from 320 pounds to 308 pounds and is ready to bury past criticisms.


"The last few years, the things going through my life, football is my job and it is how it feeds my family," he said. "People would say (that) I didn't love the game but that pisses me off. People don't know the real you but I want people to know the real me and see what I can do. People are always saying that I'm a bust. I want show them I'm not. I'm committed to this now."

According to the report, Russell will work out with a bevy of former NFL players including NFL Network's Marshall Faulk, quarterback Jeff Garcia and former Olympic track star Ato Boldon.

Russell's three seasons in Oakland were so disastrous he's been called the greatest bust of all time and the Raiders refused to give his No. 2 to Terrelle Pryor in 2011 when the rookie quarterback requested the number. Before being cut in 2010, Russell was replaced by Bruce Gradkowski and Charlie Frye, then the Raiders traded for Jason Campbell to take his place.


The 27-year-old hasn't sniffed the NFL since getting tryouts with the Washington Redskins and Miami Dolphins in 2010, after he was arrested for possessing codeine syrup without a prescription. But he says he's ready to change the perception.

"I'm not looking for a pat on the shoulder from people who haven't been there for me," Russell said. "It feels funny not to go through a training camp, that's just what I'm used to. It's going to feel good to go back out there again. I will make this happen."

His biggest challenge will be to convince a team to give him a chance.

JaMarcus Russell preps for NFL comeback at 308 lbs. - NFL.com

Aaron Brooks wore #2 for the Raiders also, he must have jinxed that number for Russell ;-)

papz 01-23-2013 06:40 AM

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http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...kwRNGpN-TEtbs0

neugey 01-23-2013 06:57 AM

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Look the dude's serious. He's down to one glass of purple drank a day.

QBREES9 01-23-2013 08:11 AM

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Good Luck to him. Biggest bust in NFL History.

TheOak 01-23-2013 07:20 PM

He can block for Faulk

QBREES9 01-23-2013 07:20 PM

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Does anyone think this will happen

Crusader 01-24-2013 06:02 AM

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We need a DT don't we?

Beastmode 01-24-2013 06:28 AM

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Reality show, Angolia prison guard maybe.

B005TED 01-24-2013 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Crusader (Post 474523)
We need a DT don't we?

LOLOLOLOL

Beastmode 01-24-2013 08:30 AM

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I still don't see how he dupped all the scouts. He never had the apptitude to play QB. When the reports started coming in he could throw it 60 plus yards on his knees I knew where it was heading.

Jamessr 01-24-2013 08:44 AM

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can he tackle? lol

WhoDat!656 01-24-2013 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by neugey (Post 474301)
Look the dude's serious. He's down to one glass of purple drank a day.


Halo 01-24-2013 12:17 PM

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SloMotion 01-24-2013 12:22 PM

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Does Roethlisberger even weigh 308?

Utah_Saint 01-24-2013 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SloMotion (Post 474603)
Does Roethlisberger even weigh 308?

Not even close

Fun with science...

Russell weighs 308 lbs.
Ben weighs 241 lbs.
"Purple drank" weighs 8.34 lbs./gallon

So even if Ben were able to consume 7 gallons of purple drink in one sitting he still wouldn't weigh as much as the JaWalrus.

SloMotion 01-24-2013 04:35 PM

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:rofl:

atltillidie 01-24-2013 05:08 PM

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He should just stay out of it...

SmashMouth 01-25-2013 09:58 AM

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Maybe the Falcoons can use him...

SloMotion 01-25-2013 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SmashMouth (Post 475039)
Maybe the Falcoons can use him...

:lol:, yeah, I'm pretty sure he could go 1-5 in the playoffs for a lot less then the 'clutch' guy they got taking snaps currently, :lol:. Heck, if they bulked him up a bit, he could play d-line for them as well, :lol: ... oh wait, they just fired the strength-coach ...

QBREES9 01-25-2013 02:54 PM

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Whats the Over Under on this bet.

lee909 01-25-2013 02:59 PM

Put the weight back on lad,you might get a try out as a NT for the Saints.

Crusader 02-12-2013 04:13 PM

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Comeback 2013: JaMarcus Russell's Road Back to the NFL, Trailer | Bleacher Report

He still looks big but he has some zip on those balls. That he has Garcia to help him kinda gives this attempt some credibility, I don't think he would help if he didn't feel Russel was dead serious about it.

halloween 65 02-12-2013 05:38 PM

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Must have run out of money, he more than had his chance, best of luck. Personally I never thought he was a good qb. in college/

QBREES9 02-12-2013 11:06 PM

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Canada ! He must be Broke.

TheEnigma 02-12-2013 11:56 PM

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Good I hope someone picks him up. It will be that much easier to beat them.

st thomas 02-13-2013 12:27 AM

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He was terrible along with his team at the time. He needed to be coached to the nfl not thrown in like Al Davis did to him . But when Al threw 40 mill in his lap he wanted results now not last week.

aquaboogie 02-13-2013 12:37 AM

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Crusader 02-13-2013 01:03 AM

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He is still probably better than Cassel on the Chiefs or the atrocities passing as QBs for the Jaguars and Cardinals. And that is a sad thing.

I didn't like him when he played for LSU because I think he came across as selfish and immature. But I'm actually rooting for him this time.

atltillidie 02-13-2013 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SmashMouth (Post 475039)
Maybe the Falcoons can use him...

No thank you... we're set at that position.

Crusader 02-20-2013 03:16 PM

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Comeback 2013: JaMarcus Russell's Road Back to the NFL, Episode 2 | Bleacher Report

Second part out now.

Crusader 02-20-2013 03:20 PM

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JaMarcus Russell's comeback to NFL a work in progress - NFL.com

Crusader 03-06-2013 07:04 AM

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Former No. 1 overall pick of the Oakland Raiders JaMarcus Russell plans on holding a pro day in hopes of impressing a team who may be interested in his services.

According to Tony Pauline of DraftInsider.net, the quarterback will show his stuff on or around April 10:

Arizona Cardinals star wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald will give Russell a hand and do his best to make the LSU product look like a viable option. I guess if there's anyone who can make him look good, it's a Hall of Fame-caliber receiver like Fitzgerald.

Russell hasn't taken a snap in an NFL game since the 2009 season, but in January, he announced that he plans on making a comeback attempt to the NFL after a lackluster first stint in the league (per Kristian Dyer of Yahoo! Sports).

That same report also mentioned that Russell was 308 pounds, which apparently was down from 320 pounds originally.

Here is what Russell's reasons are for his comeback attempt, per Dyer's report:

The last few years, the things going through my life, football is my job and it is how it feeds my family. People would say [that] I didn’t love the game but that pisses me off. People don’t know the real you but I want people to know the real me and see what I can do. People are always saying that I’m a bust. I want show them I’m not. I’m committed to this now.

It's a shame Russell didn't have this apparent zest for the game during his first three years in the league. Russell never surpassed 2,500 yards passing or a 55 percent completion rate in each of his three seasons in the NFL.

If Russell were to return and be even semi-successful, it would be a nice story. Normally, busts such as himself are one and done, but Russell appears to be trying to break the mold.

At this point, nobody is expecting the 27-year-old to do much, let alone be signed by an NFL team. However, the quarterback position is a tough one to fill in this league, and that gives Russell an outside chance of finding a team that will give him a shot.


JaMarcus Russell Reportedly Expected to Throw to Larry Fitzgerald at Pro Day | Bleacher Report

I actually thought he was older than 27. If his mind is right and he gets into shape he could play for another 10 years.

K Major 03-06-2013 07:35 AM

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Watched him quite a bit during college and was never really impressed with his mechanics & work ethic. I'm not really shocked that he turned out to be a disappointment in the NFL but I hope the young man gets it together 'off the field'.

Mardigras9 03-06-2013 08:22 AM

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Beast Mode.............NOT

lee909 03-06-2013 09:11 AM

JaMarcus eats beasts for breakfast
and lunch and dinner and as a midnight snack

QBREES9 03-06-2013 12:51 PM

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What about Vince Young ? Why don't they go to Canada and prove they can play.

SloMotion 03-07-2013 04:38 AM

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I like the Canada idea ... Warren Moon took that route, Doug Flutie is another. Canada, as a country, has a healthier lifestyle than the US as well, which would help JR with his weight loss regimen.

If he had been any good, he could have gotten into NutriSystem for free like Dan Marino and them guys ... there's a moral to a story here, just can't put my finger on it, :mrgreen:.

Crusader 04-17-2013 05:57 AM

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JaMarcus Russell has come a long way in a short time.

In the last two months, the former No. 1 overall pick has dropped nearly 40 pounds, regained some rhythm on the football field, and, most of all, showed a renewed sense of purpose.

In our final episode chronicling his attempted comeback, we watch as the TEST Football Academy staff takes Russell through a simulated pro day, with former pro QB Jeff Garcia working as a personal quarterbacks coach.

With the 2013 quarterback class perhaps one of the weakest in over a decade, is there a chance a team gives the 27-year-old Russell a prolonged look? He would no doubt jump at any situation that saw him competing in an NFL camp this summer full of his new-found determination that was clearly lacking when he was first in the league.

What do you think? Is he, as he tells B/R toward the end of our final installment, really ready to be a teammate and leader?

JaMarcus Russell Comeback 2013: Ready to Be a Teammate and a Leader | Bleacher Report


He is looking a whole lot better physically and still have plenty of time to work until training camps open.

K Major 04-17-2013 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by halloween 65 (Post 479472)
Must have run out of money, he more than had his chance, best of luck. Personally I never thought he was a good qb. in college/

+1. Scouts fell in love with his measurables and how far he could throw a ball on his knee at the combine. Having watched him closely at LSU, he never impressed me in the least. I always considered Matt Flynn the better of the two while in college.

I wish him well with his comeback but I don't see him going very far at the NFL level.

QBREES9 04-17-2013 09:38 PM

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He'll have to go some where else. But It won't be the NFL. Canada


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