Wow, This Guy is Not a Good Teammate!

[wvravensfan]

So i was looking around ESPN.com and came across a blog about J Russ at Oakland, and ill say it again....Wow, this guy is a true bum!! They are saying that he didn't show up Workouts, yes i know its voluntary but come on man...This guy might be up there as one of the biggest busts to come from the draft..All he cares about is his money and them earrings he never takes out....I had to vent to fellow raven fans and how proud i am to be a fan of Baltimore, our players have class, respect, and great chemistry so for that------Thank you to the Baltimore Ravens players , and also the Front Office and every employee who strives for excellence in our Organization......Let me know your thought on J Russ im curious if im the only one to think this about him ( ) <--- Thats Al Davis right now with the stick haha

[url="http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/11080/report-russell-not-seen-in-oakland"]ESPN LINK[/url]

[MagicianCamille]

Yeah, it makes me wonder how guys like that make it through college. Makes me think there needs to be stricter academic requirements if bums/thugs like him and all the others who wasted an NFL opportunity can get to the point where they can cash in on a big paycheck without playing an NFL game.

Also, no man in the history of men has looked good with an earring on.

[Purple Nurple]

[quote name='MagicianCamille' date='16 March 2010 - 02:07 AM' timestamp='1268719672' post='377316']

Also, no man in the history of men has looked good with an earring on.
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They sure have tried, though. Most fail, Turquoise studs are the game changer.

[img]http://img1.photographersdirect.com/img/20123/wm/pd1249260.jpg[/img]

[Purple Punishment]

And this is why I say all the time, there needs to be a CAP on what A ROOKIE can make in the league. You pay a top 10 pick between 35-75 million dollars without playing one NFL Snap. This particular situation states my case on why that cap needs to be in place OR there need to be a whole ton of incentives that makes these guys earn their money. I hope they crap can him. Hes looking to be a bigger bust than Ryan Leaf here in a few years. Hard to believe that Matt Ryan is making almost as much as Peyton Manning....does anyone see the problem with that?

[MsMarvel73]

[quote name='Purple Punishment' date='16 March 2010 - 06:07 AM' timestamp='1268734045' post='377355']
And this is why I say all the time, there needs to be a CAP on what A ROOKIE can make in the league. You pay a top 10 pick between 35-75 million dollars without playing one NFL Snap. This particular situation states my case on why that cap needs to be in place OR there need to be a whole ton of incentives that makes these guys earn their money. I hope they crap can him. Hes looking to be a bigger bust than Ryan Leaf here in a few years. [b]Hard to believe that Matt Ryan is making almost as much as Peyton Manning....does anyone see the problem with that?[/b]
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But Matt Ryan proved himself. Russell never has and probably never will.

[Guest I-70WestRaven]

[quote name='PARavensgirl' date='16 March 2010 - 05:46 AM' timestamp='1268736377' post='377363']
But Matt Ryan proved himself. Russell never has and probably never will.
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One word , hopeless!

[Guest I-70WestRaven]

[quote name='Purple Nurple' date='16 March 2010 - 01:15 AM' timestamp='1268720112' post='377323']
They sure have tried, though. Most fail, Turquoise studs are the game changer.

[img]http://img1.photographersdirect.com/img/20123/wm/pd1249260.jpg[/img]
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Count them, more teeth, than NFL TD's? Talk to me! Hey, Al ,have we got a deal for you! Call Ozzie, please! RAVENS!!!

[Twoo]

Russell is a NFL lost hope. Sure, he has an amazing arm, his spirals are a work of art, he's tall, quick and has good vision... but he's grossly out of shape, extremely inaccurate, acts like he doesn't care and is one of the highest paid players in the NFL.

Sadly.... the Raiders organization is DEAD set on him being the starter.

[plesiosaur]

[quote name='wvravensfan' date='16 March 2010 - 01:36 AM' timestamp='1268717776' post='377303']
So i was looking around ESPN.com and came across a blog about J Russ at Oakland, and ill say it again....Wow, this guy is a true bum!! They are saying that he didn't show up Workouts, yes i know its voluntary but come on man...This guy might be up there as one of the biggest busts to come from the draft..All he cares about is his money and them earrings he never takes out....I had to vent to fellow raven fans and how proud i am to be a fan of Baltimore, our players have class, respect, and great chemistry so for that------Thank you to the Baltimore Ravens players , and also the Front Office and every employee who strives for excellence in our Organization......Let me know your thought on J Russ im curious if im the only one to think this about him ( ) <--- Thats Al Davis right now with the stick haha
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Here're the links, I believe:

[url=" http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/11080/report-russell-not-seen-in-oakland"]Article #1[/url]

[url=" http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/11107/russell-could-learn-from-his-competition"]Article #2[/url]

[FerrariFan87]

They need to cut their losses, literally.

[MsMarvel73]

[quote name='FerrariFan87' date='16 March 2010 - 12:14 PM' timestamp='1268756070' post='377477']
They need to cut their losses, literally.
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Does that include the owner?

[FerrariFan87]

[quote name='PARavensgirl' date='16 March 2010 - 12:28 PM' timestamp='1268756881' post='377491']
Does that include the owner?
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Most certainly.

[theFRANCHISE]

This shouldn't really surprise anyone. This is the same guy that has shown up to each camp overweight, held out for part of his rookie season because he wanted more money and assumed he would be inserted immediately into his starting job, and is reportedly the last to arrive and first to exit every day.

JaMarcus Russell has shown no sign of NFL talent nor any leadership ability whatsoever. He's only the starter because Al Davis doesn't like wasting money (even though he's wasted lots of it -- see: Javon Walker, DeAngelo Hall, etc.) If Russell really cared about his team, he'd take the initiative to show up for these workouts, voluntary or not. Set an example for the team. If you're not willing to sacrifice for the team, then why should the team sacrifice for you?

As much as I'd be about the team, if I were a Raiders player, I would corroborate with the veterans that are secure in their jobs and intentionally make Russell look bad. It may be highly unprofessional, but if it becomes an instance where the entire offense suffers because of poor QB play, Al Davis would have no choice but to bench Russell. And even if the plan backfires and I get cut, then I can at least get out of the Black Hole in Oakland.

Purple Punishment is right in that Russell is the prime example of why there should be a rookie cap; Matthew Stafford's contract only further validates that.

[MsMarvel73]

[quote name='PARavensgirl' date='16 March 2010 - 12:28 PM' timestamp='1268756881' post='377491']
Does that include the owner?
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[quote name='FerrariFan87' date='16 March 2010 - 01:20 PM' timestamp='1268760025' post='377513']
Most certainly.
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The football world would only be so lucky.

[theFRANCHISE]

And after all the scrutiny for missing that first day, JaMarcus Russell has now reported to the Raiders' offseason training program and is allegedly in great shape. Russell, however, is NOT being made available to the media. ([url="http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/JaMarcus-Russell-reports-to-offseason-program.html"]LINK[/url])

[Shawn`]

It's just arrogant.

It's one thing to be a "not so good" player but have the determination to improve yourself.

but if I were getting paid as much as Russell, and doing as bad as he is, my pride would not allow me to sit at home and just stay bad. I would be at practices, voluntary or not trying to make myself worth the fat contract. Or at least show that I'm willing to work hard to improve myself, which he clearly doesn't show.

[Wacko4Zacko]

Best QB ever haha (sarcasm)

[img]http://www.fantasyfootballnerd.com/images/post_RussellFumble.jpg[/img]


and my favorite

[img]http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/08cRcwQ5gjcJV/610x.jpg[/img]

[varaven]

If I was Mr. Russell, I would cry if i read this.

[theFRANCHISE]

Reports are emerging that JaMarcus Russell showed up late to voluntary workouts at a "slimmed down" 271 pounds. ([url="http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/JaMarcus-Russell-is-reportedly-271-pounds.html"]LINK[/url])

Umm...his playing weight is listed as 260 pounds. Looks like that one unnamed Raiders source was lying when he said Russell was in great shape. 271 pounds is pretty sad, especially considering that his playing weight of 260 pounds was still pretty bad even for his height.

For comparison, former Giants backup QB Jared Lorenzen is listed at 284 pounds -- Lorenzen was the heaviest QB in the NFL when he was still in the league. For Russell to, at one time, presumably have been as big as Lorenzen or bigger is both astounding and embarassing.

[LilyRaven]

Maybe they're hoping he'll be big enough to stop anyone from knocking him down. It's not like their O-line can do it.

[Clutch Ravens]

[quote name='theFRANCHISE' date='18 March 2010 - 08:44 PM' timestamp='1268959445' post='379486']
Reports are emerging that JaMarcus Russell showed up late to voluntary workouts at a "slimmed down" 271 pounds. ([url="http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/JaMarcus-Russell-is-reportedly-271-pounds.html"]LINK[/url])

Umm...his playing weight is listed as 260 pounds. Looks like that one unnamed Raiders source was lying when he said Russell was in great shape. 271 pounds is pretty sad, especially considering that his playing weight of 260 pounds was still pretty bad even for his height.

For comparison, former Giants backup QB Jared Lorenzen is listed at 284 pounds -- Lorenzen was the heaviest QB in the NFL when he was still in the league. For Russell to, at one time, presumably have been as big as Lorenzen or bigger is both astounding and embarassing.
[/quote]

Considering the shape he was in, 271 is slimmed down. Apparently, according to NFL Network, he'd been up to and in excess of 300lbs. I brought it up on La Canfora's live chat assuming it was incorrect but he confirmed it.

Hey, knowing Al Davis, if Russell blows it at QB they may try and turn him into an o-lineman. Can you imagine Jamarcus protecting somebody's blindside?

[Reddawn36]

[quote name='Give it to Clutch Clayton' date='19 March 2010 - 05:46 AM' timestamp='1268991984' post='379658']
Considering the shape he was in, 271 is slimmed down. Apparently, according to NFL Network, he'd been up to and in excess of 300lbs. I brought it up on La Canfora's live chat assuming it was incorrect but he confirmed it.

Hey, knowing Al Davis, if Russell blows it at QB they may try and turn him into an o-lineman. [b]Can you imagine Jamarcus protecting somebody's blindside?[/b]
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[JonM229]

[quote name='theFRANCHISE' date='18 March 2010 - 08:44 PM' timestamp='1268959445' post='379486']
Reports are emerging that JaMarcus Russell showed up late to voluntary workouts at a "slimmed down" 271 pounds. ([url="http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/JaMarcus-Russell-is-reportedly-271-pounds.html"]LINK[/url])
For Russell to, at one time, presumably have been as big as Lorenzen or bigger is both astounding and embarassing.
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I'd think that as a fellow fat person, you would have some sympathy.

I thought you people were supposed to be jolly

[J-man]

Russell is definitely a top draft bust, and his attitude is not making it any better.

[marek0393]

[quote name='J-man' date='19 March 2010 - 07:52 PM' timestamp='1269046356' post='380150']
Russell is definitely a top draft bust, and his attitude is not making it any better.
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Agreed and with his recent weight gain makes anybody wonder where his mindset is. The NFL can make or break careers and lives. Sorry J but you are the weakest link... Goodbye

[theFRANCHISE]

[quote name='JonM229' date='19 March 2010 - 08:36 PM' timestamp='1269045371' post='380141']
I'd think that as a fellow fat person, you would have some sympathy.

I thought you people were supposed to be jolly
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I'm not 271 pounds playing QB in the NFL, though.

[Guest I-70WestRaven]

[quote name='theFRANCHISE' date='20 March 2010 - 10:28 AM' timestamp='1269098914' post='380304']
I'm not 271 pounds playing QB in the NFL, though. [img]http://boards.baltimoreravens.com/public/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif[/img]
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I'm not even 171 lbs. but for one of his pay checks, Ray could go helmet to helmet to me and it would all be good! At 271, young man could go "Blindside", though I think Sandra Bullock would pass on the role![img]http://boards.baltimoreravens.com/public/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif[/img] Jesse James, really? Dang dude, LOL! or not?

[darklight1216]

[quote name='I-70WestRaven' date='22 March 2010 - 02:17 AM' timestamp='1269238632' post='380837']
I'm not even 171 lbs. but for one of his pay checks, [b]Ray could go helmet to helmet to me[/b] and it would all be good! At 271, young man could go "Blindside", though I think Sandra Bullock would pass on the role![img]http://boards.baltimoreravens.com/public/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif[/img] Jesse James, really? Dang dude, LOL! or not?
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I think that you would probably lose your life if that happened.

[Guest I-70WestRaven]

[quote name='darklight1216' date='22 March 2010 - 05:39 AM' timestamp='1269254363' post='380852']
I think that you would probably lose your life if that happened.
[/quote]
What a way to go! If I got drafted by the Steelers! Take one for the team and Sandra? Homer! (ME)! [img]http://boards.baltimoreravens.com/public/style_emoticons/default/baltimore-ravens.gif[/img] Got's to love my Ravens!!! Sorry Sandra, some loyalties run deeper than.... I'll get back to y'all on that one.