Getty ImagesBrett Favre isn’t coming back. Jeff Garcia isn’t coming back. Kenny Stabler isn’t coming back.
But JaMarcus Russell could be.
According to the Lake Charles (La.) American Press, “[r]umors are swirling” that the first pick in the 2007 draft could be joining the Louisiana Swashbucklers of the Professional Indoor Football League.
(And now you’ve actually heard of the Louisiana Swashbucklers of the Professional Indoor Football League.)
Per the report, Swashbucklers media relations director Duane Bergeron said the organization “would not confirm or deny contact with Russell or his agent.” Likewise, team G.M. and president Chris Meaux said in a statement released to the American Press, “We are not prepared, at this time, to comment on any player-contract negotiations.”
Though it seems like he’s been gone for a long, long time, Russell last played for the Raiders on January 3, 2010. He has 4,083 passing yards and 25 career starts.
If the 26-year-old Russell returns to football in any capacity, it’s surely a sign that he’d like to return to the NFL. And it could be a sign that he finally has realized that, in order to get the most out of his God-given abilities, he needs to at least try.
Good for JR, and hey jamarcus thanks for the NFL gloves you throw to me at the steelers game too years ago,i still have em dude!!!
He does have potential.
Is he coming back as an OT? Last time he was in the NFL, rumors out of Oakland were that he was tipping the scales around 3 bills.
this guy can throw 50 yards from from his knees – when he’s playing in a league where the field is only 50 yards long do you think they’ll make him play on his knees?
Make hime dress up like a pirate.
Hell still be overpaid lol
Kurt Warner part 2
But has he cured his “cough”? After all a QB can’t be coughing in the huddle it would disrupt his ability to call plays.
I’m assuming he’s going to be selling beer in the stands?
I guessing he is out of money and out of pills.
Rumor has it, his contract calls for 3 boxes of Twinkies and a case of cough syrup for each game played.
Eh.
Before the easy weight and purple drank jokes pile on I’d like to say I’m glad he’s getting another chance. The thing people forget is how young he was, how many people get labeled as complete failures when they’re only 24? Let’s hope he’s matured, schadenfreude is fun but it would be a great story if he realized at least some of his potential
What? Who?
Loser.
What’s his signing bonus? A 100 Whoppers?
HEY-O!
Well it is Flu Season…Where would we all be without our cough syrup?
If the 26-year-old Russell returns to football in any capacity, it’s surely a sign that he’d like to return to the NFL. And it could be a sign that he finally has realized that, in order to get the most out of his God-given abilities, he needs to at least try.
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Or it could be a sign that he’s already blown his $39 million and is just looking for any sort of payday.
Well if Gaither doesn’t work out, the Chargers could really use a left tackle.
Haha
Is he broke already ?
This team is in my city. I don’t want to see this turd come back in any capacity.
His name is actually Chris Mo but since he’s in Louisiana he spells it Chris Meaux
Hey, he’s got to get his “purple drank” on somehow.
What’s he playing? DT?
Russell is still young and there will be some team willing to give him another chance. Look at how many chances Ryan Leaf had.
Oh nooooooooooo!!!
He is a Eagles’ kind of player.
The only place he is coming back to is the all you can eat buffet
Don’t you have to arrive to begin with in order to have a comeback?
coming back to the buffet line
WAHOOOO GO SWASHBUCKLERS!!!!!!!!!!!
Meanwhile, his #2 from LSU, Matt Flynn, is #2 to Aaron Rodgers at Green Bay, playing out his rookie contract, and will hit the free agent market after this season (with at least one Super Bowl ring on his finger).
You forgot the rest of the headline:
To the buffet line.
Maybe he’s just looking to screw over another pro team.
FYI – Jeff Garcia tried out for the Texans last week. He got beat out (snicker) by Jake Delhomme. So the “Jeff Garcia isn’t coming back” bit is a little inaccurate…
And now I’ve actually heard of the Professional Indoor Football League.
edmazeing1 says: Dec 2, 2011 7:20 AM
Good for JR, and hey jamarcus thanks for the NFL gloves you throw to me at the steelers game too years ago,i still have em dude!!!
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Yeah he usually just throws those things out.
I would have made the same purple drank and fat jokes until I read the article about him in Sports Illustrated last month. He no doubt blew a big chance but he isn’t the terrible lazy failure everyone wants him to be. Give it a read.
Everyone deserves a second chance. I for one will be hoping he has figured things out.
@edmazing1
Going price for a used pair of Jamarcus Russells’ gloves on eBay = -$47
He has an agent?…why?….to help market his syzrup!….Jmarc’s Purple Rain!….oh, I got it now, what a genius.
Always love a good comeback story.
Guy’s still young. If he ever grew up and dedicated himself to being a professional he could’ve been a legend. Maybe there’s still time.
If he can play some DL – the bucs will take him.
I don’t know whats more shocking: The fact that someone actually wants JaMarcus Russell to play quarterback for them or the fact that I live in Louisiana and have never heard of the Louisiana Swashbucklers
I thought I saw JaMarcus playing QB for the Eagles last night.
that team better stock up on twinkies and sizzup
vegaskid21 says: Dec 2, 2011 8:48 AM
If he can play some DL – the bucs will take him.
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Along side fat Albert, they would be sure to stop the run down the middle. But don’t plan on the LB helping any.
the most important question that was not asked in this segment, how much does he weigh???
timtheenchanter1 says:
Dec 2, 2011 7:52 AM
If the 26-year-old Russell returns to football in any capacity, it’s surely a sign that he’d like to return to the NFL. And it could be a sign that he finally has realized that, in order to get the most out of his God-given abilities, he needs to at least try.
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Or it could be a sign that he’s already blown his $39 million and is just looking for any sort of payday.
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Bingo.
If he actually signs with the Louisiana Whatevers, it would finally be an indication that he is willing to do what he needs to do to return to the NFL — that is, prove to NFL decision-makers that he wants to play in the NFL badly enough to go to a lesser league to demonstrate that, if he gets another chance, it won’t be the disaster that it was the first time. If that is what he truly wants, I hope he succeeds. If a rumor is all this truly is, or if he plays minor league football just to pay the bills, that will become evident soon enough. The effort that he puts into his preparation and his play will indicate whether it’s just for the money or if he has rediscovered a love for the game.
Jesus will make a comeback before Jamarcus’s lazy — will.
Goes without saying but if you haven’t already, drop all your Swashbuckler receivers from your indoor fantasy football team.
There’s quite a difference from the PIFL(who the hell thought up that name?) and the NFL.
He’s still a better QB than Tebow.
If Vick can do what he did and get another chance. There’s really no room to worry about Jamarcus. Best of luck to him.
You cant change the spots on a leopard. He’s one of the biggest busts ever..how would you like to have that moniker? LOSER. Yeah, JaMarcus…you’ll be so cool wit cha boyeeeez until your money is BLOWN.
Ariz + 4 1/2 at home is EASY MONEY ! 4 1/2 pt favz at home on a line tghat started at 7? Vegas screwed this one up !
Christmas money guys !
Are they going to pay him in sizzurp?
I think you meant to say: “Rumors arise of a JaMarcus Russell lunch.”
I say good for him. Hopefully he’s figured things out and knows he needs to work hard to succeed.
That SI article was a good read. At least the kid has done some good things with the $39 mil he stole from the Raiders.
Bring out the hot dogs and big Macs. He’s gonna need em.
Guess his second career as a parking lot bartender wasn’t going so well…PURPLE DRANK!!!
The lottery is really for the Purple Pushers in the city he lands. Business is about to pick up!!!!
Add another QB to the Dream Team. First time ever 3 QBs on the same team are all 1st rd picks or top 5 picks. Vick/Young/Russell can all go party after the win/lose games either strip club(VY) or clubbing in style
The only way he will be back (and successful) in
the NFL is if he falls in love with playing football.
If he doesn’t then he won’t be back for long…
Jamarcus had so much potential, i can’t believe he blew the chance he had for a drug.
I hope he can successfully come back and do alrght.
Given JaMarcus Russells work ethic I think a 50 yard field is still too large for him. Is there a league that uses a 20 yard field? Less running ya know.
He belongs in the NFL. so what he’s a bust but he is a damn good backup.
Jamarcus can play. There wasn’t any complaints about his play in 2008. He had an impressive first year as a starter.
He regressed in 2009 because he had Tom Cable as a play caller, a air Coryell passing game coordinator in Tollner, a west coast offensive QB coach in Paul Hackett, no offensive coordinator, two rookie WRs, and a horrible O-Line.
Jamarcus had pulled off so many 4th quarter comebacks only to have the defense give up the game losing TD or FG.
Jamarcus was the lightning rod for Tom Cable’s horrible head coaching…Gradkowski was functional because he was mobile with tremendous pocket awareness. He could scramble and improvise when a Tom Cable play didnt work. Jamarcus was a pocket passer.
Hey remember when Cam Newton was suppose to be Jamarcus Russell 2? Yeah how’d that turn out?
I thought profootballtalk would mean NFL topics. Are the Louisiana swashbags joining the NFL ?
It takes a little bit longer for some people to grow up.
I don’t care where he starts. But the fact that he’s giving it a shot is good enough for me. My be a huge egto hit to come back to an Arena Team. Not too many people would do that. Best of luck JaMarcus.
Well if Vince God Awful Young can play in the NFL then there’s room for JaMarcus.
I’d love to see him back in the NFL but I trust him as far as I can throw Andy Reid.
OOO! The guy can throw 80 yards from his knees? Awesome! Aren’t you down when your knees hit the ground? Just sayin’. I am a Raider fan and was SO glad when this guy was gone. You dont want him on your team. He is a cancer.
A lot of dorks and geeks will be eating crow when this thing comes full circle. Can’t wait!
well good for him, and a reason to celebrate. “Cheers, let’s make a toast! does anybody have some purple drank?
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Good luck slacker,really good luck hope you make it back to the nfl