Comments on: JaMarcus Russell’s comeback effort progressing slowly

By: raiderapologist

raiderapologist — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 04:45:34 +0000

Progress is always slow on the Codeine Expressway. Everyone is in the right-hand lane doing 20 under the speed limit, swilling grape juice and sitting on the balance of 30 million free dollars. Russell is a lottery winner, not a professional athlete.

By: TD Hawk

TD Hawk — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 23:25:13 +0000

I’m a HUGE proponent of self-improvement; but, if he makes it back to the NFL, that would be TECTONIC behavioral change.

By: lovetron

lovetron — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:37:25 +0000

It’s cute how he’s trying.

By: dolphandan

dolphandan — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:33:35 +0000

At 300 pounds I would have to say he is bit QBese.

By: steelerben

steelerben — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:25:39 +0000

I’m not certain that he is going to be able to make it all the way back to the NFL, but it is disheartening to see so many people actively rooting for someone to fail.

He had a chance. He blew it because he was young and stupid. If he’s matured and still has a god given gift, I hope he finally figures out how not to waste it.

By: raiderssf

raiderssf — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:14:46 +0000

I will never forget the time I met JaMarcus Russell. Robert Gallery was holding a charity event for the families of the 4 Oakland Police Officers that were murdered. Russell came out signed autographs and talked with the fans. Whatever he did with his money is his business. His immaturity on the Raiders severly hurt my team, which ticks me off. But coming from someone whose family is in law enforcement, it meant a lot to me to see him there raising money for the familes.

By: rayguyreturns

rayguyreturns — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:11:56 +0000

His problem isn’t his weight, it’s his heart. There isn’t any.

By: freepretzels

freepretzels — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:00:32 +0000

Everyone talks about 5.2 like its lumbering. If you take an average sized person off the street, they tend to run in the 6s, maybe high 5s.

A man near 300lbs running that fast is very impressive in person.

By: poprox13

poprox13 — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:59:34 +0000

Russell has “some hills to climb”…….

maybe he can just eat his way through those hills?

By: keylimelight

keylimelight — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:50:40 +0000

Seems like Jamarcus put the cart before the horse, and that his trainers are merely looking at his abilities vs. focusing on helping him trim weight–which would contribute greatly to improve the results that they are measuring.

I think his first goal should be toning and trimming his body. Getting down to his college weight (or better) and maintaining it, would go a long way in demonstrating that he can be disciplined and is a serious contender.

All the ‘natural gifts’ in the world won’t help you if you’re lumbering around the backfield or covered by a pile of spry defensive linemen.

By: banky74

banky74 — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:12:49 +0000

“I’m heavier than normal,” Russell said.

Jamarcus, you make it awfully tough not to make fun of you when you just softball them in at us.

By: redmanalishi

redmanalishi — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:10:20 +0000

Progressing slowly. Like a nice slow cooked ham. Or baked all day like a turkey. Or a nice big cheeseburger. With fries and a drink, and some of those little chicken bits. Better yet, two cheeseburgers, made fresh and fast. Yup, my comeback is progressing some quickly now. -JM

By: chalkruz1989

chalkruz1989 — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:57:55 +0000

I was really happy to hear about JaMarcus Russell making a return. I don’t like how quarterbacks are quickly labeled bust when it’s clear that their supporting cast was downright miserable.

I will not argue that Russell played poor and didn’t make the best decisions, but, he was asked to come in and start for a malign team without a proven track record in college.

While at LSU, Russell had some high moments but he was not the best player coming out of that draft. The Oakland Raiders really made their mark by drafting talented players and having them rot away.

Best of luck to him and his journey to get back to the NFL. He could have just thrown in the towel but he’s being resilient.

And for those who are judging a man by his mistakes are hypocrites. He was a young man when he was given over 50 million dollars. I would love to see how you would handle that, I am sure you would invest and make all of the right decisions.

I’ve made plenty of mistakes but I don’t have a camera following my every move and millions to blow. I don’t use a sports site to sit on my throne and judge others.

By: drunkraider

drunkraider — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:51:40 +0000

do not give this guy the ” at least he is trying “.

This clown held out for a ton of money, blew it in the NFL was to lazy to even watch tape let alone get in shape.

The ONLY reason why he is doing this is because he is running out of money already.

By: metalhead65

metalhead65 — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:31:02 +0000

how about we read nothing more about this loser until and if he makes this comeback? he deserves all the ridicule he gets for having it all and blowing it. young or not he knew what he was getting into when he was drafted. if he was half the player and man as his hype claimed then he would have shown more than he did. sure money changes people but it also shows their true selves. he chose to do drugs and live the high life when there were plenty of examples out there of what happens to you when you choose that life. he chose it anyway so he got what he deserved. if you expect me to feel sorry for somebody who got 30 million dollars and chose to blow his career on drugs and partying then you are sadly mistaken.

By: d3murf

d3murf — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:22:19 +0000

SMH at slanted journalism. Its week 2 of his comeback that’s all being documented on video. I hope his progress is coming along slowly considering its like his 4th or 5th workout and they were trying to see where hes STARTING from to see where he’ll be at in 6 or so weeks. Trying to drum up comments is lame when it’s based off negativity. Tell the whole story.

By: djcologne

djcologne — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:22:16 +0000

The guy has been stealing pay checks for years….why are we talking about this oxygen bandit???

By: tformation

tformation — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:18:55 +0000

To lose 40 pounds, JaMarcus should climb some literal hills.

Having said that, no shame in being a “camp arm” or a clipboard jesus. Dennis Dixon, Charlie Batch are good examples. Both are great backup QBs for the Steelers with great careers. An even better example is someone like Schaub who was able to take that backup role and turn it into a starting one with a different team.

However, you need humility for the role of backup QB or camp arm. Hard to tell if JaMarcus is humble enough to take either of those roles…

By: rcali

rcali — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:18:53 +0000

Crazy Al Davis. I really miss his draft day decisions.

By: trspat

trspat — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:16:08 +0000

The weight issues aside, I remember sitting in tiger stadium slamming my fist because he NEVER could spot the open man! I laughed when he was drafted and said biggest bust ever. Lsu won a title the year before he took over and the year after! Yeah he had many combacks, but that’s because he had them in the hole against inferior teams. Enough with this guy… Please!

By: jblandbeardown

jblandbeardown — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:12:18 +0000

I agree w/ earlier posted along lines of numbers being baseline. I think in a month or 2 all numbers will be drastically better. Which will make him “look” better and make the TEST and Garcia look like QB whisperers. Just my guess

By: norcalmikey

norcalmikey — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:11:42 +0000

Jamarcus has been seen at his local Golden Corral partaking in their new buffet selections. This may have a little to do with that slow 40 time.

By: vicksprman

vicksprman — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:11:04 +0000

I agree with tuckrule, man drop 60 million on a 20 year old who never was known to be a workout warrior and that had disaster written all over it. At least he hasn’t blown the money by most counts and is trying to get into shape if not NFL shape then add more years to his life shape.

By: rickastleydancemoves

rickastleydancemoves — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:09:01 +0000

I’m just impressed by that 40 time. Dude is as blazing fast as offensive lineman.

By: raiders85

raiders85 — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:06:52 +0000

Jawalrus Ruffles progressing slow huh ? who would have thought that I guess it’s time for this gravy sweating slob to get back on the drank and continue to be the absolute biggest bust and worthless human ever allowed in the NFL stay classy with your fat a$$

By: blackbug99

blackbug99 — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:02:02 +0000

He had a skill set and lost his way with the coming of money. People, most of us have lost our way in younger years (Granted, to a lesser bank account). So, I say forgive/forget and watch. It’s not like we’re paying the guy.

By: lannister1

lannister1 — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:00:15 +0000

Pretty sure Tom Brady would run a 6.2 forty.

By: rdrs68

rdrs68 — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:59:36 +0000

Naturally gifted? sounds like a nice way of saying what everyone knows; dude’s a big fat bust.

By: tcostant

tcostant — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:59:00 +0000

Just to think that Al Davis refused to pay the rest of Lane Kiffin’s contract because Kiffin wanted them to draft Calvin Johnson instead of Russell. Who is laughing now?

By: sweded775

sweded775 — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:54:44 +0000

Pssh.. lol Slow progress is still progress.