Is Russell Ready to Take That Next Step?
by B.A.Armstrong on Feb 22, 2010 5:27 PM PST
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Raiders head coach Tom Cable thinks his team is ready to take the next step towards becoming that playoff team that they want to be.
Trouble for him and his team is that the season is over, so they will have to wait until the 2010 to prove whatever it is he thinks they can prove.
It was troubling times in 2009 for the future of the franchise, quarterback JaMarcus Russell. He lost two people who were close to him in a matter of months. The losses of his loved ones were sandwiched right between coming off a great six game stretch at the end of the season in 2008 where his passer rating hit a whopping 92.5 with a completion percentage of 64.6…and the start of the 2009 offseason activities.
Yet, Russell was strapped with the burden of carrying forward trying to help a franchise turn around with their 5thhead coach in a seven year period. It was a franchise that had just succumbed to their sixth straight 11 or more losses season. A 24 year-old, three-year pro QB, who the fans were not about to cut any slack. To add to the pressure, his favorite wide receiver, Chaz Schilens was injured during the second week of training camp, sidelined with a broken foot.
Russell was not alone, but his hopes must have been dwindling when during a game against the rival Kansas City Chiefs, when offensive line leader Robert Gallery went down with a broken tibia. Now without his favorite wide receiver and best offensive lineman, with two starting rookie wide receivers and a banged up Johnny Lee Higgins (hurt opening night by a crushing Eric Weddle hit), the Raiders “Face of the Franchise” was really under pressure.
Sure it didn’t help that Russell reportedly came to spring drills overweight, showed up late for meetings, and was getting paid far more than most of us will see in our lifetime that year, but nevertheless, it surely was not fun to be in his shoes last year.
Ultimately, the year culminated with Russell being booed by his fans several different times, coupled with one of the worst passer ratings in the history of the Raiders, and a terrible turnover to touchdown ratio.
It was a year that nobody wants to forget more than the young quarterback who now has the pressure upon him to regain the confidence and trust of not only his teammates, but also one of the best fan bases in the history of the league.
I am confidant Russell can prove to us that he is worthy of our faith again, and I am convinced that Hue Jackson can help him do that. He certainly has the talent around him to get the job done, minus an offensive lineman or two.
The biggest problem I have with the man behind the winter Raiders cap is that he is nowhere to be seen right now, when he should be doing like Bruce Gradkowski, who is in Alameda almost every day with his teammates working towards being a better quarterback next year. To be frank it disturbs me.
However, like anyone of us faced with the same situation, it is only fair that I expect the man to dig his own way out of this hole he has dug for himself by whatever means he deems necessary to do so. For, if he does not improve his image this year, that hole could end up leading him towards an early NFL gravestone with his short career engraved, and it would read, “Here lies the career of JaMarcus Russell, the most futile number 1 draft choice of all-time…but hey at least he got his money!”
People who say it is not fair to judge him based on one bad season are correct. But to say you cannot judge him on three bad years is not fair either, so it is truly now or never for the big guy from LSU via Mobile, Alabama.
But fittingly, because he is still on the roster, the first two picks for Oakland this year could come from the Alabama Crimson Tide (Rolando McClain and Terrence Cody), so at least he is still doing good things for the state he came from, even if he can’t do what the Raiders wanted from him.
I’d just like to take this opportunity to say, Good luck JaMarcus…we promise not to boo you if you do exactly what we want!
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We won't really know till next season
Last offseason he held a workout with all the wideouts. It all comes down to what he does during the year, he will be given a shot to compete and than we may find out how hard he is really working
Rookie: "Why did you bench me?"
Nellie: "You're a rookie"
I don't feel there will be much of a competition.
But either we’ll release Russell or we’ll start him.
Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!
We wish it was with all the wideouts
Basically, louis Murphy and Todd Watkins showed up. no Schilens, no Higgins, No DHB. Pathetic. If he reached out like that, they should have recipricated. I was quite irritated by their complete lack of respect for him at that point.
by B.A.Armstrong on Feb 23, 2010 1:18 PM PST up reply actions
You guys are still talking about J.R?
How long does it take you people to wake up? J.R is well simply put “JUNK”. One thing about you guys being raider fan’s, it must be nice to know who your team will draft right after the 40’s run at the combine.
It all depends on Training Camp
If he comes in and acts like he wants to play, pretend like hes trying. Then he’ll be the starter come Week 1. Then, He’ll put down the smoke screen and show everyone his true image. A selfish, lazy and ungrateful QB. Then, He’ll be benched and Bruce will come in and clean up his JR’s mess…Again
If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?
- Vince Lombardi
I hope
If he shows up like he did last year, they just cut their losses. And i don’t think they will. i think they will bench him though and start someone else right out of the gate.
by B.A.Armstrong on Feb 23, 2010 1:21 PM PST up reply actions
Please.
What first step? JR was fatter than ever in his Mardi Gras video, basking in the ignorant admiration of an airhead reporter who kept saying that JR led the Raiders to success. What did he say, sheepish smile on? That football brought him jewels, jets and junk. If this is how he copes with death in the family, he is definitely not fit to be a starter.
Damn...6'6, 275.
Why the hell is he the size of a LB trying to catch DE weight??
by NFLanalyzerfromhome on Feb 23, 2010 5:24 PM PST up reply actions
And do you see the score of the football highlight they chose?
DEN 41 – OAK 13 1:34 LEFT IN THE 4TH QUARTER. SMFH
AND USED TO LEADING? …You got to be kidding me. This reporter musta took a hit of supercocaine before speaking about this guy..
by NFLanalyzerfromhome on Feb 23, 2010 5:29 PM PST up reply actions
...see the bubble headed bleach blond, she comes on at 5
by Sons-of-Blanda on Feb 23, 2010 6:30 PM PST up reply actions
she can tell you 'bout the plane crash, with a gleam in her eye...
it’s interesting when people die…
Jettison dirty laundry!
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
maybe if he met the right woman or read a great book with a character that moved him with inspiration or lost all his
jewelry, furs and money in Vegas and woke up to the realization that those things only were clogging him down and choking off any possibility for being really happy, i.e. by being a great football player.But, barring any major change in his mind or in his values – he will fail and do so with spectacular infamy. I suspect he’s on a downward spiral now, getting fatter by the week, buying more junk with Al’s ill-spent money and oblivious to just how fortunate a position he’s in right now as an NFL player with the Raiders. Of course, I would rejoice to see him become the man that you think he can become and help our team win; but, given his distorted values, his background (lowbrow deep south), and his lack of drive, there isn’t much of a chance that that will ever happen.
I thinks its mostly
The lack of drive.. People from the south have suceeded. Players have suceeded on big contracts and players usually spend their big contracts on jewlery, junk and all that fun stuff. But they continue to play on a high level, Mostly because they have a good work ethic and drive
If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?
- Vince Lombardi
Well, he has the drive
to do certain things and not others. He’s not stuporized when it comes to things he considers important. His mother’s wishes, for instance – making her happy by posing as King Elexis I. Or buying her a 5000+-sq.f. house in Mobile.
by Spirals galore on Feb 22, 2010 7:42 PM PST up reply actions
LOL
You said if he read a book. HAHAHAHAHA
by B.A.Armstrong on Feb 23, 2010 1:21 PM PST up reply actions
TOTAL
lack of GIVE A FUCK on russell’s part is the main problem and it has nothing to do with the deep south it has more to do with him hitting the lottorey jackpot with his overrated football skills and now just like most lotto winners he isn’t working and doesn’t plan on ever working again until the money runs out and believe me the money will run out sooner than ol’dumbass russel knows………jr is the perfect example of why there needs to be a rookie salery cap…..he gets garanteed millions the RAIDERS get nothing garanteed in return and continue to spiral downward ……….if russell hadn’t been lucky and wasn’t very good at a sport he would be hangin out on the front porch of a run down house in alabama drinkin malt liqour from a 40 oz. bottle playing dominoes with his homeboys trying to explain to his babies mammas why he can’t pay any child support on his pre paid cell phone while holding up his pants because he isn’t smart enough to pull up his pants and put on a belt and we gave him 30 million to play football garanteed ……..wtf did we expect….and I am from the deep south I SEE IT EVERYDAY so don’t get all pissed and think i’m being racial or stereotyping because the sad truth is that jamarcus is no different than any of the sorry assed lazy fucks that hang out on the front porch all day except he was good enough at football to get off the front porch now he “working” his way back onto it…….and these front porches are all over the country not just the deep south…if he were from denver or LA he would be the same guy….sorry.
You're wrong about one thing, jamarcus appreciates clothes and would have a belt even one that didn't hold up his pants
by Sons-of-Blanda on Feb 22, 2010 8:19 PM PST up reply actions
a priceless belt, it would be...
not just any belt can support the almighty girth from LSU! A belt, rife with a diamond studded buckle: “CHOSEN”.
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
Rookie Salary Cap, Rookie Salary Cap, Rookie Salary Cap!
Amen.
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
I agree
Total lack of “GIVE A FUCK”
I like it
by B.A.Armstrong on Feb 23, 2010 1:22 PM PST up reply actions
This is a well written post B.A.
but I guess I’m at the point where I don’t think JaMarcus Russell has a chance to be anything other than a complete and total flop.
there's no guessing about it, my man
hear that? that’s your better judgment talkin! What’s it saying?
Shhhhhhh…. Yup, dude’s done. Stick a fork in him.
He just plain doesn’t give a shit anymore. I don’t think he’s given a shit since his agent promised him all these millions.
Wait, what’s that? Oh. Russell’s give-a-shit-o-meter. Thought I heard it squeaking, but that was my chair.
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
+1
It was the chair attatched to his give-a-shit-Ometer that squeeked when his lardo ass budged to grab another chocolate bar to shove in his drooly Gary Coleman look-alike cheeks
Win at all costs! Winning ugly is still winning! Remember the past and what got us to the top before. Jim Plunkett and winning ugly......enough said!
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Feb 23, 2010 1:08 PM PST up reply actions
You make a strong argument for there being a lot of excuses for the young guy
All bullshit I’m afraid. Dude’s done stick a fork in him. You know why, apparently; time to wake up and smell the coffee:
1957.49
We’ll save ourselves all a bunch of headaches by cutting him when he shows up overweight to camp. You’re surprised he’s not in Alameda? Not me.
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
okay, I was trying to be all dramatic and post your words, but screwed up with the blockquotes again!
here’s what I was trying to put in:
The biggest problem I have with the man behind the winter Raiders cap is that he is nowhere to be seen right now, when he should be doing like Bruce Gradkowski, who is in Alameda almost every day with his teammates working towards being a better quarterback next year. To be frank it disturbs me.
success! lol
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
i dont promise not to boo him
In fact i’d literally take a shit on him if it were possible.
by rat, el rat, mr. rat, the rat on Feb 23, 2010 5:11 AM PST reply actions
If he comes out and makes the Pro Bowl next year, you will still want to shit on him?
by B.A.Armstrong on Feb 23, 2010 1:24 PM PST up reply actions
If he makes the Pro Bowl next year
You have my word I will let him (JaBloatus) take a dump on my chest in the middle of the Coliseum in front of a sold out crowd. That is how much faith I have in him playing even remotely well next year. While Grad and the rest are prepping for next year he is sitting making him waist line bust out even bigger than it is now.
Win at all costs! Winning ugly is still winning! Remember the past and what got us to the top before. Jim Plunkett and winning ugly......enough said!
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Feb 24, 2010 8:38 AM PST up reply actions
I apologize
My grammar and special ed blue bus style spelling is absolutely abysmal (?) but no worse than JaChocolatass’s play on the field.
Win at all costs! Winning ugly is still winning! Remember the past and what got us to the top before. Jim Plunkett and winning ugly......enough said!
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Feb 24, 2010 11:14 AM PST up reply actions
BA Armstrong
Are you seriously even remotley considering the notion that Jamarcus will make the pro bowl next year? Either you are blind, on heavy drugs, or a moron. Words escape me to describe the level of his “play”. Nothing wrong w/ rooting for your team, but c’mon this is silly. Next your going to tell me that John Herrera is a reliable honest source for Raider info.
by rat, el rat, mr. rat, the rat on Feb 24, 2010 11:01 AM PST up reply actions
Please
I am barely remotely considering the notion that he won’t have more turnovers than touchdowns next year.
The simple fact of the matter is that the Raiders will probably have the same Pro Bowlers next year as they have this year.
The reason for the last post is simply to see how forgiving the fans actually would be if he had an above average year instead of sucking ass.
To be honest, i thought he would make the pro bowl before the start of last season just based on what he did at the end of 2008.
this year, I’d be happy to see him lose 20 pounds.
by B.A.Armstrong on Feb 24, 2010 4:14 PM PST up reply actions
gotcha
i would love him up and do a complete 180 if he would be a average nfl starting qb. thats it. my bar is set at mediocrity. btw thats what what i think Grads will amount too if given the chance to be a full time starter.
by rat, el rat, mr. rat, the rat on Feb 24, 2010 4:40 PM PST up reply actions
You think Bruce
Would be Mediocre? Bruce should be fine as long as the O-Line gives him the right amount of time. Im not asking this guy to be Tom Brady or Peyton Manning. Oakland is a run 1st team and Hue Jackson will play to that strength. Bruce just needs to keep the Completion Percetnage up and the mistakes low.
If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?
- Vince Lombardi
remix
i think you just basically described medicority
by rat, el rat, mr. rat, the rat on Feb 24, 2010 5:57 PM PST up reply actions
Really?
Cause, When Oakland suprises the whoooole league, I doubt ESPN will be saying. " And all on the back of their mediocre QB, Bruce Gradkowski" No, Their gonna say, " And Oakland amazes the league, All with the helo of their spectacular new QB, Bruce Gradkowski!"
If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?
- Vince Lombardi
hmmm
I like Bruce too and on the bandwagon, buuuuuuuuuuuut maybe I’m overly pessimist or just cautious, but maybe you should bring that down a notch, just in case.
But I agree with your sentiment 10000%
Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!
Too funny
HAHAHAHAHA
Win at all costs! Winning ugly is still winning! Remember the past and what got us to the top before. Jim Plunkett and winning ugly......enough said!
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Feb 25, 2010 11:35 AM PST up reply actions
Give him a shot?
You have it right when you “are disturbed” to not see his JaJumbo NoHussle ass in Atlanta sweating off the pounds and working the dumbed down for him offense so he can throw a QB rating slightly above his fucking IQ.
I have empathy, sympathy, patience or any other forgiveness for this obvious waste of skin in a Raider uniform. Keep him riding the pine until he is not longer under contract.
Make it a wide opne competition for the starting QB and if the piece of shit wants to give it a shot and actually try and EARN the starting job fine but if not get a pump and start putting air in the balls for Grad and any other QB given a real shot that is hungry to prove their abilities.
Win at all costs! Winning ugly is still winning! Remember the past and what got us to the top before. Jim Plunkett and winning ugly......enough said!
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Feb 23, 2010 1:13 PM PST reply actions
I agree, somewhat
If we do release him, there is a small chance he goes to another team next year and comes on storng, then we look like idiots for letting him get away. i think you kind of have to keep him on staff so that doesn’t happen. Plus he proved he can come in in relief of the starter and be somewhat effective in short spurts.
I thought when he took that hard hit in Denver where he got knocked out of the game, it might have knocked some sense into him. He came out after that and threw 4-5 with a touchdown.
It was at that time I realized that we just need to let Mike Mitchell get a 40 yard running start and just fucking drill him before each game. then he will be golden.
by B.A.Armstrong on Feb 23, 2010 1:28 PM PST up reply actions
R U for real?
I have no idea which team will bring him in and actually give him a chance at starting.
Please inform us all of atleast 2 teams that would do this AND what the likelyhood is that we would end up playing this same team with JaPicksAlot as starting QB? It would be the greatest single day in Raider defense history as far as I am concerned 2 FF 3 Int 7 Sax and a QB rating of 32 with him starting as the oppents QB.
Win at all costs! Winning ugly is still winning! Remember the past and what got us to the top before. Jim Plunkett and winning ugly......enough said!
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Feb 23, 2010 1:35 PM PST up reply actions
I actually believe this is true.
A team with a crappy quarterback, that will NOT pay a crapload of money for him could jump..that is, if his ass even takes the sudden drop in money..
by NFLanalyzerfromhome on Feb 23, 2010 3:00 PM PST up reply actions
He is too full of himself
He wont play for league minimum on any team. If he got cut loose he wont do anything but sit back and turn into Buster Douglas.
As I said give me 2 teams that fill this very criteria that will gamble on him.
I really would like to hear the names of 2 teams that would take chance on him, for real though a team that needs a desperate shot at a 3 year loser like NoHustle JaGetPickedAlot
Win at all costs! Winning ugly is still winning! Remember the past and what got us to the top before. Jim Plunkett and winning ugly......enough said!
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Feb 23, 2010 3:05 PM PST up reply actions
Chicago, Jacksonville and Tampa Bay (two out of three will take him and pay freight)
by Sons-of-Blanda on Feb 23, 2010 3:28 PM PST up reply actions
I know UR not serious
But I do honestly wish it and so do U.
Win at all costs! Winning ugly is still winning! Remember the past and what got us to the top before. Jim Plunkett and winning ugly......enough said!
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Feb 23, 2010 4:19 PM PST up reply actions
Not Tampa Bay.
Josh Freeman looks better than JaMarcus does. He can lead that team.
by NFLanalyzerfromhome on Feb 23, 2010 5:31 PM PST up reply actions
Garrard is a great QB, and cutler.....
well maybe the Bears can take a look at russel.
Not Jacksonville either
I think they have done the JaGetsPickedAlot route a few times with Gerrard and Leftwich but I beleive those 2 were far better players than the oaf we have. Atleast they had more onflied leadership and played better. I think Jacksonville will go in another direction and Chicago I doubt they still have Cutler to experiement with one more season before they give up on him I think.
Win at all costs! Winning ugly is still winning! Remember the past and what got us to the top before. Jim Plunkett and winning ugly......enough said!
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Feb 24, 2010 8:35 AM PST up reply actions
A frieakin +
desperate times – desperate measures
by Sons-of-Blanda on Feb 23, 2010 3:27 PM PST up reply actions
If he went to a team who has been working on their line over the last several seasons,
and has a couple possession wide receivers, a decent tight-end, and an OC that has been with the HC for some time, JaMarcus may look a whole lot different.
by xville on Feb 24, 2010 6:42 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Indeed, but I tend to think
he could replicate and improve upon his 2008 season.
And I’m sure that is what Al is betting on.
well - you and Al seem to feeding
off empty hopes. The guy doesn’t care.
by Spirals galore on Feb 24, 2010 7:00 PM PST up reply actions
Well seeing his most current interview
and seeing how far backwards he went, and reading that the teammates, though with tact, say about him, I wouldn’t count on that happening. He got his money and that’s what he wanted. Al has been known to be wrong about such things in the past, and he’s wrong again. He may start, but he won’t last the whole season.
Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!
Please send him
Great lets find that place and send him ASAP.
IF IF IF IF IF IF
Dude your describing a team on the brink of championship and there is no way they bring him in to compete for the starting job. I can do the job IF I had all of that in front of me.
Dude for real can you stop being his agent or mom or part of his entourage.
If he lost 30lbs and paid attention to the play book and IF he showed up wanting to play. IF IF IF IF IF IF all these IFs. If I had a billion dollars aI would buy the team myself and change the whole thing BUT I dont.
Win at all costs! Winning ugly is still winning! Remember the past and what got us to the top before. Jim Plunkett and winning ugly......enough said!
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Feb 25, 2010 11:38 AM PST up reply actions
Release Russell
He’s fat, lazy and stupid. He doesn’t want to give 50% let alone 100%. Get rid of him and take the loss of money. But the Raiders staff and Al are too stupid so they’ll keep him and play him and the Raiders will have another losing season.
Al...
doesn’t like to admit he is wrong. By releasing Russel, Al has to admit he made the worst decision in the history of the franchise by selecting him #1 overall. It’s always been about old Al’s ego.
"We can't stop here... This is bat country."
But we could have passed
you know Davis is a maverick of sorts. Russell’s work ethic was questionable even back in college. He wasn’t spectacular in college either. He shouldn’t have been #1 for any team simply for winning the bowl game.
Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!
So what
We are in the NFL now. Time to get past what we did in college and show what he can do on the field to win.
Win at all costs! Winning ugly is still winning! Remember the past and what got us to the top before. Jim Plunkett and winning ugly......enough said!
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Feb 25, 2010 11:40 AM PST up reply actions
Calvin Johnson was rated #1
by most scouts, and Quin vs Russel was considered a coin flip. Everyone just knew Russel was the #1 due to what Al Davis loves and covets. A million dollar arm and a 2 cent head.
"We can't stop here... This is bat country."
I wasn't paying much attention to draft prospects at the time
so I figured Russel will be a great QB pick for the raider. I realize now that Calvin Johnson would perform better with us, than the one who most of the time seems as if he is not performing at all.
+1,000,000,000
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
yes, but
bashing him is so mouthwatering…
by Spirals galore on Feb 23, 2010 8:51 PM PST up reply actions
It does keep me entertained haha
And he does deserve it
If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?
- Vince Lombardi
it really is becoming old news, however
the nation’s patience and loyalty having but completely waned to almost silence.
I like it that way.
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
It’s the frustration. We know he’s still on the depth chart, and likely he will start 2 to 4 games. And we all (by all I mean the sane ones that can see him for what he is) have this deep disgusting feeling that he’s gonna be the JaMarcus we all know and hate. Until some new breaking news happens, I guess he’s the common topic for now.
Of course, since anything could happen, he could come to camp skinny with muscles and an accurate arm.
But I could also win the lottery and buy a fleet of Bell helicopters.
Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!
Seeing that dude get in shape would make me, suddenly, proud of the guy
I’m not sure he has it in him. I’ve never seen him in the kind of shape, say, even old ass Kurt Warner was in last year.
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
Depends on what "the next step" is. If he's decided that he doesn't really want to be a qb and aspires to be like
Mt. Cody, then he’s well on his way to looking the part. Again, try him at NT and rocks will fly.
If he gave a shit...
He would be at the training facility right now (with Bruce G, who is there), and he would restructure that retarded contract so the team could get out from under that 13 mil cap hit.
He is all about himself, his money, and his bling. I am a season ticket holder, and if this guy is named the starter with no open competition, then I am out. I’ll watch the games on my pixilated computer screen having to refresh the action every 2 minutes like everyone else.
I hate talking about JaFumbles, it always brings me down.
"We can't stop here... This is bat country."
Doesn't the next step require, first, that an initial step is taken?
C’mon man! His next step will be down the Twinkie aisle of the grocery store.
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
yo
That is surely a step that he takes on a daily basis
by B.A.Armstrong on Feb 24, 2010 4:15 PM PST up reply actions
But i'd like to ask
Do you think the team as a whole is ready to take the next step, with or without JMR?
by B.A.Armstrong on Feb 24, 2010 4:16 PM PST up reply actions
They took it when Bruce started against Cincinnati - clearly an improved team with the presence of an effective leader
So, steps have been taken.
Removing Cable and replacing him with a leader would be the next major step – ironic that Cable called for it himself.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Feb 24, 2010 5:22 PM PST up reply actions
Soooooooo Ready
I can’t wait to see this dark cloud lifted from the team, and the volatility of the future of all qbs on this squad with it. We need to have a draft better than all 7 of the last 7 seasons, and do better in FA too, then we’ll be ready to make a run at the playoffs.
For now, I’ll take having Jamasticates Racksoribs off the depth chart for good.
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
I'm putting faith (perhaps blind faith) in Hue Jackson. If Jackson is convinced that Jamasticates is unsalvageable
and reports his bottom-line assessment to Al – there’s the possibility that Russell is shopped hard in offseason. We have almost 6 months ahead before regulation – a very long time for someone like Davis with his pants full of ants.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Feb 25, 2010 9:39 AM PST up reply actions
Have to remember that one
I like that name very refreshing and so true
Win at all costs! Winning ugly is still winning! Remember the past and what got us to the top before. Jim Plunkett and winning ugly......enough said!
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Feb 25, 2010 11:43 AM PST up reply actions
You had some nice ones, too! We could do an entire post on just the variations of his name
it never gets old! Though talking about Russell and football in the same sentence, oddly enough, does…
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
thats freaking funny. You should do this
Don't Trade Nnamdi Idiots!!!
Bring Back Bruce!!!
by B.A.Armstrong on Feb 28, 2010 5:42 PM PST up reply actions
Shopped?
You mean as in traded? Cuz if Davis can find somebody who wants this guy and is willing to trade anything for him, Al really is a genius.
Yes
Absolutely yes. Take a look at the way the team reacted when he came on the field after Frye went down. You could feel the air get sucked out of the stadium.
Win at all costs! Winning ugly is still winning! Remember the past and what got us to the top before. Jim Plunkett and winning ugly......enough said!
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Feb 25, 2010 11:42 AM PST up reply actions
yeah, that question was maybe more puzzling than the next step question
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
Anybody find it strange?
All these people saying there’s no way Tebow is going to make it in the NFL, meanwhile we got this guy?
Meaning
A guy who doesn’t want to put in the work or the time to get better, who was described as a raw talent coming out of college… gets drafted #1, gets a $60 million contract and gets the starting job.
Meanwhile, down there in Florida, there’s a guy who’s mechanics aren’t going to wow anybody, but who is willing to learn and work to get better, but they say he doesn’t have a chance in the NFL.
I mean, isn’t that a little bit ironic?
I get it but Tebow has no "upside" he's topped out and as everyone knows, Russell his snoozing on an obscene
amount of talent – that’ why so many resent him as a wastrel.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Feb 27, 2010 8:13 PM PST up reply actions
So long as the next step is either
out the door or into the path of an oncoming bus, I’m all for it.
It'd be a waste of a good bus!
Just cut the guy! His contract would still have to be paid to his beneficiary (you know it’s Moms) anyways!
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
You know what the most irritating part about Jamarcus is?
The fact that if he even gave a half assed effort he’d be a decent QB. We caught a glimpse of that in ‘08. It’s too bad he has zero interest in reaching his potential, or football in general for that matter.
Dead right. Maybe if his mama encourages him for whatever motivation (more real estate, more jewels) it will inspire him
to continue “using” football as a means to achieve her/his end.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Feb 26, 2010 8:17 PM PST up reply actions
That's why it makes me so angry; how many would kill for the opportunity he has
and to have a shred of the talent he’s dripping with, but what good is talent and potential if you can’t realize it?
My father used to hate to see wasted talent. I grew up with some kids who could’ve played pro baseball, for sure, if not for losing the battle to drugs, and I remember how deeply it angered and bothered my Dad. I believe I inherited a little of that deep-seeded sentiment that finds the absence of will or desire to be the best you can be despitethat which you are blessed with, and not content because you have the skills but don’t use them—despicable.
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
no doubt man. it is a pity to see wasted youth.
Don't Trade Nnamdi Idiots!!!
Bring Back Bruce!!!
by B.A.Armstrong on Feb 28, 2010 5:44 PM PST up reply actions
Exaclty
He has the potential to be a great QB. All he really needs is his Accuracy worked on and a better OL put in front of him, And he’d be quite good. But, You cant teach one that doesnt want to learn
If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?
- Vince Lombardi
"All he needs is Accuracy ... [&] better OL..." Please, Tim Brown nailed it when he characterized him as a '5-pat QB'
It’s more the tempo lag in his head, Remix. The whole stadium is saying “Throw the ball” while he delays another couple of beats and is sacked or worse.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Feb 26, 2010 9:10 PM PST up reply actions
The better O Line
Wouldnt hurt, but I know what you mean. He does need accuracy control though. And he needs to know when to Rocket it at 95 mp and throw a soft catchable pass. Plus, I dont think he has a QB clock. Most QB’s can feel the rush coming from behind them. Tom Brady does it best in my opinion.
If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?
- Vince Lombardi
and the lack of that "QB clock" is what disturbs me most about him
by Sons-of-Blanda on Feb 26, 2010 9:33 PM PST up reply actions
I remember when Pat Kirwan and Tim Ryan visited Raider camp last year with the stopwatch, and I, then, still deluded that Jamarcus might work out
from his admonitions he’d taken steps to becoming a leader and “hard work.” Yeah, right, Jamarcus.
They said he couldn’t get it out in less than 5; I wondered how important that stopwatch was at the time.
Let’s just say I have no question in my mind, now.
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
Yeah, four seconds and throw, no matter what...or ese run for your life!
Don't Trade Nnamdi Idiots!!!
Bring Back Bruce!!!
by B.A.Armstrong on Mar 1, 2010 5:31 PM PST up reply actions
else*
Don't Trade Nnamdi Idiots!!!
Bring Back Bruce!!!
by B.A.Armstrong on Mar 1, 2010 5:32 PM PST up reply actions
Wow
27 People voted “Yup”. How sad is that, Look what this nation is coming too. On this site alone there are 27 uneducated people. I blame the Goverment
If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?
- Vince Lombardi
LOL
No doubt his agent-klingon-head moocher
Win at all costs! Winning ugly is still winning! Remember the past and what got us to the top before. Jim Plunkett and winning ugly......enough said!
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Mar 2, 2010 4:42 PM PST up reply actions
Fight the power, Re!
“I blame the govt.” lol!
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
LOL
Im actually a huge fan of Public Enemy! I have a shirt of theirs and it say FIGHT THE POWER, on the back of in rasta colors! Pissed off all my teachers haha
If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?
- Vince Lombardi
Me too. The old school shit is my favorite
I knew some folks who were within blocks of that when it was filmed. They said it was off the hook. Some local people thought it was like a real militant demonstration and it caused quite a stir. Those haircuts are killin me!
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
Haha
I wish I grew up in those ages. I think I did, But I was a toddler. Most of todays music is tasteless and quite ridiculous. Favorites include, NWA, Digital Underground, Tupac, Biggie, And Ol’ Dirty Bastard haha
If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?
- Vince Lombardi
Hey hey, the lead is sporting a Raiders jacket - good taste
by Sons-of-Blanda on Feb 26, 2010 10:01 PM PST up reply actions
Im doing my best
to acquire a Raiders hat that I can rock. So far, All I have is a too small hoody, a sleevless shirt that is only used for working out and a pair of socks
If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?
- Vince Lombardi
Everything is on clearance right now
Raiders.com
Don't Trade Nnamdi Idiots!!!
Bring Back Bruce!!!
by B.A.Armstrong on Feb 28, 2010 5:46 PM PST up reply actions
My oldest Raiders item is a vintage '71 travel bag - now stuffed with tools, wax, file, cork, gloves, goggles and flask
by Sons-of-Blanda on Feb 26, 2010 10:19 PM PST up reply actions
Hey!
I have one of those. Its certainly not from 71’ though. Mine just contains Boxing Gloves, A Gi, A Mouthpiece, Some Fight shorts and numerous bloody rags haha
If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?
- Vince Lombardi
Chuck D is inflicted with this Raider disease we all share! He's a die hard predating Ice Cube
That video was a classic. We’re going to have to start a jersey fund for Remix! Who knows, maybe I’ll donate my McFadden to the cause!
You look like a pretty big kid; the “too small hoodie’s” not a good look for a big kid. And not shopping at Wal-Mart is a good thing…lol
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
6'2 209 Lbs
Haha. Yeah, Im pretty big
If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?
- Vince Lombardi
If we can make do with another mid level receiver who has good size and decent
hands, I’d go for another Florida boy -Riley Cooper, but only if he’s available in the 5th.
He’s got very good speed, and his height and fight are there.
He’d be a good add-on, especially if Murphy, Schilens or Miller injures themselves. And he wouldn’t cost too much.
If Heyward-Bey could pull in 400 yards, Schilens 600 yards, and Murphy 600 yards, with another 800 yards for Miller, and another combined 500 yards from our RB’s & FB’s and special teamers, then I’d go for Trindon Holliday and Brandon Banks as FA’s.
If Russell gets the meat and potatoes stuff down this season and has a season similar to 2008, then we need more than one deep threat, and three would be even better.
no 3 deep threats.
always have AT LEAST 2 with the slot guy being a quick, possession receiver that can get the job done when needed. Murphy would be great in the slot.
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