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Could Russell actually become Saint JaMarcus?

The Saints are in need of a back-up QB. JaMarcus Russell was a star at LSU and is still a popular folk hero of sorts in the Deep South where he was recently crowned King Alexis. With Russell's surprising performance on the first day of mini-camp, perhaps his value is being reassessed in New Orleans.

So who might the Saints turn to? With management maintaining a silent front on the question, speculation is rife. Names that might have been attractive, such as the Dolphins' Chad Pennington, for example, re-signed with their team and aren't available. Is the dearth of possibilities so pronounced that even former LSU star JaMarcus Russell could wind up in New Orleans should the Oakland Raiders cut ties with him, as many experts predict?

It seems unlikely a noted quarterback guru like Payton would have any interest in a signal-caller with Russell's weight problems, questionable work habits and a career rating of 65.2. And in any event, despite all the assertions Russell would be sent packing in Oakland, he reported to the team's mandatory offseason minicamp Friday and was still with the Raiders.

But Russell's career rating is actually higher than that of Derek Anderson, and when he became a free agent this offseason, the Arizona Cardinals promptly signed him to a 2-year deal.

By James Varney, The Times-Picayune

May 03, 2010, 7:06AM

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]Please Release Me

The Raiders had the perfect time to release JaFatAss Russell and did not. I have this bad feeling he may be on the team all year. I pray I am wrong.

by Mallard Davis on May 3, 2010 7:08 AM PDT reply actions  

you have a real good feeling he will

thats why i know its blackout season again???

by RAAHONE on May 3, 2010 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’d give Russell to the Saints for free to be honest with you. If they want to throw in a low-round draft pick, fine. I doubt, though, a trade is in the works.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 3, 2010 7:13 AM PDT reply actions  

Please...oh Please....

Saints, take him from us! After Katrina and the BP Oil rig disaster, even JaFatass and his poor work demeanor might seem attractive. Cud we swap him for a giant tub of jumbalaya and po’boys???

;=8)

Big McLargehuge!
:=8O

by The MooCow on May 3, 2010 7:49 AM PDT reply actions  

or crawfish and gumbo!

"I get my energy, from my inner G, I'm from outer space but I got inner peace..."-Chicago's own Lupe Fiasco

by realisticoptimist on May 3, 2010 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

They Ain'ts Gone Gets'em

The Save “JeFat” Federation…..Join the fight against obesity…

Damn!!!…My boys lookin good and y’all want to send him away…For FREE!!!….NO WAY….Just let him play…

by PantyRaider on May 3, 2010 8:10 AM PDT reply actions  

I agree...

Raiders cut Russell = Good.

Saints sign him for the minimum + cutting him if he sucks = Good.

Russell with a qb guru head coach + a great o-line + playing in his home town = ?

I think when people are being funny, they are actually being serious and when people are being serious, it's actually really funny.

by Rich Langford on May 3, 2010 8:55 AM PDT up reply actions  

You can have him but...

Yes he has had a bad O-line, different coaches, etc. but the main thing most fans can’t stand is that he DOESN’T CARE. Players, coaches, and the media see 1st hand everyday what we don’t see. I was watching OTL and Newberry said when he was on the team JaLazy was last every single time when the TEAM would do their traditional sprints after practice…..AND THAT WAS HIS ROOKIE YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!

"I get my energy, from my inner G, I'm from outer space but I got inner peace..."-Chicago's own Lupe Fiasco

by realisticoptimist on May 3, 2010 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

i agree

 All I know until stubborn AL is gone then change comes to the raiders, boy i just hope his son is not like him…

by RAAHONE on May 3, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

If Campbell was gotten for a 4th rounder 2 years from now...

….I think Al could get a 2047 6th rounder for JaMarcus.

Actually, I’d welcome Russell’s continued presence on the team as long as he was 3rd string and made to wear a dunce cap at all times.

"'Tis a bird I love, with its brooding note, And the trembling throb in its mottled throat; There's a human look in its swelling breast, And the gentle curve of its lowly crest; And I often stop with the fear I feel-- He runs so close to the rapid wheel." Nathaniel Parker Willis, "The Belfrey Pigeon"

by Raybin on May 3, 2010 9:22 AM PDT reply actions  

Saint Ja'Marcus???

If they are only offering a 7th round , DO IT !!! and don’t bat an eye lash AL !!!

Let them deal with the LAZY malcontent who has all the talent in the world but ZERO work-ethic !!! BYE BYE RUSSELL !!!

by 11 angry men on May 3, 2010 10:36 AM PDT reply actions  

Get rid of him.............

Darn, I just renewed my season tickets with the hopes that Campbell will be leading us this year! If they do not release Russell, I want my money back! If they refuse, I will sue for misrepresentation!!! UGH

by str8talk on May 3, 2010 10:36 AM PDT reply actions  

Thats hella funny!!!!LMAO

rip off again i aint buying tickets untill i see ja-mucus out

by RAAHONE on May 3, 2010 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Campbell

sounded as if he got better with every practice. thats a good sign.

by word2bigbird on May 3, 2010 10:38 AM PDT reply actions  

We can only pray

that he set free like the bird to never return. Please Al this is my 40th birthday wish and I think I deserve it for all the crap we all have had to put up with for the last 7 years. So I put forth and sacrifice my 40th birthday wish to be send JaBustAScale packing rather than ask my girlfriend bring her very good looking friend home for menage a trois or any other dream. I shall make the sacrifice of my 40th for this just cause. Please Al for a 7th round in 2050 I say give him up.
We all know what will happen during the regular season despite what we hear and see in training camp.

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 May 3, 2010 11:21 AM PDT reply actions  

well

its a few months off but I thought I would ask for an early one for all of our sakes!

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 May 3, 2010 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

I'm touched that you would offer the virginity of your girlfriend's girlfriend to Al; your love for the Raiders knows no bounds

But, aren’t you concerned that Al may trade your ‘offer’ to some discontented camel-jock for his 72?

by Sons-of-Blanda on May 3, 2010 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions  

I veto

that idea. My 40th is mine with which to do with. 40 is more significant that 72 so I trump his 72 with my 40th

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 May 3, 2010 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jesus

Now I get what U mean LOL. Damn that does out weigh my wish by far.

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 May 3, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

PLUS...

The virgins may be male; as I’m not entirely sure allah’s contract was gender specific.
Happy BDAY BTW.

by mofackey on May 4, 2010 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Give him what he want's

I say give Russell what he wants.i don’t believe he ever wanted to be a Raider,and lane kiffin didn’t exactly put out the welcome mat for him.his hold out in the first year should have been an indication of things to come.yes,many players hold out.either for more money or a longer term deal,but i believe Russell held out because he didn’t want to come to Oakland.he is a moma’s boy and was hoping to get picked by a team closer to home.NO,Atl,Tex,Hou,Mia,Tampa,Jag’s or NC all would have been [referable to Oakland.they finally through enough money at him,he figured the LEAST he could do was do the LEAST he could do,and hey!even if they end up cutting me i still walk away with a truck load of cash.so if there is another team out there that wants him,i say give him what he wants,a ticket out of Oakland.

by raiderrob67 on May 3, 2010 11:36 AM PDT reply actions  

i repeat get over it he will never ever

he’s just not up for it! he will never be resurrected. Here’s something to write about: ask the guys of a messagetoal.com to do a billboard that tells Al! To choose from his fan base or ja-mucus. simple as that ja-mucus must leave now. This guy! you have to see it in him he’s a rocket but unable to inspire his huddle simple as that he’s a firkin dump truck having him around is making me to start hating the raiders. no one believes in him.

The only way is for him to do it is to drop 40 LBS write and watch some film and get to work like a pro so by hearing previous players, it’s eazy to understand we are doomed. by the nations big black cloud storming over the coliseum.
Nothing to get exited about !

by RAAHONE on May 3, 2010 2:06 PM PDT reply actions  

I kinda got upset after reading the title, I thought you were calling him a Saint and saying

he’s on his way back or something. haha

I highly doubt anyone will take on that massive contract, and if Al gets someone to trade anything for him, he’s a genius.

Phillip Rivers Is A Douche

by JaKe. on May 3, 2010 2:39 PM PDT reply actions  

If the Raiders cut him, I believe they "only" have to pay him 3 something mil and be rid of his less than heavy burden.

I think when people are being funny, they are actually being serious and when people are being serious, it's actually really funny.

by Rich Langford on May 3, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

um...I meant more than heavy....

I think when people are being funny, they are actually being serious and when people are being serious, it's actually really funny.

by Rich Langford on May 3, 2010 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

You are absolutely right.

He should also benefit from having a bigger posse.

I think when people are being funny, they are actually being serious and when people are being serious, it's actually really funny.

by Rich Langford on May 3, 2010 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Watch ESPN

ESPN Outside the Lines has a Russell story today. I think it re-airs at midnight. WATCH IT!

by Mallard Davis on May 3, 2010 4:44 PM PDT reply actions  

It's not showing on Comcast

What did they say?

"-i never said half the things i said." --Yogi Berra

by Ovale Fan on May 3, 2010 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Web

Go to ESPN OTL on the web then. John Ritchie and Dominic Rhodes saying what we already know and why we as fans should insist he gets cut before we buy season tickets. Fat, lazy, and stupid is no way to go through life son…

by Mallard Davis on May 3, 2010 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

On the Web Too

You can also watch it on the web, but it is painful via satellite internet.

by Mallard Davis on May 3, 2010 4:46 PM PDT reply actions  

But Russell’s career rating is actually higher than that of Derek Anderson, and when he became a free agent this offseason, the Arizona Cardinals promptly signed him to a 2-year deal

Derek Anderson made the Pro Bowl and led the BROWNS to the Playoffs. Russell has done nothing even similar in the NFL.

Phillip Rivers Is A Douche

by JaKe. on May 3, 2010 4:52 PM PDT reply actions  

That looks like a fluke, though, considering how absolutely terrible he has been since.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 3, 2010 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol Didn't you like drill someone on hitting the "Reply Button"

Practice what you preach, dude.

Phillip Rivers Is A Douche

by JaKe. on May 3, 2010 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

You do realize that you can’t compare the two, right?

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 4, 2010 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions  

JUST GET RID OF HIM

ONCE HES GONE WE GOT A TEAM. I’LL GIVE HIM AWAY FOR FREE.

by chriskshin on May 3, 2010 8:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Aw come on...

No one will miss seeing Russell go down to a DB tapping his ankle?

by Lance_Uppercut on May 3, 2010 9:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Makes sense

Wonder if Payton is up to the task of trying to rebuild this disaster.

by rightnasty on May 3, 2010 10:34 PM PDT reply actions  

No team in the NFL will give up anything for JR

If the Raiders release him, he might get signed a league minimum contract. But given how he acted when he was rookie, if released he might not play unless a team coughed up more money—which I don’t see any team doing.

@WorldBLee

by worldblee on May 4, 2010 2:57 PM PDT reply actions  

I hope Jamarcus out plays everyone in camp and starts week 1

I just watched NFL live on espn and half the show was everyone bagging on him they were showing lowlights only go figure and there was one part after he threw an interception and he was crying. That says he cares. They were saying Vince Young cares and Russell doesn’t well wasn’t Vince Young gonna retire? He also has the same coaches since he got there. Plus add CJ and hes got it easy compared to Russell. Russell doesn’t rape women like big ben. He didn’t cry when we traded for Campbell like Cutler. He was drafted to high and couldn’t handle the pressure. Andrew Walter stood up for him and so am I.

by raiderfan21 on May 5, 2010 2:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Idk it depends on how u look at it

It means he takes pride in what he does and everyone else who takes pride in what they do would usually try there best to improve. If he was just in it for the money then he would care less if he threw a pick. He wants to be great. I’m guessing he hasn’t worked hard all his life. He was born with a big arm and that got him through life. Now he can start working hard or we will start seeing some of that Jewlery on Ebay

by raiderfan21 on May 5, 2010 11:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Get Rid of his sorry ass already man!! When even Gradkowski is doing better keep him….throw Russell to the fishes!!

by CALI's FINEST on May 6, 2010 12:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow. Good call, dude.

Now, Say Oakland is oing to trade for Albert Haynesworth

by JaKe. on May 7, 2010 12:33 AM PDT up reply actions  

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