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06-05-2013, 10:01 AM #37Legendary RSR Poster
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Re: Ravens interested in Jamarcus Russell?
If you remember the issue was there before he even signed with the Raiders. His demands were crazy and he didn't just miss camp but part of the season. On top of that he was completely out of shape and abusing codeine. That's pretty bad. Even if he did hit bottom is it possible to come back after years of being out of the game? I don't think so but I kind of hope he can based on my feelings about JaMarcus from his college days.
Interestingly enough the guy who succeeded JaMarcus Russell at LSU was Matt Flynn. Flynn didn't have 1/4 of the talent but he had more of a traditional LSU running attack and very good o-line. Along with a great defense Flynn was able to lead LSU to the National Championship. He's also done pretty well for himself, at least financially, and will now follow JaMarcus as the Raiders QB. How ironic would it be if Flynn once again wins where JaMarcus couldn't?
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06-05-2013, 10:13 AM #39
Re: Ravens interested in Jamarcus Russell?
I have absolutely no problem with us looking at him, aside from the media circus that will likely come with it. He has/had all the talent in the world, and can make every throw just like Joe. His problem has always been upstairs, but he appears better in the maturity aspect at least. Really is a no loss situation for the Ravens and Russell both.
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Re: Ravens interested in Jamarcus Russell?
and whos to say Russell hasnt? without being given a chance no player can prove they have.
I dont understand why we cant be that team to give 2nd chances when almost every team in the league has guys that fall under that category. If anything were a better team to try such a thing because of the leadership in our FO and staff and current Vets.-JAB
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Re: Ravens interested in Jamarcus Russell?
Well, I think we all know how uber-talented players can dominate in college, but flame out in the pro's because they've never worked on the fundamentals of the game or their position.
Russell probably didn't dedicate himself too much to film sessions, weight room sessions, etc while at LSU because he was a 265lb QB who could move and throw the ball 100mph.
Flynn, on the other hand, didn't have that physical ability, so he had to rely on accuracy, smart play, and understanding the game. I'm not sure how Flynn is going to do in Oakland, but I'd argue that he probably has a better understanding of how to play the position than Russell ever did.Disclaimer: The content posted is of my own opinion.
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06-05-2013, 10:25 AM #43Legendary RSR Poster
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06-05-2013, 10:28 AM #44
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06-05-2013, 10:31 AM #45Legendary RSR Poster
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06-05-2013, 10:36 AM #46
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06-05-2013, 10:41 AM #47Legendary RSR Poster
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06-05-2013, 11:04 AM #48
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