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Re: Ravens interested in Jamarcus Russell?
I'm with you. At worst, the Ravens have a cannon as a camp arm...and he hits the bricks when the rosters get cut down.
At best, you have a guy who can (somewhat) duplicate the throws Flacco can make as a back-up.
I don't see Russell being a bad influence in the Ravens locker room. Yes, we lost Lewis and Reed. We aren't bereft of leaders, however, and those leaders- unlike Russell- have a Lombardi to wave around. What cred is Russell bringing into the locker room with him?
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06-05-2013, 12:39 PM #50
Re: Ravens interested in Jamarcus Russell?
As long as he comes in to be a tackling dummy for the D's pass rushers during training camp, I think think the Ravens should sign him.
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06-05-2013, 02:24 PM #52Pro Bowl Poster
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Re: Ravens interested in Jamarcus Russell?
Although Walsh's system of offense can compensate for lack of talent; however, defense is a different story. According to Walsh, talent on defense was essential and could not be compensated for. What did Walsh do in 1981? He acquired physical and talented players on defense.
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06-05-2013, 02:58 PM #54
Re: Ravens interested in Jamarcus Russell?
Jamarcus would be a perfect, "can't miss" fit.
With the Jets, Cowgirls, or Bungles.
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06-05-2013, 05:00 PM #55
Re: Ravens interested in Jamarcus Russell?
Because if you're a first round pick you have athletic talent, and people don't generally forget how to play football. I'm too tired to come up with an interesting segue so I'll do a quick list.
Play on the field- Certain players don't fit into certain schemes. Rhonde Barber is a possible HOF CB, but he wouldn't be nearly as good in our system that requires man-to-man coverage.
Character- I remember a fairly decent starter for us who was accused of a double murder after he'd been in the league four years. He went on to have a quality career. Vick was in federal prison before the Eagles gave him a second chance.
Are these examples indicative of every bust? Not at all. However, they do show that reclamation projects are possible. That's why people feel that former high draft picks could be brought in to "kick the tires".
Please don't take this as an endorsement for signing Russell. That's a move I'm completely bleh about."A moron, a rapist, and a Pittsburgh Steeler walk into a bar. He sits down and says, “Hi I’m Ben may I have a drink please?”
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Vick and Ray Lewis were all pros before the character stuff. Guys like Russell had zero success.
Look, as I said before, I'm not against second chances. But you absolutely have to give me something more than simply being a high draft pick at one point...or else it reeks of desperation. Yes I would have eagerly given Ray Lewis or even Vick to amceratin degree a second chance...they proved they were not only good players, but pro-bowl and all pro players BEFORE their legal issues surfaced.
You can talk yourself into anything if you are desperate enough.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HDAlthough Walsh's system of offense can compensate for lack of talent; however, defense is a different story. According to Walsh, talent on defense was essential and could not be compensated for. What did Walsh do in 1981? He acquired physical and talented players on defense.
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06-05-2013, 05:20 PM #57Legendary RSR Poster
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Re: Ravens interested in Jamarcus Russell?
Perhaps Jamarcus can teach Upshaw the secret to his dietary success... Bc
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Re: Ravens interested in Jamarcus Russell?
We have 90 and a dew months for a guy to be deemed worthy of 53. Theres guys on our roster that simply dont have the talent to be in the nfl no matter how hard they try. Russell and others like him have the talent and need to prove the drive or whatever held them back. If youre playing the numbers theyre far better with the guys that have talent to actually play or have played.
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I honestly can't believe some of you guys seriously want the ravens to sign the biggest bust in NFL history. A guy who has shown nothing and hasn't played in years.
Wow. Just wow.
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