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monosylab1k
03-13-2008, 10:09 AM
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/don_banks/03/07/free.agency/1.html

"At this point, quarterback is again a concern, because no one knows if JaMarcus Russell is ready to take over the starting job. There are rumors that he's close to 300 pounds and not exactly prepared for his close-up."
monosylab1k
03-13-2008, 10:10 AM
I know these guys can get in shape alot easier than any of us.....but it's gotta be a concern if your franchise QB doesn't even have the discipline to avoid the 300 pound mark.
Evan
03-13-2008, 10:15 AM
ahhhhh the Raiders...

good times...
O-Factor
03-13-2008, 03:22 PM
He got paid 30 million already, what the fuck does he care if he turns into a Ryan Leaf.
samikeyp
03-13-2008, 03:32 PM
Apparently Jamarcus thought "Committment to Excellence" also applied when attacking a buffet line.
midgetonadonkey
03-13-2008, 03:41 PM
He got paid 30 million already, what the fuck does he care if he turns into a Ryan Leaf.

I would do the same thing if I were him.
Herschel Walker
03-13-2008, 05:16 PM
if he invested the lion's share of that money wisely (and continues to do so) then the only thing he has to worry about is living down the fact that he basically stole 30 mil from Al Davis. Not the worst crime.
DisgruntledLionFan#54,927
03-13-2008, 05:20 PM
Jared Lorenzen is going to get pissed if JM gets any bigger.
samikeyp
03-13-2008, 08:51 PM
Battleship Lorenzen!

:lol
DBryant88
03-14-2008, 07:24 AM
if russell gets any bigger the linemen will ethier look small ar russell huge
Evan
03-14-2008, 07:57 AM
what kind of off season program are the Raiders running that would even allow such a thing to happen? I know teams can only do so much to force a player to show up in the off season to adhere to a program but 300 f-cking pounds?
possessed
03-14-2008, 08:14 AM
Already been debunked, sorry to spoil your fun.

It turns out the Sports Illustrated writer's friend of a friend of a friend who heard a rumor isn't a good source.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/category/rumor-mill/

"Never before has the weight of an NFL quarterback created so much controversy.

Don Banks of SI.com stirred up a hornets’ nest on Sunday by floating a rumor, with which we then foolishly ran, that Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell has been loading up on the Russell-Stovers, to the point where he was pushing 300 pounds.

We then heard from a league source that Russell is actually south of 275. On Wednesday, John Clayton of ESPN.com reported on his Insider blog that Russell recently weighed himself at 272 pounds. And in the closing moments of SportsCenter, Steve Levy said that Chris Mortensen is reporting that Russell weighs 278.

Regardless of whether it’s 272 or 278, the reality is that Russell’s listed weight is 255. And though Clayton says that whether Russell has gone flabby is “hard to tell with his massive 6-foot-6 frame,” keep in mind that Russell weighed only 265 pounds at the 2007 Scouting Combine — but arguably needed a little support in the upper body region. With thirteen more pounds, the likelihood of jiggling is significant."
Evan
03-14-2008, 08:36 AM
It turns out the Sports Illustrated writer's friend of a friend of a friend who heard a rumor isn't a good source.

:lol
monosylab1k
03-14-2008, 08:38 AM
272 is still unacceptably overweight, even for a guy as big as Russell.
midgetonadonkey
03-14-2008, 10:27 AM
He will easily be 300lbs in a couple of seasons.
JamStone
03-14-2008, 12:04 PM
If he's really around 270-275 I don't see the big deal. He played at about 265 in college.
monosylab1k
03-14-2008, 12:13 PM
If he's really around 270-275 I don't see the big deal. He played at about 265 in college.
I think the Raiders want him at a max of 260, preferably 255.
JamStone
03-14-2008, 12:36 PM
Last year, his combine weight was 265. Raiders may very well rather have him around 255-260, but they knew he was a big boy when they drafted him.
Evan
03-14-2008, 12:47 PM
but they knew he was a big boy when they drafted him.

And spoke of getting him into better shape though.

I don't mean to be trashing the guy. I haven't a clue what he can do.

But I would be alarmed.
JamStone
03-14-2008, 12:53 PM
Alarmed at a 7 pound increase?
Evan
03-14-2008, 01:01 PM
Alarmed at a 7 pound increase?


Yeah. Unless I am mistaken I could have sworn they wanted him to lose 15 by May.

I could be wrong but I could have sworn I read that on MMQB.
J.T.
03-14-2008, 01:06 PM
Dude likes to hit up the buffet line. Chill.
monosylab1k
03-14-2008, 01:20 PM
The whole reason Russell couldn't even play most of the season was because he wasn't at the weight the Raiders wanted him at. They dangled the "starter" carrot in front of him and he still didn't have the discipline to make weight, it took him another month before he finally got onto the field, and I think that was only because Kiffin finally capitulated and let him play overweight.
monosylab1k
03-14-2008, 01:24 PM
It's really not a matter of weight with me. Pro athletes can gain/lose weight as needed really easy. Russell can easily lose whatever weight he needs to. Part of his advantage as a QB is his massive size, anyways.

It's about discipline and dedication, and right now it's looking like Russell doesn't have much of either.
Evan
03-14-2008, 01:27 PM
It's about discipline and dedication, and right now it's looking like Russell doesn't have much of either.

Exactly. :toast
T Park
03-14-2008, 01:47 PM
Hes turning into the pillsbury throw boy.
FlavoredIcecream
03-15-2008, 01:33 AM
http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/7670/78881486lj8.png

:lol
KidCongo
03-15-2008, 05:06 AM
Hey Chunkybutt hahah ^^
samikeyp
03-15-2008, 08:21 AM
nice pic! :lol
T Park
03-15-2008, 01:32 PM
:lol

Looks like the body of Mike Golic
Whisky Dog
03-15-2008, 01:55 PM
Mike Golic lost a lot of weight. Now he's trying to be like Jared and make money off of it.
TheSanityAnnex
03-15-2008, 01:55 PM
tpark laughing at fat people. :lol
Whisky Dog
03-15-2008, 01:58 PM
tpark laughing at fat people. :lol

is he fat?
possessed
05-22-2008, 07:16 PM
Jamarcus Russell picture from OTAs today.
http://www.sbreport.net/OTA/JaMarcus_Russell.jpg

OMG!!!!! He's too fat to play quarterback! Clearly over 300 lbs! :lmao :rollin

Sorry to spoil anybodies fun, but Lane Kiffin's report that he has been working hard in the offseason seem to be a little more credible than the hack from Sports Illustrated. look at his shoulders.
J.T.
05-22-2008, 09:33 PM
http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/7670/78881486lj8.png

http://www.sbreport.net/OTA/JaMarcus_Russell.jpg

How did dude lose like 200 lbs in 2 months?
midgetonadonkey
05-22-2008, 11:06 PM
At any weight, he will still be a bust.
Biggems
05-22-2008, 11:22 PM
http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/7670/78881486lj8.png


looks like jared lorenzen with a super tan
stretch
05-23-2008, 07:49 AM
I can't wait to see what he can do. Definitley got loads of talent and ability.

I'm really looking forward to this Raiders' season.
dickface
05-23-2008, 08:10 AM
At any weight, he will still be a bust.

better or worse than David Carr?

Oh wait, he couldn't possibly be worse.
LakerFanSince84
05-23-2008, 08:23 AM
Jamarcus Russell picture from OTAs today.
http://www.sbreport.net/OTA/JaMarcus_Russell.jpg

OMG!!!!! He's too fat to play quarterback! Clearly over 300 lbs! :lmao :rollin

Sorry to spoil anybodies fun, but Lane Kiffin's report that he has been working hard in the offseason seem to be a little more credible than the hack from Sports Illustrated. look at his shoulders.

Good god, Russell looks much leaner than last year. Can't wait to see him connect with his new weapons!

GO RAIDERS!
DBryant88
05-23-2008, 09:20 AM
javon walker is going to get hurt again and russel will get hurt thahks to his GREAT offensive line
midgetonadonkey
05-23-2008, 09:24 AM
better or worse than David Carr?

Oh wait, he couldn't possibly be worse.

In no way will he be worse than David Carr. Carr is a horrible quarterback that isn't even worth a starting job in the Arena League.
Spuradicator
05-25-2008, 04:40 PM
Carr would of had a career anywhere else but Houston. Houston fucked him up but not putting a solid line in front of him.
KillerBee
05-26-2008, 11:52 PM
I think the Raiders want him at a max of 260, preferably 255.

And who told you this...You sound so well informed. Or did you just guess?


If you ever meet J-mac in person you will be astonished by his frame. Hands, feet, Shoulders...Huge. Looks like an Power forward, not a QB. He plays at 275, put money on it.