Yeah, I said it. Big whoop, wanna fight about it?
Al Davis paid for all of this .
Trust me, I thought the same thing you are thinking right now.
No way freaking way do I want JaMarcus Russell as a Brown, unless it is as a LT. But I couldn't shake it the thought of it. Should the Browns take a chance on signing the greatest draft bust of all time?
Yep, and here is how I got here.
First of all, why did JaMarcus fail in Oakland?
I am not going to make excuses for his lack of conditioning and overall apathy towards his job as a NFL quarterback. That is troublesome. Could he fix this? Sure, and he wouldn't be the first QB to need a fresh start in order to start taking his job seriously. Hell, Brett Favre couldn't stop partying and drinking in Atlanta. He needed someone to turn his career around. See where I am headed?
I am not expecting JaMarcus to show up at training camp at 225lbs, but I think that we may see a young kid who got a cold dose of reality. Oakland is going to cut him and he is going to have to go begging for a job in the NFL. He will be on his last chance. I have a hunch that could be what wakes JaMarcus up.
If he looks at this situation and doesn't get his fat ass in shape, then he will be out of the NFL in under two seasons.
As for the rest of his situation, I see it like this; It wasn't all his fault.
Peyton Manning had Marvin Harrison and Edge.
Carson Palmer had Chad Ochocinco and TJ Houshyourmama.
Eli Manning had Plaxico Burress and Tiki Barber.
JaMarcus Russell had Darren McFadden and DHB.
What number one pick got a complete shaft job?
What about his offensive line?
His LT's have been Barry Sims, Kwame Harris and Mario Henderson.
His LG's has been Robert Gallery
His C's have been Jereme Newberry, Jake Grove, Samson Satele
His RG has been Cooper Carlise
His RT's have Paul McQuistan, Cornell Green
In three seasons he has had 10 different starting offensive lineman. Not only have the been 10 different guys, but for the most part, they suck. So no weapons, no offensive line and the QB sucks. Chicken or the egg? Of course JaMarcus failed. He was in freaking Oakland. Who has done anything there since Rich Gannon? What Raider, other than Nnamdi, has done anything in Oakland? Are we really going to blame Russell for playing with garbage around him? Did his back-ups do that much better than him?
What about the coaching that Russell has played under?
Russell has never had any coaching. His offensive coordinators have been Greg Knapp and Ted Tollner. Not exactly the greatest passing minds there. Two offensive coordinators in three seasons? How is that even remotely fair to him? So a consistently fluctuating coaching staff and a horrendous supporting staff.
Of course, maybe he just sucks. Good thing he will be cheap.
Why should the Browns sign him?
I'm not saying that it would be a good signing. It could be a Maurice Clarett like blow-up. But the talent of Russell and the genius of Holmgren is, in my opinion, to powerful of a possible combination to pass up.
What do you think Brown fans? You in on Russell?
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No way freaking way do I want JaMarcus Russell as a Brown, unless it is as a
LT. Last time I check Joe Thomas plays LT. Maybe you meant RT.BrownsFanRegina - April 30, 2010
Last time I check Joe Thomas plays LT. Maybe you meant RT.
BrownsFanRegina - April 30, 2010
Good point.
Bernie19Kosar - April 30, 2010
Sure why not? This is as good an offseason as any to experiment with stuff like this. The contract would have to be right though.
King Tony - April 30, 2010
DA > Russell. If we really wanna work miracles I rather it on DA.
skipkirk - April 30, 2010
I don’t completely buy this. what we’ve seen of them, you’re right, DA is better; but i think given B19K’s points, Russell has a much higher potential ceiling than DA. we know that DA is nothing better than what he was in 2007, which still had major flaws. give the young stud russell a couple years under holmgren’s wing and he could be much better than DA could ever hope to be.
all that said, i voted we stick with grooming mccoy.
Dawg Nuts - April 30, 2010
SpecialBrownie - April 30, 2010
I think he could be worth the roster spot as a flier. Let Holmgren interview him. If he thinks Russel can turn it around, why deny him the chance? This is a team that’s paying Delhomme north of $7M. I’m comfortable taking a zero draft pick gamble.
danvail - April 30, 2010
This.
bross09 - April 30, 2010
Hey guys, sorry for interrupting – I need your help – I’m writing a piece on the ages of offensive linemen in the NFL.
What is the most likely starting 5 along your OL for the upcoming season? For the best accuracy, I’d prefer to hear from you guys rather than trust my own opinions or an ESPN depth chart.
Thanks!
JimmyK - April 30, 2010
Bonus points for not using the subject line?
JimmyK - April 30, 2010
Yes!
Buckeye Brad - April 30, 2010
and lots of them!
notthatnoise - April 30, 2010
Joe Thomas, Eric Steinbach, Alex Mack, Floyd Womack, Tony Pashos
King Tony - April 30, 2010
Thanks.
JimmyK - April 30, 2010
this would be my guess as well
Kimble_79 - April 30, 2010
Confirmed.
Roger Dorn - April 30, 2010
unless Lauvao forces his way into the starting lineup.
bross09 - April 30, 2010
Draft is over; you can stop with the Devil’s Advocate pieces.
rolub - April 30, 2010
This. Hahaha.
Andrew Tolliver - April 30, 2010
This is “Hear Me Out”.
So, sorry.
SpecialBrownie - April 30, 2010
Touche!
Andrew Tolliver - April 30, 2010
Why don’t you write something better.
TheRealSlimShady - April 30, 2010
Facetious
Roger Dorn - April 30, 2010
Russell
Why is it ok to blame the lack talent around him, the lack of good coaching, and revolving coordinators for Russell being a lard butt, lazy, and lousy qb, but those same excuses didn’t fly for DA. Just asking…As far as Russell becoming a Brown, NO WAY! Russell has always had the “you owe me” attitude and he played that way. I do not believe Russell has the heart or head to come into a demanding, structured system. Unfortunately Al Davis ruined him by coddling him the way he did.
Steve n NC - April 30, 2010
DA had Braylon Edwards and Kellen Winslow, who were much better than anyone Russell had to throw to in Oakland.
Buckeye Brad - April 30, 2010
DA had
Braylon Edwardsand Kellen Winslow, who were much better than anyone Russell had to throw to in Oakland.SpecialBrownie - April 30, 2010
So which Oakland WR is better than Braylon?
Buckeye Brad - April 30, 2010
Hell, Heward – Bey.
SpecialBrownie - April 30, 2010
That guy sucks something fierce.
danvail - April 30, 2010
BE? I know.
SpecialBrownie - April 30, 2010
I see what you did there.
danvail - April 30, 2010
No way. I know we like to make fun of Braylon but you’re just being ridiculous.
Buckeye Brad - April 30, 2010
anybody that catches the ball…lol
Kimble_79 - April 30, 2010
rufio - April 30, 2010
Russell
Sure, in 07 he had Edwards, Winslow II, and JJ. In 08 BE couldn’t catch a cold if was injected into him, Winslow , the warrior that he is, spent half the season injured and whining, and JJ had the knee issue. Then in 09 he had ??? The point I was trying to make is lets not absolve Russell of blame for his failures. If the excuses that was made for Russell didn’t apply to our previous qb’s failures then they should’nt apply to Russell either. I just don’t see Russell being committed to football and I have doubts that that will change. Whether he was in a good situation in Oakland or not, Russell never came to camp ready to play football, unlike our previous qbs, it didn’t matter what situation they were facing, our guys came in motivated and ready to go, Russell never did that.
Steve n NC - April 30, 2010
DA worked with above average-to-great O lines and usually had a weapon or two. He also didn’t have anything close to the terrible coaching JaMarcus got.
that said, I think the big point you’re missing is that no one is saying Russell would be good. We’re acknowledging he has a serious attitude problem, but may be worth the extremely low risk it would be to sign him and give him a chance. Sometimes a change of scenery is all it takes.
I still wouldn’t want him though, I just don’t think its worth taking reps away from 3 guys who will all be learning a new system.
notthatnoise - April 30, 2010
Winslow…what a soldier…
Andrew Tolliver - April 30, 2010
He’s a fuckin soldier!
TheRealSlimShady - April 30, 2010
Winslow had good reason to be upset with the regime. JJ is suing the Browns for similar reasons. The Savage regime handled those issues terribly.
TheDriveStillHurts - April 30, 2010
Winslow WAS healthy for more than half the season…no need to exaggerate. our O-Line could run laps around theirs (ability-wise…who knows how fast 40s those guys may run)
2008: Browns Line>>>Raiders line (at every spot on the line)
BE (hate to say it)>>Javon Walker/Chaz Schillens
Jamal Lewis<Fargas/DMC (but it was darn close)
Stallworth/Steptoe=Ronald Curry/Ashley Lelie
Zach Miller>Heiden/Winslow (close though)
With how mediocre DA’s weapons were in 2008, they were still better than Russell’s..and Russell had a better season too
bross09 - April 30, 2010
no.
Dawg Nuts - April 30, 2010
are you saying 2008 Heiden/Winslow>Zach Miller? He is a darn good tight end…I hate to admit it. maybe the only weapon on offense I would actually take from the raiders.
bross09 - April 30, 2010
This
AG7 - April 30, 2010
never said he isn’t a decent player, i like winslow/heiden better. they were both really good TEs for us, and i wouldn’t begin to blame them for DA’s ineptitude.
Dawg Nuts - April 30, 2010
I agree. I like WInslow/Heiden combo and they were one of the strengths on offense, but Winslow was hurt for half the season almost. I would rather have a full year of Miller than half With winslow and half with just heiden.
bross09 - May 1, 2010
Winslow alone is better than Miller
The naome40 - April 30, 2010 via mobile
yep.
Dawg Nuts - April 30, 2010
I agree 100%.
Miller is nice but he is not K2.
Bernie19Kosar - April 30, 2010
when healthy and as long as we don’t care if our TE ever blocks a guy.
bross09 - May 1, 2010
when healthy and as long as we don’t care if our TE ever blocks a guy.
bross09 - May 1, 2010
Winslow, for all his health issues, still played when he was healthy enough to play. He also blocked when he was motivated. He also was better than Miller even if he was just effectively a huge WR lined up close to the line and you knew he wasn’t going to block anyone.
rufio - May 3, 2010
As a huge WR, Winslow is definitely better. I like winslow and he is a special talent. still, if I had to choose one to put on my team, I would choose Zach Miller.
bross09 - May 3, 2010
You are insane.
rufio - May 3, 2010
Because my opinion is different from yours, I am insane? I like winslow as a slot guy but if I am looking at guys from purely a TE standpoint, playing their snaps there, i would choose Miller. Winslow has more talent, but Miller is a better blocker, more durable, and a bit better of a route runner. plus winslow can be a problem in the locker room.
If it is winslow as a TE/Slot WR, I would take winslow, but if we are talking as a pure TE, I would take Miller. I was unclear about this.
bross09 - May 3, 2010
No, you are insane because you clearly aren’t watching the same league everyone else is.
rufio - May 3, 2010
I am watching the same League.
Winslow is an elite talent, but what I like a tight end to do, I think Zach Miller does it about as well and is younger and more durable.
Winslow is a much more talented player, but I would rather have him as a TE/Slot WR where you can create mismatches. but if we are talking about a guy where he is lining up 100% of snaps at TE, I would rather personally have Miller, because of his more consistent effort blocking.
I am not at all talking about who is the better player. Winslow is definitely the better player. However, I would rather have Zach miller on my team b/c of many things that do not show up on the stat sheet (effort while blocking, locker room presence, attitude on and off the field).
bross09 - May 4, 2010
Bernie19Kosar - May 4, 2010
HUH???
Buckeye Brad - May 4, 2010
Your shoehorning a guy into a role. You take the guy with the unique talent and then you gameplan around maximizing his talents so they can win games for you. Don’t make up imaginary roles that a guy doesn’t necessarily fall into, you’ll miss out on a lot of production from a guy like Winslow, Percy Harvin, Dexter McCluster etc.
jaws. - May 4, 2010
No it wasn’t
No way. Not even close. Steptoe alone brings the Browns down below anyone else’s WRs.
Disagree again. Say what you will about Winslow, but when he said he was better than most of the TEs in the league even at 85-90%, he was right.
rufio - April 30, 2010
Lelie has maybe the worst hands in the league/
Lewis didn’t have a good season, but neither did fargas. granted, with our O-Line, the running game would have been better so it probably wasn’t as close because I didn’t factor in O-Line play.
Miller vs. Winslow. Winslow is clearly the better receiver but personally I really like Miller. the problem wiht Winslow is he is not a good blocker and when he is in the game, teams pretty much knew he would run the ball. He also can not stay on the field, and has only had one season where he has started all 16 games. Winslow is more explosive and a gamebreaker but b/c of his blocking and durability, Miller IMO is more reliable.
bross09 - May 1, 2010
Lelie has talent. He is ten times the receiver of Steptoe (and he is still a bad WR, because Steptoe is beyond awful).
Jamal was good for one year here, and he was only kind of good. I would have traded him straight up for McFadden or Fargas easily. Did you not notice the huge improvement in our running game once Harrison got his carries? Did you also not notice Jamal quitting on the Browns midseason?
Winslow was never running the ball. I don’t know what you were trying to say there.
I have never missed an NFL game due to injury. I’d take Winslow over me.
rufio - May 3, 2010
Lelie has talent, but He has stone hands, which doesn’t help a young QB.
I did say that I didn’t factor in that the browns had the better O-Line and Lewis would have been significantly worse in Oakland.
Sorry. I meant that when winslow was in, teams would know we weren’t running the ball.
bross09 - May 3, 2010
We still had the advantage because you needed a DB to cover Winslow and he could block DBs. If you put a LB on him, you were done.
Again, Lelie is miles ahead of Steptoe, who has never and will never produce in the NFL. Lewis was awful outside of the one year. I don’t care about our OL versus theirs, their backs absolutely dominate Lewis.
rufio - May 3, 2010
very good points. I didn’t think about that with winslow.
I agree steptoe will never be good, but Lelie does still stink. he is fast but he has terrible hands. Neither one is that good IMO.
bross09 - May 3, 2010
I think Russell got the shaft by playing in Oakland in general, but even DA was able to manage a good year in his career.
Andrew Tolliver - April 30, 2010
Russell’s 2008 was by no means nothing special, but it is in some ways, statistically comparable to DA’s 2008 (if you go by efficiency like TD/INT).
Russell did NOT have the weapons that DA had in 2007.
Here are some comparable stats however:
TD/NT: DA- 1.52/1, JR-1.59/1
Comp %: DA- 56.5, JR- 53.8
YPA: DA- 7.2, JR-6.6
Adjusted YPA: DA-6.7, JR-6.3
Yards per Completion: DA-12.7, JR-12.2
Yes, DA had more yards, but put Russel with that offensive line, running game, and set of weapons and maybe he does similarly well.
bross09 - April 30, 2010
Russell isn’t worth the leagues minimum contract.
Simmsinns - April 30, 2010
No thanks, Savage.
Roger Dorn - April 30, 2010
Kwoog comments in 3…2…
TheRealSlimShady - April 30, 2010
F*%^ you, go root for Buffalo.
Bernie19Kosar - April 30, 2010
rec, as always.
Dawg Nuts - April 30, 2010
Did we already get rid of Ratliff? He’s not going to like added competition for the looseball gogetter spot.
Villeslgr - April 30, 2010
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eK3k-LLnZ7k&feature=related
No thanks. This guy can barely speak, and when you CAN understand him, he doesn’t really say anything.
I don’t think he fits the smart, tough, generally good person mold that it seems like we’re going for.
shep615 - April 30, 2010
Sure why not? He is a freak who needs direction. Getting cut may be the wake up call he needed. If not, cut him. NBD.
Though I’m still annoyed that we could have had Troy Smith who would give his non-throwing arm to be here and we won’t even give him a shot.
HenryDawg - April 30, 2010 via mobile
How do you know we could have had him? He was a restricted free agent; even if we did want him Baltimore could have matched our offer and kept him. And I’m pretty sure they wouldn’t have traded him to Cleveland. So it’s doubtful we could have had him even if we were interested.
Buckeye Brad - April 30, 2010
True but we still could have tried to get him. There’s no guarantee Bmore would want to match an offer for someone who doesn’t want to be there. It wouldn’t seem like such a slap in the face had we not brought in 2 highly questionable FAs.
HenryDawg - April 30, 2010 via mobile
I trust Mike Holmgren’s judgment on QB’s more than HenryDawg’s. Call me crazy.
TheDriveStillHurts - April 30, 2010
You are crazy.
golanbatrac - April 30, 2010
Wow what an Earth shattering comment. You trust a super bowl winning coach over some guy on a blog? Thanks for the insight.
That said, in my OPINION, I would much rather have Troy Smiths potential and leadership over Wallace, who Holmgren obviously brought in because he knew him well.
NFL guys aren’t gods, they’re managers and like most managers in a new job, they like to bring in “their” guys.
HenryDawg - May 3, 2010 via mobile
Troy Smith’s got nothing. I’d rather have Wallace.
golanbatrac - May 3, 2010
Smith was obviously the better option, as I feel he probably could feasibly start in the NFL, however his price tag was also higher, having been a 5th rounder rather than a 7th like what we paid for Wallace. If the price were the same, you should take Smith all day.
However the other factor is that Troy Smith would be an immediate fan favorite most likely and the fans would want to see him play. Still, I think we probably would have been better off with Smith starting this year than Delhomme, but I suppose the Ravens weren’t interested in trading him within the division or we had other machinations for that 5th round pick.
jaws. - May 4, 2010
He’s had a total of 89 pass attempts in his career. You have no idea if he’s any good.
Wallace is a better athlete, has better numbers, and is well versed in the Holmgren/Haskell offense. Troy Smith is a question mark.
We just got rid of an ‘immediate fan favorite’. I’d rather have a guy who earns his position.
Yeah, a career backup is always a better option than a former Pro Bowler.
golanbatrac - May 4, 2010
Jeff Garcia had multiple pro bowl years. Dilfer won a SB. I would rather take a shot on a guy who has proven people wrong at every level, a guy who said he would crawl to cleveland, and a guy who Herbie (a very underrated talent evaluator) thought we should have taken with the #3 overall pick (though I’m glad we took Thomas)
HenryDawg - May 5, 2010 via mobile
I would really love to see where Kirk Herbstreit said that the Browns should pick Troy Smith with the #3 pick in the draft. I don’t believe that.
Buckeye Brad - May 5, 2010
When he is a UFA, I have no problem signing him. The ravens won’t trade him to us for anything close to a good deal because it is a lose-lose for them. Even if we offer him a contract now, the ravens can match (or if they view it as a really good deal for them, they can let us sign him and rip us off).
If Troy can get them to cut him, I am game.
rufio - May 5, 2010
Was this at an OSU football alumni luncheon? #3 overall really? If he actually did say that i don’t think you can label him a very underrated talent evaluator. Should probably just stick to “homer.”
Villeslgr - May 5, 2010
I’ve actually felt in the past that Herbie has underrated OSU to overcompensate for his homerness. But yeah, #3 overall for Troy would have been crazy.
rufio - May 6, 2010
Yeah, I’ve always thought Herbstreit has always been very objective when it comes to discussing the Buckeyes. Any I’ve heard many non-Buckeyes fans praise his college football analysis and say that he’s one of the best, if not the best, on TV. That doesn’t make him a great talent evaluator for the NFL, of course.
And I still doubt that he said the Browns should pick Smith with the #3 pick until I see confirmation of that, unless it was possibly as a joke.
Buckeye Brad - May 6, 2010
I’ve gotten this too. He seems to err on the side of anti-Buckeyes simply to avoid the homer label. I don’t really blame him. He’s extremely interested in doing his best as a broadcaster, and that cool dispassion helps him – so good for him.
danvail - May 6, 2010
I like Herbstreit’s analysis as well, i was just wondering what the situation would have to be for him to say he felt the Browns should have drafted Smith at #3.
Villeslgr - May 6, 2010
I’m curious as to what type of leadership smith would bring that seneca can’t.
notthatnoise - May 3, 2010
The activity on restricted free agents was almost nothing this offseason. There is a good reason for this, and Troy Smith is no exception.
Roger Dorn - April 30, 2010
how do you know we didn’t try?
notthatnoise - April 30, 2010
Smith would have signed any restricted free agent contract offered to him.
Roger Dorn - April 30, 2010
maybe we didn’t give an offer sheet though, maybe we tried a trade.
notthatnoise - April 30, 2010
Jaws said so.
Villeslgr - May 1, 2010
Darren McFadden.
Seriously, though I’m not going to pile on JaMarcus because we will probably be watching some sort of “Run Ricky Run” JaMarcus apologist documentary in a few years. But I really don’t think JaMarcus is what the Browns need. Having elite physical tools does not a great quarterback make.
If Holmgren wanted to put that little exclaimation on his hall of fame career by developing a super talented but raw QB prospect, he could have drafted Tebow.
jaws. - April 30, 2010
Ahhhh . . . somehow Jaws slips a Tebow reference in a post about JaMarcus Russell. Go figure.
Buckeye Brad - April 30, 2010
Shocking, no?
SpecialBrownie - April 30, 2010
I know you love Tebow, but he doesn’t have close to the physical talent that Russell does.
Bernie19Kosar - April 30, 2010
Agreed.
rufio - April 30, 2010
this…plus Russel would not cost us first round money…or we wouldn’t get him. personally I am not opposed and you made some good points Bernie.
bross09 - April 30, 2010
Russel still sucks at football. All the physical talent in the world won’t take away that fact.
Tebow > Russel
(Only if there was a gun to my head, and I had to choose one of them. Easy choice though.)
Simmsinns - April 30, 2010
maybe in college, but Tebow hasn’t played a down yet in the NFL. As bad as Russell has been, he’s not going to be the last bad QB, and there’s still a chance Tebow is out of the QB spot in 3 years.
Villeslgr - May 1, 2010
Wow, comparing Ricky Williams to Jamarcus Russell. Rick is an articulate dude who, when not suspended, is a pretty damn good football player. Jamarcus Russell is . . . well . . .
TheDriveStillHurts - April 30, 2010
Agreed. The comparison is really off because Ricky is actually a great RB.
Simmsinns - April 30, 2010
Before we kill Russell, look at Steve Young’s stats in Tampa, the Raiders of that time.
Young had a CMP% in the low 50’s a low YPA and a 11-21 TD/INT ratio.
I’m not saying that Russell is Steve Young by any means, but to throw dirt on Russell may be a mistake.
Bernie19Kosar - April 30, 2010
It is less of the performance and more of the apparent even to my eyes lack of work ethic, love of the game, and perseverance.
rufio - April 30, 2010
I am operating under the massive assumption that Russell is actually motivated to make something of himself as a player.
Granted this is a massive assumption.
Bernie19Kosar - May 1, 2010
I do see your point. if you can give him a contract where he actually has to work hard and earn it, I can see something working. a low risk kind of contract that could have a high reward.
bross09 - May 1, 2010
You might be on to something, maybe sucked it up so he could get off the Raiders. Ingenious.
Villeslgr - May 1, 2010
Same with Quinn
TheRealSlimShady - April 30, 2010
Quinn doesn’t have the skill set of a Young or Russell. Quinn = Trent Edwards with a six-pack.
golanbatrac - April 30, 2010
Heap on Quinn all you want, but we’ve never really seen him have an opportunity to play.
jaws. - May 1, 2010
Quinn does not posses the tools of Russell.
Bernie19Kosar - May 1, 2010
I think you are overrating his size and ability to throw inaccurate 60 yard ropes.
Guy isn’t very accurate. He doesn’t seem to be able to read the defense and hit check downs, either. He really doesn’t even seem to be all that great of an athlete, Colt and Tebow are both faster on the field. And despite his size, I’d be willing to bet that Tebow dominates him in the raw strength numbers, too.
However, he seems to have some desire to improve himself, and the reports of him showing up to camp at 3 bills seem vastly overrated. Perhaps he will get his head right and make something out of his career, but I don’t think the Browns are the right team to take a shot on this guy given that we already have 4 quarterbacks on the roster. Also, I really am no t that impressed with his “tools” considering that size and arm strength are vastly overrated.
jaws. - May 1, 2010
I am going to try and hide my amazement that you believe Tebow is the greatest person to ever walk the earth.
Shocking.
Bernie19Kosar - May 1, 2010
That’s a ridiculous statement about Tebow vs. Russell.
rufio - May 1, 2010
That’s a ridiculous statement about Tebow vs. Russell.
rufio - May 1, 2010
That’s a ridiculous statement about Tebow vs. Russell.
golanbatrac - May 1, 2010
That’s a ridiculous statement about Tebow vs. Russell.
notthatnoise - May 1, 2010
That’s a ridiculous statement about Tebow vs. Russell.
North Coast Flea - May 1, 2010
That’s a ridiculous statement about Tebow vs. Russell.
SpecialBrownie - May 1, 2010
That’s a ridiculous statement about Tebow vs. Russell.
Roger Dorn - May 1, 2010
That’s a ridiculous statement about Tebow vs. Russell.
TheRealSlimShady - May 1, 2010
That’s a ridiculous statement about Tebow vs. Russell.
Buckeye Brad - May 1, 2010
This is a clusterf’k of greatness…
TheRealSlimShady - May 1, 2010
echo!
notthatnoise - May 1, 2010
Rufio gets the rec. You others can go play dodge ball .
Brownie's Year - May 1, 2010
Hahaha.
emily522 - May 2, 2010
Did someone divide by Joe Thomas again?
rufio - May 3, 2010
the comparison was brady quinn, not Tebow or McCoy.
notthatnoise - May 1, 2010
i beg to differ – everything is about tim tebow.
Dawg Nuts - May 1, 2010
and quinn could? he did not look comfortable reading a defense with more time than russell. granted, Quinn could hit his checkdowns, but thats more because those were the only throws he would make for a while. for a little while, it seemed like he would look to the checkdowns first b/c he didn’t trust either himself or his receivers deeper downfield.
bross09 - May 1, 2010
I don’t care about brady quinn.
jaws. - May 1, 2010
you did say Quinn vs. Russell was not a good comparison. you say all these things russell can’t do as evidence to disprove what B19K was saying which was that russell had more skills than quinn. whatever your opinion of quinn was, you left the door open by saying that.
bross09 - May 1, 2010
I didn’t say anything about quinn.
jaws. - May 1, 2010
Did I say you did? No.
This is what happened.
B19K said Russell had more skills than BQ. you point out that these skills didn’t help him throw the ball accurately or read a defense…also pointing out that the physical skills don’t matter in the comparison made.
however, Quinn without Russell’s physical skills still wasn’t able to be accurately.
Its not always in life about what you explicitly say but what you implicitly say.
bross09 - May 1, 2010
sure we have, and obviously homlgren thought he had too.
Dawg Nuts - May 1, 2010
We have. He sucked.
Simmsinns - May 1, 2010
Probably because he couldn’t.
Villeslgr - May 1, 2010
Josh Cribbs believes differently.
Bernie19Kosar - May 1, 2010
bross09 - May 1, 2010
Yes, please do sign Russel.
Mr MaLoR - April 30, 2010
So you guys can right? Sly thinking.
SpecialBrownie - April 30, 2010
Ah, thought there was a don’t in there. Damnit.
SpecialBrownie - April 30, 2010
Lol, no. I think he be a good fit for you guys………..
Mr MaLoR - April 30, 2010
Bernie seems to fit you guys as well. Not our Bernie. Your Bernie who is made out of soft and breathable material.
Also, he’s a jackass sometimes. Perfect fit for the Ravens.
SpecialBrownie - April 30, 2010
Fail.*
*Write, not Right — stupid mistake to make when you are trying to put someone down for not knowing how to
rightwrite. Too bad Ravens-fan was too dumb go catch it.TheDriveStillHurts - April 30, 2010
I was thinking it was “you guys can, right?”
rufio - April 30, 2010
Hmm, maybe you are right? Then it is a fail fail.
TheDriveStillHurts - April 30, 2010
I was confused at what you were trying to say because Rufio is exactly right.
SpecialBrownie - April 30, 2010
Yup. (But couldn’t you use a comma to help me not humiliate myself?)
TheDriveStillHurts - April 30, 2010
I was probably 55% “can, right” and 44% “can write”, and 1% “can Eric Wright”
rufio - April 30, 2010
WWEWD?
SpecialBrownie - May 1, 2010
Coming from someone who actually roots for the Browns…..
Mr MaLoR - May 3, 2010
This proves what exactly?
Bernie19Kosar - May 3, 2010
You have too many dots in your ellipse. Shouldn’t expect much knowledge from a Ravens fan though…
SpecialBrownie - May 3, 2010
I hate to do this, but its “ellipsis”
notthatnoise - May 4, 2010
And I hate to do this but it’s “it’s”
SpecialBrownie - May 4, 2010
touche
notthatnoise - May 4, 2010
*touché
danvail - May 4, 2010
hahaha, I don’t know the keyboard code for the accent.
notthatnoise - May 4, 2010
On my Mac, you hold Option and press e, then e again to fill in the letter under the accent. It might work with Alt on Windows.
rufio - May 5, 2010
I think it goes with CTRL.
SpecialBrownie - May 5, 2010
there’s a number code you have to use for different characters in windows, unless something has changed and i don’t know about it.
notthatnoise - May 5, 2010
http://fog.ccsf.cc.ca.us/~creitan/accents.htm
codes
Kimble_79 - May 5, 2010
The accent, or the Option key? Because my keyboard has both Alt and Option on the same key.
I also remember there being something under the start menu > system (?) > character map in Windows, but I haven’t used Windows since XP.
rufio - May 5, 2010
touché
thanks for teaching me that rufio. I learn something new every day with this computer.
bross09 - May 5, 2010
start > Programs > system tools > Character map
jaws. - May 5, 2010
Thats what it was. Crazy Windows and all that…stuff you can…find…
rufio - May 6, 2010
In XP, start > programs > accessories > system tools > Character map
danvail - May 6, 2010
Since I do work with a lot of languages I modify the keyboard settings. In Windows, go to the CP and change keyboard inputs. US-International should do. After that it’s just a matter of typing a comma, then an ‘e’ and you get é.
skipkirk - May 5, 2010
We love you too, Malor.
TheRealSlimShady - May 3, 2010
no, we don’t actually. but i salute your diplomacy.
Dawg Nuts - May 4, 2010
TRSS has to keep his options open.
For all he knows, Quinn could be a Raven next.
Bernie19Kosar - May 4, 2010
Jaguar?
emily522 - May 4, 2010
Follow the bouncing Brady!
RelapsingDawgCatcher - May 4, 2010
sigh…
TheRealSlimShady - May 4, 2010
Upset about possibly having to switch teams again? Jk.
emily522 - May 5, 2010
After Tebow, I doubt Brady wants anything to do with Denver.
Brownie's Year - May 5, 2010
Oh man, this got a good laugh out of me
Roger Dorn - May 7, 2010
I will start labeling all of my posts that have sarcasm in them.
TheRealSlimShady - May 4, 2010
No need, sir. We just won’t ever take you serious again.
Brownie's Year - May 5, 2010
His comment was obviously sarcasm.
Buckeye Brad - May 5, 2010
obviously
Brownie's Year - May 5, 2010
its okay dude, just kidding. i know you don’t love him. who could?
Dawg Nuts - May 5, 2010
in no particular order:
1) russell’s impressive arm strength, lack of touch & accuracy issues dont mesh with the West Coast system. Joe Walsh invented the WC at CIN because his strong armed QB went down & he had a smart but weak armed QB to employ it.
2) on a team with solid leadership Russell could be tolerated but lets face it…there isnt a player/players on the roster (other than Cribbs) that people defer to or go to for leadership. Who is going to call him out or choke the daylights out of him for leaving Rally’s Cheeseburger wrappers on the floor?
3) Putting the Orange Kool-Aid aside, the Browns WR’s dont exactly rate highly at the moment & are very raw. At this moment they arent likely to be a help to his development. Russell needs a playmaker who will tell him how to play the game not just wander out there.
sleepy042 - April 30, 2010
In my mind, Russell would be a complete rebuild.
He would be inactive every week. He would have no chance of playing the first season unless it was preseason.
In that line of thinking, I don’t mind that the WR’s are young. If the WR still suck next year I would be more worried about the WR’s being terrible than having a young QB.
Bernie19Kosar - April 30, 2010
Can he play MLB?
Red-Right-88 - April 30, 2010
Joe Walsh invented the West Coast Offense and played with the Eagles — did not know that. Hint. (The clowns are really coming out today.)
TheDriveStillHurts - April 30, 2010
I knew I heard the name Joe Walsh somewhere but forgot…I thought he was a musician. never been a big fan of the eagles.
bross09 - April 30, 2010
bill walsh….my bad
sleepy042 - April 30, 2010
that is why he would be a project guy…
holmgren has stated that this is one of the reason he got Delhomme. delhomme has been to the super bowl and can be a leader in the locker room.
bross09 - April 30, 2010
Delhomme, Brown, Fujita, Watson, take your pick. I like the fact we are bringing in veterans who have “been there, done that” with winning teams.
Kimble_79 - April 30, 2010
yep. I dunno how much of a leader Watson is but Delhomme was brought in for his locker room presence. the locker room presence and veteran leadership that we got from brown was one of the things eagles fans loved the best. Fujita was just on a Super bowl winning D…and even watson won a SB.
bross09 - April 30, 2010
This. i think its a little early for people to be so down on delhomme. the guy has a history of some pretty decent play, certainly head and shoulders above the monkey crap we had at QB last year.
Dawg Nuts - April 30, 2010
I think we’ve just been so abused by the passing game over the last few years that we have to put our expectations at “can’t get lower”.
I think Delhomme will play about league average, which will certainly be head and shoulders above the monkey crap we saw last year. Now, if we can get the WRs to show that they’ve taken some steps forward and the TEs can actually catch, we could be an OK passing team.
rufio - April 30, 2010
can someone please make sure that monkey crap = our 2009 QB play makes it into our DBN glossary :)
doggrad87 - May 1, 2010
I think Delhomme will be exactly that. I also think MoMass breaks out this year. He was showing flashes of being a great WR last year. I am just hoping Robiskie does the same. IDK about him though….didn’t see enough to tell much about him last year.
Kimble_79 - May 2, 2010
joe thomas will be in touch.
Dawg Nuts - May 1, 2010
Thomas is not a leader, he’s a dictator. If you go to him for help, you will be pancaked.
This is not a democracy, it’s a Thomasatarianship.
SpecialBrownie - May 1, 2010
Thomas is better than dictator. He’s a global leading humanitarian…… who loves pancakes.
Brownie's Year - May 1, 2010
this won’t happen though, as life will be perfect living under his rule, and no one will need help. he’ll just find another reason to pancake you.
Dawg Nuts - May 1, 2010
Hell to the no haha.
emily522 - April 30, 2010
I think we really should focus on picking up a veteran FA WR…
johnnyphoenix - April 30, 2010
The idea is nice, but there isn’t that much out there.
AG7 - April 30, 2010
Does anyone else besides me think that Russell is dense enough to think that he can get more than the veteran minimum on the open market?
Browns town - April 30, 2010
He probably does. However, I am fairly hog certain he isn’t going to get much.
Kimble_79 - April 30, 2010
The market has a way of correcting such egos, on occasion.
danvail - April 30, 2010
rambling thought on the “freeness” of the market, which is intended to incite a big long debate!
notthatnoise - April 30, 2010
Brief but intentionally inflammatory reaction that provides a lovely soapbox.
danvail - May 1, 2010
One thing is clear…if we are interested in Jamarcus, we better act fast before Carolina or Denver signs him.
golanbatrac - April 30, 2010
I don’t know about denver but I can definitely see carolina.
bross09 - April 30, 2010
Pretty sure that was sarcasm from golan. Both of those teams have enough young QB issues to solve, the last thing they need is another guy to have to devote effort and attention to.
Browns town - April 30, 2010
oh…I couldn’t tell…because carolina at this point wouldn’t surprise me.
bross09 - April 30, 2010
Even with Moore, Clausen and Tony Pike there?
Browns town - April 30, 2010
to me, it seems like carolina is just collecting young, unproven guys.
bross09 - April 30, 2010
Moore and Clausen both> Delhome
TheRealSlimShady - April 30, 2010
no way. i’d be more than willing to enter into one of your crazy bets that delhomme has a much better year with the browns, statistically, than either of those two has. maybe they’ll be better long term, but now: no.
i think carolina made a mistake by letting delhomme go after an atrocious season and hanging their hats on moore.
Dawg Nuts - May 1, 2010
Wow. You are so much of a homer it is funny.
Moore had 8 TD and 2 INT. 61% completion
JD had the same amount of TDs, but 18 INTS! 55% completion
TheRealSlimShady - May 1, 2010
this coming from the kid who rubs himself whilst looking at pictures of the golden dome.
Dawg Nuts - May 1, 2010
And has an oopsie when looking at the white arches of Yankee old.
Ha.
SpecialBrownie - May 1, 2010
Why would I need to look at the Yankees of old? They won it all JUST LAST YEAR!
TheRealSlimShady - May 1, 2010
I’m with ya on the Yankee’s baby! Best team money can buy. I have loved them since back in the day of Don Mattingly. Pretty sure I have every baseball card ever made of the guy.
Kimble_79 - May 2, 2010
I have his 1982 or 83 Columbus Clippers card somewhere. You got that one?
golanbatrac - May 2, 2010
Actually I don’t think I do. I’ve got one album upstairs that is full of his cards, but I don’t think I have that one. I’ll have to look.
Kimble_79 - May 2, 2010
maybe I should correct myself and say I think I have all his MLB cards made.
Kimble_79 - May 2, 2010
and DA made a pro bowl when the book wasn’t out on him…the key is adjusting when the league figures you out.
in case you pay attention to baseball…matt Moore may be Jason Heyward with less hype. Heyward is a rookie who came in red hot but then went 1-20…just an example of growing pains while adjusting to the league.
bross09 - May 1, 2010
Fail for comparing players of different sports.
TheRealSlimShady - May 1, 2010
the comparison still applies. Matt Moore is unproven.
bross09 - May 1, 2010
You could have used Matt Schuab in Atlanta.
Bernie19Kosar - May 1, 2010
thats true. but not every unproven guy turns out to be Matt schaub.
bross09 - May 2, 2010
No, because then that is an example that doesn’t work out the way he wants it too.
TheRealSlimShady - May 2, 2010
Matt Moore stats:
Career: 8 starts, 148 completions in 249 attempts for a 59.4 completion %, 1,783 yards, 7.2 YPA, 11 TDs, 7 INTs, 84.5 QB rating.
2009: 5 starts, 85-for-138 for 61.6 comp %, 1,053 yards, 7.6 YPA, 8 TDs, 2 INTs, and a 98.5 YPA.
Compare those stats to Matt Schaub’s, prior to his ‘07 trade to Houston: 2 starts, 84 completions in 161 attempts (52.2%), 1033 yards, 6.4 YPA, 6 TDs and 6 INTs. If I calculated correctly, that’s a 69.1 QB rating. In return for trading him, ATL swapped first-rounders with Houston, moving up from 10th to 8th, and acquired Houston’s ’07 and ’08 second-round picks.
I would take Matt Moore over any of the QBs we have now, or over Clausen. He hasn’t completely proved himself, so if we had him, I would still have taken McCoy in the third or (like the Panthers) Clausen in the 2nd because I think those are steals. But Moore is the best bet.
Matt Y. - May 1, 2010
fine, decent argument, but you think delhomme’s career statistics are that much worse than Moore’s?
Delhomme – career:
59.2 comp.%
7.2 YPA
123 TD, 94 INT
82.1 QB rating
certainly not superstar, but better than anything we’ve had recently, and fairly close to moore’s career numbers. plus, don’t you think there’s at least a chance moore will have a kelly holcomb like season, where he collapses when he’s given full control of the job?
and clausen is a rookie, and i don’t expect much out of him.
my point is simply that i think delhomme will have a better season statistically than moore or clausen. that’s my opinion.
Dawg Nuts - May 1, 2010
Oh, please. Delhomme is declining big time. If you had him in his prime it would be different.
TheRealSlimShady - May 1, 2010
and Moore is some sort of guy in his prime with all these years of experience to back it up?
bross09 - May 1, 2010
No but it is reasonable to expect Moore to be as good or even get better.
I don’t think it is reasonable to expect Delhomme turn it around, IMO.
Bernie19Kosar - May 1, 2010
Wow…you always impress me bross.
TheRealSlimShady - May 1, 2010
fine, decent argument, but you think delhomme’s career statistics are that much worse than Moore’s?
Delhomme – career:
59.2 comp.%
7.2 YPA
123 TD, 94 INT
82.1 QB rating
certainly not superstar, but better than anything we’ve had recently, and fairly close to moore’s career numbers. plus, don’t you think there’s at least a chance moore will have a kelly holcomb like season, where he collapses when he’s given full control of the job?
and clausen is a rookie, and i don’t expect much out of him.
my point is simply that i think delhomme will have a better season statistically than moore or clausen. that’s my opinion.
Dawg Nuts - May 1, 2010
I disagree. I would take clausen (I hate to say it) and probably colt
understatement. he really hasn’t proven much at all except that he could be a decent QB. I still think he is very unproven…Would you say Kolb is proven? people aren’t but is Moore really that much more proven?
based on what he did last season? I would honestly have an open competition at QB for Carolina. If clausen does better, I would start him.
bross09 - May 1, 2010
I would take Moore. Easy.
Bernie19Kosar - May 1, 2010
and so is Tony Pike.
bross09 - May 1, 2010
And Delhomme has proven he sucks now.
BAM!
TheRealSlimShady - May 1, 2010
Don’t you have other Broncos fans to bother? Oh I forgot they drafted over Brady Quinn. I suppose you are a Carolina fan now?
jaws. - May 1, 2010
…
TheRealSlimShady - May 1, 2010
and Moore and Clausen have proven nothing. at least Delhomme has had good seasons in his career…
BAM!
bross09 - May 1, 2010
TheRealSlimShady - May 1, 2010
I really don’t think one bad season (yes it was very bad) “proves” that he sucks. A change in scenery and forgetting the past can make a big difference.
Kimble_79 - May 2, 2010
This reminds me of the Jamal Lewis conversations last year
TheRealSlimShady - May 2, 2010
its a totally different situation though. Jamal lewis physically couldn’t do it any more. he was too old and slow. That type of thing doesn’t reverse itself, and anyone who thought he could still be anything better than what he was was fooling themselves. With Jake, there doesn’t seem to be anything physical about it, it just seems like his confidence was shot for a year. a fresh start can help that.
notthatnoise - May 2, 2010
No, you are wrong. Jake is getting older, and may not be able to physically bounce back either.
TheRealSlimShady - May 2, 2010
this is a ridiculous statement. stop telling everyone they’re wrong. these are our opinions. we think delhomme will have a better season, you think something different. it doesn’t mean we’re wrong. if he stinks it up next year, come back and gloat, as you seem to like that. until then, stop acting like a know-it-all.
Dawg Nuts - May 2, 2010
but TRSS is ALWAYS RIGHT!
bross09 - May 2, 2010
To tell you the truth, you are doing the exact thing you accuse me of doing.
TheRealSlimShady - May 2, 2010
i’m all done young man. lets move on.
Dawg Nuts - May 2, 2010
Agreed.
TheRealSlimShady - May 2, 2010
I’m gonna bop you one good young man!
North Coast Flea - May 3, 2010
Actually, if he were Jamal Lewis he would have once solid bounceback season and then suck.
Roger Dorn - May 2, 2010
Exactly!
rufio - May 3, 2010
Jamal Lewis didn’t change scenery before last year.
rufio - May 3, 2010
yeah, because one bad season means your career is washed up; and giving yourself the BAM! doesn’t really count.
Dawg Nuts - May 2, 2010
No way, absolutely no way. Delhomme had a bad year we all know, but this I just don’t buy. There is a reason Delhomme started at QB for Carolina all those years. He can play.
Kimble_79 - May 2, 2010
Jamal Lewis started a lot, y’all should get him back
TheRealSlimShady - May 2, 2010
really, a RB that takes constant abuse, does not equal an NFL QB. It just doesn’t
Kimble_79 - May 2, 2010
Why not rehire Kosar?
danvail - May 2, 2010
Better than last year?
rufio - May 3, 2010
Yeah, I’ll agree with that, I still figure they have enough problems on their hands and they don’t need anything else mucking it up, but to each their own.
Browns town - May 1, 2010
Interesting write-up. You somehow have provided decent rationalizations for a horrible idea. :-P
GoBrowns - April 30, 2010
Any QB taken 1st overall clearly had talent to succeed and Russell is no exception. I really think Oaklands situation played an enormous role in his laziness. He was drafted by a coach who didn’t want him and hated the organization (Lane Kiffin) then had a coach who punched his coworker (Tom Cable) not to mention Al Davis running the show. Would you want to show up for work in that situation if you’d already signed a gigantic bonus? I say Russell still has a (potentially bright) future in the league and an incentive-laden contract with good mentoring could do the trick
sww2109 - April 30, 2010 via mobile
I might not like my work environment, but it sure as hell wouldn’t affect my offseason training, or preparation b/c I would know that my future with other, more successful teams and my legacy would depend on it. I’d be thinking, alright, as soon as my contracts up I’M outta here.
This guy has had SEVERAL seasons to get his sh*t together, and he’s been nothing but a liability…regardless of the team he’s on. Everyone deserves more than one chance, but he’s gotten several.
He’s one of the MAIN causes of their suckage, moreso than they’re the cause of HIS.
Besides, I was never a fan of ‘one year wonders’ going #1 in the draft. Jamarcus had essentially ONE great season and all of a sudden b/c of his physical skills he gets waaay, waaay overrrated.
johnnyphoenix - April 30, 2010
This. Well spoken, sir.
drjeo - April 30, 2010
the question is, how much can we know about who caused who? I like to look at catch rates for his receivers. All of his WRs had a catch rate of under 50% with the lowest being lelie at 27%. by comparison, the TE Zach Miller had a solid catch rate of 65%. Miller had a catch rate in ’09 (with 7 games of the more accurate Frye/Bradkowski) of 67%. so it was better, but not by a ton. the receivers were worse catching the ball than BE/Stallworth/Steptoe.
This is a team with one of the worst lines in the league at protecting the QB. This is a team that has given up 201 sacks since 2005 (over 50 a year). that even eclipses the steelers with 195. Fact is, my belief is we don’t know for certain what jamarcus russel may be able to do b/c he was with Oakland
I totally agree…but look at all the guys who come out after only one “great” season. Alex Smith did that, really clausen only had one “great” season and another solid one, the list goes on but very often, guys only have one decent season and get drafted. It will happen to andrew luck, Jake Locker (though 2009 for him could be considered “great”), Pat Devlin…very rarely does a QB do otherwise in college these days. I will say the same thing about luck if he comes out (which he shouldn’t yet)
bross09 - April 30, 2010
What we do know though, is while he certainly is not to solely to blame for what transpired on the field…he is solely to blame for what he does/does NOT do, off the field, especially pertaining to the offseason. He’s been around for 3 seasons and every year he has come in unprepared mentally and physically. Christ, this year he came in at 350 pounds, and he knew he had a weight issue and has had plenty of money, resources, support, and time to address it.
johnnyphoenix - April 30, 2010
My thoughts are that he is essentially immature…can’t handle the money and fame, perhaps felt too great a sense of entitlement..like success was simply going to fall into his lap in the pros.
He was probably like this in college, but could get away with it and experince success b/c of the dramatic difference in level of play and complexity between college and the pros. The NFL doesn’t suffer fools, and very, vry quickl;y they are exposed, as we all know. …
So he gets #1 pick money and this is going to help or change all that? Nope. This immaturity is best evidenced by his lack of work ethic…now I’m not a fly on his wall so I don’t know the full particulars, but his appearance and performance is telling, and almost to a man everyone around him says the same…so I am more inclined to believe it than not. Of course he might mature, change his priorities, and end up being a successful QB…but he certainly has not shown any evidence of this possibility up to this point.
johnnyphoenix - April 30, 2010
this could be true…but if you give him a small contract, make him work for it like many I have suggested, I can see a possibility of him being motivated and possibly fixing the work ethic.
bross09 - April 30, 2010
I agree with this though. I don’t think picking him up would be a success, but if this can serve as a wakeup call, maybe he can get his life back in order and maybe work hard.
bross09 - April 30, 2010
It’s not his fault. Do you think it’s his fault?
TheRealSlimShady - April 30, 2010
Yes
Roger Dorn - April 30, 2010
Yep
SpecialBrownie - April 30, 2010
yes.
johnnyphoenix - April 30, 2010
the raiders did not force feed him, they can’t pick up the blame.
Lethargic fatso with big arm… hell I would be asking for Tim Couches cell phone number before Ruffles.
Ghost of Bill Wirtz - April 30, 2010
partially. definitely the work ethic is and some of the on the field stuff, but that was a terrible team.
bross09 - April 30, 2010
The Raiders really aren’t as bad as people make them out to be. They were picking 1 spot after us this year. They really aren’t that far removed from a Super Bowl appearance. Russell was bad because he sucked.
Roger Dorn - April 30, 2010
and how many players from that team are still on the raiders? 3 (really 2). their punter, their kicker, and a backup DT who started one game that season and just resigned with them recently after being out of the NFL since 2007. They are 8 years removed from a super bowl and really the only common denominator between those raiders and these is Al Davis.
yep, they are a team of perrenial pro bowlers on offense and the only think holding them back is Jamarcus.
the browns don’t have a ton of talent on offense. Still, discouting draft picks, there are maybeo only 5-6 guys I would consider taking and putting on the browns. Schillens, Gallery, Jason Campbell, Zach Miller, Darren McFadden and Possibly Michael Bush.
bross09 - May 1, 2010
He never said — or implied — that.
Buckeye Brad - May 1, 2010
really, they do not have a ton of great players on offense around Russell.
bross09 - May 2, 2010
Straw Man Fallacy
jaws. - May 1, 2010
no one has him tied up, jamming twinkies down his throat. the only one responsible for him being a fatty is himself.
and no one is trying to trick him on the playbook. he’s the only one that can put in the time to learn it inside and out.
Dawg Nuts - April 30, 2010
Villeslgr - May 1, 2010
Turrible
North Coast Flea - May 1, 2010
Cue Robin Williams . . .
Buckeye Brad - April 30, 2010
You are missing the joke, guys. Did you all see his interview?
TheRealSlimShady - April 30, 2010
Completely insane! We’re already going to have to get rid of a QB because we already have 4. Why sign a failure like Russell? Who cares that he had 2 O’ Coordinators in 3 seasons. Does this sound like anyone we know? Perhaps every Brown QB since we have come back to the NFL?
But you could be right. Jamarcus could be a great quarterback. But since he was benched in favor a former Brown QB, albeit only for a couple of games, and lost playing time to a former middle round draft pick by the Browns, Charlie Frye, I would have to say that Jamarcus Russell’s chances of making any type of impact for any team in the NFL at QB is remote at least.
Anthony17 - April 30, 2010
Joe Thomas wants to fight about it.
You better go outside before your residence gets broken.
Brownie's Year - April 30, 2010
Looks like maybe Minnesota would be a more likely landing place. Russell has little incentive to do well at this point. He has tons of money. It would be about reputation and he doesn’t seem to even care about that. One thing you don’t want on your team is someone that obviously gives less than 100% and that is Russell all the way. He is the poster child for why the NFL needs a rookie salary schedule like that found in the NBA.
Brownsyup - May 1, 2010
Just guessing, but JaMarcus comes across to me as the type who hasn’t saved much of his money.
Maybe the picture above has something to do with that. Or it could be that the moron decided to buy this little diddy. Hope he gets number 2 wherever he goes next.
Bernie19Kosar - May 1, 2010
Bling
That is one butt ugly piece of crap, jewelry, necklace, bling, voodoo doll or whatever you want to call it.
bornbama1 - May 1, 2010
My vote is no I rather give Pac Man another chance than “Big Mac” man Russel. I think he needs a lil time to clear his head and get his priorities straight.
Suppa Bob - May 1, 2010
Quote from the ESPN NFL rumor page:
Way to go, Bernie.
jaws. - May 1, 2010
Hahaha that’s hilarious.
danvail - May 1, 2010
hahaha no way.
notthatnoise - May 1, 2010
Who the fuck is clamoring?
Brownie's Year - May 1, 2010
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
danvail - May 1, 2010
imagine that, ESPN blew something out of proportion.
Dawg Nuts - May 1, 2010
Too bad they took it seriously and it makes us look like we actually want him.
SpecialBrownie - May 1, 2010
i guess we carry some weight wih the empty suits in sports broadcasting. we’ve finally made it…
Dawg Nuts - May 1, 2010
I’m guessing he looked only at the vote above. We are showing 33% (which is still exaggerated) that we want him.
Kimble_79 - May 2, 2010
hahahahaha
rufio - May 1, 2010
Excellent.
golanbatrac - May 1, 2010
This should be green by the way.
Roger Dorn - May 1, 2010
Awesome
TheRealSlimShady - May 1, 2010
Now if we can just get someone to ask Mangini and Heckert about it.
Then I would need a Mel Kiper – Bill Tobin like meltdown.
Bernie19Kosar - May 1, 2010
Brownie's Year - May 1, 2010
LMAO, this is really on there?
emily522 - May 2, 2010
Wow. This must be the ONLY place people are discussing this… or ESPN didn’t do a heck of a lot of research. Could it be? Nah…
Brownsyup - May 2, 2010
Oakland QBs
Kyle Boller QB 28
— Jason Campbell QB 28
3 Charlie Frye QB 28
5 Bruce Gradkowski QB 27
7 J.P. Losman QB 29
2 JaMarcus Russell QB 24
16 Andrew Walter 27
Villeslgr - May 1, 2010
Do they really have 7 QBs?
North Coast Flea - May 1, 2010
according to ESPN, not sure how up to date that is
Villeslgr - May 1, 2010
Ladies and gentlemen welcome to the Raiders: Where QBs come to fail and failures come to be themselves.
North Coast Flea - May 1, 2010
I thought they fired Gruden?
Bernie19Kosar - May 1, 2010
If the Browns run a west coast offense, Russell would be a horrible fit
TheRealSlimShady - May 2, 2010
If Russell actually turned into a good player, I would assume that the offense would change to suit his strengths.
Not that hard.
Bernie19Kosar - May 2, 2010
Russell will end up being the poster boy for some pizza shop in his hometown. Nothing more.
Kimble_79 - May 2, 2010
Good nite DBN. I wanted to leave all you guys with something funny. Rather than me try to come up with something I thought I would leave you guys with clip from one of my favorite comedians, Jeff Dunham. F-ing hilarious no matter how many times you watch it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kXOg23pGeA
Kimble_79 - May 2, 2010
also one last note…thought this was interesting
http://news.yahoo.com/s/bw/1019b4177071221162
Thought this was interesting, however me+alcohol+3am=many things interesting.
Anyone that works in an office like me may find this interesting though.
Kimble_79 - May 2, 2010
this was pretty interesting, i mean i found it interesting. then again, things that are interesting tend to be interesting.
notthatnoise - May 2, 2010
If I’m interested in something it usually is interesting to me. Office chairs…. not so much.
Brownie's Year - May 2, 2010
LOL…you think I could have squeezed one more interesting in there?
Kimble_79 - May 3, 2010
Interestingly, no he couldn’t have.
Buckeye Brad - May 3, 2010
sign him for the league minimum. then there are no worries.
kingjames4mvp - May 2, 2010
the poll
I don’t like the “no” choices you have posted. It’s not that I think Colt McCoy is the answer or that Randy Lerner may not have the money. It’s just I don’t think we should sign him period. Something tells me Chicago may take a look at him as a backup to Cutler.
daimonworks - May 3, 2010
The NO answer should have been “Bring that dirigible onboard when we’re already waist deep in QB candidates, all of whom could either be described as untested on this level or as reclamation projects? You’re effing kidding, right?”
RelapsingDawgCatcher - May 3, 2010
Rec for ‘dirigible’.
golanbatrac - May 3, 2010
If ever there was a player with an air of Hindenburg about him, it’s Russell.
RelapsingDawgCatcher - May 4, 2010
JaMarcus Russell is a FAT BUST!
JaMarcus Russell is the next retired Refrigerator Perry. He will blow up to 350 to 400 pounds and live off his millions he made for doing nothing in Oakland. If he came free the Browns would be paying too much to even let him try out. He is a waste of time. He will never make it in the NFL as anything, not even a back up. OT consider him is a waste of time. He is not as good as Ryan Leaf.
champion64 - May 3, 2010
I have enjoyed knowing several women with fat busts.
drjeo - May 3, 2010
rec!
TheRealSlimShady - May 3, 2010
Have you ever considered cleveland.com?
TheRealSlimShady - May 3, 2010
Just thought I'd lend a Raider fan's perspective.
If he can be signed for the minimum or close to it, why not? I agree that he was absolutely not given an opportunity to succeed in Oakland and I spent time telling myself this as well.
I have come to the conclusion, however that Russell lacks the accuracy and instincts to be a great starting QB. I don’t care how lazy or apathetic he has been—I think it would be foolish to expect significant gains in these areas.
I feel his obviously crap attitude has masked what he lacks in talent to be a good NFL QB.
Rich Langford - May 5, 2010
I feel like this: If holmgren wasn’t willing to take a chance on developing Brady Quinn then why would have take the chance on Russell?
To be honest I don’t know why we got rid of Brady, I guess Mangini really didn’t get along with him (Bernie Kosar / Bill Belicheck-esque rift?) If that is the case then It certainly is great to have a guy like Holmgren here to straighten out Eric Mangini’s offensive philosophy.
jaws. - May 5, 2010
What evidence is there that Mangini didn’t get along with Quinn? Maybe he just didn’t think he was a good quarterback?
Buckeye Brad - May 6, 2010
well he is officially cut from the Raiders now. See my fanshot
Kimble_79 - May 6, 2010
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