Report: 'Good chance' JaMarcus gets shot at NFL comeback

[Seven]

Widely regarded as the biggest draft bust in NFL history, former Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell might get a chance to re-write that legacy.

Multiple teams are interested in the 2007 No. 1 overall draft pick, according to a CBSSports.com report, which cited an NFC scout.

"I've been following his comeback story pretty closely. I think a lot of teams are. Good chance he gets a second shot."

Russell began his comeback attempt at 315 pounds. Tuesday, in what he called the half-way mark of his training camp, he weighed in at 288 pounds. The 27-year old still has 18 pounds to shed before he reaches his goal of 270.

In a year when the NFL Draft offers a relatively shallow pool of quarterbacks, Russell's comeback attempt is well timed.

The three-year NFL veteran completed 354 of 680 pass attempts (.521) for 18 touchdowns and 23 interceptions with the Raiders before he was released May 6, 2010.

http://www.csnbayarea.com/raiders/report-good-chance-jamarcus-gets-shot-nfl-comeback

A scout.....no name. And a lot of teams......unnamed.

Article is nothing more than a marketing ploy to hopefully peak interest.


Better cross them fingers and waggle them chicken bones, Jamarcus. Shallow pool of QB's or not.

 

[Mace]

If JaMarcus Russell can make an NFL roster as a QB, I think Donovan McNabb would jump out a window.

 

[cowboyschmps3]

He'll get 2nd chance

 

[Yakuza Rich]

I don't see it as desparate if somebody signs him to a veteran minimum and as their 3rd string QB.

You have NOTHING to lose with that and potentially everything to gain.

Scouts across the board said that he had the strongest arm since Elway and he could obviously play in college. But, the problem was too much too soon and playing for the Raiders who were and are a complete mess and have been since 2003.

It's going to take a lot of work, but because of his pure talent, I can see why a team would give him another chance. The upside of spending little money and getting a franchise QB is too good to pass up on.






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[Pottsville Maroons]

If JaMarcus Russell can make an NFL roster as a QB, I think Donovan McNabb would jump out a window.

Then I really hope he's successful.

 

[Seven]

Then I really hope he's successful.

:laugh2:

 

[Muhast]

If JaMarcus Russell can make an NFL roster as a QB, I think Donovan McNabb would jump out a window.

Vince Young*

I'd def take Vince Young over Russell. No hesitation.

Although I wouldn't want either, I'll take my chances on Vince.