Jamarcus Russell says he's going to make a comeback

[cyberdude558]

Former Oakland Raiders quarterback Jamarcus Russell is hoping to make a return to the NFL.

Seriously.

Despite still weighing 308 pounds, the former first round pick believes he can make a return to the league. Russell has been working out for the last six weeks in an attempt to get back in shape and return to the football field for the first time since 2009.

According to Yahoo! Sports, Russell will be training with Brian Martin of TEST Football Academy and TEST West and be mentored by former NFL and LSU wide receiver Mike Clayton.

Russell is also expected to get specific training from a handful of former NFL players, including Jeff Garcia and Marshall Faulk, hoping to help restore Russell’s football career.

Russell still has a long way to go before any team will even consider giving him a look. Even if he’s able to get back into something close to playing shape, he’ll have to convince a team to give him a workout. He’ll have to answer questions about his arrest for having codeine syrup without a prescription in 2010 and convince someone he’s worth a chance.

But you can’t blame Russell trying to revitalize his career, even if he’s unsuccessful.

“I’m not looking for a pat on the shoulder from people who haven’t been there for me,” Russell said. “It feels funny not to go through a training camp, that’s just what I’m used to. It’s going to feel good to go back out there again. I will make this happen."

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/23/jamarcus-russell-wants-to-make-a-comeback/

[JavaRay]

He's as good as Freeman, so why not?

[Ms Elam]

Hahaha I would say he's going to end up "flabbergasted" like Tiki but I doubt that Russell would use such a big word.

[BucDaFackUp]

Hahaha I would say he's going to end up "flabbergasted" like Tiki but I doubt that Russell would use such a big word.

Working out for 6 weeks and still weighing 308....naw he's just "flab" and "gassed"

[BucfanNC12]

Ironically the timing is perfect. In a pass happy league there are a lot of terrible QBs and teams are itching to get one. If he drops to 250 I see a team picking him up at vet minimum. Losing that much weight is doable for a professional athlete or a person who doesn't work 8-5.

[pancake block]

robitussen getting scarce ?

[Feel Real Good]

I THOUGHT HE JUST CHANGED HIS NAME TO JOSH FREEMAN AND STARTED PLAYING FOR THE BUCS BECAUSE THAT'S HOW HORRIBLE FREEMAN IS!!!!!

[Chief Joseph]

 He should title his "comeback" campaign 'RETURN TO FAIL.'

[Ms Elam]

Hahaha I would say he's going to end up "flabbergasted" like Tiki but I doubt that Russell would use such a big word.

Working out for 6 weeks and still weighing 308....naw he's just "flab" and "gassed"

Haha good one.

[Bucsfan x]

Michael Clayton mentoring JaMarcus Russell?  Is there a bigger joke?

[captainjimbo]

Michael Clayton mentoring JaMarcus Russell?  Is there a bigger joke?

That's what I thought when I read that as well.

[Blaze688]

A comeback?  To the Wendy's drive through?

And Clayton, of all people?  You're an unmotivated fatass, so you hire another one of football's legendary unmotivated fatasses to mentor you?

[PassThePigSkin]

Ironically the timing is perfect. In a pass happy league there are a lot of terrible QBs and teams are itching to get one. If he drops to 250 I see a team picking him up at vet minimum. Losing that much weight is doable for a professional athlete or a person who doesn't work 8-5.

It's possible for anyone, 1 hour or less out of the day. It's mostly about how you eat no excuses.

[McCoy93]

good. the raiders need a qb

[meekerbeastman]

this was the best part imo

"be mentored by former NFL and LSU wide receiver Mike Clayton."

hahahahahahahahahahahaa come on man