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[quote=SOUL-SKINS;755460]Yeah Rabach is KILLING ME![/quote]

Jake Grove is out there, he was a pro-bowler at one time.

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Open mind here. I can't help but wonder though is he the only "big name" FA we are working out or just the most controversial. I am very interested in knowing who the other 19 FA's are. Don't forget we had Brian Westbrook, Fast Willie, and Larry Johnson working out while Ryan Torain slipped through and turned out pretty good. Maybe if enough people are like WTF they won't notice Shanny signing a potential stud. Not only does it create a diversion, it puts pressure on McNabb.

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[quote=skinsfan_nn;755459]I would have to pass on this epic failure.[/quote]

I agree. This team has much more pressing needs than this proven bust.

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[quote=Schneed10;755470]What a shot across the bow for McNabb.[/quote]

Come on now, Russell is a project and no threat to any starting QB in this league. Kyle S. said they are working out a few other QBs too. Regardless of what happened Sunday, I think we would still be working guys out. This is a common thing coaches do during a bye. It's more of a scouting and info gathering process for the future.

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He played at a high level in college...work him out. If he can be trained sign him...I mean he can't be worse than having Rex as our #2 and if Young can get it together maybe he can too.

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Who cares if he won't work out? I say give em a 2nd chance

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[quote=saden1;755476]He played at a high level in college...work him out. If he can be trained sign him...I mean he can't be worse than having Rex as our #2.[/quote]

He's way worse than Rex. Rex took a team to the Super Bowl. Last time I checked JR hasnt won a handful of games. He's shown what he is and he doesnt have what it takes to be a QB in the NFL.

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I thought that the circus left town last year, I guess that I was wrong.

This guy has more business wearing a bra than trying out for any NFL team, he is a bust.

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[quote=SolidSnake84;755418]This is beyond horrible. These decisions reek of Snyder and Cerrato. Sure, another QB with a million dollar arm and a 10 cent brain. No one else in the NFL wants him, so who steps up? The Redskins.

I hope he doesnt sign here. for the love of god can QB stuff get any worse? McNabb is benched, people hate Rex Grossman, and now the reclamation project is Jamarcus Freaking Russell??[/quote]


Ryan Leaf and Tony Mandrich are next.

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It's a workout people. This goes on every tues. in the NFL.

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Are you guys serious this kinda shit can end our season. If you wanna look at him fine, but what terrible timing, what message are you sending. We are f*cked!

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I can't believe the hate I'm seeing. We're working him out. If he sucks ass do you really think they will sign him? Come on guys, I thought you were smarter than that. Like Matty said we're probably just gathering info for the future. I doubt he'll be signed during this season.

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[quote=skinsfan69;755484]It's a workout people. This goes on every tues. in the NFL.[/quote]

Exactly. That said though, loyal readers of the WP may be wondering why this didn't happen earlier (probably bc he just got cleared of charges) since the hint about the skins interest was dropped in July

[url]http://www.thewarpath.net/716139-post209.html[/url]

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It's funny to hear everyone say he's a proven bust. What a load of crap. He might be a bust, but it's far from proven.

Considering how coddled and entitled elite athletes are coming out of college, it is no wonder most of them are not mature. Being a successful NFL player requires a ton of maturity and dedication -- something that's hard to get from a 21yo with a $50 million contract, who has been spoiled all their life. Add to that the fact that he was drafted into a dysfunctional organization, and the guy barely had any chance to learn any discipline.

I'm not saying that maturity is his only problem, but it is his biggest. But, time and adversity are good catalysts for maturation, so it's possible he's ready to work hard. Time will tell.

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Seriously though, this is a good pick up. We need interior line help. In all honesty, I don't really see the harm here

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Pick up ?

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[url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/1005/nfl.jamarcus.russell.hype/content.1.html]JaMarcus Russell Pre-Draft Hype - Photos - SI.com[/url]

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[quote=SmootSmack;755493]Seriously though, this is a good pick up. We need interior line help. In all honesty, I don't really see the harm here[/quote]

I agree there is no harm in working him out but I just dont see why with all the other problems this team has they would bother wasting their time with this guy.

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QUOTE=SmootSmack;755493]Seriously though, this is a good pick up. We need interior line help. In all honesty, I don't really see the harm here[/QUOTE]

:lol:

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[quote=irish;755498]I agree there is no harm in working him out but I just dont see why with all the other problems this team has they would bother wasting their time with this guy.[/quote]

Or why it was even necessary to be made public.

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[quote=Mattyk;755409]He's obviously not a short term solution, he would need to sit for a year or two. Having a mentor like McNabb certainly wouldn't hurt.[/quote]

JeMarcus needs to stay away from the southern cooking. Is he under 300 pounds?

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[quote=irish;755480]He's way worse than Rex. Rex took a team to the Super Bowl. Last time I checked JR hasnt won a handful of games. He's shown what he is and he doesnt have what it takes to be a QB in the NFL.[/quote]

Neither have what it takes to be an NFL QB therefore which is worse is material.

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[quote=Mattyk;755402]You can't question his raw talent, if he gets his head on straight he could be scary good. If he's dedicated to doing that, he could be a steal for somebody. For a minimal deal I wouldn't hesitate to give him a shot, especially if someone is vouching for him like Lucas.[/quote]

Maybe a mentor like McNabb is what he needs. They're somewhat similar in talent makeup. Russell just never learned how to use his skills in the NFL.

If we're down to Beck at QB...we're screwed anyways, so why not throw a not-so-distant #1 overall pick out there and see if he can finally catch on?


OR, see if he can snap and put his 300-pound butt in the center of the line. Finally replace Rabach.

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[quote=Buster;755508]Maybe a mentor like McNabb is what he needs. They're somewhat similar in talent makeup. Russell just never learned how to use his skills in the NFL.

If we're down to Beck at QB...we're screwed anyways, so why not throw a not-so-distant #1 overall pick out there and see if he can finally catch on?[/quote]Probably because we're better off letting Beck prove he cannot play than letting JaMarcus continue to prove he can not play.

I don't know, it's stupid we're even talking about this. If anyone but McNabb plays this year, it's because the coaching staff has a ridiculous amount of faith in Grossman for what he has accomplished in his career.

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[quote=SOUL-SKINS;755454]Wow per Adam S. Redskins trying out 20
Free agents this week[/quote]
Coach Shanahan is a workaholic.

He uses a week off to squeeze in MORE WORK! :cheeky-sm

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[quote=Schneed10;755470]What a shot across the bow for McNabb.[/quote]

That you, Florio?

re: Skins work out JaMarcus Russell (and a bunch of other free agents)
 

[quote=Schneed10;755470]What a shot across the bow for McNabb.[/quote]

I do find the timing interesting.

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[quote=Longtimefan;755517]I do find the timing interesting.[/quote]

Bye week.

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Why not kick the tires?
I remember Mike Mayock said that Russell's pro-day was the most impressive he'd ever seen.
Talent isn't the issue with Russell its everything else.

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[quote=irish;755498]I agree there is no harm in working him out but I just dont see why with all the other problems this team has they would bother wasting their time with this guy.[/quote]

It's not cutting into anything else their day doing to include him in a list of people they work out on what is commonly a day to work out unsigned players while the guys on the roster rest

The advantage he has over Rex is 25 vs. 30, basically

End of the day, I think this is probably a non-story. But like I linked earlier, Shanahan has been intrigued (for lack of a better word) in Russell since this past summer

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Plus you need someone to throw to the receivers you're working out, so why not give JR a look in the process?

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Id rather have Jamarcus Russell all jacked up on Purple Drank playing left tackle than Heyer!!!

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Maybe they worked him out at Center or Guard...

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[quote=CrustyRedskin;755545]Id rather have Jamarcus Russell all jacked up on Purple Drank playing left tackle than Heyer!!![/quote]

I'd take CrustyRedskin from Butthole Tx over Heyer, and yes, the word on the street is J. Russell was not taking, but making snaps! Heyer should've been gone two years ago!

:frusty:

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[quote=Chief X_Phackter;755555]Maybe they worked him out at Center or Guard...[/quote]

I got him pegged at Left Tackle i swear JR could block better that Heyer!!!

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[quote=Buster;755518]Bye week.[/quote]


The media is still going to have a field day with this one, simply because we continue to somehow find ourselves linked with every controversial figure in the NFL, if and when they become available.

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[quote=saden1;755476]He played at a high level in college...work him out. If he can be trained sign him...I mean he can't be worse than having Rex as our #2 and if Young can get it together maybe he can too.[/quote]

J. Cambell played at a high level in college also but alot of our fans wanted him gone. Now they want us to tryout a worse QB. How does that work? JC should still be here.

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[quote=backrow;755556]I'd take CrustyRedskin from Butthole Tx over Heyer, and yes, the word on the street is J. Russell was not taking, but making snaps! Heyer should've been gone two years ago!

:frusty:[/quote]

We zone block in our sleep down here.

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Oh man, this is too funny:

JaMarcus Russell's agent, Ethan Lock "He's a big guy. [B]He carries a lot of water weight[/B], but he's lost a significant amount." #Redskins

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[quote=Ruhskins;755567]Oh man, this is too funny:

JaMarcus Russell's agent, Ethan Lock "He's a big guy. [B]He carries a lot of water weight[/B], but he's lost a significant amount." #Redskins[/quote]

I guess he's big boned too...