JaMarcus Russell Still Holding Out

[drew54]

Remember when everyone thought we were scouting Russell down at LSU?

Fools.

I think the NFL should strong arm the Union and make all Rookie Contracts a guaranteed three year deal, at a reasonable rate. Then after at is up the team can sign the player to huge money. Think of all of the money that wouldn't have been wasted on First round busts. Tim Couch, Ryan Leaf....

Kind of make it like the NBA rookie contracts. Here it is, this is the only contract you can get, take it or leave it.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by drew54

Remember when everyone thought we were scouting Russell down at LSU?

Fools.

I think the NFL should strong arm the Union and make all Rookie Contracts a guaranteed three year deal, at a reasonable rate. Then after at is up the team can sign the player to huge money. Think of all of the money that wouldn't have been wasted on First round busts. Tim Couch, Ryan Leaf....

Kind of make it like the NBA rookie contracts. Here it is, this is the only contract you can get, take it or leave it.

I absolutely agree. Here are kids that are "supposed" to not be making any money in college, and they turn their noses up at 3 or 4 or even 5 mil a YEAR.
Maybe agents shouldn't be allowed in sports either.

[Joe Ribbs BBQ]

hes going to be a huge bust..... not many #1s ever turn out.... there are exceptions... (peyton) but still, hes a bum and who the hells cares what he does

[GusFrerotte]

Russell is a talent for sure, but he is overhyped. LSU didn't even win their conference last season. Didn't even win their division. His asking price is insane. I hope this is where it stops fellas, I mean the insane bullshit contracts. Wages for us working stiffs have either stagnated or have started to tank, while these schmucks keep asking for more $$$$$$. I hope Al has the balls I think he does and tells this punk where to go.

[skinsdrivemecrazy]

This is getting ridiculous...the league should have a cap on the draft slot contracts, plain and simple. I feel bad for the Raider fans out there, they don't deserve this. Reminds of the Heath Shuler holdout, only a 100 times worse.