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

SolidSnake84 · 11-03-2010, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

what???

I think he is saying that it took until week 9 to determine that our season was over, as opposed to past years where usually by week 4 or 5 its obvious that we are not a playoff team.

irish · 11-03-2010, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SolidSnake84

I think he is saying that it took until week 9 to determine that our season was over, as opposed to past years where usually by week 4 or 5 its obvious that we are not a playoff team.

This season is far from over.

SolidSnake84 · 11-03-2010, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by irish

This season is far from over.

If things dont change, within 3 weeks we could be mathmatically eliminated.

mlmpetert · 11-02-2010, 08:25 PM

Redskins kick tires on 10 players in all, including five former first-rounders | ProFootballTalk.com

Might be worth another thread....

Player_HTTR · 11-02-2010, 08:28 PM

It could just be a favor to his agent, showing other teams that he is at least getting a look. Neither Jabarcus or Losman are going to be signed to start in front of McNabb or even Grossman. This is more of a look at a 3rd string QB. Beck vs. former starting QBs and 1st round draft picks.

Pocket$ $traight · 11-02-2010, 09:01 PM

Kudos Shanahan. You start a fire the week before the bye week and then pour a gallon of gasoline on it.

This team is so effed up.

SirClintonPortis · 11-02-2010, 09:55 PM

JaMarcus Russell: He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Redskin?

Apparently, he's 30lbs heavier than Orakpo.

lol to the dude who thought there was hope for him. Now where is that Bang! Cartoon where he was sitting on a couch eating chips and then burped...

SolidSnake84 · 11-02-2010, 10:12 PM

Jamarcus could lose more weight, but honestly at 6 ft 6 and 286lbs, he is at least 30 pounds less than he weighed with Oakland, and is probably only about 20 pounds out from being seriously fit for a guy his size.

Nobody on here has questioned Russell's skillset. He has the biggest arm in the NFL and probably is one of the toughesst QBs, but it was all mental with him, and if he is in better mental shape, which it sounds like he is, then he could still turn into a great quarterback.

If he is signed, I want him to do nothing else but try and get good workout habits in his mind, and for him to do as much as he can to learn the offense. If he is a quick learner, then he may be ready to be the #2 by the very end of the season. He could possibly see playing time even at #3 QB if we are totally out of the playoff picture and playing in meaningless games.

If Russell somehow works out here, then I hope that nobody even thinks about starting him until at least 2012, and unfortunatley, Shanahan might not even be here still, so it wont matter.

I'm all for signing JR if Shanahan believes in him and thinks that he can reclaim what should have been a great QB...

MTK · 11-03-2010, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SolidSnake84

Jamarcus could lose more weight, but honestly at 6 ft 6 and 286lbs, he is at least 30 pounds less than he weighed with Oakland, and is probably only about 20 pounds out from being seriously fit for a guy his size.

Nobody on here has questioned Russell's skillset. He has the biggest arm in the NFL and probably is one of the toughesst QBs, but it was all mental with him, and if he is in better mental shape, which it sounds like he is, then he could still turn into a great quarterback.

If he is signed, I want him to do nothing else but try and get good workout habits in his mind, and for him to do as much as he can to learn the offense. If he is a quick learner, then he may be ready to be the #2 by the very end of the season. He could possibly see playing time even at #3 QB if we are totally out of the playoff picture and playing in meaningless games.

If Russell somehow works out here, then I hope that nobody even thinks about starting him until at least 2012, and unfortunatley, Shanahan might not even be here still, so it wont matter.

I'm all for signing JR if Shanahan believes in him and thinks that he can reclaim what should have been a great QB...

Didn't you say this earlier in the thread?

http://www.thewarpath.net/redskins-l...tml#post755418

I'm confused...

SolidSnake84 · 11-03-2010, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

Didn't you say this earlier in the thread?

http://www.thewarpath.net/redskins-l...tml#post755418

I'm confused...

I did say that. But i also think that if there is any chance at all they can rehabilitate him, then go for it. I think it is a bad decision to sign him, based on his past body of work, BUT....he has an unbelievable amount of raw ability and just maybe Shanahan is the kind of coach that can bring out the best in him.

I still think it is a bad idea, but if he can help our team somehow, i can put my biased attitude towards him behind me.

mlmpetert · 11-02-2010, 10:15 PM

Tye Hill sounds interesting if he can pass a physical. Bucannan has been playing pretty good in the last 2 games, but depth is always nice

diehard · 11-02-2010, 10:27 PM

What a disasterous season. Shanahan and Allen, is this part of the plan?

DynamiteRave · 11-02-2010, 10:35 PM

I don't understand how people are about to burst into flames over a workout.. I'm no Russell fan and I kinda hope we don't do anything more than just conduct a workout with him but geez, wait till we sign the guy to call the season a bust and claim that Shanahan has no faith in McNabb.

You'd think Spurrier was still coaching the team and we were about to play QB carousel for the rest of the season again by the way people are acting.

Zerohero · 11-02-2010, 10:48 PM

Don't we need rb's? Atm we are fine at qb.

SouperMeister · 11-02-2010, 11:12 PM

Can Russell play center or guard? Last I heard, his weight was nearly 290 lbs.

11-02-2010, 08:25 PM	#4
mlmpetert Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Richmond Posts: 3,261	re: Skins work out JaMarcus Russell (and a bunch of other free agents) Redskins kick tires on 10 players in all, including five former first-rounders \| ProFootballTalk.com Might be worth another thread.... __________________ www.NRABannedGunsRaffle.org

11-02-2010, 08:28 PM	#5
Player_HTTR Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 328	re: Skins work out JaMarcus Russell (and a bunch of other free agents) It could just be a favor to his agent, showing other teams that he is at least getting a look. Neither Jabarcus or Losman are going to be signed to start in front of McNabb or even Grossman. This is more of a look at a 3rd string QB. Beck vs. former starting QBs and 1st round draft picks.

11-02-2010, 09:01 PM	#6
Pocket$ $traight Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Age: 50 Posts: 4,261	re: Skins work out JaMarcus Russell (and a bunch of other free agents) Kudos Shanahan. You start a fire the week before the bye week and then pour a gallon of gasoline on it. This team is so effed up.

11-02-2010, 09:55 PM	#7
SirClintonPortis Pro Bowl Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 6,052	Re: Skins work out JaMarcus Russell (and a bunch of other free agents) JaMarcus Russell: He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Redskin? Apparently, he's 30lbs heavier than Orakpo. lol to the dude who thought there was hope for him. Now where is that Bang! Cartoon where he was sitting on a couch eating chips and then burped... __________________ Analysis using datasets (aka stats) is an attempt at reverse-engineering a player's "goodness". Virtuosity remembered, douchebaggery forgotten. The ideal character profile shoved down modern Western men and women's throats is Don Juan.

11-02-2010, 10:12 PM	#8
SolidSnake84 Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Stephens City, VA Posts: 2,953	Re: Skins work out JaMarcus Russell (and a bunch of other free agents) Jamarcus could lose more weight, but honestly at 6 ft 6 and 286lbs, he is at least 30 pounds less than he weighed with Oakland, and is probably only about 20 pounds out from being seriously fit for a guy his size. Nobody on here has questioned Russell's skillset. He has the biggest arm in the NFL and probably is one of the toughesst QBs, but it was all mental with him, and if he is in better mental shape, which it sounds like he is, then he could still turn into a great quarterback. If he is signed, I want him to do nothing else but try and get good workout habits in his mind, and for him to do as much as he can to learn the offense. If he is a quick learner, then he may be ready to be the #2 by the very end of the season. He could possibly see playing time even at #3 QB if we are totally out of the playoff picture and playing in meaningless games. If Russell somehow works out here, then I hope that nobody even thinks about starting him until at least 2012, and unfortunatley, Shanahan might not even be here still, so it wont matter. I'm all for signing JR if Shanahan believes in him and thinks that he can reclaim what should have been a great QB... __________________ Time to nut up or shut up

11-02-2010, 10:15 PM	#11
mlmpetert Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Richmond Posts: 3,261	Re: Skins work out JaMarcus Russell (and a bunch of other free agents) Tye Hill sounds interesting if he can pass a physical. Bucannan has been playing pretty good in the last 2 games, but depth is always nice __________________ www.NRABannedGunsRaffle.org

11-02-2010, 10:27 PM	#12
diehard The Starter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Norfolk, Va (OV) Posts: 1,566	Re: Skins work out JaMarcus Russell (and a bunch of other free agents) What a disasterous season. Shanahan and Allen, is this part of the plan? __________________ *'Any NFL team will win with RG3. Imagine how exciting it will be watching him do it.'*

11-02-2010, 10:35 PM	#13
DynamiteRave Living Legend Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington DC Age: 39 Posts: 16,867	Re: Skins work out JaMarcus Russell (and a bunch of other free agents) I don't understand how people are about to burst into flames over a workout.. I'm no Russell fan and I kinda hope we don't do anything more than just conduct a workout with him but geez, wait till we sign the guy to call the season a bust and claim that Shanahan has no faith in McNabb. You'd think Spurrier was still coaching the team and we were about to play QB carousel for the rest of the season again by the way people are acting. __________________ Establishment, establishment, you always know what's best. I've been a part of this message board for 17 years. Damn I'm old.

11-02-2010, 10:48 PM	#14
Zerohero Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: phoenix, az Age: 47 Posts: 901	Re: Skins work out JaMarcus Russell (and a bunch of other free agents) Don't we need rb's? Atm we are fine at qb.

11-02-2010, 11:12 PM	#15
SouperMeister Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 61 Posts: 3,419	Re: Skins work out JaMarcus Russell (and a bunch of other free agents) Can Russell play center or guard? Last I heard, his weight was nearly 290 lbs.

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