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May 10, 2010

Image of the Week

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This week's image depicts former Oakland Raiders quarterback Jamarcus Russell fumbling away the football, along with his career. Russell, the #1 overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, was released from Oakland this past Thursday, ending a disappointing stint with the Raiders. Due to his lack of productivity, some are calling Russell the biggest draft bust of all time. Plagued by weight management problems and a questionable work ethic, Russell was doomed from the start.

After three disastrous seasons, the Raiders acquired Jason Campbell from the Redskins. Bringing in Campbell made Russell expendable, and signaled that his time as a Raider was coming to an end.

In his career, Russell threw 18 touchdowns and 23 interceptions. In thirty one starts, he threw for just over 4,000 yards, a feat many quarterbacks achieve in just one season. In his three years in Oakland, Russell compiled a QB Rating of 65.2, the lowest of any starter in that span.

It is unclear whether Russell will sign with another team. No club has yet to show interest, leading to speculation that those around the league dislike his attitude. When he was drafted, Russell weighed 255 pounds. Since then, he has ballooned to 300 pounds, quite a hefty total for a quarterback. He has sent plenty of mass down the toilet, along with what was once a promising career.
Posted by Fantasy Guru 37 at 6:20 PM
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  1. UnknownMay 14, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    Regardless of his work ethic, or lack there of, he is still a very skilled athelete and as potential to be one of the greats. I'd say if Matthew Stafford turns out to be a bust for Detroit, then the Lions will pick up Russell as a free agent for a low price, and probably put him as 2nd string qb. Just a thought.

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  2. Fantasy Guru 37May 17, 2010 at 6:53 AM

    It is very true that Russell is still a skilled quarterback. There is a reason he was the #1 overall pick. I don't think Detroit is a good fit. Stafford has earned high marks from the Lions' top brass, who are still recovering from years of draft busts. They are unlikely to take a chance on a guy with the issues Russell has.

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