Jamarcus Russell > Tim Tebow ????

[exiledgator]

Listening to talk radio on my way back from a meeting and heard that the Jets are looking at Jamarcus Russell.

[Bradass]

Wow. Just wow.

[your_perfect_enemy]

it's a good start to winning the headlines again. they brought this up the other day on Mike and Mike (I think) we're 5 days away from the super bowl and here we are talking about the jets because ot their drama. I hope they sign him.

What a pathetic headline grabbing joke of an organization.

[tilly]

As a Phins fan...I found this news delicious. (Not for Tim)

...but I can only dream that the Jets somehow pin their hopes on Russell.

[Gatorrick22]

Morons.

[atlantagator86]

Apparently, Russell has straightened out his act and is making a comeback. I don't think anyone ever questioned his physical skills. His problems were all in his head. We'll see what happens.

[Jaggator]

Russell is terrible and one of the biggest NFL busts. Hasn't played since 2009. He has a strong arm but is inaccurate. The Jets don't have a clue if they're entertaining the thought of bringing him back.

At least Tebow lead his team to the playoffs.

[Swampmaster]

as long as they got plenty of purple drank up in the ny clubs, jamarcus will be happy

[orangeblueorangeblue]

Probably smart, actually, for a few reasons:

1. Jamarcus will be had for pennies on the dollar. He will undoubtedly make the league minimum if he's picked up.

2. If he is indeed a 2nd or 3rd stringer, he will at least fit in with their offense skill-set-wise. Tebow would flourish best with an offense devoted to his (and similar QBs') talents.

[Gatorrick22]

Originally Posted by atlantagator86

Apparently, Russell has straightened out his act and is making a comeback. I don't think anyone ever questioned his physical skills. His problems were all in his head. We'll see what happens.

Good, but you can fix stupid.

[orangeblueorangeblue]

Tim Tebow made just shy of $2MM to sit on the bench, with little intent to actually use him.

I believe Russell would be requalified as a rookie for salary, but even if not we're talking $375K -> $500K in salary.

If I'm going to have someone sit on the bench, might as well pay him 25% what I was paying the other guy.

[nawlinsgator]

Is Jamarcus even under 300 pounds yet?

[Jaggator]

Russell's claim to fame is throwing a football 83 yards...but struggles making accurate timing passes.

[Sylez_G_Koolaid]

Da Jets payroll is all f'd up. They're finna be almost $20 million over the salary cap. Gotta find some cheap players.

[GatorAvatar]

Originally Posted by atlantagator86

Apparently, Russell has straightened out his act and is making a comeback. I don't think anyone ever questioned his physical skills. His problems were all in his head. We'll see what happens.

How has he fixed his mental issues?

[your_perfect_enemy]

Originally Posted by nawlinsgator

Is Jamarcus even under 300 pounds yet?

One of the stories I read said he had lost a whole 12 pounds from his peak of 320, so I would guess not.

[geauxgator1]

Originally Posted by Gatorrick22

Good, but you can fix stupid.

Jamarcus Russel, this will make the Jets fanbase happy! I was conflicted when TT went there, now I can go back to despising the Jets and their fanbase.

[gymgator]

nawlins,
NO. Russel'c comeback talked about how he was working out and is down from 330lb to like 306lb. It is a joke.

[geauxgator1]

Mel Kiper says the kid can play..no doubt he'll be great.

[Gatorrick22]

Originally Posted by geauxgator1

Jamarcus Russel, this will make the Jets fanbase happy! I was conflicted when TT went there, now I can go back to despising the Jets and their fanbase.

Here, here!