The Oakland Raiders issued a statement to the Associated Press on Wednesday regarding their ex-quarterback, JaMarcus Russell. Russell, who was charged Monday with possession of a controlled substance, after being arrested at his home in Alabama, is widely regarded as one the league’s biggest draft bust; a player that amassed $36.4 million by the Silver &...
Russell: Ultimate bust story continues with arrest
The arrest on Monday of ex Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell should spell the end of his NFL career. Anyone who saw him play and viewed his ineptness could have proclaimed that. His football prowess was atrocious, Russell had no leadership qualities or desire to be great and ultimately, all he cared about was cashing a check and leaning on that $36.4...
Former Raider – Russell – targeted by UFL club
Jilted quarterback JaMarcus Russell may have found a new home… The Omaha Nighthawks of the UFL have shown interest in the free-agent who was released by the Oakland Raiders this off-season. Omaha general manager Rick Mueller and personnel director Ted Sundquist have talked about acquiring the former LSU star and number one overall choice in the 2007 draft....
Oakland Raiders Sunday May 16, Notes
An article published by NOLA.com talked about JaMarcus Russell, his failure with the Oakland Raiders and those close to him commenting on his demise and current frame of mind. “I did not have to console him, ” stated his grandmother, Bernice Russell.”He had to console me. “But you will never know, and I will never know how he is doing,...
Ex-Raider, JaMarcus Russell in limbo
The Oakland Raiders booted JaMarcus Russell off the club and now, the hefty passer will realize how hard it will be to get a new lease on life in the National Football League. Russell cleared waivers; not surprising considering that any team claiming him would inherit his $9.45 million salary. Oakland had already paid him over $39 million over the course of...