Jamarcus Russell trims down from 320lbs to 308lbs, Ready to Make a Comeback

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Former 2007 No. 1 overall draft pick JaMarcus Russell is training for an NFL comeback.

We'll wait until you stop laughing....

The former Oakland Raiders quarterback, who hasn't taken a single NFL snap since 2009, told Yahoo! Sports he's dropped from 320 pounds to 308 pounds and is ready to bury past criticisms.

"The last few years, the things going through my life, football is my job and it is how it feeds my family," he said. "People would say (that) I didn't love the game but that pisses me off. People don't know the real you but I want people to know the real me and see what I can do. People are always saying that I'm a bust. I want show them I'm not. I'm committed to this now."

According to the report, Russell will work out with a bevy of former NFL players including NFL Network's Marshall Faulk, quarterback Jeff Garcia and former Olympic track star Ato Boldon.

Russell's three seasons in Oakland were so disastrous he's been called the greatest bust of all time and the Raiders refused to give his No. 2 to Terrelle Pryor in 2011 when the rookie quarterback requested the number. Before being cut in 2010, Russell was replaced by Bruce Gradkowski and Charlie Frye, then the Raiders traded for Jason Campbell to take his place.

The 27-year-old hasn't sniffed the NFL since getting tryouts with the Washington Redskins and Miami Dolphins in 2010, after he was arrested for possessing codeine syrup without a prescription. But he says he's ready to change the perception.

"I'm not looking for a pat on the shoulder from people who haven't been there for me," Russell said. "It feels funny not to go through a training camp, that's just what I'm used to. It's going to feel good to go back out there again. I will make this happen."

His biggest challenge will be to convince a team to give him a chance.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000129925/article/jamarcus-russell-preps-for-nfl-comeback-at-308-lbs

wilberdmillz

The Eagles could use him on the O-line

Well Got Dam

ghostf4cekilla

he still got alike a 100 more to go

numbaz...80's baby

He could be a 3rd string somewhere for somebody. Its plenty of bums still in the league. They just didnt caught with drugs. He'll fit right in.

detcatinva

He needs to make the change to DT at 308. Sits back and remembers those Jamarcus Russell roast threads

greenwood1921

Jamaica

a black qb with a bad reputation? please he might as well get a 9-5

Matt-

"It feels funny not to go through a training camp, that's just what I'm used to."

tha fuck

BlackAX410

those same training camps he would take mcdonalds into da film room lol

David Ruffin

can u really use the phrase "trim down" when u go from 320 to 308?

lamontbdc

numbaz...80's baby wrote: »

He could be a 3rd string somewhere for somebody. Its plenty of bums still in the league. They just didnt caught with drugs. He'll fit right in.

naw joe that nigga didn't even give any effort. missing practices while you in vegas gambling and shit. If he gave effort and was just wack he'd be a 3rd stringer right now. it was the no effort part that got him outta the league nigga is 308

So ILL

I thought his playing weight was about 260?

Makaveli Joker

I'd rather have Ryan Leaf

KNiGHTS

308... how you even get the media to talk to you talking about a 12 pound weight loss? That should let him know he's comedy status. They don't even talk to Biggest Losers unless they lose triple digit weight.

Bcotton5

lmao that nigga used to throw passes 40 yards into the stands

KingGivBiz

I lost 12 lbs just catching a flu fuck he bragging about?

Top Cat

Wcw vs nwo: revenge

major pain

nigga did the first month of p90x and trying to act like he still got it...gtfoh

Matt-

KNiGHTS wrote: »

308... how you even get the media to talk to you talking about a 12 pound weight loss? That should let him know he's comedy status. They don't even talk to Biggest Losers unless they lose triple digit weight.

Chill chill... He's coming back to play Left Tackle

vslyke

Man, Vince Young can't get a job and you think you will? FOH

cobbland

If he can get down to 304, Chicago should give him a shot at QB.

jusdre313

Chuck Berry wrote: »

can u really use the phrase "trim down" when u go from 320 to 308?

this.. i read this article yesterday.. think it was on yahoo.. nigga 12lbs really. and of course yahoo leave u in suspense.. go to their sports page thinking this nigga done dropped 50-60lbs smh

greenwood1921

I just lost 12 pounds on the shitter a minute ago. foh.

*Big Perm voice*

Fat BOI.

PanchoYoSancho

Went from a fat fuck to a big bitch.

Young Gunner

That's like taking the bacon off a double decker cheeseburger. Yeah you got rid of some weight but you're still fat