Jets Considering JaMarcus Russell?

by John B on Jun 30, 2010 8:27 AM EDT

Cimini says the Jets are giving JaMarcus Russell a look.

When he was hired in 2006, New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum vowed to look under every rock in an effort to procure talent. That apparently includes discarded boulders.

Sources tell ESPNNewYork.com that the Jets have checked on JaMarcus Russell, and they have cursory interest in the former Oakland Raiders bust who was cut recently after reportedly ballooning to 300 pounds.

I don't really see any harm in at least considering every option. I'd imagine the Jets will look at this one and move forward pretty quickly. Why would they sign a guy with no talent (aside from a big arm), a terrible attitude, and a lousy work ethic? He'd be a terrible influence on Mark Sanchez. At least Kellen Clemens and Mark Brunell would be good in the locker room.

It's tough to imagine this happening.

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Still reaching for a replacement

at Left Guard I see…I that that’s what we drafted Ducasse for.

by Timmaht on Jun 30, 2010 8:41 AM EDT reply actions

This might work, or not

he should have a lot to prove. I did see him win a game against Denver last season after coming off the bench. Short of putting me under center, anybody is better then Kellen Clemens. Man signing him might put pressure on HBO to make Hard Knocks give us a couple of extra weeks to get all the Jet stories.

by BIG OH!!!!! on Jun 30, 2010 8:52 AM EDT reply actions

No Thank you!

The last thing we need is another player with character issues. There is no upside for us he has a terrible work ethic, lousy attitude and little talent except for eating.

by NYC KID on Jun 30, 2010 9:22 AM EDT reply actions

Not happening. Cimini is just making a story out of nothing because there’s nothing else to talk about

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by Ryan Alfieri on Jun 30, 2010 9:38 AM EDT reply actions

Well...

I wouldn’t mind. Dude has potential, just needs a good coach and teammates to show him true work ethic. If anything, if Rex can get him going, and then Mark Sanchez shows him what a “QB in the NFL” needs to do in order to make it in the NFL, He’s officially trade bait!!!!

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by King A! on Jun 30, 2010 10:51 AM EDT reply actions