[Bette]

Rumors keep swirling that Jamarcus Russell is putting on weight, over 300 lbs in fact. The team roster has him listed at 255.
If this is true, he would be the biggest quarterback out there. The honor now belongs to Jared Lorenzen, back up to Eli Manning.
Russell is a big man, he stands at 6-6, but 300 lbs. is a lot for a quarterback. His mobility would be limited for one thing.
Daunte Culpepper is listed at 265.

HIDE THE SNACKS!: Raiders’ Jamarcus Russell Rumored To Be 300 Pounds

I think he had problems with his weight once before.
I am thinking he would be hard to bring down at 300 lbs. Has any quarterback ever played at that weight before?
Think he should try or should he slim down a bit?

[Lefty Noob]

Wow, dang. This guy better get and keep his weight down.

This, plus the trouble he had learing the playbook last year? The kid's got bust written all over him!

[Dusty]

300lbs for a quarterback? That's just too much!!!

[bears9]

Originally Posted by Dusty

300lbs for a quarterback? That's just too much!!!

That is almosts to much for an O-Lineman. Yo Jamarcus go to Subway

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Wow, dang. This guy better get and keep his weight down.

This, plus the trouble he had learing the playbook last year? The kid's got bust written all over him!

Another Ryan Leaf huh? Is Leaf the current poster boy for 1st round busts?

[Dusty]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

Another Ryan Leaf huh? Is Leaf the current poster boy for 1st round busts?

Leave it to the Raiders to pick the next Ryan Leaf!

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

Another Ryan Leaf huh? Is Leaf the current poster boy for 1st round busts?

Well, yeah, but in a different way. He's refining the art of the bust to make it more culinary in nature.

[shortsleeve47]

Interesting that they pay him all that money and there's zip to show for it.

[legend]

Russell as the new poster boy for busts, a poster that will weigh ten pounds! If he is that undisciplined, forget about him already.

[Bette]

There is so much turmoil on that team with Davis and Kiffin but I think I want to give Russell another year. Let's see what he has learned this year. I'm not ready to call him a bust yet.

[Lefty Noob]

Has there been any update on this? I mean, has the team managed to get his weight down at all?

[Bette]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Has there been any update on this? I mean, has the team managed to get his weight down at all?

Apr. 17, 2008 - 6:47 p.m. ET Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Knapp reiterated Thursday that JaMarcus Russell "is nothing near the reported 300-pound range." Knapp emphasized that Russell has "shown a dedication to the team" this spring, meeting three days a week with QBs coach John DeFilippo. Russell has also been polishing his footwork. He'll be the Raiders' starter in 2008.

JaMarcus Russell : USAToday.com - JaMarcus Russell Biography from USAToday.com

I found this. Maybe earlier reports were exaggerated. Regardless, I believe he will be in football shape when its time to play.

[Dusty]

Hold on guys! Let Fat Albert at least throw a pass before you label him a bust! Just hide the Big Macs!

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Bette

Apr. 17, 2008 - 6:47 p.m. ET Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Knapp reiterated Thursday that JaMarcus Russell "is nothing near the reported 300-pound range." Knapp emphasized that Russell has "shown a dedication to the team" this spring, meeting three days a week with QBs coach John DeFilippo. Russell has also been polishing his footwork. He'll be the Raiders' starter in 2008.

JaMarcus Russell : USAToday.com - JaMarcus Russell Biography from USAToday.com

I found this. Maybe earlier reports were exaggerated. Regardless, I believe he will be in football shape when its time to play.

Good for the Stay Puff Marshmellow Man...actually I am pulling on him to succeed.

[Bette]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

Good for the Stay Puff Marshmellow Man...actually I am pulling on him to succeed.

So am I. Somewhere in there I believe there is a good quarterback.