flgreen Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Report: Jets make call on JaMarcus Jets Blog NYPOST.COM STAFF Last Updated: 11:28 AM, June 29, 2010 Posted: 11:13 AM, June 29, 2010 The Jets have made a cursory phone call about former Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell, ESPN.com reports. The former No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft was released by Oakland in May, and the Jets seemingly have a need for a backup quarterback, with Kellen Clemens and Erik Ainge behind Mark Sanchez. The report says the call is part of GM Mike Tannenbaum's strategy to investigate every available player. It lists the Cardinals and Viking as Russell's most likely destinations. Russell is considered one of the all-time draft busts after being selected out of LSU in 2007. The Jets have expressed interest in Saints QB Mark Brunell, but can not sign him until later next month due to the NFL's free agency rules for playoff teams. The Jets recently added other players whose organizations have soured on them over character issues, including Braylon Edwards (Browns), Santonio Holmes (Steelers) and Antonio Cromartie (Chargers). Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/jets/report_jets_make_call_on_jamarcus_StpeCMxSR7emUq0B5iy5IO?CMP=OTC-rss&FEEDNAME=#ixzz0sG566udH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbro22 Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Why not? Id much rather have a guy like him than Brunnell. The Raiders system could have been the reason this guy failed miserably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Picking up J Russel would be brillinat. One he should be cheap, two Gholston will NO longer be the number one bust on the team. Between that and Vernon moving to his natural position opposing QB's should quiver with fear. Quiver I say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 SIGN THIS BUST! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbro22 Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Oh and before anyone says it "To back up Jenkins" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaspegs Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 SIGN THIS BUST! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 I just threw up in my mouth a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Oh and before anyone says it "To back up Jenkins" True cause we all know he wont last the entire season---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Banner Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Lap band surgery has had no visible effect on Rex Ryan. So now they are going to have JaMarcus sit next to him in the cafeteria instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 This makes sense. JaMarcus is actually the better QB. If we sign him, I'd bet Rex will make this an open competition. You know how he loves fat dudes and Mexy is a skinny little model. JaMarcus is built out of the Rex mold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 I like it, somebody to push Gholston in camp for that DE spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 all joking aside jalardass at league minimum > what we have now. we are fugged if sanchize goes down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon63 Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Why not? Id much rather have a guy like him than Brunnell. The Raiders system could have been the reason this guy failed miserably. Exactly! This is a steal! He probably won't play a whole lot, but if Sanchez goes down, he WILL be a good backup plan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbro22 Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 BTW, How old is Mark Brunell? I'm pretty sure I remember using him on the early versions of Madden - on Sega Genesis. Maybe Russell is a better option. Even if he spends most of his days eating food and playing that same version of Madden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenranger Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 BTW, How old is Mark Brunell? I'm pretty sure I remember using him on the early versions of Madden - on Sega Genesis. Maybe Russell is a better option. Even if he spends most of his days eating food and playing that same version of Madden. Well, he was an original Jaguar in 95. So this would be at least his 16th season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 Jets interested in JaMarcus Russell? June, 29, 2010 Jun 29 9:27 AM ET By Rich Cimini The Jets have received positive reports on JaMarcus Russell, but don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dude Love Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Oh this is just great. First Darrel pulls Keyshawn the sequel, now all we need is Rick Mirer the sequel. Talk about going out of your way to bring all the bad vibes back in what should be a really good year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Lap band surgery has had no visible effect on Rex Ryan. So now they are going to have JaMarcus sit next to him in the cafeteria instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbro22 Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Well, he was an original Jaguar in 95. So this would be at least his 16th season. Thats it, It was Madden 96. Remember it like it was yesterday. Punching in cheat codes and using Team EA. S. ORR was a STUD at RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Good we always need O-Line depth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 ughhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistalava Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Fat boy would be great in goal line situations. Just toss a bag of White Castle or In-N-Out across the goal line and watch him jiggle his way to daylight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNJet Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 This is phuckin ridiculous. No way is he any better than Clemens or Ainge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 SIGN THIS BUST! :rl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 This is phuckin ridiculous. No way is he any better than Clemens or Ainge. really it's like comparing the stench of 3 different turds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Hell, we aren't exactly making any other moves right now. Might as well send out a feeler. Leave no stone unturned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenBeans Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Hell, we aren't exactly making any other moves right now. Might as well send out a feeler. Leave no stone unturned. I got an email today from a source I trust that JaMarcus Russell was actually AT the Jets facility today. I'm going to make sure that this person did not actually see Brick, Brandon Moore, or Damien Woody - they are all about the same size. And I sound like I'm joking here, but I'm not. Seriously. UPDATE - My source confirmed that JaMarcus Russell was in for a visit today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Put him at defensive end. He's probably better than Gholston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PS17 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Call me crazy but I'd rather have Russell than Clemens. League minimum of course. But I'd rather sign a vet before relying on either of those two to backup Sanchez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnytestaverde Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 No grazie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Call me crazy but I'd rather have Russell than Clemens. League minimum of course. But I'd rather sign a vet before relying on either of those two to backup Sanchez. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Clearly Rex is losing the weight loss competition and needed a sure-thing to keep him from coming in last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villain_the_foe Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 True cause we all know he wont last the entire season---- . Never knew why Jenkins has gotten the rap as a player who cant finish seasons when he's played 6 full seasons out of 9, and only 1 of those with the Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Banner Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 . Never knew why Jenkins has gotten the rap as a player who cant finish seasons when he's played 6 full seasons out of 9, and only 1 of those with the Jets. 1. He's getting older. 2. He's now playing a more demanding position. 3. Injuries can pile up and lead to more injuries. There can be a snowball effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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