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Tiko7523 · 12-10-2009, 06:52 PM

JaMarcus won't consider a pay cut

Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on December 10, 2009 5:44 PM ET
JaMarcus Russell spoke to the Oakland media Thursday for the first time since benched, but the Raiders quarterback didn't sound like a changed man.

As described by Tim Kawakami of the San Jose Mercury News, Russell was his usual "off-hand self," not showing any outward frustration about, well, anything. Russell was definitive, however, when asked about possibly reworking his contract.

"Oh, no. That's over and done with. I don't even consider that as a part of it," Russell said.

He admitted that he was embarrassed by the benching, yet seemed hesitant to give much credit to Bruce Gradkowski for the team's latest success. Russell was asked what Gradkowski was doing well:

"Now it's just all around. Guys are just making plays around him," Russell said. "In the Dallas game after you go out and win in Cincinnati there weren't plays really made the whole game, you know what I mean.

"Going into Pittsburgh, guys were making plays for him. That's what a quarterback needs, his surrounding players. That's what was going on."

It was a theme Russell hammered over and over. This was Russell's response when asked to grade his performance this year:

"Uh, kind of hard because there was times where you try to get guys a chance to make plays and at the early part of the year, it wasn't happening. So the quarterback job, I say he looks for more help around from everybody because he can't do it himself. It wasn't so well, but at times it was. When we look at film, it don't be as bad as it seems on the field always."

So, basically, it's not about the quarterback. It's about the receivers.

It doesn't appear that Russell's benching has snapped him out of whatever world he's living in. But he promises a different player when he gets back on the field.

"A totally different JaMarcus. People going to have their opinion, and I really don't pay too much attention to that. I worry about JaMarcus and JaMarcus only."

You don't say.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...der-a-pay-cut/

this guy is becoming a joke how is he gonna be different? hes horrible

Vince · 12-10-2009, 06:57 PM

hope he gets stapled to the bench...

pretty obvious the team has rallied with Bruce and they want him at QB.

Russell = Bust

Scottdau · 12-10-2009, 07:00 PM

He is right they are playing better, but that is because the team knows they have a QB they can trust! It makes a difference JaMarcus.

elgreazy1 · 12-10-2009, 07:08 PM

Okay, to play the other side of the part: why would you take a paycut?

Obviously, Russell hasn't shown a dang thing in regards to wanting to be a better player, leader, student of the game, athlete, winner, etc etc etc... nor does he want to improve. What team in their right mind is going to take a chance on a guy like this? I'd guess most likely very few.

He's better off riding the roster as long as he can, cash in those fat paychecks and ride off into the sunset after he gets cut by Oakland. And in all honesty, with his mentality & track record, I'm pretty sure he decided this as he signed that first contract.

What an absolute bum.

sniperhare · 12-10-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiko7523


	...When we look at film, it don't be as bad as it seems on the field always."

Did he pass English 101 at LSU?

Kruza · 12-10-2009, 07:13 PM

I guess it's safe enough to say that JaMarcus Russell's days in Oakland are numbered. It's now only a question on if the Raiders are tired enough of Russell to stomach taking that enormous cap hit if they decide to release him ASAP.

Heh, and this would be the perfect time to post that funny quote from Jerome Bettis since it goes along perfectly with what Russell said in that article.

"If you smell s--- everywhere you go, it just might be you." -- Jerome Bettis

Kruza

billmatic · 12-10-2009, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Kruza


	I guess it's safe enough to say that JaMarcus Russell's days in Oakland are numbered. It's now only a question on if the Raiders are tired enough of Russell to stomach taking that enormous cap hit if they decide to release him ASAP. Heh, and this would be the perfect time to post that funny quote from Jerome Bettis since it goes along perfectly with what Russell said in that article. "If you smell s--- everywhere you go, it just might be you." -- Jerome Bettis Kruza

Is the NFL still on track for an uncapped year next year? Raiders need to take advantage of it and cut Russell, Walker, Gallery, and half the rest of the team since the cap hit wouldn't hurt them.

peteykirch · 12-10-2009, 08:19 PM

He should just retire and take the millions he undeservedly got from Oakland. But, if his horrible grammar and syntax are any indication, he has no commonsense and blew through all the signing bonus money already.

12-10-2009, 06:52 PM	#1
Tiko7523 MVP OVR: 14 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: California	JaMarcus won't consider a pay cut JaMarcus won't consider a pay cut Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on December 10, 2009 5:44 PM ET JaMarcus Russell spoke to the Oakland media Thursday for the first time since benched, but the Raiders quarterback didn't sound like a changed man. As described by Tim Kawakami of the San Jose Mercury News, Russell was his usual "off-hand self," not showing any outward frustration about, well, anything. Russell was definitive, however, when asked about possibly reworking his contract. "Oh, no. That's over and done with. I don't even consider that as a part of it," Russell said. He admitted that he was embarrassed by the benching, yet seemed hesitant to give much credit to Bruce Gradkowski for the team's latest success. Russell was asked what Gradkowski was doing well: "Now it's just all around. Guys are just making plays around him," Russell said. "In the Dallas game after you go out and win in Cincinnati there weren't plays really made the whole game, you know what I mean. "Going into Pittsburgh, guys were making plays for him. That's what a quarterback needs, his surrounding players. That's what was going on." It was a theme Russell hammered over and over. This was Russell's response when asked to grade his performance this year: "Uh, kind of hard because there was times where you try to get guys a chance to make plays and at the early part of the year, it wasn't happening. So the quarterback job, I say he looks for more help around from everybody because he can't do it himself. It wasn't so well, but at times it was. When we look at film, it don't be as bad as it seems on the field always." So, basically, it's not about the quarterback. It's about the receivers. It doesn't appear that Russell's benching has snapped him out of whatever world he's living in. But he promises a different player when he gets back on the field. "A totally different JaMarcus. People going to have their opinion, and I really don't pay too much attention to that. I worry about JaMarcus and JaMarcus only." You don't say. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...der-a-pay-cut/ this guy is becoming a joke how is he gonna be different? hes horrible __________________ Miami Dolphins Miami Heat PSN gamertag Tiko7523 Xbox Live Tag: Tiko7523

12-10-2009, 06:57 PM	#2
Vince Bow for Bau OVR: 28 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Montreal Posts: 26,017	Re: JaMarcus won't consider a pay cut hope he gets stapled to the bench... pretty obvious the team has rallied with Bruce and they want him at QB. Russell = Bust __________________ @ me or dap me http://twitter.com/52isthemike

12-10-2009, 07:00 PM	#3
Scottdau Banned OVR: 47 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: California Posts: 32,590 Blog Entries: 6	Re: JaMarcus won't consider a pay cut He is right they are playing better, but that is because the team knows they have a QB they can trust! It makes a difference JaMarcus.

12-10-2009, 07:08 PM	#4
elgreazy1 MVP OVR: 28 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, TX Blog Entries: 8	Re: JaMarcus won't consider a pay cut Okay, to play the other side of the part: why would you take a paycut? Obviously, Russell hasn't shown a dang thing in regards to wanting to be a better player, leader, student of the game, athlete, winner, etc etc etc... nor does he want to improve. What team in their right mind is going to take a chance on a guy like this? I'd guess most likely very few. He's better off riding the roster as long as he can, cash in those fat paychecks and ride off into the sunset after he gets cut by Oakland. And in all honesty, with his mentality & track record, I'm pretty sure he decided this as he signed that first contract. What an absolute bum. __________________ Online Portfolio Site XBL: El Greazy 1 Currently Playing: XONE: Madden 16, GOW:UE, FIFA 15 + X360: APF2K8

12-10-2009, 07:13 PM	#6
Kruza Mainstream Outlaw OVR: 39 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 6,285 Blog Entries: 1	Re: JaMarcus won't consider a pay cut I guess it's safe enough to say that JaMarcus Russell's days in Oakland are numbered. It's now only a question on if the Raiders are tired enough of Russell to stomach taking that enormous cap hit if they decide to release him ASAP. Heh, and this would be the perfect time to post that funny quote from Jerome Bettis since it goes along perfectly with what Russell said in that article. "If you smell s--- everywhere you go, it just might be you." -- Jerome Bettis Kruza

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12-10-2009, 08:19 PM	#8
peteykirch Banned OVR: 19 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sayreville,NJ	Re: JaMarcus won't consider a pay cut He should just retire and take the millions he undeservedly got from Oakland. But, if his horrible grammar and syntax are any indication, he has no commonsense and blew through all the signing bonus money already.