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Rumor: Dolphins to try out Jamarcus Russell Again

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by Finatic8480, Feb 10, 2011.

  1. Finatic8480

    Finatic8480 New Member

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    http://www.opposingviews.com/i/2011-senior-bowl-wednesday-daily-news-and-notes
     
  2. Killerphins

    Killerphins The Finger

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    :spam:
     
  3. GISH

    GISH ~mUST wARN oTHERS~

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    you need to post the entire link. that one doesnt work because of the ...
     
  4. GISH

    GISH ~mUST wARN oTHERS~

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    as far as it being spam. i dont know. they did both go to the same high school in mobile, al. not sure whether the rest is true, but id like to at least see who wrote this.
     
  5. GMJohnson

    GMJohnson New Member

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    I think Ireland want to ask him for the Purple Drank recipe
     
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  6. Killerphins

    Killerphins The Finger

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    Me too but the link is a turd.
     
  7. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Well, I'm probably the only cat in Dolphinland who thinks Russell is worth a look so for me..why not..:shifty:

    Way I see it, the talent that made him the #1 overall has not went away, his problem was always North of his neck, a yr out of the game who knows, maybe he straightened himself out?
     
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  8. KB21

    KB21 Almost Never Wrong Club Member

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    So, you think he got a brain transplant?
     
  9. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Nah, think if anything he dropped 30 pds or so and decided whether or not he still wants to play football.

    Besides KB if we add Russell and Young, I do not think there is enough prozac produced to mollify..:chuckle:

    Now THAT would be a fun offseason..so, who should be the starter heading into camp, Young, Russel or Henne?


    :jump:
     
  10. KB21

    KB21 Almost Never Wrong Club Member

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    Like I said in another thread, you obviously don't care about this team any. If you did, you wouldn't even suggest that they bring Vince Young and/or JaMarcus Russell into the fold.
     
  11. djphinfan

    djphinfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    you dont mean that I hope..
     
  12. MrClean

    MrClean Inglourious Basterd Club Member

    How about the Dolphins sign Russell, trade for Young and draft Newton? That would be worth it just to see KB's reactions. We got a black QB coach now, maybe this is a sign we are gonna be bringing in some black QB talent too. ;)
     
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  13. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Hmm, should I send them valentine's days gifts if they sign either one?

    Well, the one lesson I've learned KB, about the way the NFL works, it is the entire league is a slave for talent and will go to ridiculous length to try and acquire the most talent at the lowest price which means if the #1 overall draft pick from 07 ( a draft imho Ireland feels they nailed their evals on) is available for a league minimum, they will take a shot on him.

    That is the way the NFL works, I suspect Ireland believes his scouts and himself nailed the 05 and 07 drafts and they sort of specialize in players from that period of time..think about the players they brought in who were longshots and when they were draft eligible.

    Wake, Francis, Polite etc.

    Ireland nailed his 05 draft in Dallas and the way NFL scouting works is guys are graded then the process starts over..05-06-07..came to Miami in 08 meaning he has both Young and Russel's dossiers on file then it is a simple matter to compare what they thought then and where the player is at now, and see if whatever went wrong is fixable and worth the time.
     
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  14. MrClean

    MrClean Inglourious Basterd Club Member

    Oh so what? It's not like anything expressed here is going to influence the team's personnel decisions anyway. Unless you think maybe before any move Ireland browses thephins.com to get a feel how KB, Padre, myself or whomever thinks about it? :)
     
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  15. mommabilly

    mommabilly No riders allowed

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    Anyone know how I get in touch with this guy Shelton ? I want to ask him for some insider info on stocks and bonds. I am sure his info would be ' solid "
     
  16. VanDolPhan

    VanDolPhan Club member Club Member

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    I see people are still buying OP's bs made up news stories with non working links to unknown sites (for legit football news).
     
  17. Finatic8480

    Finatic8480 New Member

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    fixed link
     
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  18. Garryowen

    Garryowen New Member

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    The place sorta looks like a "Bleacher Report" type endeavor, only for all types of news.

    Not that this event didn't happen, but *Meh* Grain of salt. I'm not against bringing
    JR in for a look see....But I'm not optimistic about what will result.
     
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  19. gunn34

    gunn34 I miss Don & Dan

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    What does this say about the teams support of henne if they are looking at Russell as a possible replacement?
     
  20. Garryowen

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    Unless you've got a top 5 or so player at their position I think
    you should always try to bring in options for a look. I don't know that
    Russell would have more or less upside than Thigpen, and
    could probably last longer than a couple of snaps like Pennington.

    Remember how many times we drafted QBs when we had
    Dan Marino, who is arguably among the best of all time,
    and is certainly considered elite?

    Just off the top of my head; Mitchell and that tall kid from
    Oregon I think.
     
  21. padre31

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    More or less, the downside is he is not an accurate Qb with his top completion percentage 54. something, but the arm has not went away, and he is just a massive Qb so if he turns his head around and dropped some weight, why not take a look?
     
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  22. gunn34

    gunn34 I miss Don & Dan

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    I agree with turning over every stone to get players.

    I like what JJ had to say when he would bring in players even when he had top guys in that position. He said (paraphrasing) If he's better than the last guy on the depth chart, then the teams getting better. I love that.
     
  23. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Well, soon Ireland will jettison some Vets and there will be roster slots available on the 80 man offseason roster, if they calculate Thigpen is not coming back then they will need a third Qb for Camp as insurance, Henne, Brandstater and Russell are all similar type of Qb's, tall pocket passers, so if they wish to lock up a Camp Qb for competition it would make sense to sign Russell for that purpose.
     
  24. Shamboubou

    Shamboubou Well-Known Member

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    Sorry guys you can have all the physical tools in the world but if you dont have the mental game it doesn't matter how good of a passer you are. Young and Russell don't have what it takes between the ears. They have showed it time and time again. Young has the mentality of a 12 year old throwing a temper tantrum and quitting on his coach. Russell gets cut from football and NOBODY signs him, a former #1 pick!!! Then he gets busted sippin on some sizzurp. Wow lets sign this guy right now.

    We have some people on here that are so desperate for a new QB they would take Paul Walker just because of all the amazing throws he made in Varsity Blues. I'm sure his knee has healed by now right??
     
  25. padre31

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    Well, keep in mind finatic's OP was merely suggesting another workout for Russell, and the the issue with Russell and Young boiled down to maturity, not a lack of talent, which is something they themselves control and they can change overnight..if either one chooses to do so.

    Which is why you bring them in for workouts and maybe some chalk board work to see where they are at physically and mentally.

    Nah, but we'd give the fat kid with the concussion problems a tryout.
     
  26. GARDENHEAD

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    Jamarcus Russel is a bum.
    Vince Young is a baby.
    Cam Newton is going to DOMINATE THE NFL!!!
     
  27. MikeHoncho

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  28. brandon27

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    While I think Russell is done for in the NFL, I wouldn't be opposed to bringing him in to training camp as another body. Who knows, maybe he's focused on football now and is actually willing to realize his physical potential. I don't think it hurts anything to bring him to camp at least and see if there is anything salvageable there.
     
  29. finserg

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    You just never know ,Just bring him here and see what he has improved.
     
  30. Dol-Fan Dupree

    Dol-Fan Dupree Tank? Who is Tank? I am Guy Incognito.

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    As a third string quarterback, I wouldn't mind.
     
  31. padre31

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    What would be the harm ya know?

    Russell throws a beautiful deep ball, that sucker is a work of art, if his head is on straight then why not?
     
  32. Desides

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    As a third string, low salary guy, I absolutely don’t have a problem with Russell coming on board. I just wonder if our coaching staff can do anything with him.
     
  33. bamadolphin

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    they could draft the next jamarcus russell
     
  34. finserg

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    He wont sign as a 3rd string he said he wants to go to a team were he has a chance to start.
     
  35. M1NDCRlME

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    There was an episode of ESPN:60 about Russell working with Ray Lucas to get fit and get his head back on straight. Not that I want JR or VY in a phins uni, but I would rather have them take a look at him instead of VY. hell, bring him in to training camp and see what he's got. If it doesn't work out, so be it. I don't know all of the rules so I ask: Can they bring him in for a private workout based on the current labor situation?
     
  36. padre31

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    Sure, they can bring him in and work him out with no problems, the rosters will not be frozen until there is an actual lockout or strike called, teams can assemble their offseason rosters beginning as soon as today if they so choose, I'd suspect we will see some guys released by the dolphins soon, just guys who do not fit into the plans, that way they have a shot at signing somewhere else before the lockout.
     
  37. the 23rd

    the 23rd a.k.a. Rio

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    don't have the link but I posted in an earlier thread
    I had read that Jamarcus Russell was on our Radar
    & the Fins would bring him in for a try-out in the near future
    I read words pretty much to that affect from several sources

    I have no problem with Jamarcus Russell, if the price is right, let him compete
    as a matter of fact I'd love to see Henne, Thigpen & Russell go @ it

    we need an offensive line & a running-game, fix what is available to fix
     
  38. ToddsPhins

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    We have a solid defense so I'd have no problem bringing in Russell to be our backup in a year where finding guys with NFL experience might prove difficult. If his head is on straight, then he should be plenty serviceable.
     
  39. CaribPhin

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    I can't take you seriously reading your sig.
     
  40. alen1

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    Not a big fan of Russell. If you go beyond his work ethic, which is poor IMO, I don't think he has the physical tools to succeed or live up to his billing. He's just not accurate nor does he have great touch. His decision making is nothing to write home about either IMO.
     
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