JaMarcus Russell to Cincinnati?

That he has physical talent. Some people would call it measurables. It hasn’t translated to “on the field talent” however. In my opinion its not going to, unless he makes some serious changes and some serious commitment to being a Pro Football player. I would assume look at other QB’s the Russell. Sure he does have “physical talent” but with his work ethic I would assume keep Palmer and O’Sullivan. They work to improve themselves and help improve the receivers. Russell is already made enough money he shouldn’t ever have to worry about money in his lifetime. That concerns me that he will EVER truly dedicate himself to doing the type of things needed to improve into even a solid backup Quarterback. I think a player like this is more damaging to a locker room then someone like Adam Jones. If players see a player like Jordan Palmer cut who is always working hard and preparing himself and helping prepare others for a player who sleeps in meetings, is always the last one in the building and the first one to leave, then this can cause issue’s in the lockeroom. He may be more dedicated then what is being reported, though.

If I was going to sign him I would basically do the same thing they done with Adam Jones. Make him work himself into shape and prove he is committed BEFORE signing him. Then I would make it clear to him that he only makes the team if we see a true commitment and that he will not be the last in and first out. He will work harder than anyone else. First time he doesn’t I would let him know he is cut. PERIOD. All that being said, I personally would look elsewhere to find QB depth.

This impacts not only the player working hard but the entire locker room. It definitely helps get the receivers prepared for the games. Carson can’t work with every receiver for the amount of time all the receivers probably won’t to work. So I take the guy willing to work hard and help get himself and the rest of the team prepared. I would look at QB depth, just not at Russell, personally.

McFadden’s a different story…

He’d only be a backup, but he’d be a backup to the most important position on the team. In the event that Palmer got hurt you can’t tell me that Russell is the guy that you want to come and step in.

I would just rather them look at other options that would seem to upgrade the position more. That being said I am one that has routinely been onboard with giving second chances. I think they just have to be careful here. A guy who plays hard and got into a little trouble at age 24 is one thing. A guy who is just flat out lazy is another. Who knows though, you may be right. If I had to play for the Raiders I would give up almost all hope too. I guess bringing him in to give him a tryout wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world. Like I said above I would make it clear what is expected of him and if that expectation isn’t met then we would cut him QUICKLY. I guess there isn’t any harm in that. I would just rather them look elsewhere and truly upgradet the position.