|
Post by Gopher Mod on Jun 8, 2010 23:13:13 GMT -5
JaMarcus
|
|
|
Post by Raja Lion on Jun 9, 2010 0:34:36 GMT -5
Russell
And in case I miss the vote for the final, I vote for Russell there too
|
|
|
Post by floundertime on Jun 9, 2010 0:47:16 GMT -5
Russell
|
|
|
Post by WWE Trademarked My Name on Jun 9, 2010 1:45:26 GMT -5
And with that sweep we get the final showdown in our the NFL Draft Bust Tournament. The one with the MOSTvotes in approx. 24 hours will be declared the winner. FINAL MATCH: 2003 Draft: Detroit Lions: Round 1 Pick 2 Charles Rogers: WR: Michigan StatePlayed for: Detroit Lions (2003-2005) Previously Defeated: Walt Patulski; Mike Williams; Pacman Jones; Russell Erxleben; Rae Curruth; Maurice Clarett. From Wikipedia: Having been compared to Randy Moss, Rogers was drafted second overall after Carson Palmer in the 2003 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions.
Rogers caught 22 passes for 243 yards and three touchdowns during his first five games of the 2003 season, before breaking his collarbone while practicing a speed drill with Dré Bly, leaving him out for the season. He was expected to come back and have a big year. However, in the third play of the 2004 season against the Chicago Bears, Rogers suffered another broken collarbone, and was once again out for the season.
During the 2005 season, Rogers was suspended 4 games for a third violation of the NFL's substance abuse policy. As a result of this violation, the Lions filed a grievance, claiming that his drug suspension violated a clause in his contract, which would mean Rogers would be obligated to return $10 million of the $14.2 million the Lions gave him in bonuses. The Detroit Free Press would later report that Rogers failed drug tests each year while at Michigan State. Citing Lions chief operating officer Tom Lewand, a report Oct. 9, 2008 stated that Rogers must repay the team around $8.5 million. Upon his return from suspension, despite the fact that Rogers was deemed healthy, he played only nine games, with three starts, and was declared inactive for four games. He caught 14 passes for 197 yards and a touchdown.
On September 2, 2006, Rogers was released by the Lions. Newly hired head coach Rod Marinelli didn't think Rogers' work ethic was a match for the team. After releasing him, Marinelli said, "We picked the men that are right for this football team. It's behind us."
After his release, Rogers worked out for the Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2006, all of whom opted not to sign him. Reportedly, Rogers worked out for the Kansas City Chiefs in January 2007 and flopped the workout by running a 40-time of 4.65, which was a decline from the 4.28 that he ran at his pro day four years prior (he did not run at the scouting combine). |
2007 Draft: Oakland Raiders: Round 1 Pick 1 JaMarcus Russell: QB: LSUPlayed for: Oakland Raiders (2007-2009) Previously Defeated: Chris Canty; Jack Thompson; Rick Mirer; Art Schlichter; Ryan Leaf; Keith McCants. From Bleacher Report: His time with the Oakland Raiders was the shortest tenure with the drafting team among quarterbacks taken with the first pick of the NFL draft.[1] In that same criteria, Russell has the worst win-loss record as a starter.
JaMarcus Russell, according to Adam Schefter's twitter, weighed in at a staggering 290 lbs at the Raider's offseason programs.
Now, unless JaMarcus is considering a position change, he is incredibly overweight.
He has earned himself a reputation as lazy, irresponsible, and is now making a run at the throne for biggest NFL bust of all time.
When the Raiders took Russell first overall in the 2007 NFL Draft, they took a big, strong-armed kid from LSU. Little did they know they were getting an immature teenager in an NFL size body.
It could have been an early sign for the Raiders when JaMarcus held out and missed most of training camp before the 2007-2008 season. They finally signed him to a huge six year, $68 million contact with $31.5 million guaranteed.
Russell has gone on to spend that money on large diamond chains and trips to Las Vegas.
The question is: Has he already bought himself a seat on the throne as the biggest NFL bust ever?
It may be a little soon to tell.
Russell didn't come out with as much hype as Ryan Leaf, Akili Smith, or Andre Ware. However, he came with the big arm, and landed an insane contract.
He was supposed to come in and start the rebuilding process for the miserable Oakland Raiders. However, all he has done so far is set them back even further.
His current career numbers through three years are a pathetic: 18 TDs, 23 INTs, 4,083 passing yards, and a 65.2 QB rating. Not exactly the numbers Al Davis was looking for when he was drooling over JaMarcus heaving the ball 60 plus yards down-field with ease.
As much as I believe that Al Davis is the Raiders biggest issue, Russell hasn't done anything to stop me from making the case against him. He has shown no work ethic, no drive, and no desire to improve at all.
Whether it be skipping team programs for trips to Vegas, blowing his money on "bling", or showing up well overweight to training, Russell is quickly confirming what many of us are already saying—bust.
JaMarcus, if you aren't going to put any effort into football then take your money and walk away. You are bound to get cut anyways, but you are already wasting a struggling franchise's time as it is. Take your money and go.
In my eyes, Russell is well on his way to becoming the biggest bust in NFL history. He was grossly overpaid, and should be the leading piece of evidence why we need a rookie cap.
I'm sure you are making Ryan Leaf proud JaMarcus, keep it up.
|
|
|
|
Post by floundertime on Jun 9, 2010 4:08:44 GMT -5
Will miss this when it's over, thanks WWE trademarked my name for running this contest.
With my final vote, I choose JaMarcus. Just think, if he wouldnot of been released by now and held on till the end of training camp, we might be voting for Leaf right now.
|
|
|
Post by Raja Lion on Jun 9, 2010 10:13:05 GMT -5
JaMarcus, as predicted earlier in the thread.
|
|
Gus Richlen Was Wrong
Patti Mayonnaise
Metal Maestro: Co-winner of the FAN Idol Throwdown!
Fun while it lasted
Posts: 38,480
|
Post by Gus Richlen Was Wrong on Jun 9, 2010 11:59:15 GMT -5
admttedly i'm going to pick jamarcus russell because rogers did give green bay a little bit of trouble when he was with detroit.
|
|
|
Post by Orange on Jun 9, 2010 12:50:46 GMT -5
Will miss this when it's over, thanks WWE trademarked my name for running this contest. With my final vote, I choose JaMarcus. Just think, if he wouldnot of been released by now and held on till the end of training camp, we might be voting for Leaf right now. Absolutely, I really enjoyed this tournament But I have to vote JaMarcus, and I must say I'm shocked Ryan Leaf didn't make it farther.
|
|
|
Post by Gopher Mod on Jun 9, 2010 12:59:27 GMT -5
JaMarcus
|
|
|
Post by MDH1980 on Jun 9, 2010 13:23:42 GMT -5
JaMarcus Russell
|
|
bob
Salacious Crumb
The "other" Bob. FOC COURSE!
started the Madness Wars, Proudly the #1 Nana Hater on FAN
Posts: 78,363
|
Post by bob on Jun 9, 2010 13:28:54 GMT -5
Russell
|
|
|
Post by WWE Trademarked My Name on Jun 9, 2010 19:17:18 GMT -5
Things are (not?) looking good for JaMarcus Russell. But we still have like 7 hours to go, you never know.
I really should be thanking you guys. I really enjoyed running this thing. You guys are awesome. If you have any suggestions for another tournament or game, I'd be more than happy to consider it. I was thinking of doing something UFC/MMA related or having you guys letter grading wrestling matches based off requests.
Each letter and positive or negative sign would be worth a certain number of points. A++ would be the equivalent of 5 star match.
|
|
Brainbustaaah!
Hank Scorpio
Best Damn Finishing Move Period
Posts: 5,600
|
Post by Brainbustaaah! on Jun 9, 2010 23:15:10 GMT -5
I love that match grading thing. Also, consider my vote for JaMarcus solidified.
|
|
lionheart21
Patti Mayonnaise
Once did a thing...
Posts: 30,543
|
Post by lionheart21 on Jun 9, 2010 23:52:48 GMT -5
JaMarcus
|
|
|
Post by WWE Trademarked My Name on Jun 10, 2010 0:19:28 GMT -5
I love that match grading thing. Also, consider my vote for JaMarcus solidified. Really? I was thinking of starting that right before I started this tournament but I was having difficulty deciding if I should use polls, and if I did use polls, how would I design it so there's a good number of choices but not too many choices to scare people away.
|
|
|
Post by WWE Trademarked My Name on Jun 10, 2010 2:03:18 GMT -5
Well it is official, JaMarcus Russell is the king of NFL Draft Busts, or at least he is in these neck of the woods. Congradulations go out to Mr. Russell for easily defeating some stiff competition fairly easily (I think JaMarcus swept his last three matches, and one of those included Ryan freaking Leaf!) I must admit being pretty surprised with the result. I really thought Ryan Leaf was going to win this thing but the recent developments in JaMarcus Russell's career was what prompted me into making this tournament. Once again, thank you all for voting, it was great working with you guys.
|
|