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If you see the name JaMarcus Russell in a headline you know it's probably going to be something embarrassing. The former No. 1 overall pick and arguably the biggest bust in NFL draft history has a new one that, even for Russell, is surprising.
Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports reports that Russell's "Life Coach", John Lucas, has fired him.
Indeed, someone who was being paid by Russell to turn his life around and help him get back into the NFL has pulled the plug. This would be like hiring a painter to paint your house, and then the painter quitting on you. That's not the way things usually work.
If anything, it shows Russell's future which is essentially non-existent. Even Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome refused a meeting with Russell. Frankly, I agree with Newsome. I wouldn't want my name associated with Russell in any fashion.
What are the odds Russell gets any sort of shot with another NFL team?
I'd say slim to none.
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Hats off to you, Joel.
You found the one way to fit the word “slim” into a JaMarcus Russell story.
I'm white and I don't dance but that doesn't mean I have all the answers.
by smk73 on Apr 14, 2011 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Rec'd
Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Phoenix Suns/Chicago Bears fan [I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].
by JoeCB1991 on Apr 14, 2011 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry Jamarcus
You failed at life
by Session9 on Apr 14, 2011 11:45 PM EDT reply actions
Shaking My Head
Go see a Real person who wants to help you don’t go to Ozzie Newsome’s punk-ass he can care less. Life is going to be full of mistakes and missteps. Which makes me a little sad for JaMarcus i hope for just the sake of being human he gets himself together.
"Cant Wait"
by Zoom88 on Apr 18, 2011 9:46 PM EDT reply actions
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