How good will JaMarcus Russell be at the Pro Level?

[dmek25]

I'm not entirely sold on Russell. could be another Dante Culpepper, with some NFL success. or could be another Akili Smith, who with Ryan Leaf formed the 2 biggest NFL busts ever

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by dmek25

I'm not entirely sold on Russell. could be another Dante Culpepper, with some NFL success. or could be another Akili Smith, who with Ryan Leaf formed the 2 biggest NFL busts ever

He's got D. Culpepper written all over him, the big difference is that unlike Dante he went to a big school & won a big bowl game in front of nat'l tv, hence the publicity before the draft.

I think the guy's a rare talent, but it's hard to tell if he has the presence & mental wherewithal to be great. He can definitely be good given the right circumstances, we'll have to see if the Raiders can improve that o-line first.

I honestly don't think he's going to have the success that our Jason Campbell will. Maybe I'm dreaming too much, but JC seems to have that undefinable ability that winning qb's have. I only see him becoming more of a leader, albeit a quiet one, and making big plays while not always racking up big #s. Looking back at the trade w/Denver, that was the best move Gibbs has made as Team Prez.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by dmek25

I'm not entirely sold on Russell. could be another Dante Culpepper, with some NFL success. or could be another Akili Smith, who with Ryan Leaf formed the 2 biggest NFL busts ever

This guy had one of the best seasons ever played by an NFL QB just a few years ago. And now he's finished? I would think not. Let's see what he does this year with a good offensive coach and perhaps some more weapons around him. Although I'm not sure what the Fish have in mind letting go of Walker and McMichael. But the guy has not been the same w/out Moss.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

This guy had one of the best seasons ever played by an NFL QB just a few years ago. And now he's finished? I would think not. Let's see what he does this year with a good offensive coach and perhaps some more weapons around him. Although I'm not sure what the Fish have in mind letting go of Walker and McMichael. But the guy has not been the same w/out Moss.

I agree with you. Culpepper is a very good, borderline great QB. He will be fine once he's healthy--assuming that time ever comes.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by dmek25

I'm not entirely sold on Russell. could be another Dante Culpepper, with some NFL success. or could be another Akili Smith, who with Ryan Leaf formed the 2 biggest NFL busts ever

nah man he will be a great qb has all the tools

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

nah man he will be a great qb has all the tools

Which worked out wonderful for Akili Smith and Cade McNown.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Which worked out wonderful for Akili Smith and Cade McNown.

and mcnabb and marino and montana and manning i can go on and on but i fear i will die listing names

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

and mcnabb and marino and montana and manning i can go on and on but i fear i will die listing names

Quake, I have no idea what your point is. Mine is that physical skills count for next to nothing at this level.

Damn, do I admire your sig though.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Quake, I have no idea what your point is. Mine is that physical skills count for next to nothing at this level.

Damn, do I admire your sig though.

my point is that once again there is no sure thing when it comes to drafting anybody thats all i am trying to say