JaMarcus Russell Still Holding Out

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by jsarno

That's a horrible attitude!!! This man was scouted and WANTED to play in Oakland, but he's too selfish to get on the field. I hope Russell never plays in the NFL after this horrible display. Either he signs before his teams last preseason game, or I don't want to ever see him the NFL. This is disgusting! He should be ashamed of himself. This is exactly what is wrong with athletes today!

The NFL should come up with a new rule, that if a team drafts you, they own you for 5 years until a contract is made to avoid this.
They should also come up with a system of pay for draft picks.

there is a system if you want to call it that; cap space has to be allocated to rookies.