1 pick. But the '07 class definitely deserves a spot, if for no other reason than that JaMarcus Russell was the No. He led the Tigers to a 10–1 regular season record, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Western Division title, and a top five ranking going into the SEC Championship Game. by David Lewin (not verified) // Apr 18, 2007 - 12:44pm. Young dominated the competition all season long, played him team into the National Championship and then SINGLE-HANDEDLY destroyed the best team in College in the biggest game of the year. It’s what the scouts see. I've been saying he's the 2nd best QB in the draft. One minute he's nailing a WR in stride 20 yards out and the next he's air-mailing some lame duck into quadruple coverage. [23] Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin did not immediately name Russell the starting quarterback, saying, "That way we can really control what he is doing, play for this set amount of time for this many plays. I believe this is what he will turn out to be. 5. I am hardly pleased to call out Russell as a likely bust, and given the right situation and good coaching I am sure he could defy the odds and become a good pro. Yeha I have seen Russell's LSU team about 6 times (once in person in 05) and I have no idea what makes an offense more like a NFL offense or not. He can throw on the move. A year before, or a year later, and Alex Smith would've been a 2nd or 3rd round pick instead. Randy Moss was 6 ft 4 inches, 210 lb (1.93 m, 95 kg). Sport: Football. What makes the 'Leech' system different from the 'Purdue' system that produced Brees and Orton? [35] By April, National Football Post reported him at 300 pounds. Pretty much just like Eli Manning would've been considered a very good pick if he was a late first-round draft choice, rather than a first-overall pick. by Will Allen (not verified) // Apr 17, 2007 - 1:49pm. "The problem I have with that is that it implies that first round busts should be sent to NFL Europe, where they would improve. Brohm should be the favorite who falls because he decided to come back-I think he is better then both Russell and Quinn. He isn't worth the pick because a first-overall draft choice shouldn't be just an average passer. He's elusive. For his performance, he was named Sugar Bowl MVP. Hence the ginormous number of Heisman Trophy winners who don't get drafted high. A can't miss formula for professional and personal growth." —Debbie Murtha, Retail Consultant (former Senior Vice President of Macy's and May Department Stores) "This book has universal value to anyone aspiring to or already occupying a ... Paxton Lynch only appeared in five games after being taken as the No. You can’t “conservativelyâ€? That Carr is younger and has more potential? [47] On November 15, 2010, Russell, who at the time was at 292 pounds,[47] worked out for the Miami Dolphins with four other quarterbacks to replace an injured Chad Pennington on the Dolphins' roster. If he were to find something, he would be wise to sell it before posting on a free site. Re:39. See previous statement: "The statistical bias explanation is much simpler, and doesn’t require bringing in any intangibles like “it builds their confidenceâ€? Just because their rushing yards might be somewhat similar doesn't mean they have the same mobility. I don’t think it is - and I think that’s what the projection system says. [66] Russell was bailed out, and a bond hearing was scheduled for July 7, 2010. Drafting Russell so early would be a mistake, so avoiding that would have to be considered a positive. It seems to me Russell made enormous gains last years whereas Quinn slid back a little. Watch out, NFL Europe! Really, you need to read the first piece on the projection system to understand where he's coming from. Russell was born to Bobby Lloyd and Zina L. Russell-Anderson, a machine operator in a furniture factory and a law firm secretary, respectively. [69] In an interview with ESPN's Colleen Dominguez, Russell stated that he tested positive for codeine after he was selected by the Raiders in the 2007 NFL Draft. Great article. 80: Still, if teams started sending raw high picks to Europe and treating it like a serious minor league instead of a slightly annoying chore, the careers of some players might be saved. Here is the complete list of players drafted in first two rounds over the past ten years who started at least 35 games and completed at least 57 percent of their passes: Peyton Manning, Donovan McNabb, Daunte Culpepper, Chad Pennington, Drew Brees, Carson Palmer, Byron Leftwich, Eli Manning, Philip Rivers, Ben Roethlisberger, Jason Campbell, Matt Leinart and Jay Cutler. He is also known to get down on himself and get rattled when things are not going well. It just seems like a selection effect - just like Maurice Clarett, or Mike Williams. You don’t know what the scouts would see. I don't think that the Raiders are going to pick him. for the (unlikely) event that his mean performance ability is his first year starter ability [18] Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin also stated he did not want to draft Russell, which Davis acknowledged. Anyone care to explain why QB A is a nobody come draft day and Stanton is the "sleeper"? by Chris (not verified) // Apr 18, 2007 - 9:33pm. That's why God made the off-season! 2007 NFL Draft. In addition, Who was a rookie in the NFL in 2007? Russell passed for 55 yards and completed 6-of-17 passes with no touchdowns or interceptions. He also said that the team drafting Smith would have to not need a QB right away, since it would take time, and they would need to tailor their offense to him. And I'm not a pro football scout. And Russell's movement reminds me a lot of Roethlisberger. If he had been a clear-out bust, they could've just let him go after next year. [1][2] His tenure with the Raiders would be defined by inconsistent play and questions over his work ethic, leading to his release in 2010. It's true that study, experience, coaching, and hard work can improve a QB's mental game, but it's probably like music. Late risers usually fail to live up to the hype. Will: Keep in mind the abysmal playcalling by Tressel that game, though. I just find it interesting His size, skill and natural talent made the former LSU quarterback an easy choice for the No. (apparently) with my opinion that it is reasonable to assume that Russell (indeed most college QB’s) would perform better his senior season than he would during his sophomore season given that he improved during his junior season, and that in so doing he would retain his status as a first round draft pick. I mean, Charles, how much can he say? Yes, his offensive line was whipped, and playing from way behind will often make a qb look bad, but it really disturbed me that on many occasions Smith failed to throw to the wide open check down option when it was obvious his protection had collapsed. Found insideNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "This book is gold.”—Peter King “Intense.”—San Francisco Chronicle “Steve Young is a hero of mine, and his story is a source of inspiration for me. Despite my disdain for all things UW (proud U of I displaced in Madison), I actually was somewhat impressed with Stocco, and I could see him being a serviceable backup at the pro level; he's a "safe" backup. After the Texans beat the Colts, do we all run around and say that David Carr is better than Manning? Luckily for Matt Millen, the Raiders are in front of them, and even if Al Davis doesn't go that route, I can't see Mike Martz endorsing Russell for his offense. Russell also has the tendency to simply throw the ball up for grabs when he gets confused. Brady, who led the New England Patriots to a record six Super Bowl victories in 20 seasons with the team and added one with the Buccaneers after the 2020 campaign, has a net worth of $250 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Found insideGet ready!”—Chris Pratt, star of The Terminal List, coming to Amazon Prime “A rare gut-punch writer, full of grit and insight, who we will be happily reading for years to come.” —Gregg Hurwitz, New York Times bestselling author of ... My bet is Russell has risen well past Quinn as a talent and prospect. He lacks lacks elite talent, but he makes good decisions with the ball. He was above average for a 1st year guy, but it is a little early to consider a similar season for Brady to be a success. You seem to be missing a 'done'. Truly one for the ages against a great team. First-overall pick JaMarcus Russell may be the worst bust in NFL history and the other first-round quarterback, Brady Quinn, is another in a long-line of Cleveland Browns draft failures. I think everyone is missing the point with the Young-Russell comparison. Beating ND in a Bowl Game isn't that impressive and hasn't been for some long time now (apologies to ABC, of course). Tom Brady), they'll draft one on the second day. Now, I think it makes sense that a quarterback might struggle when his offensive line is obviously overmatched, but still Quinn's ineptitude was worrisome. Russell doesn't have to still be a first round pick. 1 Brady Quinn 1. How much money did Brady Quinn make in the NFL? Russell hit Davis for gains of 20 and 21 yards. …. Does that mean minor league coaches are better than major league coaches? Regardless, if you're Matt Nagy or Ryan Pace, you don't care at this point, you're not a new regime trying to imprint yourself on this team. Most think he's going to the Raiders, because his physical talents are coveted by Al Davis, but that's different than saying that each team, if they had the #1 pick, would make the same decision. A chart or some stats from JaMarcus's games providing metrics for the risk profiles of Brady Quinn and JaMarcus Russell would have gone a long way toward explaining the "NFL-ready" argument we keep hearing about Quinn. JaMarcus Russell was a Sugar Bowl winner coming into the 2007 Draft. Russell had been an absolute star at LSU, compiling 6,625 passing yards and 52 TDs to . Pretty much everything that Russell is can be summed up by describing the final drive from this year's LSU-Auburn game. If we expand the view to other pass first, spread offense systems that have produced impressive stats I don't think there's much evidence they underperform the projection. It was a basically home game on turf also, and Russell faced a weaker defense. On the year, Devin Hester, the team's starting fullback, was actually LSU's leading rusher in terms of carries, yards, and touchdowns. I love this stuff. by Pat (not verified) // Apr 17, 2007 - 5:07pm. There have been a couple of busts recently, but overall the Penn State backs have done pretty well. by perrin (not verified) // Apr 17, 2007 - 1:07pm. Russell routinely had 4-5 reads on each play and went to the line with two plays called- it was his choice to audible into or out of a given play. by witless chum (not verified) // Apr 18, 2007 - 5:43pm, Re: 97: You stated it was your opinion that someone who produces those stats (and with his skills/measurables) would be drafted in the first rounds. but he threw three picks and lost a fumble. I am almost certain the Raiders will take Russell, and it will certainly doom them for another 3-4 years. That's exactly what I'm saying for Russell as well. I don't think it is - and I think that's what the projection system says. by MJK (not verified) // Apr 18, 2007 - 1:14pm. by Charles the Ph… (not verified) // Apr 18, 2007 - 4:06pm. JaMarcus Russell. Whatever happens, the Jaguars have . It's unlikely that he'll take a pay cut, which means he'll continue to suck up probably $12-15M/year in cap space. He was released by the Raiders in 2010. I'd like to call a moratorium on bashing Whitlock after his spurt of sanity during the Don Imus crisis. #26: you are EXACTLY right. And the idea would be that you'd find a reverse correlation at the end of the draft - the guys with fewer starts drafted at the end of the draft are more likely to exceed their draft projection. These hypothetical numbers would give him a better projection than Drew Brees and Donovan McNabb (4.17 and 3.75 resp.). Though the qualitative analysis did go weirdly with this metric, it seemed fairly sound and was a good anti-study from the hundreds of ZOMG Russell is the bestest lol! JaMarcus Russell (left, flashing his tasty haunches) and Brady Quinn (right, in his new Denver duds) The 1983 NFL Draft has become legendary for yielding the greatest bumper crop of quarterbacks . Furthermore, What is the best NFL draft class ever? NBA GM's constantly screw up draft picks by ignoring the film on guys and instead going with "upside", drives me crazy. No. You coulda been awesome.' Comparing Russell to Young is silly. Since 1997 seven quarterbacks who started fewer than 30 games in college have been drafted in the top ten: Ryan Leaf, Tim Couch, Akili Smith, Michael Vick, David Carr, Joey Harrington, Alex Smith. Randy Moss Net Worth 2021: Age, Height, Weight, Girlfriend, Dating, Bio-Wiki. If Quinn's pro career is as similar to those players as his college stats are, then he should be good enough to justify a high pick. Apr 3, 2007. by Jack (not verified) // Apr 18, 2007 - 10:39pm. 10 Greatest Draft Classes in NFL History He went 24/41 (almost 60% completion rate) for 1 touchdown, 3 interceptions, and 1 fumble. Jun 6, 2007: Dolphins traded an undisclosed 2007 draft . The guy has a cannon for an arm, but there's more to it than that. It's tough to say too much about second-round QBs because there have not been many in recent years, but based on the limited data, completion percentage seems to gain greater importance in the second round. It truly is astounding how one game makes everyone think Russell is so amazing, especially since that game was against one of the worst defenses in college football. Quinn threw a pick while he was being tackled to the ground in the Sugar Bowl? We've known for a while that the first player taken in the 2007 draft — quarterback JaMarcus Russell — became a bust of colossal . Right now, scouts haven’t had time to see Russell’s flaws clearly, so they assume they I couldnt learn anything from them because I simply wasnt good enough to keep up. After being drafted by Oakland, Russell immediately incited conflict by engaging in a contract holdout until the second week of the 2007 season. I wonder what people would be saying about the Giants trade if AJ Smith didn't select Shawn Merriman, but say Thomas Davis ( the next OLB selected) instead. Former Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell #2 makes a pass on Sunday, November 15, 2009 at Alameda County Coliseum in . Before the season began, he changed his jersey number from 4 to 2. The 2007 draft class was also stacked with superstars, but similar to the 1997 group, there are too many misses. Not all of them could be like Leinhart and only see a small drop like that. A four-year starter out of Notre Dame, he is used to having the national spotlight focused on him. Besides size, Leftwich shouldn't be in the discussion of Russell. Leftwich is a statue. Great article, this is exactly what I have been thinking. Because until even after beating Auburn the majority of the posters here stated loud and clear that Wisconsin was a mediocre team who got lucky. by James C (not verified) // Apr 17, 2007 - 1:00pm. As for Russell against Florida, he didn't play that poorly. [43], New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said in May 2010, that the time was not right for the Saints to consider signing Russell, but added in that it was "newsworthy" when a high draft pick is released so soon, and said players like Russell often get second chances in the NFL. 1 overall to Oakland Raiders Russell is in the conversation for biggest NFL Draft bust of all time primarily thanks to the hype he generated as a rare . We know you are here for the FREE analytics, not the ads. And the book isn t just for catchers it is an excellent resource for anyone in baseball, from coaches to pitchers to other position players interested in bettering their overall game. -- Amazon. So, Brady may be as good as he can get. Mawbrew pretty much nailed it on Troy Smith. Let's not forget that the game was basically a home game for Russell, and a road game against a tough defense for Quinn. They want the raw talented prospect who gets into trouble because they feel they can heal them. Colt Brennan) as addressed in PFP2006. It would be interesting to see that broken down and see if there are any "safe" positions to draft. That is why Russell was forced to hold out and miss all of training camp as a rookie. first year starter days - which is unlikely), his competition is nop-notch, his measurables Me? Russell completed 17-of-30 passes for 203 yards and one touchdown. That sounds pretty Q&D, but it’s probably reasonable. :), by Rich Conley (not verified) // Apr 18, 2007 - 12:33pm, "You’d might also want to look at “performance bustâ€? Beating maybe the 15th best college team is not the same as what Vince Young did. It might be instructive to try and dig up other QBs that were projected to go high as juniors but stayed another year. QBs who come out early are more likely to be character issues that are looking to get paid quickly and do not work towards developing a career where they could have more success and money. Too few games to realize that both wouldn't handle the NFL. I don’t think it is - and I think that’s what the projection system says. I guess I could be wrong, but it seems like in previous discussions posters on these boards have supported him to a greater degree. All of a sudden LSU was driving. Alex Smith? NFLE could also help, but as someone pointed out already, there is too much stigma associated with the Europe league to send a high pick there. 1 QB in the draft", "Russell First of Four Tigers in NFL Draft First Round", "Matt Millen says he advised Al Davis not to draft JaMarcus Russell in 2007", "Lane Kiffin says he 'begged' Al Davis to draft Megatron instead of JaMarcus Russell", "Text of letter Al Davis said he gave to Lane Kiffin", "Reimagined, remastered, unleashed: Is new Lane Kiffin ready to succeed as head coach? Teams looking for a QB in the second round should give Drew Stanton a long look. He was claimed by the Tennessee Titans after being waived by the Vikings. During the NFL Draft. by Kevin Eleven (not verified) // Apr 17, 2007 - 4:37pm. Allen has the potential to be an all-time great, but if he does not develop correctly, he could go down as a bigger bust than even the infamous JaMarcus Russell. As for his "immaturity" this is the most bogus statement that your argument contains. Russell is cousins with former Bills, Seahawks, and Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch. In Week 7, the Raiders beat the New York Jets 16–13 in overtime. by Ryan Harris (not verified) // Apr 18, 2007 - 1:26am. If they had Escalades in 1984, I'm sure there would have been a 4th part to the quote. When you give him some time, he can beat you with his throws ( most 1st round quarterbacks can), but the slower release limits what he can do as a pro ( good bye west coast offense). JaMarcus Russell shot up mock drafts because he torched Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl and was impressive in his pro day. Right, but what NFL owner is ballsy enough to send a first round guy who obviously doesnt get it to NFL europe? The Raiders passed on Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson to draft quarterback JaMarcus Russell with the first overall pick in the 2007 NFL draft. Russell was named the starter for the opening game of the 2008 season, which was against division rival, Denver Broncos. If you sit on the bench for years, or have a low comp. by Pat (not verified) // Apr 17, 2007 - 1:58pm. by The Big Lebowski (not verified) // Apr 19, 2007 - 5:36am. [41] His agent said "The money in question was fully guaranteed. Certainly any subjective analysis is vulnerable to criticism by those with a different subjective analysis. At the end of the 2006 season, Russell was named to the all-SEC first team, ahead of Kentucky's Andre Woodson and Florida's Chris Leak. Not to mention getting sent to NFL Europe could hurt their confidence. Russell was in the same draft as Brady Quinn. by mawbrew (not verified) // Apr 18, 2007 - 1:24pm, Re: 95 - "Tim Couch’s college numbers were inflated due to his offense (kind of like Colt Brennan) as addressed in PFP2006. Ultimately what I'm saying is that Russell's best hope for a decent career is to be drafted by a team without a pressing need for him to start in his first two years, not to play significantly as a rookie and then go to NFLE before his second season (when he will again be a backup, at least going in). 2.) by mawbrew (not verified) // Apr 18, 2007 - 8:52am. Of course not. Barring an amazing performance against Florida, I don't think that Troy Smith was going to be a first round pick anyway. Maybe Minnesota but I am not sure if they would use a first on a QB. It is perfectly reasonable for him to make the assumption that Russell if he went back to school and started and played well would be a first round pick. Re: 72. Russell has the performance and likely Found inside – Page 235... for a trip into the water as part of a docu - series on the 2013 draft . ... 2007 QB draft class , Jamarcus Russell , the top overall pick , and Trent ... It's ONE GAME people. [38] On May 6, 2010, the Raiders released Russell. Notables: JaMarcus Russell, Brady Quinn, Trent Edwards. This is why games started is so useful. By doing that, it's "stealing" a large amount of information from normal scouts. Who's the best player on that list? It's not that simple. #60 Moreover, while playing well against Notre Dame, the Sugar Bowl was actually one of his worst games of the season. I'm assuming this to be the case. It seems to me a worthwhile study to match a group of QB's by stats and then compare how the younger players careers compared to the older players of similar ability. Less than six months ago, very few experts considered Russell a first-round pick. Russell is also a good runner and his arm strength allows him to hit any open receiver while he is on the move. by BadgerT1000 (not verified) // Apr 18, 2007 - 1:14pm. How does Kevin Kolb look? Yeah, Pat, that's the thing. Tony Romo didn't look as good in the second half of the year once teams had some time to figure him out. The big problem for Eli's already started - he's shown just enough that they wanted to exercise that $5M buyback. I'm still not quite sold on Young being great yet, but its undeniable that he has the potential to be a great leader that "knows how to win." If he doesn't give his own explanation for why a prospect that's been so roundly praised might not work out, all he does is list off his completion percentage, games started, and then compare that to some other players. Now that isn't a light package, but the media just loves throwing "Merriman" out there to prove their point. Its much easier to learn something at half speed (college) and then have it sped up, than to try to learn it at full speed. Any team that drafts him must be prepared to tolerate some very questionable decisions interspersed with Russell's trademark spectacular throws. by DrKlopek (not verified) // Apr 18, 2007 - 11:23am. Ht/Wt: 6-9/250 lbs. A haunting tale of people swept up by the chaos of war, this is superlative fantasy adventure, rich in texture, filled with color and excitement, masterfully crafted by a brilliantly gifted storyteller. I've already used Russell's first year starter numbers to (conservatively - i.e. Young's performance against USC was incredible. Of the five top quarterback prospects coming out in the draft, could there be a bust like JaMarcus Russell, who was the No. If Roethlisburger had his motorcycle incident a year earlier, he'd look like a complete bust. At his July 20, 2010 arraignment, Russell pleaded 'not guilty' to a state felony charge of possession of a controlled substance. "JaMarcus Russell is going to immediately energize that Raider nation," said Kiper after Russell was taken first overall in 2007. Former Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell hasn't played a down in the NFL since the 2009 season, but he is aiming to return to the NFL. Here's that under 30 starts list again: Ryan Leaf, Tim Couch, Akili Smith, Michael Vick, David Carr, Joey Harrington, Alex Smith. I've been saying this to anyone that would listen ever since the Sugar Bowl, but I never did a numbers analysis like this. Drew (who I think is the best QB I've seen at Michigan State, which goes back to Bobby McCallister) played with a handful of guys who are going to have NFL careers. That's why he'll go most likely in the top three, if not first overall. by Tampa Bay Mike (not verified) // Apr 17, 2007 - 9:29pm. 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