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JaMarcus Russell weighs 308 lbs and wants another chance

Found January 23, 2013 on Players View: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: JaMarcus Russell,  Jeff Garcia,  Marshall Faulk
TEAMS: Oakland Raiders
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JaMarcus Russell is attempting to make a comeback.

There are desperate NFL teams in the marketplace.

It’s not very plausible  that anyone could be so thirsty for a signal caller that Russell would  merits a serious look.

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