After a few recent posts on Al Davis’ team, some commenters from Raider Nation have noted the posts were missing a sarcastic remark regarding JaMarcus Russell’s weight.
That’s going to be tough to avoid this time.
Russell admitted to being a little chunky upon his arrival at training camp today, according to Jerry McDonald’s Twitter page.
“I’m probably a little heavy. But I’m not 300 pounds like you all said last year.”
Russell’s listed weight is 270 pounds and the San Francisco Chronicle guesses that he’s not too far over that number.
But any slippage before this crucial year gives more ammunition to those who believe Russell simply doesn’t get it.
On the plus side of the maturity ledger, Russell said that his receivers camp in Alabama went well last month.
Russell paid four receivers to come on his dime. Unfortunately, none of the wideouts are currently in the top four spots on Oakland’s depth chart.
Ultimately, Russell’s production on Sundays will be all that matters. If he improves, his weight issues almost become amusing. If he stagnates, they are a sign of a poor work ethic.
And if Russell starts to decline, Jeff Garcia is eagerly waiting in the wings.
