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08:30 PM ET 01.23 | One of the biggest draft busts in NFL history is preparing for a comeback. JaMarcus Russell, former number one overall selection of the Oakland Raiders, is spending time getting in shape in hopes of getting his first taste of NFL action since being released by the Raiders in 2009. Russell currently weighs 308 pounds, which is actually a good thing, after weighing 320 pounds over the fall. The 27-year-old quarterback had tryouts with the Washington Redskins and Miami Dolphins in 2010, but his love for cheeseburgers and sizzurp was too much for him to overcome. Since those failed attempts at finding a home in the league, the interest in Russell's services have been nonexistent. He is hoping all of that will change now. It's easy to scoff at a potential Russell comeback, but there is no denying his determination. Being out of the league has made him hungrier than ever... for success, not the all-you-can-eat buffet.

JaMarcus Russell, Jeffery A. Salter /Sports Illustrated/Getty Images

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January 23, 2013 09:52 PM ET

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I'm on the edge of my seat!!!!!!

Center Ice

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January 23, 2013 09:59 PM ET

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We all know how this story is likely to turn out.

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January 23, 2013 10:00 PM ET

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The story speaks for itself.

THE BISHOP!

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January 23, 2013 10:03 PM ET

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Do we really need the exact same story for the 2nd time today?
http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/363734

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January 23, 2013 10:04 PM ET

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If it were only that easy.

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January 23, 2013 10:17 PM ET

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Philadelphia Needs a Quaterback!

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January 23, 2013 10:21 PM ET

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Originally posted 10:17 PM ET 01.23 by Not4Nutten

Philadelphia Needs a Quaterback!

And a quarterback.......but yes, they do!!!! My team too!

Center Ice

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January 23, 2013 11:50 PM ET

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Originally posted 10:21 PM ET 01.23 by Center Ice

And a quarterback.......but yes, they do!!!! My team too!

Lots of teams need quarterbacks, which is why they should look elsewhere.

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January 23, 2013 11:51 PM ET

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There's always the CFL, JaMarcus. Enjoy Canada.

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January 23, 2013 11:52 PM ET

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Originally posted 10:00 PM ET 01.23 by THE BISHOP!

The story speaks for itself.

"He's broke".

Melman

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January 24, 2013 12:49 AM ET

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308lbs? Does he plan on moving to the offensive line?

I guess that wouldn't be such as a bad idea considering how bad he was at quarterback.

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January 24, 2013 12:50 AM ET

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January 24, 2013 01:09 AM ET

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If a gig in the NFL or CFL doesn't work out, he could still be the spokesperson for Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig.

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January 24, 2013 01:13 AM ET

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Make a come back as a guard or tackle maybe

Mr Steeler

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January 24, 2013 01:55 AM ET

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if he is serious then sign for the league min. and prove you deserve chance. some how I doubt he will succeed

metalhead65

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January 24, 2013 01:57 AM ET

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good luck with that. but if he is serious then sign for the league min. and give that money to charity. he really could not have gone thru 30 mill already could he? somehow I do not think he will make it back unless he wants to be a tackle.

metalhead65

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January 24, 2013 05:34 AM ET

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Originally posted 01:55 AM ET 01.24 by metalhead65

if he is serious then sign for the league min. and prove you deserve chance. some how I doubt he will succeed

He is hoping Jerry Jones is so fed up with Romo he'll try anything. Somehow I see this guy and JJ making a deal. Not long ago Dan Snyder would have been fascinated with the prospect.