JaMarcus Russell’s Troubles Are Developing: Have His Feet Slipped?

July 6, 2010   ·   Damali Binta YAEL   ·   Jump to comments

Attention! Get JaMarcus Russell some help now before his life becomes a complete tragedy.
When Russell was with the Oakland Raiders, there was a type of lethargy and non-responsiveness about him. Should he have been looked at closely for deeper problems? I think so.
Granted, the transition from celebrated No. 1 draft pick to a media blitz tagging him as one of the worst of the No. 1 busts in the history of the NFL is not easy to digest.
The signs of needing help are evident. For those who are in the position to talk to the people close to him, please get this man some help.
It's likely this big man is so overwhelmed about the loss of his position that he may have attempted to "self-medicate." Too proud, no doubt, to admit he is suffering and simply floating through the day, while drowning in his own thoughts and insecurities about his next move in his professional football career.
One article said that the Raiders are the cause of his demise.&nbs...

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