Russell Resurgent?

NFL notes: Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell shows up in improved condition - Inside Bay Area


According to Steve Corkran, Jamarcus Russell showed up to offseason conditioning in much better shape. Well see what happens. I am split in my thinking.

Is it possible that a lightbulb went off for the 'Chosen One'? Did he just havea rough time after the loss of his uncle?

I'm a Raiders fan, so I would love nothing better than for Jamarcus to show up looking like Vernon Gholston at the combine. After running a 4.4 forty, he'll start speaking in playbook. But, as a Raiders fan, I am used to disappointment. I will believe it when I see it. It's the same every year, a wave of hope followed by a soul-crushing season.