JaMarcus Russell Says He’d Play in NFL for Free in Sports Illustrated Exclusive

April 26, 2016   ·   Mike Chiari   ·   Jump to comments

Quarterback JaMarcus Russell hasn't played an NFL down since 2009, but the former Oakland Raiders draft bust is willing to sacrifice to return to the league.
In a clip from a Sports Illustrated film released Tuesday, the 30-year-old former No. 1 overall pick said he wants to play in the NFL so badly he would do so without compensation:
Russell said he's willing to start at the bottom to get back into the league.
"Whatever it is—I can be a water boy and work my way into a scouting team. It doesn't matter. I'll go play for free," he said.
The clip also shows a letter the quarterback sent to Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, asking for a chance to play and sharing what he's learned after being labeled a "bust" and "lazy" as the "target of many insults by the media."
I am willing to work my way in and up. I am willing to lead the scout team for free for one year just to get experience in your system. I want to learn the playbook, sit under the proper tut...

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