Saints Say No to Russell
Metairie, LA – Saints coach Sean Payton says he doesn’t think now would be the right time for New Orleans to bring in former LSU star JaMarcus Russell.
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Russell was a popular college player in Louisiana, putting together a highlight-filled LSU career that led Oakland to make him the No. 1 overall draft choice of 2007. But Russell struggled with the Raiders, who released him on Thursday after thee seasons.
Payton says it’s newsworthy when a top draft choice is released after only three seasons and that players like Russell often get a second chance in the NFL.
Posted: 5/08/2010 9:05 PM ET