Here's to big ol' fatty!
Maybe it’s a new diet. Or maybe black is finally working its magic as a slimming color.
Whatever the case be, JaMarcus Russell has apparently gotten himself into shape.
“You’ll be surprised when you see him,” director of squad development Willie Brown said Monday on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area. “I don’t want to pin it down and say how much he lost, but it will be a significant difference when you see him compared to last year.”
My take? First, I’ll believe it when I see it. But more importantly, it should be known that his excess girth was a large symptom – not the root cause - of his epic shittiness (journalistic integrity, be damned).
Remember, his refusal to get in shape was just one example of his lackluster attitude towards the game – starting with his ill-fated holdout, culminating in a 2009 season that saw him finish last in NFL efficiency rating, completion percentage, passing yards, and passing touchdowns.
But don’t get me wrong, it’s a start. Plus, dropping an extra chin on your own is better than losing it by having Tom Cable punch it in.
