| Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell Tips The Scales At 300 Pounds | | | With the news that the Oakland Raiders are poised to release disappointing former top overall pick JaMarcus Russell, The National Football Post is hearing some details about where Russell stands from a conditioning standpoint, and it's not a positive development. According to a league source with knowledge of the situation in Oakland, the hefty quarterback has beefed up to 300 pounds. The National Football Post is also told that the former LSU star isn't getting good advice from his family. "It's a drag on the kid and they encourage his poor lifestyle," an NFL source told National Football Post. Source: National Football Post | | |