» ESPN is reporting that we've signed Russell

newshog · Hog Joined: 10 Jun 2003 Posts: 255 Location: Richmond, VA

1-year, $800,000 (here's hoping we have dibs on him for next year if it pans out)

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1649682

Jake · Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2003 3:39 pm Post subject:

here's from the Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A36048-2003Oct29.html

BossHog · Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2003 3:41 pm Post subject:

Whoooo!

Now hopefully he can stay out of trouble and get back to even a frction of he force that he once was.

I have to just add a personal note here... while I have no idea whether or not Russell is guilty of all, any or none of the things he has been accused of... I saw him on the Ben Stein show a couple of years back, and he was just a nice, quiet guy.

So who knows? Maybe he will work out fine.

newshog · Hog Joined: 10 Jun 2003 Posts: 255 Location: Richmond, VA

You know, Boss--the weird thing is, something like that (being on Ben Stein's money) makes me feel better about him. Here's hoping it all works out!

BossHog · Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2003 3:46 pm Post subject:

He was a force to be reckoned with before too... so hopefully he can use this time to 'prove his worth' to the rest of he NFL for next year's contract negotiations.

I can hoestly say that not only was he ON the Ben Stein show, he was honestly one of the most unassuming, gentle bear type players that I ever saw on the show.

Texas Hog · Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2003 4:26 pm Post subject:

so if he kicks ass this season, do we lose him like we did Gardner last off-season? I know that's speculative, but just wanted to know your thoughts.

BossHog · Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2003 4:31 pm Post subject:

skins75 · Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2003 4:33 pm Post subject:

Lets hope he takes this as a new opportunity to start over. He is only 27 and hopefully he figured out that he needs to prove that he belongs in the league instead of behind bars. I heard he was a smart guy that just hung around a bad crowd. Only time will tell.

redskincity · Hog Joined: 07 Jul 2003 Posts: 3779 Location: The Heart

Hell Yes!!!!! Shocked

Texas Hog · Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2003 6:23 pm Post subject:

As I've said many times...I absolutely hated to see Gardner go...but you're right the FO acted responsibly and he was overpaid by Denver. It'll be interesting to see what happens for the remainder of the season and the upcoming offseason and the handling of the cap room or lack there off....regardless of how we perform on the field....we can only get better...let's hope.

REDSKINMARK · Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2003 6:55 pm Post subject:

God, from my heart to the D-line, I hope this dude works out. Rock

Can anyone assess how long it will take him to get into shape after being out of the league for so long?

Chris Luva Luva · --- Joined: 28 Jul 2003 Posts: 17810 Location: AJT

I hope he works out.

Hopefully we won't let him go after a great year to sign two more florida WR's.

BossHog · Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2003 9:48 pm Post subject:

He's reportedly gonna play 10-15 snaps against Dallas, so apparently... the team think in shape or out of shape... he's an improvement.

It'll take at least 3 games to get into anything close to decent game shape though... probably more.

Still... better prospectus than we had yesterday Smile

Texas Hog · Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2003 10:38 am Post subject:

This is great news! I like Russell's comments after signing....very humble and wants to fit in and appreciates the opportunity he's been given....now let's see him contribute!