Steelers release RB Gary Russell

[aj_law]

Russell gets singed by teh Cards in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...

[give'emthaboot]

PFT reporting the Bungles singed Russell.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/04/17/bengals-claim-russell-off-waivers/

[msdmnr2002]

Probably not bad for Russell.  Would never have gotten significant playing time behind FWP and Mendenhall.  Got some XP, got his name out there, got a ring.  Now he can try to find a regular gig.


That is, would not have been bad if it werent't the Bungles that claimed him.  Welcome to RB hell.

[PghSteel-43]

It's official, he is a Bengal...

http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/bengals-claim-russell-jeanty-signs/ff55d0fa-2d82-4807-ac03-3e7200eb4415

Take it fwiw, but I heard that Madden stated there are reports coming out that the coaches were not happy with what Russell was doing during involuntary workouts.

[SCacalaki]

Can't recall where I read it but the Steelers allegedly are very interested in RB/FB Summers/UNLV.  Love his short yardage game as much as his ability to catch out of the backfield.

Summers could make Carey Davis a roster casualty.

[Big Virgil]

But, but, but...who's gonna return KOs?

BANG!!!!!!!!

[Preacherman0]

Can't recall where I read it but the Steelers allegedly are very interested in RB/FB Summers/UNLV.  Love his short yardage game as much as his ability to catch out of the backfield.

Summers could make Carey Davis a roster casualty.

You know, we unloaded Dan Kreider because Davis could block, carry the ball more, and catch much better out of the backfield.  I have yet to see it.

Now, we might unload Davis for a guy who can block, carry the ball more, and catch out of the backfield. 

I will take the same approach to this that many of us took with Heath Miller and were going to "start throwing to the TE."  I'll believe it when I actually see it.

[aj_law]

Can't recall where I read it but the Steelers allegedly are very interested in RB/FB Summers/UNLV.  Love his short yardage game as much as his ability to catch out of the backfield.

Summers could make Carey Davis a roster casualty.

You know, we unloaded Dan Kreider because Davis could block, carry the ball more, and catch much better out of the backfield.  I have yet to see it.

Now, we might unload Davis for a guy who can block, carry the ball more, and catch out of the backfield. 

I will take the same approach to this that many of us took with Heath Miller and were going to "start throwing to the TE."  I'll believe it when I actually see it.

He's going to revolutionize the position.

[PghSteel-43]

Kevin Colbert, the Steelers' director of football operations, said RB Gary Russell was released last week to make room under the salary cap to re-sign backup QB Charlie Batch.

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09110/964185-66.stm

[aj_law]

Not surprisingly.

The previous day, it was reported that the cutting of Gary Russell was responsible for signing Batch. Russell was instead cut because Columbus, Ohio, authorities raided a house where Russell was staying with a friend and a sizable amount of marijuana was seized.  This story was confirmed by a source with the Steelers, who added that Coach Mike Tomlin acted immediately upon hearing the news.

Difference between being a starter and SB MVP vs. the #4 RB at the deepest position on the team.

Shoulda known when the Ben-Gals swooped in and singed him.