Let's Take A Deeper Look At JaMarcus Russell's (Not So) Secret Addiction
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- čas přidán 19. 06. 2022
- Considered one of the the biggest NFL bust of all time. Jamarcus Russel recently offered more insight into his story and how he flamed out of the NFL.
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I hope JaMarcus Russell actually gets to see this. I feel you brought new light to his story(at least for me).
I agree that would be absolutely cool if he did. Everyone before saw him as just another bust, but no one really truly knew what was going on under the surface. Everything hit him all at once all the highs and all the lows he could achieve. Hopefully he's more at peace now mentally and physically today.
It really shows how that early 2000s sports media manipulated us. It might have not been intentional but they did not tell the whole story. Flemlo might be the best youtube creator on the planet.
I'm sure he's good every american is off the hook, no one on earth can fail as bad Joe Biden. I can of look at it like everyone gets a pass at this point
@@Cheesecakefactory69 its even worse now. The only positive is that formaer players are creating spaces for current players to say/ explain what ESPN won’t.
@@kittybrowneye3163 almost made it one entire video without some jackass trying to make it about politics.
Drugs, dude....drugs ruin lives. Something we all have in common, from a king to a pauper, drugs can get to anyone
That purple drank
Not all drugs are bad and if you smoke cigarettes they're indulged in alcohol that's a drug as well as caffeine. (LSD,DMT,CHONGA,Peyote,Shrooms and Green Baby,) These drugs expand the conscious mind and wake the Dead, The others corrupt the soul!!
RIP Pimp C
Real
Nah ppl kno the deal before yu consume. The ppl choose the drugs not the drugs choose yu.
When your mental isn’t right, even the most gifted physical specimen is a shell of themselves. This is the first video that humanizes Jamarcus. Good work FlemLo!
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It's called sin. All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. The wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life thru Jesus Christ our Lord.
When you described Jamarcus dealing with the lose of his uncles by himself after he was drafted, it reminded me of my own situation when I came home from Afghanistan and got divorced and had to deal with that all alone as well. I gained like 80 lbs and turned to drinking too, after going through this I learned that Mental Health is just as important to Physical Health. Glad it’s paid a lot more attention to in todays world.
How did you deal with it brother? How did you find your way out of the loneliness? I went through a divorce lost my kid and it was also right after my grandfather passed. I spend all my time alone if I'm not working or at the gym. I'm starting to feel like a weirdo and that I am inadequate. What are the best things to do?
@@lordknows408 starting talking to ppl isolation is needed but not all the time. You won’t have a space to grow because you left at a point where it’s you Nd a incomplete you. Gotta finish the process or else your brain will only process the same things over until it becomes delusion Nd that delusion will become you’re reality. Stay strong
@@lordknows408 definitely get out of that cycle man once you spend years in that cycle it will become normal. As uncomfortable as it maybe put yourself in any situation to socialize… find a hobby and meet like minded people even go to a bar and spark up a conversation. Socializing is like a muscle if u don’t work it out it gets weak
@@lordknows408 get a therapist my man nothing wrong with having somebody educated to talk it out with. They will help you break down your traumas and build you back up with the mental tools to succeed. My only advice is follow your gut when it comes to a shrink. Yes, you will have to tell your story again if you switch people but it's better to do that a few times as you try to find a shrink that resonates with you as apposed to reliving your story in your head forever. Stay blessed ! Life is good even when it's not 🙏
@@KenRus thank you it really means a lot you guys messaging and giving me solid advice. I try and make friends and spark up as many convos as I can just not to feel alone anymore
One thing I absolutely love about Flem is his ability to understand both sides of a story and the ability the have empathy for others I wish a lot of the big ESPN commentators and broadcasters take notes from you , You will always be my favorite content creator bro!
No empathy from those dudes because the ones who aren't athletes are cutthroat divas who border on sociopaths. Plus they're shock jocks when on the radio so they say the most extreme crap for ratings on the radio then bring it on TV.
I totally agree his empathy is everything 💯🙏🏾
ESPN comes across as judgmental a lot of times…. Especially Stephen A smith
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JaMarcus uncle sounded like something in New Orleans was trying get him to the after life, its weird vibes out there a lot of spirits and that story just conforms it even more. Shout to you bro
Yeah sounds like dude may have even died and went to hell. Came back and freaked out. Lot of people that died and went to hell say that shit changed them forever. I mean obviously it’s hell lol. But sounds like his uncle had some soul searching or personal demons to confront. Just sad man
@@nooneimportant460 facts bro shit gets so deep sometimes
I'm a recovering opiate addict myself and I feel this man's pain. I understand it, I myself struggled with depression and the opiates were the only thing that took my mental and physical pain away and made me feel "normal". It's a cold world we are living in and at the end of the day we are all human and we all have our different struggles in life. Be kind when you can and to who you can, because you just never really know what a person is going thru. Peace and love everyone
THANK YOU we need more people like you in this world All love 🙏
I understand as well. Me being from Florida, the pills was like candy and very easy to find and get and very cheap if you couldn’t get them thru the doctors or pain management clinics. For years I wasn’t myself and made do things I never would do. I had a realization after my divorce and I just stopped. It was hard at first but I got through it on my own.
One love mee too
Them prices made everyone stop haha
I hear ya brother I had a problem in the past with opiates especially after losing my grandma that was one of the hardest things I have ever dealt with and I couldn’t deal with it I had to self medicate so I wouldn’t even think about it but when the drugs wore off I was right back in that set of mind I was in before I took the drugs. I had to come to the realization that my grandma loved me no matter what I did in life or the mistakes that I may have made and when I realized that truly I stopped everything and God helped me a lot with dealing with this issue without the drugs
Maaaan hearing this story... I will never call this man a bust again. I knew he went through hardships but I didn't know it was this damn intense and wild. I saw JaMarcus college film back in the day and could not fathom how he dropped so bad. There was definitely a contributing factor I thought. Now I see.
JaMarcus, I apologize for never looking at the situation from a different angle. Great video FlemLo
I talked a lot of trash about Russell when he got drafted and during his career. I thank you for humanizing the man and putting me in check for what I said. I'll never be able to look the man in the eye and apologize, but I sincerely feel horrible finding out all of the things this man had going on in his life. Addiction, loss of loved ones, and mental health issues are bigger than football. Thank you for making this video, FlemLo.
Y2Hood Jamarcus is a damn good player bro he went to the worse fucking team possible and still is one of the worst teams
You fans are very delusional ive got to say. The fact you couldn’t be a decent individual before seeing this video lol
I’m curious why you didn’t pause to consider these possibilities before seeing this video?
@@kyleconnor2759 self hatred and negligence.
@@cityboyskennels Maybe, but who else wanted him? And number one overall in the draft makes it worse. No one can tell me Al Davis didn't have scouts all over him before the draft. AL might of been an asshole but he wasn't stupid. I give Russell zero sympathy the NFL has tons of resources to help you players adjust to the $$ in the NFL.
Just want to say I see all of the production effort you're putting into your videos; the new intro, the polish, the look... you got it popping bro. Glad I was here during your growth to witness your progress firsthand
I just try to find something improve every so often to keep it fresh for yall. Appreciate u bro🙏🏾
@@FlemLoRaps Just know we appreciate you as well! Whenever I'm feeling down on myself for not being where I thought I would be at my age, the way you talk about fallen stars and how they can still get back up makes me feel like I can do the same
Damn FlemoRaps too? Big ups to my fellow finger sniffer and shout out FlemoRaps
@@FlemLoRaps can we get a what happened to Pat McAfee?
@@jamesbael6255 nothing bro. He going from strength to strength! 💪🏽
This story was told so well. You amaze me with how you bring these guys perspectives & stories out. I always found it odd how the media & teammates was bashing Russell. This side of the story was never told and now I'm glad it was.
We all are busts at something or even our own lives. One thing about life is there's always ups and downs and it's not always fair. Jamarcus was and is my fav all time QB! I'm an LSU tiger and I watched every Jamarcus snap. Amazing talent! Hated when the media tried tearing him to pieces. It's whatever but still got love and respect for Jamarcus and always will! Geaux Tigers!
R.I.P. Dj screw , Big Moe, Pimp C , and all the fallen soldiers ! Big respect from Beaumont, Texas FlemLo 💯
Dude, I don't even watch the NFL, but you're such a great storyteller, I keep coming back for more. Love the content!
Appreciate u bro🙏🏾
Flemlo, I used to be a huge NFL fan. Like been on the field at Gillette stadium because I dressed as a minute man. Over the past couple years I’ve been working abroad and only keeping up with everything through my 10+ year fantasy football leagues. Now that I found you I get all the updates without the sports talk bs, you know what I’m talking about homie. Thank you for your time, work, and commitment to producing phenomenal content! It’s help a fellow southern gentleman not be the laughing stock of my friends during the football season!
The way this man tells a story and communicates the heart in people through some of the tough times people would normally just write off about theses guys....flem is the best
You ain’t lyin and the videos are so well put together.
Same lol, don’t watch football but love this channel
FlemLo almost 1 mil. Love your passion for football. The way you word everything so real and look introspectively and connect your life struggles. You got that Marshawn Lynch swagger.
He should already be there. Every football fan should be subbed. 💯
As a Raider fan, this gave me a lot more respect for him. Still wish we woulda taken Calvin or AD, but i'll never bad mouth J Russ again. I also struggled with addiction after I quit playing football at age 20 and I lost my dad and grandad less than a month apart and can fully understand how much that shit messes with you. Glad he has found peace and his doing his thing. God bless you Jamarcus!
It was kinda hard at the time to argue for either AD or Calvin ahead of JaMarcus. I was a huge Raiders fan and watched college ball religiously, I was so pumped bout him coming in, the guy was a monster at LSU. He was huge, had a cannon, was pretty accurate, and was pretty mobile to boot. But yeah in retrospec, AD woulda been fire, but we really didn't need t RB at the time. Fargas had couple of good years round then, and then soon after that we brought in Mcfadden a couple years later
The blank game tape that Jamarcus lied and told coaches he studied has to be one of the most embarrassing sport stories I’ve heard.
Add in the rookie talent show where he made it rain with a stack of bills. He didn't have the right mindset at all. As Martellus Bennett said, in college you pretty much just out athlete everybody.
Can't do that in the pros.
His personal problems and tragedies are note worthy, and being on the Raiders with Lane Kiffin was also not a good fit. But I don't think he would have ever put in the effort needed. And I'm not buying at all trying to say if social media were something back then that it would've helped. I mean he included in the video that pretty well known picture of him in the fur coat.
@@gregorylagrange He didn’t succeed in football but that doesn’t mean he’s not succeeding in life.
@@dewaynethomas5925 You're projecting. Where did I say he didn't succeed in life?
I think he's coaching high school football somewhere.
You can add various reasons that I won't argue played a part, but don't due to sympathy try to make it sound like he was similar to hundreds of other players who just didn't meet that elite level despite putting forth some kind of effort. A bunch of players just get over come by the unexpected jump in ability they suddenly go up against.
That saying about you only fail if you don't try. There's a reason they gave him a blank DVD.
@@gregorylagrange I never said “you”said anything sir. I said”he didn’t succeed in football but that doesn’t mean he’s not succeeding in life”. That’s a general statement.
It's also not discussed in this video, the whole time all these big personal life incidents were going on, Russell was holding out for a massive, unheard of contract that would pay him more than most established QB's in the league...
That made it hard for players & coaches to feel bad for him by the time he finally came to camp.
He's why the following CBA forced a change with a rookie contract cap, to prevent this escalation any further.
Thank you for doing this story. I’m a Raiders fan and I always questioned how the so called “savior” to the franchise could throw it all away and this shows everyone is human and sometimes no one see’s that. It’s messed up how no one helped or noticed what was going on. Shout out to Jamarcus, hope he’s in a better state mentally and in life 🙏🏼
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
@@davidhawkins3031 Amen 🙏🏽
You do a great job of humanizing these players. It’s easy for us on our couch to clown them as busts or lazy/saying they don’t love football when we have no idea what’s going on in their life.
I NEEDED this video... life hasn't been kind to me lately...and you just reminded me to take that negative energy and use it as fuel for my motivation...Appreciate you @FlemLo Raps and SALUTE to JaMarcus for battling through and still being able to be an asset to his family
“Cue da Wayne” so iconic bro. Love it
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Cue "LIL WAYNE"
As a man that is currently trying to get back on a maintenance medication in suboxone to get me off street opiates and struggling this video hits hard. The stuff can ruin your life. It took everything from me. If you know anybody struggling just help them the best way you can. Get them to treatment asap.
Keep fighting bruh
Stay strong and keep going buddy, I wasted 8 years of opiates, heroin, and fentanyl until I hit my rock bottom. My Doctor and Suboxone saved my life and I'm coming up on 4years sober in July.
I strugged my whole life lost it all !!! But just gotta keep getting up. and swinging back cause its never over !!!
Thats teal shit !! Yur right bro
Sending blessings your way, there are many of US out there. It works if you work it
Here from Lucki
Great production value. Your vids seem to never get static, they keep it moving and keep people engaged.
No matter the story or the subject/topic, I can genuinely see the effort and care put into these. Thank you.
S/O Jamarcus. Being born and raised in Mobile,Al we had no celebrities so whenever someone made a National platform, it truly invigorated the city and made us feel present on a national stage and that there’s a future for our city and state
I had no idea about all of this. He went through so much. Thank you Flemlo for always telling people's story so beautifully.
BTW your videos are one of the few things my husband and I can watch together.
Just watched the new Jamarcus Russell interview on The Pivot.
And you touched on everything he said. You was 3 weeks early 🔥🔥🔥
I love this style of content you are doing here. How deeply you though about each situation to illustrate a different prospective really humanizes these stories that so often get brushed aside by the mainstream. I know I have been guilty of thinking the same way, which is why it is so eye opening. I felt it bro, and I appreciate you for that!
Brother well said story I was born and raised in Mobile ALA Jamarcus, Marcus,Albert,Abd Uncle Ray are good friends of mine and your story brother hit it dead on that kid gad it hard from day one the Russell's are good great people Jamarcus is a legend I Mobile he was rifleman can throw a mile he just needed sumbody to understand what he was going through as a man and a kid cause he was still a kid at heart he just needed to have the time to heal
Well said
That’s was up I got family from mobile as well I’m from Maryland/dc but always would go down every summer my grandfather james jimmy harris has a baseball stadium named after him. My uncle bob brazier died about 2 years ago used to run the mobile convention center and was a news reporter back in the day. My uncle sunny got killed down there back in 99 james sunny Harris.. god sister printella and god brother Orlando ain’t seen them in years but definitely mobile was no different from dc n Maryland at times … met some good dudes has some fun times. My right hand man Angelo became a long term friend from just going up I see a lot of gangs are around now… but still my ❤️💪🏼💯
His uncle Ray is a legend at the local radio station too 💯
@@TheBiggest7.62WBLX was the best station back in the days
I already know you been to Rogers bbq and McMillian Bbq!l live just cross the Mississippi line that close to Grand Bay
I just love how you can tell these stories with genuine empathy and care for the subjects without justifying their actions.
Your video about Lawrence Phillips really gave me a new perspective, and I felt like I finally understood him...
I'm a recovering addict 15 years sobriety opioid addiction is hell I went thru 25000 dollars in 8 months I'm supervised the team's don't have people in place to help the players me being an addict I can spot a addict a mile away I think there's more to this story you did a great job with your perception of Russell story
Flemlo, this is truly an awesome video.
I have watch your evolution from playing NCAA 14 to this masterpiece of social commentary.
This is a great spotlight on the mental pressures that men are faced with and the coping mechanisms used to deal with it.
You out here doing the Lord's work, bro. Stay on your grind.
Hands down one of the best CZcamsrs I've ever watched. Unbelievable respect for how you approach your storytelling. Much love.
Dude you don’t immediately feel codeine though lol that is a lie
@@VENENOSEASON haha true. I thought the same thing.
@@-robdphd-9741 Yeah , opiates aren’t really fast acting it takes a bit of a while
I'm 34 and have been subscribed to you ever since you released a "what happened to Justin blackmon" video many years ago. I'm a big big diehard Oklahoma State fan and Justin's story is just so devestating because he very well could've become one of the all time greats. Addiction knows no color or class. Anyways reason I mention this is because watching one of your videos brings on a sense of nostalgia. It brings me peace and allows my anxiety to go away. You're easily one of my all time, maybe even top CZcamsr of all time. Keep doing you bro!
Wow, this was excellent. I used to rip on this guy and now I feel bad for what he went through. Just goes to show you never know what someone is dealing with.
Bruh even to this day im still afraid of Jamarcus mom(my aunt) lol! Thanks for breaking down the full story bro. People just sit on couches and in stadiums and talk mad shit not knowing what people really go through in their life, hell they even forget athletes are regular people too and its pretty annoying that people are that way but its the cruel world we live in. But what i can say about my Jamarcus is he took all the criticism in stride and these days hes making sure the youth are headed in the right direction and that its water in the cooler instead of drank.
I understand they are just people which is why this crazy ass "ice cold soda accident" doesn't add up. I was a big fan of JaMarcus and wanted him to ball out. Sounds like he had a bunch of yes men around him and still do all I hear is excuses. I get it his family died. I lost my pops before my senior season of college ball. He was an addict. Why not tell the team this? Get the help go to rehab and come back stronger? why just blame everyone else? the coaches were mean to him? come on fam we ain't going for that it's a 2 way street take accountability
@@illytreeWho is "we" speak for yourself 👀
As a LSU fan I'll always love JaMarcus. I hope he has found peace and happiness.
He has he is coaching high school football here in mobile he is doing great..
As someone who struggles with addiction, that was started with a doctor’s prescription with Xanax I can tell you that when you’re going through withdrawals tryna get your mind and body right to the point of being a pro athlete is gotta be damn near impossible. I’m just glad russell is still with us and some people might consider him a “bust” but it sounds like he’s fought demons from such a young age that some of y’all couldn’t even imagine. So props to dude for even making it to the nfl and as a raiders fan I wish you luck in your journey of life jamarcus
I'm struggling rn bro same thing I was 6 months clean off the xans up until last month I relapsed my girl couldn't take it anymore and left I lost my job stopped going to the gym been recovering for 2 weeks and gotta pick the pieces back up and start over now
@@TopG-Official keep your head up, you can succeed at staying sober. I got clean from Xanax, alcohol and heroin, and it took years for me to feel like my normal self again. Just stay the course and don't beat yourself up too much over relapses. You got this.
For real!
@@TopG-Official just little baby steps, get in a new routine. Try to pick the gym habit back up, the mental benefit will be great. Keep your head up!
Cool I know what to do...Que the Wayne, don't ever change my man, respect 🙏, I'm in recovery, sober from painkillers and heroine for 7 years, his story hits home, he was my favorite prospect.
Just watched the newest pivot podcast with Jamarcus. Scrolled through the comments.. saw some comment on how you just did a new/ update video on him.. now I watch your video and you literally say.. he should go in the Pivot. 🙏🏾 bro you caused this. The pivot owe you 💯.
Never one to disappoint Lo. I don't think people have ever thought about players as the regular people they are before ppl like you came along. I feel for JaM frfr. Losing family like that hurts deep and everyone being critical of everything you do has to suck
They all want to tear him down but not help him succeed. He just needed some help mentally. I think being with the Raiders made it worse.
He wished to be in that position gotta accept the good and bad pro's and cons G that's life
No lie.. this definitely is a great piece you put together. I couldn’t imagine seeing that happen with a family member. I lost my mother in 2013 and was the one who found her and tried my all to save her smh… and I deal with it every day. and do ny best to stay positive. But some days just wanna give up or life doesn’t make any since. I was able to find music to express my self and it helps. But I still struggle every moment. Wishing I could of helped my mother or safe her. So I feel for him. But great work amazing video stay blessed everyone
Dude, sorry you went through that. That is the only fear that shakes me hard and I can't seem to shake, especially after my Dad died. Hate the thought. Sorry, be well!
Flemlo.. you constantly bring me new perspectives. I legit can't count how many times you influenced me changing my mind based on how I feel about athletes. I appreciate TF out of you dude. Seriously. Much love brew.
Bro you were given the story telling potential and killed it. Always great content. Thank you.
Even though I always respected His talent, I always thought His lack of success was from a lack of discipline and work ethic, But that's the way the media portrayed it. Ty Flemlo for shining light on His full situtation. Hope Dude is living His best life now He definitely deserves it that's for sure.
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
He is a high school football coach at his Alma mater here in mobile..
@@pavetran1 thats awesome
As a Raiderrrssssss fan, i didn't know this side of the story. Being raised to treat people how i would want to be treated and putting yourself in other peoples shoes. I feel for the man. Amazing video, you got my sub :)
I think he’s been dragged thru the mud already enough in my opinion perhaps go in on guys like Watson and not a man who was a kid at that time.
You didn't know he was sippin syrup ?
@@NobodyUR Flemos showing people the other side of the story.. explaining what he was going through back then that we didn't know. I thought JaMarcus Russel was lazy and had it made. Come to find out I'm a huge hypocrite and the man was struggling with a lot of loss and grief. I feel a video like this is warranted but ok.
Flemlo, I appreciate the level of compassion with which you approach a story.
All that guaranteed money and this guy can’t show up prepared. That’s because money can’t treat addiction and pain. Recovery from addiction and trauma has to be done by each man himself. That’s hard work.
You definitely gotta do a updated video especially with him going on the pivot and telling the real story of everything that happened
He did not fail at life. Everyone goes thru ups and downs and he came a long way. He failed to live up to the un-reasonable heights we sometimes put on these athletes.
Unreasonable?? He was the 1st overall pick. Not an undrafted free agent.
He really was the man at LSU. He would have been something incredibly special if he'd worked as hard as a Raider as he did as a Tiger. What separates the busts from the greats is that the busts take their eyes off the prize and get lazy when their name gets called. The greats know that the work is just beginning. More than that, the biggest difference between the busts and the greats is how they respond to adversity. I hate that we were robbed of MVP years in the pros, but I'm glad JaMarcus is in a beter place mentally.
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Well said.. idk what it is, but sometimes you can just tell a player will be a bust by their dimeanor. JaMarcus Russel and Justin Blackmon are excellent examples, both had BUST written on their foreheads.
@@matthewinterlantejr.9297 Blackmon still drives me crazy. I watched him at OSU & if he would've cared about playing & put the work in he would've been amazing. But I knew when he got arrested after the draft he wasn't gonna do anything. It's a shame cuz he played pretty well when he was on the field from what I remember.
It could have been that he wasn't doing his job and spending all his time getting fat and drinking. While the franchise put a lot on the line for him and a ton of money. Maybe that's why the coach was hard on him...
Well yeah he's not going to look at himself as a failure. He robbed the league and the raiders for millions and millions of dollars and did absolutely nothing.
Again, excellent work! I’ve been a subscriber for a long time and find your research and human touch to be first class. Thanks FlemLo
Excellent job. Your approach to this topic was journalism at its best. You answered deeper questions than what is seen on the surface or what the media projects. You dug deep into why things happened instead of just giving stats. It's refreshing to hear an athletes story from a human perspective rather than just an attention grabbing crash & burn story. I look forward to future content. It will be interesting to see true stories like these when the unforgiving business of sports cast away a person and doesn't shed a understanding light on what is really going on with that individual... well done. Thanks.
“Instead of grabbing the drink, he grabbed the DRANK” 😂😂😂😂😂
JaMarcus has always been kind of a role model in a way. Maybe that’s not the right word. But I have a lot similar traits and experiences. And in a way, I always saw myself as potentially being a “bust” in my own field. But no one ever talks about the human behind the label. He’s kind of a warrior. He conquered depression, laziness that comes with it, addiction, epic failure. How many of us can do that? Honestly.
Man has my respect for life.
being paid millions for being historically bad at your job must not hurt either
Dude is not a role model, please get that out your head
You really have issues thinking he a role model. Need to spend alot of time self reflecting. Raise your standards.
Your comment shows people are weird
And just want to add, your production and delivery is very good and I appreciate your content. You have a very cool, calm and collected voice and delivery to the story. Makes for good story telling.
Bro, you're one of the best storytellers of this generation. No cap.
I love this channel.
We are the same age, and were both NCAA D1 athletes at the same time.
We also have Similar stories about how that part/time of our lives ended...
I can't get enough of this channel.
Been here since the 1st JaMarcus Russel video!
As a Raiders fan, JaMarcus Russell was a huge let down. As a human being, I had no idea about his losses and struggles and I feel bad for calling him 'lazy'. Once again you have made a great video that humanizes these superstars.
I do feel bad. But, he wasn't mentally ready. Many of these guys aren't. The man had a lot of issues going on with his life, and didn't have the proper tools to deal with it, on top of being a #1 draft pick. That's why it's such a crap shoot when drafting guys. You really don't know what going on with these guys, and if they have the ability to compartmentalize.
I’m a raider fan also and I heard a lot of horror stories about Jamarcus Russell also. The blank DVD story, sleeping during meetings, not being 100% on the Raiders and yeah I talked a lot of shit. This video made me feel bad for him and it’s really fucked up that no one tried to understand what was going on with him during that 2009 season
@@aldotheraider2471 I do feel really bad for him. A lot was going on with him, but ultimately was a detriment to him. However, I will say that he is not the only one to ever have that amount of issues pile up on them. Unfortunately for him, he did not have the mental tools to get over the hump. A lot was going on outside of his life, but he didn't even try to control the things he could control, like studying film, and being ready for sundays. The NFL is just like any other job, if you do not perform, you will be chewed up and spit out. Believe me, I've had my fair share of jobs I did not perform well at, I didn't last there. It's okay. I found something that did fit me, that I do strive at. I hope Russell found that too.b
@@metpach Hard to feel BAD for a Millionaire. But I see you point. Flem did an Excellent job of speaking about things the media NEVER mentioned. This Man dealt with Many hardships. Yet NOBODY talks about that. Hopefully he's found Peace in his life now.
Don’t feel bad most of this is made to make him look better how do you know it’s true and either way it’s life others deal with way more and don’t have millions... only could sleep when at work and up all night not watching videos to get better he blew it and now you have to feel bad for him is a joke
u still a dope youtuber since i first seen yo vids 5 or 6s years ago… keep it up g‼️
This is the other side that fanatics don't care to understand. These are humans with immense expectations. Thanks for the upload.
I can feel him and I'm a Raiders fan since 87 I lost my mom my dad my best friend and my fiance all within a 15 year span.. coming from a true Raiders fan I apologize
Hang in there man
i love how you take stories that a lot of people make assumptions about and come at them from an empathetic and humanizing perspective. great vid.
Regardless of the difficulties you're having, when your boss is paying you millions of dollars and gives you homework - do the fucking homework.
@@FHL-Devils money isnt everything
@@JLoGOAT - Ok, how about professional integrity. How about not pissing down the drain literally everything he worked 15 years to achieve. How about just not being a loser? I assume you have heard the blank-tape story. There is ZERO justification for that except by being a massive loser.
@@JLoGOAT Al Davis gave him too much money because he believed in him and while he was definitely going through it, he had an obligation to show he deserved it and show Al he was right for believing in him and he never came close. Just continued to disappoint. We all handle things differently but the truth is you can't just wallow in self pity when others are relying on you. Money doesnt get back the lost loved ones but you don't just say you deserve it without doing anything to earn it and make the person you took it from regret giving it to you because you fucked up the thing they were the most passionate about
@@badaztec2314 wow 💯
“I would love to see him on the Pivot Podcast”
*me looking at the Jamarcus Russel episode of the Pivot Podcast right below this video*
Flem make sure you watch the pivot interview with JaMarcus , you hit the nail on the head you never know what someone is going through. It makes this story look even better keep doing what you do king. Q The Wayne
After hearing all this back story about this man and what he went thru I looked at him and completely feel for the guy and what he went thru.. from losing close family members to have addiction problem it's honestly amazing he was even practicing and trying to make it
He didn’t try to make it he was just getting his money.. others have lost more than him and made it with hard work
Wow. You literally humanized what the media tried to demonize. You, sir, are the goat 🐐 of storytime. If you have a fantasy football channel, I'd definitely subscribe and join haha. Keep up the great work!
i’m not really a football fan anymore but i still am a subscriber to your channel and i love the detailed work you put into each vid. i’m trying to get back into football though as i’m a basketball guy. even though i didn’t even know who jamarcus russell was i enjoyed the story a lot . i wish someone made videos just like this about basketball stories
Really appreciate and admire the way you help this man have some understanding. With so many slamming Jamarcus, you telling us what time it really is. Thanks, respect
I've completely quit the NFL for many reasons. I remember all of the crap Russell got back then. This video really puts things into focus. He is in someways similar to Kwame Brown. They have lived many years hearing how they were the biggest busts. Dudes are human and both seem like good people. Kwame has had his reimurgence with his CZcams channel. JeMarcus has stayed out of sight. I really hope he has found some peace and happiness. It hurts losing loved ones, but it is part of life. The biggest thing is learning to cope with the pain. Much Love to Flemlo for the great work. And I'm praying for JeMarcus and that he find happiness.
Kwame didn’t put his all in he was complacent and a drunk. Jamarcus squandered his chance
@@lilmack6259 Maybe I am ignorant about the details of his career and life during Kwame's playing days. I never heard that he didn't progress as much as hoped because of his drinking. But hey, I didn't know about JeMarcus and his "drink" either. I really hope the best for both dudes. There are a lot of these athletes that are really shit humans away from the court or fields. Neither Kwame or JeMarcus fit in that group. Everyone has issues and makes mistakes. These dudes just human like all of us.
Jamarcus has a better excuse than kwame
@@zylee7 look up Gilbert arenas who was his teammate talk about him Gilbert tells exactly what happened with kwame. And Jamarcus teammates tell you what he did the raiders gave him a blank CD with no footage and he lied and said he watched it when it was nothing on the tapes his lean addiction was noted all of Oakland knew and saw him buying lean
I live in Oakland where it is called "Bo" He was on it so bad his cousin was his gopher. His cousin would be in West Oakland in the hood risking his life on a daily basis but Jamarcus paid him well.
You’re a great story teller. Love all your videos bro keep making these type of videos!
Stumbled on this vid, now I’m subscribed. Quality work, and compassion which it rare
I’m really glad I watched this, I greatly remember the rise and fall of Jamarcus. You really did this man justice as you always do. Such high quality reporting. You deserve to have millions view your reporting.
Never heard of this article or more on his story, it makes a lot more sense how some of these things played out. Great content as always Flem
This video made me turn from making fun of JaMarcus Russell to respecting him. Everything he went through, and hearing how it affected him, made me feel bad. I respect him for working through it and being better today, and it makes me feel bad for constantly making fun of JaMarcus and treating him, like most people, white or black, as almost subhuman.
Hey bro been watching you for a few years! Just wanna say I love how your stories flow so good! Keep up the good work !!
Great video as always
You are the best bro and far from a failure. Your content continues to show more of your creativity and authenticity that enhances the overall delivery. Stay blessed and thanks!!
Jeff Gladney passed away recently, if you can, could you do an episode on him to mourn him, love the content you produce, keep it up 👍👍👍
It's crazy two first round picks passed away Gladney,Haskins.
LOTS OF TRADES
AND RADIERS TOP FRIST DRAFT PICKS BUT GOT CUT DO TO JAIL
@Rowdy Jr Wym bro they weren't murdered😭😭 Both were in unfortunate accidents
EXCELLENT video my guy 👏 👏.. this is a perfect example of "you don't know what someone's going thru till you walk in there shoes" story
FlemLo, thank you so much for telling this story. Great work, as always
I never looked down on JaMarcus Russell (I'm from the N.O. and a LSU fan and had/have family members that went there) and also has had many challenges in my life from the beginning. So when people try to pile on somebody without even knowing their story. I know how it is and have been treated that way. So I understand, cause I get the same treatment.
You didn't catch it when he said at the beginning of the video that lil Wayne was a Houston rapper? I figured being from New Orleans you would have noticed it.
@@ryanbrooks4020 Yeah he from the 17th Ward same as me. I was born and raised on Hollygrove St.
@@17thNO yes sir I caught it when he said it lol.......and he also said Wayne is his favorite rapper. You would think he would know all about him. I did four year locked up at Elayn Hunt with Mac (McKinley Phipps).
@@ryanbrooks4020 Mac is to me the greatest lyrical rapper to me (N.O. Nas) he used to be in Phycoward. I went to school with and cool with Torino.
@@17thNO that's awesome. We were pretty close in prison. He is good on almost every instrument and many genres of music. We had a music room there and spent many hours a day in it. He is a great guy also.
Tore my meniscus, dislocated my hip, lost 2 of my uncles and put on 50 pounds afterwards and my girlfriend at the time left me in the span of 9 months, when people talked ill of my weight and made fun of the limping fat guy it hurt so much worse than losing my Hockey Dreams, cause I felt the pain of losing all of that every time, I used that pain to push me to rehab the leg though and I won the Roller Hockey championship as the starting Goalie last year, but I'll never forget how some people bullied me once I fell...
Anybody going through tough times keep your head up, you got this, you are never down and out, just knocked down, get back up and never surrender!
Thank you Flemlo for humanizing the athletes that "failed" and maybe we're so hard on them cause a lot of us are mad about the future we missed out on
I’m new to you’re channel and I must say bro I love it. The way you do you’re homework and how you put everything in perspective is super dope, much love all the way from philly and I am definitely watching all the older ones so I can catch up
Seems like your videos always find me right when I need them to, you're right where you need to be. I've been really going through it with things lately, and here I am sleepless wondering if I'm doing enough and I find this video. Thank you for everything you do!
Same bro!!!
Hope ur doing ok now brother
Keep your head up gents. Do whatever you have to do to make today a win. Those small W's will be a huge winning streak before you know it.
Depression is a real thing. I ate and barely left the house. Gained about 20 lbs. Now that I’m a little more mature I can manage it better. I understand how a kid would stumble and not understand what he’s up against.
The way you told this story…wow! Your voice is incredible. I’m so glad you did JaMarcus’ story. I was just talking about him not too long ago. We saw a glimpse of him at one of LSU’s last games. I had no idea he went through all of that and I’m so sorry for him. We wondered what could have happened to such a great talent. He still needs to be lifted up in prayer. God, please help!
Dude you just gained a fan. Seriously keep doing what you're doing. God bless & stay up! 🙏
Bro, I've been following you for a long time after I randomly discovered your channel one day.
I RESPECT THE HELL OUTTA YOU for approaching every topic, every story, and every person with so much respect and deference, and above all, you do NOT let your audience forget that, under the helmet and under the shoulder pads, there is a human being.
Several pro athletes that I used to turn my nose up at once a upon a time -- even though I have no right to do so because I'm just a random dude who is no better than anyone -- I now look at in a new light. YOU did that. YOU challenged me to humble myself, come off the "high horse" so to speak. THANK YOU. Thank you, man.
You challenge your viewers, and invite us to look at people from a different perspective -- all without lecturing us, talking down to us, or preaching at us. You invite us to remember our humanity.
I'm rambling at this point so I'll shut up now. Thank you again, so much.
Your argument on authority is perfectly illustrated in the show The Boys with Stan Egdar controlling homelander. Everything indicates he shouldn't be able to bully him, yet Stan seemingly has full control over him
I love your channel. Very informative. Thank you
Always good stuff brother. Keep pushing!!
But that hat though?? 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Man, crazy I never knew this whole backstory about him. He had everything against him while he was on top of the world. That is a lot for a young man to deal with. What a shame the coaching let him down too. The way you and he look at things as a blessing when it seemed like a curse is amazing. We all rise and fall, fall and rise, and rinse and repeat. That's life. Some higher and lower than others. Glad he is now that mentor for those kids, and I am sure he is to them, what he needed himself. Much Love.
Okay I know we all go through terrible things and I’m not any different, but I have to still get myself on track. It’s not easy for any us but if you want to stay there it becomes your choice. I just made a choice after 30 years of all the hurt and pain of my life to get myself up any put on my big boy pants 👖 and stop hurting myself and family. I wasn’t a #1 draft pick but I was #1 to my family friends etc. I come from a abusive family father especially, of course I abused, I was homeless I abused drugs etc. I wanted to be a firefighter or sports athlete who knows. You imagine what J Russ what he what have become in my shoes? He’s still this day is blaming others and situations, sometimes we have to grow up at whatever age that is. Yes seek help from others who have overcome similar problems and situations. But it’s never to late to seek help and grow up and I say that in a good way. GROW UP
I grew up 2 houses down from his grandma. She was my substitute in elementary, and she was good friends with my granddad. He had one of the biggest arms I ever seen. Dude really use get on his knees at midfield before games, and throw a pass through goalpost.
Lmao that shit crazy
You from down the bay?
Too bad goal post don’t catch the ball..
I call cap 🧢
youre way of delivering content is awesome, it feels like we are having a conversation and youre just telling me a story. Props brotha keep it going!
Love ur channel bro just found it u have such smooth editing and good clean voice and way of describing things thank u brotha
Great video man! I’m from Mobile, and though the world views him as a bust.. we see it like he made it out. He put the city on the map and made everyone feel like they can make it. Mental health wasn’t thought about during these times and I feel it would have made a difference. Nick Fairley went to the same HS, would love a video on him! Keep it up
Port City!
I'm from mobile, Al he didn't put the city on the map. WTH you talking about. It's God knows how many NFL players living mobile. This dude played for LSU and I'm not even a Alabama or Auburn fan. He didn't put us on the map. He put LSU on the map.
@@kevinreid6223 We never had a first overall NFL draft pick and rep Mobile AL on all his interviews leading up to the draft so he did put Alabama on the map.
Bro you gotta go back to that time frame. Him and Rich Boy had white people talking about Mobile AL and throw some D’s on it.
@@kevinreid6223 I was born in 96, so it may be Keith McCants and those guys who YOU think put Mobile on the map ages ago.
Damn Flem, every time I think there is no way you can outdo yourself, you continue to impress. I’ve been subbed for YEARS. It’s been an honor watching you and your channel grow. Much love
yeah first time peeping and dude understands human nature hella
Your videos and insight are amazing, I love how you look at all sides and even put yourself in peoples shoes. You the man. New fan here.
I love ur video style. Ur flavor is impeccable, and u truly research ur topics. Keep it up broskino!
Thank you so much Flemlo. You make some bangers and I love how you put so much effort in looking at both sides of the story, puts things in perspective. Keep up the great work bro!
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."