This isn't a big deal, unless you already dislike Russell. Which a lot of people do.
Wow, I completely disagree here buddy.A quarterback is supposed to be the leader of his team in all ways. He's supposed to lead by example as well as be effective on the field. How a kid, who's the face of that franchise, can come off the losing seasons he's had in the last two years and be so nonchalant about his level of fitness is an ENORMOUS red flag for me.Being in peak physical condition absolutely is important to doing his job. You think a QB that has 20-30 pounds of fat around his belly is in the optimal condition to survive a blindside sack? You think having extra weight [the guy is already big] won't hurt his ability to avoid the pass rush or make a play when containment is broken?I think it shows a stunning lack of commitment. The best QBs are obsessive about winning. It drives them. Losing kills them to the point of obsession. If you were in his shoes, wouldn't you want to do everything in your power to improve? He can't control who they draft. He can't control who they sign. He can't control whether the coaches know their playbook from a comic book. But he can control how well he knows the playbook, how much he knows opposing defenses tendencies, how tight his footwork and throwing motion are, and yes, how physically fit he is to be able to best handle the rigors of an intensely physical job.
