Camp questions: Is Campbell the answer?
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Saturday, July 24th, 2010 at 11:22 am in Oakland Raiders.
Eleventh in a series analyzing Raiders issues and questions heading into training camp with players reporting Tuesday and the first practice on Thursday:
Is Jason Campbell the answer for the Raiders at quarterback?
Oakland is a tough town for quarterbacks.
The only one who got a free pass was the beloved Ken Stabler. When Stabler was the backup, Daryle Lamonica was booed so fiercely the Raiders began introducing their defense for home games. Fans cheered for backup Jim Plunkett even as Dan Pastorini twisted on the ground in pain with a broken leg.
Kerry Collins once stood at the line of scrimmage and urged the home fans to “bring it on.” Josh McCown seemed surprised he was disliked so quickly. Rich Gannon delivered three straight division titles and an AFC title and in some circles was barely tolerated before being Public Enemy No. 1 after throwing five interceptions in the Super Bowl.
Campbell is about to begin a honeymoon period unlike any other Raiders quarterback for obvious reasons. He replaced JaMarcus Russell, who in his short time in Oakland may be the most unpopular player among the home fans in the history of the franchise.
Simply because he’s not Russell, Campbell will be given the benefit of the doubt and initially will be a fan favorite. That’ll last as long as it takes for him to fumble a snap or force one into coverage for an interception during the preseason.
Campbell has been programmed and reprogramed virtually every season, his career a revolving door of offensive coordinators and systems dating back to his days at Auburn.
Considering the constant change, Campbell’s touchdown pass-to-interception ratio (55-to-38) is pretty good, with his worst quality being that he’s taken too many sacks (81 in the past two seasons).
Campbell has been through so much change it’s impossible to know at this point how good he is. He’s in a situation similar to Alex Smith across the bay, someone who you would like to see in a system for more than a year before determining whether he can win in the NFL.
Almost everything in the offseason was encouraging. Campbell flew to Oakland immediately upon being traded, meeting with new offensive coordinator Hue Jackson and immersing himself in another new system.
During minicamps and organized team activities, although coach Tom Cable proclaimed the position a “competition,” Campbell got most of the work (Bruce Gradkowski was out with a torn pectoral muscle) and was immediate upgrade over Russell.
From what I’d seen of Campbell with Washington, and looking at his sack numbers, he was more mobile and athletic than I’d anticipated. Without going into specifics (one of those unwritten rules about watching practice), Jackson has some interesting ideas which include getting Campbell on the perimeter. He’ not a stationary dropback passer along the lines of Kerry Collins.
There was a push in some circles for the Raiders to get Donovan McNabb from Washington, but Campbell is much younger and hasn’t had the benefit of being in the same system as McNabb was. Acquiring him for a fourth-round pick after McNabb went to Washington could deflect some of the grief Davis is getting for insisting Russell was “great.”
The Raiders finished 10th in the NFL in passing in 2005 with 21 touchdown passes and 14 interceptions _ not sensational, but not embarrassing either. From 2006 through 2009, the Raiders were 31st, 31st, 32nd and 29th in passing offense with 47 touchdown passes, 73 interceptions and a staggering 201 sacks allowed in 64 games.
Can Campbell help?
How can he not?
Whether Campbell can be more than a temporary solution will begin to play itself out starting Thursday.
For now, he’s not Russell, and that’s enough.
Previous camp questions:
Can the starting linebackers hold up in coverage?
Can Higgins return to ‘08 form?
Where is Seymour’s ripple effect?
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July 24th, 2010 at 11:28 am
1st!!!!! YEAA
July 24th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Campbell is a BEAST!
Definitely the answer at RG!
July 24th, 2010 at 11:30 am
Gallery and Campbell at OG for the Raiders = ridiculous running game!
July 24th, 2010 at 11:32 am
i say campbell IS the answer, with a SOLID draft into play, new OC, and JaMarcus Fumble out of our lives, we can now take a deep breath, and watch as the raiders head into the post season..
I SAY WE WIN THE DIVISION WITH A RECORD OF 4-2(Div.)
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL???
<<<<YESSSSSSIR
July 24th, 2010 at 11:32 am
I will take that he is not Russell……for about half season.
Than he needs to start winning games. The situation here isn’t going to be any easier than in Washington. He won’t have the benefit of that great defense, but at least he can count on our kicker. Washington hasn’t had a good kicker for years, and the guy last year missed a 23 yarder than would have iced the Saints game.
I hope they let him play a lot in the preseason. None of this 2-3 series and he’s our starter no matter what, like last year.
July 24th, 2010 at 11:36 am
I will take that he is not Russell……for about half season.
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Half a season????
It won’t take a half a season to find out if this guy is it or not. If he makes it half the season, then he’ll finish the season.
July 24th, 2010 at 11:40 am
This is what scares me, four 4th quarter comebacks in 52 games. For the record, Jamarcus has only one less in his pitiful career.
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/comeback.cgi?player=CampJa00
July 24th, 2010 at 11:40 am
I have the biggest feeling J. Campbell will have the best season of his career. No one expected for B. Favre to come back for a 19th season(09′) and have the BEST statistical season of his career!!! yea he didn’t win all the marbles, but we can blame that on bad officiating!
2010 Season: J. Campbell 25+ touchdowns, 13 INT 3,000+ Passing yds
July 24th, 2010 at 11:45 am
Interestingly he has been a much better QB on the road than at home. The QB rating goes down with each month, though. Change of scenery hopefully turns that around.
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CampJa00/splits/
July 24th, 2010 at 11:48 am
J,
I will be happy for a few months with whatever play he brings, because I am pretty sure he will better than that previous guy.
But that will only last so long if we aren’t winning. Than we go into “do we need a new QB next year or give him another year mode”.
July 24th, 2010 at 11:54 am
considering that russell wasn’t just bad, but all-time, historically beyond terrible bad, all campbell has to be is league average and with the trickle down affect of his play to the other positions, 8-8 isn’t out of the question. certainly not a lock, but definitely not unreasonable to think possible.
for as bad as the team was, oakland still managed to go 5-11. there were still a handful of teams that were worse than us and one and maybe even two of those teams are in our own division. at the very least, hopefully we wont’ have those painful to watch 31-0 games with 10 straight 4 and outs every third week that we had to endure the past 3 or 4 seasons. all you can ask for is a competitive game. with russell, it was uncomfortably obvious that oakland at times was anything but competitive.
July 24th, 2010 at 11:55 am
Jerry is so right. I have spent many a Sunday at the Coliseum. The fans have absolutely no tolerance for mediocrety. I remember fans chanting for Billy Joe. I was just thinking you really don’t want that. Then I was at the game when Gannon went down and they cheered because Collins was coming out. I turned to my wife and said this season is over. Yeah, I haven’t seen a good Quarterback in Oakland since that day. Every year I have hope and every first game it’s broke. Well heres to Jason and hoping he is the one that breaks the streak!
July 24th, 2010 at 11:58 am
for as bad as the team was, oakland still managed to go 5-11. there were still a handful of teams that were worse than us
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Yes, one of those was Campbell’s team, with a top 10 defense at that.
That’s why I am so cautious with this guy. Is he going to be Aaron Brooks or Rich Gannon? Tough to say.
July 24th, 2010 at 11:59 am
Lane, ever the classy guy. Does over USC alum, that’s cold.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/07/24/jeff-fisher-very-disappointed-in-lane-kiffin-after-rb-coach-leaves-for-usc/
July 24th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
I’m drafting Jason Campbell, Michael Bush, Zach Miller and Seabass on my fantasy team this year and rotating them for best performance options.
July 24th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
RaiderKen Says:
July 24th, 2010 at 11:55 am
Jerry is so right. I have spent many a Sunday at the Coliseum. The fans have absolutely no tolerance for mediocrety. I remember fans chanting for Billy Joe. I was just thinking you really don’t want that. Then I was at the game when Gannon went down and they cheered because Collins was coming out. I turned to my wife and said this season is over. Yeah, I haven’t seen a good Quarterback in Oakland since that day. Every year I have hope and every first game it’s broke. Well heres to Jason and hoping he is the one that breaks the streak!
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I feel ya bro, aside from being at the Coliseum most Sundays, I could have wrote the exact same.
The hope begins again… 8th time a charm?!
July 24th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
If Jason Campbell doesnt work out,,it wont be from a lack of effort. It appears his priority is becoming a great Football player,,not a club celebrity,,I can see us going 9-7,,,solid.
July 24th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
Zach Miller rated #12 of all tight ends
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NFL.co rated Zach Miller number 12 out of all tight ends in the league. I would argue that he should be in the top ten.
July 24th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
Jeff Fisher “very disappointed” in Lane Kiffin after RB coach leaves for USC
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on July 24, 2010 2:49 PM ET
Well, Lane Kiffin was overdue to piss someone off.
Titans running back coach Kennedy Pola has left the team one week before training camp to take a job as the USC offensive coordinator. Titans coach Jeff Fisher is a former Trojan, but he’s not happy with USC’s new head coach.
“I am very disappointed in Lane Kiffin’s approach to this,” Fisher said to Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean. “Typically speaking when coaches are interested in hiring or discussing potential employment from coaches on respective staffs there is a courtesy call made from the head coach or athletic director indicating there is an interest in talking to the assistant.
“So I am very disappointed in the lack of professionalism on behalf of Lane, to call me and leave me a voice mail after Kennedy had informed me he had taken the job. It is just a lack of professionalism.”
Pola arrived in Tennessee after coaching the Jaguars running backs and there were reports weeks ago that Kiffin was trying to poach him for a position coach job. Pola denied interest, but the move up to coordinator was apparently too good to pass up.
And Kiffin has long since shown he doesn’t care what people think of him, especially in Tennessee. Even if it’s a well-known USC alum.
July 24th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
campbell will get us to the playoffs this year.
..I guarantee it…write it down, take a picture…I don’t give a fudge!
July 24th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Talk about a crappy day!
July 24th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
Is Jason Campell the answer for quarterback?
Probably not.
He’ll do though for a couple of years though until we get another Snake through the draft or the 49r’s throw away another Plunkett.
One thing we can all agree on: He isn’t Russell-the biggest f’n disaster to hit our team in a long time.
The question is, can Campbell beat out Gradowski for the job?
Who cares. Neither is Russell which means that both are better.
July 24th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
Campbell may have question marks etc….but the fact remains, he is the only real starting option on the team. He is the player who has produced the most to date on the team…he is the only QB on the roster that has thrown for 3000+ yds and 60%+ completion percentage.
That’s the best you are going to get in a trade for a QB or through free agency. THe best you are going to get when you are utterly incapable of developing your own QB talent.
Campbell has shown the ability. Change of scenery has rescued many a QB…
Gradkowski is a decent backup option. His problem…his body of work is way too sketchy to consider a viable starter. 53% career completion…3x cut…he just hasn’t shown the ability outside of a game or 2….no way you gamble the season on the MANY question marks he has.
Campbell will even be given the benefit of the doubt to a certain extent.
July 24th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
‘Sup fellas?
Kidd,
Thanks for the article on Lance. Can’t stand that guy. I really thought Al had found the next bright young HC prospect. Unfortunately Lance turned out to be a fraud.He is nothing more than an opportunist. A self promoting media whore. A cheater, and basically just a classless jerk. I hope he gets run out of USC in disgrace.
I’m obviously no fan of Urban Meyer and the Gators. But last Oct I was a huge fan. I was hoping Florida would take big mouthed, young Lance and his Vols behind the wood shed.
I hope this guy crashes and burns. And soon.
July 24th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
KIffin is “an opportunist”…a “self-promoting media whore”…and a “classless jerk”.
You’re being too kind to this jackass.
He’s certainly reaping what he sowed at USC right now.
If he crashes and burns, I sure won’t be weaping.
July 24th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
“Campbell will be given the benefit of the doubt to a certain extent”?
Sure, right up to the first game.
July 24th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
2011 Draft:
2nd round – C (Mike Pouncey?) or CB
3rd round – CB or DT
4th round – DT or CB
Back to contention.
July 24th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
I think people expecting JC to be a leader like Gannon will be sorely disappointed. However, I dont think this guy is another Aaron Brooks either. Will he lead us back to 8-8…very possible.
One of the most important factor of a successful QB is he must be a leader…ideally vocal leader. Peyton, Brady, and Brees are all vocal leaders. McNabb is not and that is why he doesnt have a ring. I doubt that JC will ever lead us to any championships. However 8-8 would be a great season to say the least.
July 24th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
Hey Vegas,
How ya doin?
Glanced through those stats you posted. Overall, I was pretty impressed. Obviously his win-loss record isn’t the greatest. And that’s what matters most. But if the Raiders can get an avg year from Campbell, 62%, 20+ TD’s and 3,000+ yds, I think they can do some damage.Surprise some people this year.
Like I’ve said before, if the Raiders passing game can get to an NFL competant level it would really help this defense. And maybe even help open up some running lanes for Bush and Dmac. Make defenses play them honest.
Yeah, his stats declined during the season. I’d take those Jan stats anyday, though. 28-41, 288 yds. 2 td and 0 int’s. Damn. Those sound almost Gannon-esque. Bring back some memories of earlier this decade. The good old days of sorts.
July 24th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
Hey Snake! You out there?
Ever drink an Alabama Slammer #9?
July 24th, 2010 at 2:49 pm
AIG,
McNabb doesn’t have a ring because his team had no receivers and didn’t run the football enough.
Gannon’s “leadership” didn’t get us a ring either.
Are you telling me Dilfer was a “leader” because he has a ring….or Marino not a leader because he doesn’t.
Football is a TEAM game. Campbell gives us a chance to win!
July 24th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
AIG:
Campbell doesn’t have the personality to be a “vocal leader”, in fact McNabb is better in that respect.
I agree though that we may well be 8-8.
July 24th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
RaiderFan overrates talent more than any other team. Guys like Fargas, Gradkowski, Warren, Sam Williams, Ricky Brown, Captain Kirk,….these guys are just guys…they are not any good.
But Raider fan thinks these guys are “great players”
B.S
Campbell is the best we can do because the Raiders have NEVER been able to develop a QB on their own. So in lieu of this situation…you have to go get someone else’s QB.
You WILL never get a QB without question marks in free agency or trade. But at least Campbell has thrown for 3000 yds….has completed 60%…was a 1st rd pick…has a work ethic…and never sold anyone down the river even though he was in terrible circumstances with a bad coach, o-line, receivers and ownership. He’s only 27
Campbell gives this offense the best chance of success…he is the best QB on this roster…not even close
July 24th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
SnB:
The Raiders “have NEVER been able to develop been able to develop a QB on their own.”?!
What the hell then was Kenny Stabler?
Drafted by the Raiders in 1968, sat on the bench for years until he became one of our most celebrated quarterbacks!
I think I’ll celebrate him right now by drinking Alabama Slammer #9!
July 24th, 2010 at 3:14 pm
SnB,
You should really take a chill pill. Talking about overrating. You have not even seen Campbell throw one pass or take 1 snap in a regular season game as a Raider and you are already crowning him KING. puhleez……
There are these guys named Jeff George, Pastorini, Aaron brooks, and Kerry Collins that were brandname freeagents that busted with us. Usually we stumble into a good QB to rescue us like Plunkett and Gannon. The rest of us on here are much more realistic than you are. We think JC, Grad, and Frye will give us a much better chance at 8-8 than Jawalrus. We’re just ready to crown JC king like you are.
BTW, you mentioned earlier that the Redskins had a worst Oline than us in 2009 as one of the excuses you make for JC. Let me educate you. Our Oline allowed the opposing D to knock out 3 QB’s on our roster over 16 games. JC started all 16 games for the Redskins last year. Skins gave up 46 sacks. We gave up 49 sacks. Skins had 7th best D we had one of the worst.
So save your BS excuses and let’s jsut wait until he takes a snap for us before crowning him King ok.
July 24th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
I meant to say we are NOT ready to crown JC king.
July 24th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
Englad,
I know that it takes time to develop a QB with most of them. Gannon was a nobody until he came to us in the middle of his career. I’m writing off JC but not going to crown him King like SnB.
July 24th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
I mean to say I’m not…damn this laptop types too slow for my mind.
July 24th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Anyone who thinks JC played with less talent in Washington is crazy.
Santana Moss and Randle-El are legit NFL WR’s, Moss has made a pro Bowl. He played with Cooley for years, another pro Bowl.
The defense is great, top 10 almost every year he was there, and was once the #2 ranked D. O-line was not very good, but find one place that doesn’t say we have THE worst line.
Campbell is going to have to do more with less. I hope he is at in him
July 24th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
He’s a 2nd round pick. Is that really a “sleeper”?
http://www.raidernationstation.com/2010_off_season
Good write up though…
Read some interviews with him. Not a big talker but a very smart young man. Actions speak louder and he says plenty on the field.
July 24th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
39. He’s good have no illuions, but he isn’t great. I don’t think he’ll be asked to take the game on his shoulders and really shouldn’t. Not that type of QB but a solid leader who works hard.
July 24th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
I never said that Jason Campbell was King. Never said that! I said that he has questions…but, guess what folks…any QB available for trade or free agency is going to have those question marks.
What I will say is this…he is WITHOUT QUESTION the best QB on the roster…not even close.
Hue Jackson evaluated JaDavis, “Grads”, Frye, Boller and whatever other 3rd tier QB on the roster and told Davis and company that we don’t have a chance. Get someone else in here….
Only Donovan McNabb wa initially available. But he didn’t want to play here and the Shanahan wanted him…so that made Campbell available….still a much better option than what we had.
July 24th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
Damm Jerry, what would we do with out you?
A REAL writer…may gawd thats becoming more and more of a rarity…
Thanks again, we’re pretty lucky.
Enjoy the week J Mac!!!
July 24th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
Check out this yahoo link. go to the bottom and watch the video of some tennessee chick singing to kiffin, pretty funny.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Lane-Kiffin-angers-everyone-in-Tennessee-slight?urn=nfl-257961
July 24th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
Kiffin’s such a bu-tt hole.
Davis was right for firing his azz, but wrong for hiring him in the first place. At least Davis didn’t know…
July 24th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
# Just Fire Baby Says:
July 24th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Anyone who thinks JC played with less talent in Washington is crazy.
Santana Moss and Randle-El are legit NFL WR’s, Moss has made a pro Bowl. He played with Cooley for years, another pro Bowl.
The defense is great, top 10 almost every year he was there, and was once the #2 ranked D. O-line was not very good, but find one place that doesn’t say we have THE worst line.
Campbell is going to have to do more with less. I hope he is at in him
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VR i like you but now your obsession with Gradkowski is clouding all logic. The guy is not good at all. Never has and never will be. Noodle armed and is a runt! Get over it man. Do you not wanna see this team be able to beat the top notch teams when January rolls around? I’m sure you do and we have a way better shot with Campbell there than Gradkowski’s sorry ass. Please stop this…its embarrassing my friend
July 24th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
# SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
July 24th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
I never said that Jason Campbell was King. Never said that! I said that he has questions…but, guess what folks…any QB available for trade or free agency is going to have those question marks.
What I will say is this…he is WITHOUT QUESTION the best QB on the roster…not even close.
Hue Jackson evaluated JaDavis, “Grads”, Frye, Boller and whatever other 3rd tier QB on the roster and told Davis and company that we don’t have a chance. Get someone else in here….
Only Donovan McNabb wa initially available. But he didn’t want to play here and the Shanahan wanted him…so that made Campbell available….still a much better option than what we had.
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SnB you cant tell some people anything no matter what…..see you and I dont agree on all things but we shouted more than anyone the need for a true MLB and NT……many on here wanted to dispute that like Jhill, BHP and others but obviously the Raiders agreed with you and I.
The Gradkowski lover it out of his mind thinking a redux of Gannon will happen. Let me squash that right now by saying………MUTHAFUK Rich Gannon! I never liked the guy that much to begin with. Yeah we won some games but in the biggest game ever he throws 5 ints….3 that went to the house without any pressure!
JC was the best QB we could get and it wasnt even close. We got these fast ass tall WRs for what? To dink and dunk? Gimme a break. You let NFL defenses actually go into a season having scouted Grads as the starter and watch a debacle occur.
Pro Bowl NT of the Dallas Cowboys Jay Ratliff got on NFLN and said JC was most underrated QB in NFL and he was glad he was gone. You think Grads would get that kind of props from a pro bowl defensive player? Hell Naw
July 24th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
July 24th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
RaiderFan overrates talent more than any other team. Guys like Fargas, Gradkowski, Warren, Sam Williams, Ricky Brown, Captain Kirk,….these guys are just guys…they are not any good.
But Raider fan thinks these guys are “great players”
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Amen SnB…..this is why we have continued to lose….yes al deserves the blame but so do the people who love these losers! You have a part in this as well! Someone like Justin Farglass made me sick. Out of the starting RBs in the NFL this guy is the least talented. What roster is he on again? As I’ve said a million times watching Farglass get carries was similar to watching McCown play QB…..you knew you were going to win against good teams.
July 24th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
# Nnamdi21 Says:
July 24th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
39. He’s good have no illuions, but he isn’t great. I don’t think he’ll be asked to take the game on his shoulders and really shouldn’t. Not that type of QB but a solid leader who works hard.
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Gameplan is quite simple….Bush/Dmac combine for 35 carries and JC passes 25 times. It shouldnt even be up for debate
July 24th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
# Just Fire Baby Says:
July 24th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Anyone who thinks JC played with less talent in Washington is crazy.
Santana Moss and Randle-El are legit NFL WR’s, Moss has made a pro Bowl. He played with Cooley for years, another pro Bowl.
The defense is great, top 10 almost every year he was there, and was once the #2 ranked D. O-line was not very good, but find one place that doesn’t say we have THE worst line.
Campbell is going to have to do more with less. I hope he is at in him
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Raiders didnt have the worse line VR…..stop with the excuses for having Gradkowski start. you dont want the best man to win…you want Top Ramen arm polock boy to start
July 24th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
aig Says:
July 24th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
I think people expecting JC to be a leader like Gannon will be sorely disappointed. However, I dont think this guy is another Aaron Brooks either. Will he lead us back to 8-8…very possible.
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Gannon just like JC have zero rings…….screw Rich Gannon and that chump dink and dunk offense. You see when stout defenses got a hold of Gannon his true colors showed
July 24th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
See ya guys….TRAINING CAMP soon
July 24th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
So here’s my crystal ball’s prediction for our team, done by player:
J.Campbell – should have a decent season, I’m guessing 2800-3200 pass yds, 150-200 rush yds, 22-27 pass TDs, 8-10 ints, and 2 rush TDs.
M.Bush – 700-800 rush yds, 150-200 rec yds, 5-6 rush TDs 2-3 rec TDs.
D.McFadden – 400-550 rush yds, 350-400 rec yds, 4-5 rush TDs, 4-5 rec TDs.
DHB – 450-500 rec yds, 40-50 recps. 4-5 rec TDs.
Chaz – 400-500 rec yds, 35-45 recps, 4-5 rec TDs.
L.Murphy – 550-650 rec yds, 55-65 recps, 5-6 rec TDs.
Z.Miller – 650-750 rec yds, 75-85 recps, 5-6 TDs.
B.Myers – 150-200 rec yds, 15-20 recps, maybe 1 TD.
Higgins – 150-200 rec yds, maybe 1 TD.
J.Ford – 150-200 rec yds, 15-25 recps.
ON Defense because it’s too hard to guesstimate individual stats, I’m just doing it as a team. I’m guessing 8-10 ints, and about 20-25 sacks. Top 16 both pass and rush D.
What’s going to get us to an 8-8 mark will be our special teams:
Polish sausage – 130-150 points. We will win a lot of games because of this guy hitting the 40+ yarders all the time. I believe our offense will be improved enough that we will at least get into the 35 yd line of the opposite team a lot more than any of the past 6 years.
Crazy Legs Lechler – Well, you know the story on this guy. Pins the opposition deep on their field 98% of the time. With a much improved run D (hopefully) and our pretty decent pass D, we should be able to get to 8-8 with no problem.
Here’s a bummer, McClain will have growing pains. He will struggle at times – hence the top 16 rankings and not top 10.
I know this is all a bit on the “glass half full” mentality, but why not, training camp hasn’t even started yet. I will have another revised guesstimate right before the season starts, after pre-season.
I could be 100% wrong on all of this, but there’s no reason to be aim for the sky at this point.
As always, GO RAIDERS!
July 24th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Dogging JCamp for his days in Wash is like idolizing DMc for his days in Pigland. Scheme and surroundings answer for much success and failure.
Joe and Zorn and whoever plus a beatdown O-line didn’t help JCamp in Wash, the more narrowly construed (and elevated?) hash marks in the NFL have tripped up Mr. Hog in the NFL.
Expect a Campbell to wear the cheers, and a McFadden (Walter) to wear then as well.
July 24th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
this blog has been a pleasure to reaad the past few days…
i think this defense si going to be very very good…
we got the DTs we needed…
we got real linebackers…
we got a real QB…
and M Bush is gonna start…
i’m loving it…
let’s play some football…
July 24th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Amen to that Pete.
The pads should start cracking next week.
Jerry’s gonna keep us updated, and I can’t wait.
This season can’t get here fast enough.
I get the sneaking suspicion it’s gonna be fun!
July 24th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
Vikings give Bienemy raise, new title to keep him from USC
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on July 24, 2010 7:42 PM ET
It turns out that Kennedy Pola wasn’t Lane Kiffin’s first choice to become offensive coordinator at USC. (Although we doubt Pola was the sixth choice, like Kiffin was for the head coaching job.)
Vikings coach Brad Childress told Judd Zulgad of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune that Vikings running back coach Eric Bienemy was given a raise and the title of assistant head coach to help prevent him from jumping ship to Lane Kiffin’s staff.
Childress said earlier this week Bienemy is the best running back coach in the league that has a bright future in the league.
“You’re talking about giant money and it costs giant money to live [in Southern California]. It was extremely appealing and maybe you become a head coach in college,” Childress said Saturday. “But I think he has the ability to be a head coach at this level. He’s a tremendous teacher.”
The Vikings backed up Childress’ words with action, and successfully kept a quality coach. (Which wound up indirectly pissing Jeff Fisher off.)
July 24th, 2010 at 6:11 pm
JFB,
I wish I would’ve seen the NFL replay of Wash vs. the Saints you were talking about awhile ago. I’ve had Sunday ticket for 12 years and watch a ton of football. But I don’t have much of an opinion on Campbell one way or another. Can’t say I’ve ever paid that much attention to him, to be honest.
I don’t even remember much about him from the game last year. It was a very competitive 1st half. The second half seemed to deteroriate into an avalanche of sacks of Russell by Orakpo and co.
As far as Campbell, he beat MM34 with a nice pass to Cooley. Mitchell returned the favor and thumped him pretty good on a sack. Other than that I can’t remember if he played well,poor or mediocre. I don’t know if that’s a good thing or not.
I kinda wished I’d payed more attention to wash. Sounds like he is doing everything right since his trade to Oakland, though.
July 24th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
Lane Kiffin poorly tries to explain poaching Fisher’s coach
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on July 24, 2010 6:44 PM ET
Jeff Fisher ripped Lane Kiffin earlier Saturday for a lack of professionalism while hiring away Kennedy Pola from the Titans.
In typical fashion, Kiffin has responded with an empty statement.
“We reached out to Kennedy Pola [on Friday] to gauge whether he had any possible interest in returning to USC before we moved forward with the process,” Kiffin said.
“Kennedy said he would think about it and get back to us today. Once Kennedy did call back earlier today, out of my great respect for Coach Fisher I immediately reached out to Coach to make him aware of the situation. I have spoken with Coach Fisher and he now has an accurate understanding of the timeline of events,” Kiffin said.
Luckily, we found our Kiffin translator gathering dust in the garage. It spit this out:
“Everyone knows I’ve been trying to hire Kennedy Pola for more than a month. Heck, Kennedy basically listed his job requirements on the record. Hopefully, this statement will satisfy the brain dead portion of the USC fans out there. But really, who cares? Fisher already knows I’m a weasel and I got what I wanted
July 24th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
hes not the chosen one but he will make us better. thats what i want, a competitive team each n every sunday…. win or lose.
July 24th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
Can Cable coach us to a 9 – 7 10 – 6 type season?
July 24th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
One other thing I left out in my earlier rant about young Lance. The lil biothch has to bring his daddy with him everywhere he goes, to do the heavy lifting.
July 24th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
the ROG is ready for 2010 Says:
July 24th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
aig Says:
July 24th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
I think people expecting JC to be a leader like Gannon will be sorely disappointed. However, I dont think this guy is another Aaron Brooks either. Will he lead us back to 8-8…very possible.
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Gannon just like JC have zero rings…….screw Rich Gannon and that chump dink and dunk offense. You see when stout defenses got a hold of Gannon his true colors showed
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i agree some BUT at least we were winning games and not getting blown out!
July 24th, 2010 at 7:13 pm
I watched that wash saints game. Campbell was awesome. I am not expecting Rich Gannon. More Jeff Hostetler who did well enough for us to get into the playoffs each year…until they hired that bone head walsh to be oc the first time.
July 24th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
i hated walsh…
everyone on the planet knew what play was going to be called next…
he was pathetic…
July 24th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
AS a matter of fact, hos lead us to an 8 – 2 start and when he got hurt against Dallas, the wheels came off. Does anyone remember that year? Mike White? Vince Evans platooning with billy joe Hobert in the last game against Denver?
July 24th, 2010 at 7:16 pm
That was when 8 – 8 was a dissappointment not a goal
July 24th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Jason has ALREADY proven to be a motivated, professional, efficient, and athletic quarterback.
He will get a chance to be such in S&B.
His success depends on 3 things (no partic order):
1. Can Cable and Mitzelcheck build a decent OL. Remains to be seen and is the key to our whole season IMO.
2. Can the young receiving crew step up and be good or better? I say if Chaz can stay healthy he can DOMINATE. Murphy seems studly and DHB has the gift (his body) and the ethic so I like his chances.
3. Can Hue UOP Jackson design a kick @$$ O? I seen him back in Stocktown at Stagg and I believe he can.
July 24th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
Raider guy Says:
July 24th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
AS a matter of fact, hos lead us to an 8 – 2 start and when he got hurt against Dallas, the wheels came off. Does anyone remember that year? Mike White? Vince Evans platooning with billy joe Hobert in the last game against Denver?
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i stopped sucking my thumb after that year just last month. THANX MAN!!!! LOL
July 24th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
our defense could be a WMD
July 24th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
its funny how AD goes against what works. A great HC and Good QB, he never seems to get them unless by accident.LOL…… i cant believe all the years that we had absolute CRAP for QBs. i was so pissed we didnt even call drew brees. i was hoping soooo bad.
July 24th, 2010 at 7:55 pm
Glutten,
I don’t know if Al goes against what works with regards to HC and QB. In fact Al’s record with that is pretty good. (It just doesn’t seem like it after these last seven years). Al actually has a pretty good track record of identifying bright young coaches with a passion for pro football.
He hired Madden. John himself said he was a nobody. An overweight, red headed freckle facedd lb coach in high top cleats with a whistle around his neck. But Al saw something in him. Same with Flores, Shannahan, and Gruden. He had even reached a deal with Sean Payton, before he was talked out of it.
Now he might not be an easy man to work for. He doesn’t like to pay his coaches well. Very demanding. Doesn’t like to relenquish control, meddlesome etc.
I don’t think Al stumbles across great Head Coaches by accident. He has an eye for talent.
July 24th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
As he’s gotten older and seemingly more bitter, and his last championship fades into distant memory, he’s grown less and less patient with his coaches. The constant turnover and instability at HC is the biggest reason for this seven year drought,IMO. But, it wasn’t always like that.
And it ends this year,btw.
July 24th, 2010 at 8:20 pm
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Former NBA player Lorenzen Wright has been reported missing by his family after disappearing last Sunday. Wright was last seen in Memphis before he was to board a flight out of town, according to his sister.
Wright played college ball at the University of Memphis and was the No. 7 pick in the 1996 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Clippers. He played 13 years in the NBA, including five with his hometown Memphis Grizzlies, before finishing his career with a brief stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2008-09.
According to WREG TV in Memphis, police do not suspect foul play, although his family is extremely worried. Despite earning $55 million over his NBA career, Wright has had financial difficulties, and his house was foreclosed upon last May. He has a history of charitable work in the communities he’s played in.
Marcus Hunter, a sports reporter for WHBQ Fox 13 in Memphis, posted a heartbreaking plea from Wright’s mother to her son on TwitVid, urging Wright to contact his family:
July 24th, 2010 at 8:21 pm
ROG and SnB,
How in the hell can you blast Morrison in one line and praise Campbell in another? They are one and the same. They both got good stats but that didnt help their teams getting W’s. As a matter of fact, Morrison is JC. They both play the leadership position on D and O. Both got good stats last yeaer. Both played on teams that went 4 or 5 wins.
I suggest you 2 lovebirds get a better argument. I’m punching holes all over your argument here.
July 24th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
Dwight Gooden Reportedly Deserts Family
7/24/2010 11:01 AM ET By FanHouse Staff
Dwight Gooden, the former New York Mets and Yankees star, has abandoned his family and turned into a deadbeat dad, says his wife, Monique, according to a New York Post report.
Monique Gooden told the paper she has not seen Gooden since June 22. She said the former ace, who has been plagued by substance abuse problems for decades, left the her and their children — 5-year-old old son Dylan and 4-month-old daughter Milan — surviving on public assistance and food stamps.
“He’s left us with no money,” Monique Gooden told the Post. “When I got here to Maryland, I had to go apply for social services, food stamps and health insurance for the kids. He has offered no financial assistance to us.”
Monique Gooden says the 1984 National League Rookie of the Year had been holed up in a hotel somewhere in New Jersey back in May.
The couple wed in January 2009, but Monique claims they haven’t lived together since May 1, according to the report.
“You know what, right now I’m so stressed, I’ve been so stressed that every day has been a struggle for me,” she told the paper. “I just want support for the kids at this time . . . I just want to take care of them.”
Monique told The Post her husband’s latest downward spiral began March 23 when he crashed into another car while allegedly driving under the influence of drugs with his son in the car.
The Mets are scheduled to honor the 45-year-old four-time All-Star — who retired in 2001 — as one of four inductees into the team’s Hall of Fame next weekend
July 24th, 2010 at 8:25 pm
And franchise type, great QB’s don’t grow on trees, obviously. How long did Pittsburgh, one of the NFL’s most stable franchises struggle to find the heir apparent to Bradshaw? 20 years?
The Bengals are hoping the 3rd times a charm with high 1st rd Qb’s. Klingler and Akili Smith bombed. I guess the jury is still out on Palmer. Cleveland, Detroit same thing.
I guess the Colts hit the lottery with Peyton. They were the dregs of NFL society. 10 years of Manning, and they’re the model franchise.
Al has tried to draft em, Marijuanavich and JaPurple. Tui. Free agents with varying degrees of success. Hit on Gannon and Hoss(and hopefully Campbell) and missed on others.
I agree with you on Brees, though. I was hoping they were going to grab him from their division rival, also.
What might have been, huh? Brees and Payton reviving the Raiders instead of down and out New Orleans.
July 24th, 2010 at 8:34 pm
G’night fellas.
July 24th, 2010 at 8:34 pm
fcking LMN,
I saw this post on PFT….LMN is so in lust with Lame Kitten.
La Milicia Negra says:
July 24, 2010 7:07 PM
Lane Kiffin Rules!!!1 He is the best coach since the existence of the AFL… Why should we care about dear Fisher got his feelings hurt, ? I certainly couldn’t care less. Lane got what he wanted and so what? isn’t that what you want in a coach? The sad part here is that he is wasted on a College team..
July 24th, 2010 at 11:27 pm
Camp Battles to Watch for the Raiders
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Darren McFadden v Michael Bush
This is a very important battle for the offense. McFadden needs to become the stud that they drafted, he has the ability to be a Top 10 RB in the league. If Bush wins the starting job, I see McFadden becoming a weapon like Reggie Bush, used all over the field and a threat, but not the star.
Sleeper…Michael Bennett. Steady player, if Bush gets the start, do not be suprised Bennett shares the carries with him and even the goal line attempts.
Tyvon Branch v Mike Mitchell v Michael Huff v Hiram Eugene
Only 2 will start of these interchangeable safeties, but will any of them capitalize on a possible stronger rush by the D line and get turnovers?
Sleeper…loser of the Chris Johnson and Stanford Routt CB battle. Might lose their job to Walter McFadden
Chaz Schilens v Louis Murphy v Darrius Heyward-Bey
All 3 have received offseason buzz and will receive plenty of opportunities in 3 WR sets. 2 of them need to become studs to complement Zach Miller and McFadden out of the backfield.
Sleeper…Jacoby Ford. He will be given shots in the return game, he could be the deep threat if Heyward-Bey has another bad year.
Mario Henderson v Jared Veldheer
If Veldheer has a great camp, expect him to win this job. After many tries to fill this position, Veldheer seems to be the long-term answer. If Henderson wins the job, it does not bode well for line protection.
Sleeper…Bruce Campbell. That is why it would have made sense for the Raiders to go after Shawn Andrews. He would have been a great pick up given Campbell time to ajust to his new position
Bruce Gradkowski v Jason Campbell
Campbell will win the job, he provides the accuracy and deep throws that are needed for this offense. Do not, though, sleep on Gradkowski. While he has had an unspectacular career, he did win over the locker room and they will fight for him. If Campbell struggles, Gradkowski will be given the shot.
Sleeper…Kyle Boller. Only because his gorgeous wife, Carrie Prejean, would then be more often at the game and TV!!!
July 25th, 2010 at 2:59 am
# aig Says:
July 24th, 2010 at 8:34 pm
fcking LMN,
I saw this post on PFT….LMN is so in lust with Lame Kitten.
La Milicia Negra says:
July 24, 2010 7:07 PM
Lane Kiffin Rules!!!1 He is the best coach since the existence of the AFL… Why should we care about dear Fisher got his feelings hurt, ? I certainly couldn’t care less. Lane got what he wanted and so what? isn’t that what you want in a coach? The sad part here is that he is wasted on a College team..
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well Fisher cries to the media, booohoooo, Kiffin gets the man he wants… USC will have the best run-game in college history, thats for sure, be prepared for a USC RB to be picked in 1st round the next 4 years..
July 25th, 2010 at 5:28 am
[...] not being JaMarcus Russell, Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell will initially receive the benefit of the doubt from Raiders fans, writes Jerry [...]
July 25th, 2010 at 6:01 am
mcdaddy couldn’t carry Bush’s jockstrap…
let alone compete for the starting rb position…
only if it’s gamed does mctiptoes get to start…
July 25th, 2010 at 6:57 am
Quarterbacks
# Name Pos. Ht Wt Age College Comment
8 JASON CAMPBELL QB 6-5 230 28 Auburn Couldn’t have smaller shoes to fill
5 Bruce Gradkowski QB 6-1 220 27 Toledo Led shocking win at Pittsburgh last season
7 Kyle Boller QB 6-3 220 28 Cal Has never harnessed strong arm
3 Charlie Frye QB 6-4 220 28 Akron Must beat out Boller for No. 3 job
Running backs
# Name Pos. Ht Wt Age College Comment
29 MICHAEL BUSH RB 6-1 245 25 Louisville 4.5 yards per carry last year
44 LUKE LAWTON FB 6-0 240 29 McNeese St. Out two games for performance enhancers
20 Darren McFadden RB 6-2 210 22 Arkansas Needs to break some tackles to split carries
25 Rock Cartwright RB 5-8 215 30 Kansas St. A Redskin with Campbell last year
32 Michael Bennett RB 5-9 205 31 Wisconsin Still has a little burst left in tank
45 Marcel Reece RB 6-3 240 24 Washington Team tried him at FB, TE, WR.
41 Manase Tonga FB 5-11 245 26 BYU Pride of San Mateo’s Aragon High has shot
40 Chane Moline FB 6-0 250 23 UCLA Three TDs vs. Wash. St. last year
Receivers
# Name Pos. Ht Wt Age College Comment
81 CHAZ SCHILENS WR 6-4 225 24 S.D. St. Must show he can stay healthy
85 D. HEYWARD-BEY WR 6-2 210 23 Maryland Worked hard to put rookie year behind him
18 Louis Murphy WR 6-2 200 23 Florida Surprise big-play receiver last season
10 Shaun Bodiford WR 5-11 185 28 Portland St. Five teams in five years
12 Jacoby Ford WR 5-9 185 22 Clemson Needed to take over kick-return duties
13 Yamon Figurs WR 5-11 185 28 Kansas St. All way back from ACL tear?
15 Johnnie Lee Higgins WR 5-11 185 26 UTEP Struggled mightily last season
16 Paul Hubbard WR 6-2 225 25 Wisconsin Trying to shed “track guy” label
17 Jonathan Holland WR 6-1 195 25 La. Tech Tried at cornerback, too
19 Todd Watkins WR 6-3 195 27 BYU Career-high eight catches last year
84 Damola Adeniji WR 6-3 215 23 Oregon St. Taking flyer on this raw kid
89 Nick Miller WR 5-9 180 23 So. Utah Taking up space
Tight ends
# Name Pos. Ht Wt Age College Comment
80 ZACH MILLER TE 6-5 255 24 Arizona St. Led team in receiving last three years
82 John Owens TE 6-3 255 30 Notre Dame Ex-Seahawks reserve a longshot
83 Brandon Myers TE 6-4 250 24 Iowa Made some plays on special teams
86 Tony Stewart TE 6-5 260 30 Penn State Strong locker-room presence
Offensive line
# Name Pos. Ht Wt Age College Comment
75 MARIO HENDERSON LT 6-7 300 25 Florida St. Calls Cable a father figure
76 ROBERT GALLERY LG 6-7 325 29 Iowa Back surgery in rear window
64 SAMSON SATELE C 6-3 300 25 Hawaii Will welcome less zone blocking
66 COOPER CARLISLE RG 6-5 295 32 Florida Needs bounce-back season
70 LANGSTON WALKER RT 6-8 360 30 Cal Down to a svelte 360
51 Chris Morris C 6-4 305 27 Michigan St. Can back up guard spots, too
60 Daniel Loper G 6-6 320 28 Texas Tech Played 40 games for Titans
61 Allen Smith G 6-4 300 24 Stanford Lots of knee trouble on Farm
63 Brandon Rodd G 6-4 305 24 Arizona St. Also played for Bills
65 Alex Parsons G 6-4 300 22 USC Some fans hope he can push Carlisle
68 Jared Veldheer T 6-8 315 23 Hillsdale Allowed one sack whole college career
69 Khalif Barnes G/T 6-5 325 28 Washington Moved to guard in summer
72 Erik Pears T 6-8 305 28 Colorado St. Looks lost in shuffle
74 Bruce Campbell G/T 6-6 315 22 Maryland Workout warrior will be brought along slowly
Defensive line
# Name Pos. Ht Wt Age College Comment
92 RICHARD SEYMOUR DE 6-6 310 30 Georgia Gets full training camp with team this year
79 JOHN HENDERSON DT 6-7 335 31 Tennessee How much does run-stopper have left?
93 TOMMY KELLY DT 6-6 300 29 Miss. State Club might wish it hadn’t shown him money
77 MATT SHAUGHNESSY DE 6-5 270 23 Wisconsin One of several promising youngsters
67 Kellen Heard DT 6-6 355 24 Memphis He’s big … that’s it
71 Alex Daniels DE 6-4 260 23 Cincinnati Rebounded from legal issues in college
73 Ryan Boschetti DT 6-4 310 28 UCLA Club re-signed him after UFL stint
78 Chris Cooper DT 6-5 285 32 Neb.-Omaha “Baby Howie” not long on impact
90 Desmond Bryant DT 6-5 290 24 Harvard Nice surprise last season
94 William Joseph DT 6-5 310 30 Miami Released twice last season
97 Greyson Gunheim DE 6-5 265 24 Washington Needs a huge camp to make team
98 Jay Richardson DE 6-6 280 26 Ohio State Is this year he puts it all together?
99 Lamarr Houston DE 6-3 305 23 Texas Expecting big things out of former tackle
Linebackers
# Name Pos. Ht Wt Age College Comment
96 KAMERION WIMBLEY OLB 6-4 255 26 Florida St. Meet new strong-side pass rusher
55 ROLANDO McCLAIN ILB 6-3 255 21 Alabama No pressure, just stop the run
91 TREVOR SCOTT OLB 6-5 255 25 Buffalo Can former DE cover RBs, TEs?
48 Travis Goethel ILB 6-2 240 22 Arizona St. Special teams will determine fate
52 Quentin Groves OLB 6-3 265 26 Auburn Another pass-rusher looking for fresh start
53 Thomas Howard OLB 6-3 240 26 UTEP Four-year starter will play on passing downs
54 Sam Williams OLB 6-5 260 29 Fresno St. Vet seems to hang on every year
56 David Nixon LB 6-3 235 25 BYU Practice squad last season
57 Ricky Brown ILB 6-2 235 26 Boston Col. Couldn’t have enjoyed draft day
58 Slade Norris LB 6-3 245 24 Oregon St. Cool name
Defensive backs
# Name Pos. Ht Wt Age College Comment
21 NNAMDI ASOMUGHA CB 6-2 210 29 Cal Nobody ever throws his direction
33 TYVON BRANCH S 6-0 205 23 Connecticut Led NFL DBs in tackles
24 MICHAEL HUFF S 6-1 205 27 Texas Former No. 1 pick is a survivor
37 CHRIS JOHNSON CB 6-1 200 30 Louisville Picked on but pretty solid
22 Walter McFadden CB 5-10 180 23 Auburn Scouts think he’s a sleeper
23 Jeremy Ware CB 5-10 185 23 Michigan St. He’s special, as in special teams
26 Stanford Routt CB 6-1 195 26 Houston Somebody upstairs likes speedster
27 Stevie Brown S 5-11 215 23 Michigan Played LB last year in college
28 Joe Porter DB 5-10 205 24 Rutgers Former track star in right place
30 Jerome Boyd S 6-2 225 24 Oregon Was linebacker for Ducks
31 Hiram Eugene S 6-2 200 29 La. Tech Lost free safety job last year
34 Mike Mitchell S 6-1 220 23 Ohio Hard hitter says he’s finally healthy
36 Joey Thomas CB 6-1 190 29 Montana St. Has been a long-term project
Specialists
# Name Pos. Ht Wt Age College Comment
11 S. JANIKOWSKI K 6-2 250 32 Florida St. Shortest miss was 45 yards
9 SHANE LECHLER P 6-2 225 33 Texas A&M Averaged 51.1 yards per punt
1 Swayze Waters K 5-11 180 23 UAB Parents big fans of “Roadhouse”
59 Jon Condo LS 6-3 250 28 Maryland Pro Bowler, baby
July 25th, 2010 at 7:30 am
the ROG is ready for 2010 Says:
July 24th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
# Just Fire Baby Says:
July 24th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Anyone who thinks JC played with less talent in Washington is crazy.
Santana Moss and Randle-El are legit NFL WR’s, Moss has made a pro Bowl. He played with Cooley for years, another pro Bowl.
The defense is great, top 10 almost every year he was there, and was once the #2 ranked D. O-line was not very good, but find one place that doesn’t say we have THE worst line.
Campbell is going to have to do more with less. I hope he is at in him
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VR i like you but now your obsession with Gradkowski is clouding all logic. The guy is not good at all. Never has and never will be. Noodle armed and is a runt! Get over it man. Do you not wanna see this team be able to beat the top notch teams when January rolls around? I’m sure you do and we have a way better shot with Campbell there than Gradkowski’s sorry ass. Please stop this…its embarrassing my friend
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I wasn’t talking about Bruce at all, just pointing out what JC is up against.
I never seen a 20-32 QB coming off a 4-12 year get such a free pass before.
July 25th, 2010 at 7:35 am
the ROG is ready for 2010 Says:
July 24th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
Pro Bowl NT of the Dallas Cowboys Jay Ratliff got on NFLN and said JC was most underrated QB in NFL and he was glad he was gone.
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LMAO!!! Why did you leave out the next sentence he said.
They went to Auburn together.
JC scored 6 points against Dallas in two games last year, and I don’t think he ever beat Dallas.
July 25th, 2010 at 8:49 am
Campbell is no Southwick
July 25th, 2010 at 8:51 am
Florida Pete Says:
July 25th, 2010 at 6:01 am
mcdaddy couldn’t carry Bush’s jockstrap…
let alone compete for the starting rb position…
only if it’s gamed does mctiptoes get to start…
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Cogent. Lucid. Depressing.
July 25th, 2010 at 9:24 am
BoSJack,
no worries sir. there’s a permanent place readied for McFumble outside of a Hot Springs, SD pawn shop where he stand through heat and sleet like a cigar store figurine with a football superglued to his hand and an iron framework that’ll hold him always upright. problem solved.
July 25th, 2010 at 9:56 am
LMN,
You think Kitten is the best coach since the AFL? Seriously? What is it that makes you like Lame Kitten so much? She has never won anything at the college nor nfl level. Last year she had Bryce Brown as the number RB in the country coming to her in Tenn. He didnt do anything either. Hardesty was the guy that stood out and he was from the prev roster. This year they got a kid that was already on Carroll’s roster. Do you really think SC will do anything special with all these sanctions for the next 4 years?
Here is what I think will happen. SC will suck for the next 2 years. Kitten will be fired again. Then he will blame it on Carroll. But this time, Kitten will not get another job. He’s exposed now and he’s done. Take that to the bank.
July 25th, 2010 at 10:11 am
Raiders have been better record wise since Kiffin left.
I will guarantee you that the Vols will do better this year than last year.
Kiffin = a great salesmen of himself, and a below-average coach.
July 25th, 2010 at 10:27 am
[...] The Oakland Tribune says that new Raiders starter Jason Campbell will be given a little honeymoon by fans since they are just happy to have JaMarcus Russell out of Oakland: Raiders QB Jason Campbell will be given the benefit of the doubt by Oakland fans this year at the beginning, simply because he will be replacing QB JaMarcus Russell, who became one of the most disliked players in the history of the franchise. However, Campbell’s honeymoon will last until he fumbles a snap or forces an interception. Campbell has went through a new offense virtually every season, as his career has had a revolving door of offensive coordinators and systems. While the Raiders said the starting job was a competition, Campbell received the majority of the first-string work during the summer. The Raiders have finished near the bottom in passing the past four years, so it will be difficult for Campbell to do any worse than previous Oakland quarterbacks. Enjoyed this post? Subscribe to Raiders Gab via RSS Feed or E-mail and receive daily news updates from us! Tags: jamarcus-russell, Jason Campbell [...]
July 25th, 2010 at 10:50 am
THUMBS UP FOR THE REPORT ON #84!!!
July 25th, 2010 at 10:54 am
i am sooooo skeptical on S.Routt!! >:O!
i have seen him disappoint year after year.. and yea i know he’s a speedster that can keep up wit most Slot WR but his ball skills are still raw, and he’s been in the league forever now. that shoulda been a transition problem on his first couple of seasons, not now that he’s a solid Vet…
i kinda wanna see C.Johnson at Nickel, and Nmandi also.
July 26th, 2010 at 8:34 am
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July 26th, 2010 at 11:26 am
Campbell is a great player that has gotten a raw deal. Im looking forward to watching him and the young receivers mature in jacksons system together over the next few years. Im sure they will be decent this year but year two and three will see huge improvements as the chemistry will be to the point where they will be able to know what each other will do on every play and in any situation. Campbell has super star talent and only needs a fair shot to showcase what he can do when he is comfortable. Also he has never had the type of explosive weapons that he has here in oakland. I would also love to the raiders draft jerod johnson from texas a&m, and let him develop behind our solid new pro.
August 26th, 2011 at 5:24 pm
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