Campbell adjusting to life on the inside
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, August 9th, 2010 at 7:54 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Tom Cable moves his offensive linemen with the frequency my mother-in-law rearranges the furniture.
He’s particularly fond of running an inside game, taking someone the outside world views as a tackle and moving them to guard. Or in the case of rookie Jared Veldheer, even center.
One of Cable’s newest projects is Bruce Campbell, the Maryland left tackle who wowed everyone at the NFL scouting combine with an off-the-charts combination of size and speed and virtually zero body fat.
The Raiders jumped at the chance to take Campbell in the fourth round (when there was some speculation they wouldn’t pass him up in the first), and while analysts were breathlessly talking up his potential as an ideal left tackle, Cable had other ideas.
Campbell lined up at right guard for his first practice at the post-draft minicamp and he’s been there ever since.
While acknowledging that he can be overly hard on himself and that his play has improved considerably since training camp began, Campbell conceded, “It’s still a struggle.’’
For all the talk of his incredible athletic skills, Campbell sounds as if he’s still unsure of himself as a football player.
“It’s all about knowing what I have, knowing my strengths, knowing my abilities,’’ Campbell said. “I really, truly don’t know what I have yet.’’
Cable sees an explosive athlete who has not yet learned to channel his knowledge and his body into putting his skills to good use on the field.
“We’re still trying to speed him up and playing at the right tempo when the ball is snapped,’’ Cable said. “These preseason games will help a lot. They help young linemen a tremendous amount.’’
Campbell enjoys the pulling aspect of playing guards but is still learning the proper angles to execute his blocks.
“I enjoy pulling a lot more as long as learn how to square up linebackers and square up people when I pull because it’s something I’m still not used to,’’ Campbell said.
Campbell is doing as much listening as he is working on his incredible physique. One moment he’s talking to defensive line coach Mike Waufle coming off the field, the next he’s with his fellow offensive linemen or comparing footwork with a linebacker.
“I talk to everybody, I talk to offensive linemen, defensive linemen, linebackers, just to see what they can see that I can’t see,’’ Campbell said. “If I’m leaning, if I’m twitching, if I’m looking . . . I ask everybody.’’
Rather than play it cool about his professional debut, Campbell already admits to some anxiety.
“It will actually be the first time I’ve been to an NFL game,’’ Campbell said. “I’m pretty excited, but at the same time I think I’m as nervous as I am excited.’’
More news, notes and quotes from Monday’s lone practice:
– No sign of Darren McFadden (hamstring) making it unlikely he’ll face Dallas Thursday. The same goes for Chaz Schilens (foot) who was at practice but didn’t participate, although Cable said no determination has been made.
– Cable wasn’t ready to commit to Colt Brennan as third quarterback in hopes that Charlie Frye will be available. Frye went through some footwork drills with the quarterbacks but didn’t actually throw the ball.
Frye’s right wrist injury was an overuse injury, Cable said.
– Although wide receiver Jacoby Ford went through some early drills, he didn’t participate in team sessions. Also out were quarterback Bruce Gradkowski (groin), wide receiver Paul Hubbard (hamstring) and defensive end Jay Richardson (knee).
Richardson said he’s 50-50 to play Thursday but probably won’t chance it unless he’s 100 percent.
Among those who didn’t complete practice were defensive tackle John Henderson and cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha. Cable said both were “sore’’ which has become this year’s generic phrase for virtually any injury.
Safeties Michael Huff and Mike Mitchell both left the field temporarily and appeared to be in some pain, Huff injuring a hand after breaking up a deep pass, and Mitchell with a back issue after knocking down a short one.
Cable said both were fine.
– Like Bruce Campbell, Khalif Barnes knows what it’s like to move inside and has put aside the feeling that he was exclusively a left tackle to further his career.
“If I can play more than one position I can be useful and help the team,’’ Barnes said. “You just never know when they’ll need you.’’
Barnes has played mostly left guard, backing up Gallery, but has also played right tackle and also been the backup left tackle when Veldheer plays center.
– One of the tightest competitions continues to be the third running back spot behind Bush and McFadden, with Roderick “Rock’’ Cartwright realizing special teams could be his ticket to the roster.
Both he and Michael Bennett have run well, with Cartwright, a 5-foot-8 fireplug, running with more power and Bennett with more speed.
Cartwright has experience returning kickoffs but not punts, and has done virtually everything else.
“I’ve always been on punt return, holding up. Kick-off return, I’ve been L-4,’’ Cartwright said. “I’ve returned kicks. On punts, I was the personal protector. So, I’ve been around. I was in Washington my whole career and that’s kind of what I do, play special teams. So, whatever I can do to help the team win, that’s what I want to do.’’
x-Runners went through one particularly difficult sequence backed up at the 20-yard line, with backs getting routinely stuffed by the defense, drawing the ire of offensive coordinator Hue Jackson.
“Good defense,’’ assessed Cable. “I thought initially the defense was playing it square and staying in their gaps. Very disciplined.’’
A short time later, the Raiders did run better _ most notably a run by Michael Bush where he broke free on the left side and took dead aim on Michael Huff. The only thing that prevented Huff from being flattened was that it wasn’t a completely live drill.
Huff gave a half-hearted shoulder to Bush and lived to play another down.
—It was a better practice catching the ball for Raiders receivers, with Darrius Heyward-Bey having a good day in that regard. While improved from last year, however, this still doesn’t have the look of a 60 percent passing team as yet.
—There will be a double session today with practices at 8:30 and 4:20 p.m
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August 9th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
DMac for slot receiver.
August 9th, 2010 at 8:12 pm
“He’s particularly fond of running an inside game, taking someone the outside world views as a tackle and moving them to guard. Or in the case of rookie Jared Veldheer, even center.”
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I’m not fond of unconventional thinkers when they have losing records.
August 9th, 2010 at 8:20 pm
No one is fond of losing records genius
August 9th, 2010 at 8:21 pm
Just looked it up, Chaz Schillens has played in one less game than D-Mac and has two more starts.
Expecting Darren to hold up for 16 games with an increased workload would be the same thinking for Chaz.
Chances are, neither will happen.
August 9th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
Would like a little more swagger from Bruce Campbell, but maybe it will come.
So much of sports is between the ears. If you are even a tad unsure of yourself, you are just going to hold yourself back.
You can do it Bruce, go kick some azz!!
August 9th, 2010 at 8:25 pm
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August 9th, 2010 at 8:28 pm
Was #17 Walker? I don’t recall. He played so little. What are they selling? All the rejects I guess. The’re probably fat with #2 jerseys.
August 9th, 2010 at 8:28 pm
Does your company sell Rosetta Stone?
Might want to pick one up if so, and learn about the use of plurality in the English language.
August 9th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
Must be from the CFK – Chinese Football Knockoffs. They have NCAA also. Big supply of UCRA.
Reminds me of an old joke: Q.) What’s CRICK? A.) Sound of an Chinese camera.
August 9th, 2010 at 8:36 pm
Chaz & Dmac picking up where they left off in 2009! This is getting very old.
August 9th, 2010 at 8:37 pm
This clown almost types as bad as tj.
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August 9th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
[...] Darren McFadden (hamstring) is expected to miss Thursday’s preseason opener, according to Jerry McDonald of the Contra Costa [...]
August 9th, 2010 at 8:46 pm
Chargers beat up at LT. If I was them I’d pay the one you call McNeil!!!
http://www.nfl.com/trainingcamp/story/09000d5d819a16d4/article/chargers-lts-dombrowski-richmond-thomas-all-injured
Chargers are betting on Cam Thomas at DT.
He’s a fat lump with no technique and quetionable effort.
Mr. Fat Lump. Meet Mr. Gallery…
August 9th, 2010 at 8:49 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 9th, 2010 at 8:25 pm
Who let the spammer in?
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August 9th, 2010 at 8:50 pm
Anyone notice Desmond Bryants name get mentioned a couple of times?
Jay Richardsons dinged up but that last game against the Ravens he put on some hustle too.
August 9th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
If this guy does indeed realy learn this technigue he could be one of the top OG’s in the game. His ability to get on the second level and pull on power sweeps would be devastating. Gene Upshaw made a living just doing that it makes the game simple for him. It’s not as much technigue as it is athletic ability on running plays. With his size and quickness and power I would hate to see a safety try to stop a guy that size on a power sweep with MBush running the football. You could also run that old “17 Bob tre O” we use to run back in the day. Bruce Campbell could become quite a player if he works hard and picks up the nuances of that position.
August 9th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
August 9th, 2010 at 8:46 pm
Chargers beat up at LT. If I was them I’d pay the one you call McNeil!!!
http://www.nfl.com/trainingcamp/story/09000d5d819a16d4/article/chargers-lts-dombrowski-richmond-thomas-all-injured
Chargers are betting on Cam Thomas at DT.
He’s a fat lump with no technique and quetionable effort.
Mr. Fat Lump. Meet Mr. Gallery…
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I dont understand the dischargers, they should have paid the man…tra thomas is injured, and so is dombrowshi, the do not have a LT to speak of….
They did not run the ball particularly well, and vjackson bailed rivers out a ton of times. that qb has about the worst thrown ball i have even seen….
vjack may not be avail until gane 10 due to contract issues…
they are also thin at Lb, they recently signed Ali highsmith….
hope they crash and burn a hole in the bottom of the AFC west…
August 9th, 2010 at 9:05 pm
25. Alot of people say that about Campbell’s potential and I hope he can but in college he didn’t play much, Isn’t a natural and has been pretty horrible in space.
August 9th, 2010 at 9:11 pm
tj is it my imagination or do you repeat the same speech and insert a different name for each and every rookie?
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priesttj Says:
August 9th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
If this guy does indeed realy learn this technigue he could be one of the top OG’s in the game
August 9th, 2010 at 9:13 pm
tj how many O-linemen has Cable turned into a “top” player in the league?
August 9th, 2010 at 9:19 pm
tj is it my imagination or do you repeat the same speech and insert a different name for each and every rookie?
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LOL!
Kool aid gets to flowing this time of year.
It’s all good.
August 9th, 2010 at 9:20 pm
I’m out on a limb with Campbell as well.
I’m more on the can’t be worse than Carlisle limb though.
I do agree that he has BEAST written all over him for an OG though.
August 9th, 2010 at 9:20 pm
Can you read? if any player learns the game and works hard normally they’ll be successful. I could say that aboout any and every player on the team and it would be true. I just say it about the players I feel have a chance. Why don’t you tell who you think has a chance instead of negative comments about everything I have to say.
Or is it that you just don’t understand the game. Stop worrying about me and post your own thoughts. Or Farts cause you may not know the difference.
August 9th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
No tj you repeat the same thing year after year, player after player. Eventually you will be right when you are singing the same song every year since the 70’s
If you had an eye for talent you would be dangerous…
Fraud
August 9th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
Yes I can read, obviously.
No actually if you said that about every player on the team it wouldn’t be true. Have you noticed the only pro bowl players we’ve had in 5 years have been our kickers? You are nothing but a tool and an embarrassment to Raider nation.
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priesttj Says:
August 9th, 2010 at 9:20 pm
I could say that aboout any and every player on the team and it would be true.
August 9th, 2010 at 9:31 pm
tj in your deranged and lunatic state of mind you are unaware every player the Raiders draft isnt going to be great!
Every 6 or 8 years we get a Tim Brown, H Long, M Allen, or G Upshaw so when you sing the same song each and every year about our rookies it basically makes you look like a tool. I’m trying to keep you from embarrassing yourself..
lol
August 9th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
I say what I want when I want wether you like or not. If you don’t like it don’t read it idiot.
August 9th, 2010 at 9:38 pm
tj, I have an idea!
Why dont you watch B Campbell at least play and suit up in a NFL football game before you anoint him the next Hall of Famer! Just a thought..
A monkey could predict greatness for every player we draft, it doesn’t take 1 ounce of knowledge or brains, thats why you doit.
August 9th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
Me too tj. Why is it ok for you and not me? You dont have to read what I write either, correct?
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# priesttj Says:
August 9th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
I say what I want when I want wether you like or not. If you don’t like it don’t read it idiot.
August 9th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Whassup J Wiggle?
August 9th, 2010 at 9:43 pm
Maybe the thing to do is keep both Cartwright & Bennett along with Bush at RB. Move DMac, on paper, to slot WR and just be done with the DMac experiment. He seems to be as fragile as Schilens. Maybe he’ll bode better at WR – a lot less contact.
August 9th, 2010 at 9:45 pm
Chargers staring at first blackout of the year
Posted by Mike Florio on August 9, 2010 10:27 PM ET
While the San Diego Chargers have been playing hardball with key components of a team otherwise poised to contend for a championship, we’ve been wondering whether the franchise’s refusal to make a financial commitment to core players like Shawne Merriman, Vincent Jackson, and Marcus McNeill would prompt the fans to refuse to make a financial commitment to the franchise.
If the first preseason game is any indication, the answer is “yes”.
Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports that more than 8,300 tickets remain for the team’s preseason opener. If the tickets aren’t sold out by Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. PT, Saturday night’s home game against the Bears won’t be televised live in the Chargers’ home market.
August 9th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
A 4 WR formation of Bey, DMac, JLH & Murphy should scare the hell out of any defense. Just call it a jailbreak.
August 9th, 2010 at 9:56 pm
JB
I think you’d have to exchange JLH for Chaz to have a chance at immediate impact. The size of Chaz makes that 3some formidable. Even then it might take a few games where they put up some serious #’s to get the kind of respect you’re after.
August 9th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
I remember the Dallas Cowboy’s just a few years ago lost T.O. and started the year of with a bunch of no names at WR a young QB still trying to establish himself and in short order they replaced T.O. The Cahrgers did the same thing with a bunch of nobodies it took Vincent Jackson 4 years to develope.
So the potential is definitely there but they have put it together with this new QB.
August 9th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
Would have picked Chaz but his inability to stay healthy does not bode well for his future in the NFL. If he’s healthy and able to play, I’d certainly pick him over JLH. Actually, JLH may be on the bubble if some of the rookies and Nick Miller keep outplaying him. I’m not sure he’s still not gunshy from that hit he took last year. He has to prove he’s over that or he’s history.
August 9th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
I like our young WR corps. There’s a ton of potential that has just been waiting for a decent QB. Now that JCampbell is with us, I predict they’ll do just fine.
August 9th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
# priesttj Says:
August 9th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
I say what I want when I want wether you like or not. If you don’t like it don’t read it idiot.
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Of COURSE you do, TJ. It’s America. Freedom of Speech. You post the most inane nonsense, and that freedom thang rings in where we get to laugh at you…you call the radio and apply that above mentioned “freedom of speech”, and, again, laughter ensues by all, and all rights are preserved.
Is that cool..or what?
August 9th, 2010 at 10:31 pm
ah..the “potential” word.
Doesn’t everyone in the NFL have “potential”??
Is there a single player who doesn’t have “potential”?
If they didn’t, they wouldn’t be in the NFL.
Potential is another word for “hasn’t done squat”.
August 9th, 2010 at 10:38 pm
Cable is a Davis hack.
August 9th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Gradkowski. lol. Vegas, why isn’t Gradkowski our starter right now? The answer to that question is the same reason why the Raiders will not win this year and many years to come.
August 9th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
Chargers staring at first blackout of the year
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We have our own problems with blackouts. Why are you reveling in the fact that SD won’t sell out a preseason game?
August 9th, 2010 at 11:13 pm
RealMadden…
I’ve lurked for awhile and will acknowledge some decent observations of yours but saying Gradkowski should start is a bit preposterous. The guy is a journeyman QB at best. Campbell, while not amazing, is going to at least put us in the right position to win ball games. He has a better arm than Grad and is less often injured, which is primarily the main reason the Raiders are putting him in first. The team likes both and will be lead by both. Also, lets check the stats:
Career
26g
279comp
523att
53.3%
2824yds
5.4ypc
15TD
16INT
9fumbles
65.9rating
Campbell
Career
52g
1002comp
1637att
61.2%
10860yds
6.6ypc
55TD
38INT
24fumbles
82.3rating
Who would you start???
August 9th, 2010 at 11:17 pm
Go ahead and double Gradkowski’s stats to compare to JCampbell as far as games started and see how that adds up for ya:
Grad
52g
558comp vs. 1002
1046att vs. 1637
53.3 vs. 61.2
30TD vs. 55
32INT vs. 38INT
19fum vs. 24
65.9rating vs. 82.3
August 9th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
areer
52g
153att
786yds
5.1avg
29long
3TD
55first downs
10fumbles
1 lost
Career
26g
67att
291yds
4.3avg
21long
0TD
20fd
6fumbles
4lost
Same stats x2?
52g
134att
572yds
4.3avg
21long
0TD
40fd
12fumbles
8-lost
August 9th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
the above post was RUSHING STATS CAREER.. my apologies for not typing that in right.
August 9th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
To be complete, here is the final synopsis:
JCampbell is less injured, turns the ball over less, scores and passes for more touchdowns, has a higher passer rating, throws for more yards and was never waived by a team, or in Grad’s case, two
August 9th, 2010 at 11:58 pm
fat kidd Says:
August 9th, 2010 at 9:45 pm
Chargers staring at first blackout of the year
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Fair weather SD fans. This team was picked to be in the Super Bowl this off season folks…
Couldn’t happen to a nicer or apparently more dedicated fan base.
August 10th, 2010 at 12:01 am
jmello21 Says:
August 9th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
To be complete, here is the final synopsis:
JCampbell is less injured, turns the ball over less, scores and passes for more touchdowns, has a higher passer rating, throws for more yards and was never waived by a team, or in Grad’s case, two
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He can be solid but you can’t really ask him to go out and win it. He hasn’t really shown he can consistently go out an put together a game winning drive.
More often it seesm he gets picked.
I hope we can protect this kid so he can produce.
Lets get a run game cranked up.
Been saying Oaklands going to go hybrid and could rotate O linemen situationally.
Sounds great in theory.
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August 10th, 2010 at 12:51 am
“No sign of Darren McFadden (hamstring) making it unlikely he’ll face Dallas Thursday.”
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Well, at least that glass bust won’t be fumbling this game away…
August 10th, 2010 at 1:18 am
Thomas Howard for Marshawn Lynch?
Thomas Howard and draft pick(s) for Marcus McNeil?
Thomas Howard and draft pick(s) for Matt Light?
Work your crazy magic, Big Al.
August 10th, 2010 at 1:25 am
I’ll admit that at first I didn’t think getting rid of Howard was a good idea. Mainly because if there’s one knock on the new Raider linebackers, it’s that they’re mostly unproven in coverage. But I really like the idea of Mike Mitchell coming in on passing downs at either S or LB, which it looks like the coaching staff is experimenting with. Anything that gets Mitchell on the field more sounds good to me. And as long as Thomas Howard still has trade value, the Raiders might as well get something for him.
August 10th, 2010 at 1:45 am
# JB Says:
August 9th, 2010 at 9:43 pm
Maybe the thing to do is keep both Cartwright & Bennett along with Bush at RB. Move DMac, on paper, to slot WR and just be done with the DMac experiment. He seems to be as fragile as Schilens. Maybe he’ll bode better at WR – a lot less contact.
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I was just thinking this too lol. Seems like Bennett/Cartwright are both tough and running with purpose, so dont cut either and send Dmac to special teams and WR. And if he and Schilens keep falling apart physically then what can you do but the inevitable?
August 10th, 2010 at 4:58 am
Oh yeah DudleyHB,Chaz,Murphy,JLH all Defense Coordinators are staying up late trying to contain all those amazing WR.
I trade the first 3 for just Crabtree but I would keep JLH guy could be an amazing slot WR.
August 10th, 2010 at 6:04 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
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Fair weather SD fans. This team was picked to be in the Super Bowl this off season folks…
Couldn’t happen to a nicer or apparently more dedicated fan base.
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Good one Nnamdi!!! LMAO!!!
August 10th, 2010 at 6:10 am
San Dieg-blows has been picked to be in the Super Bowl like 4 years running… they will find a way to choke.
August 10th, 2010 at 6:18 am
With San Diego it is the same thing every year.
Preseason media darlings to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl. Get off to a slow start, than have a great last month of the regular season, than blow it in their first playoff game (usually at home).
August 10th, 2010 at 6:18 am
Cannot wait to see our boys is black kick the boys in blue!!!!
I hope Cable gives my boy Brennan a shot…come on now…Frye hurt his throwing wrist? Really?
August 10th, 2010 at 6:27 am
Bruce Campbell = project
August 10th, 2010 at 6:29 am
Cable wasn’t ready to commit to Colt Brennan as third quarterback in hopes that Charlie Frye will be available. Frye went through some footwork drills with the quarterbacks but didn’t actually throw the ball.
Frye’s right wrist injury was an overuse injury, Cable said.
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I’d rather see what Brennan can do versus watching Charlie Frye limp wrist it for 2 quarters!
August 10th, 2010 at 6:30 am
I would keep JLH guy could be an amazing slot WR.
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NMF: my man! JLH is gonna be a stud with JCamp at QB
August 10th, 2010 at 6:33 am
last 2 practices:
Nick Miller drops well thrown Brennan seam route . . . he’ll wince when that film comes up during WR meeting .
NMiller can’t hold routine Boller flare left.
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uh oh
August 10th, 2010 at 6:35 am
John Henderson, talking to Seymour, points to his knee
-Vittorio Tafur (twitter)
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No !!!
August 10th, 2010 at 6:49 am
I’ll change my QB depth chart…
Campbell-Boller-Brennan
August 10th, 2010 at 6:50 am
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August 10th, 2010 at 6:51 am
Lol…
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Owner Woody Johnson told ESPN’s E:60 program Monday that his “gut feeling” is Darrelle Revis will not play for the Jets in 2010.
“My gut feeling is, I would say no,” said Johnson. Added coach Rex Ryan: “I have no communication there from my end. … We’ve got to prepare like he’s not going to be here.” The Jets rejected a contract proposal from Revis and his agent, and now seem poised to take a hard-line stance. Perhaps talks will pick back up if the Jets suffer an injury in the secondary this preseason.
Source: New York Daily News
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August 10th, 2010 at 6:55 am
Whats the deal with Brennan? He was a stud in college, doesnt he hold the NCAA record for 58 TDS in a season? He couldnt even make 3rd sting with Washington? Or did he get released because of his injuries?
August 10th, 2010 at 6:56 am
Jets will still have Antonio Cromartie & Kyle Wilson at CB with Dwight Lowery as the nickel corner.
FS Brodney Pool / Eric Smith
SS Jim Leonhard / James Ihedigbo
the Jets secondary will be fine. They are right for playing hardball with Revis, but wrong for slamming Al Davis imo
August 10th, 2010 at 6:59 am
Brennan played in the spread O in College , UH would throw it like 50-60 times a game 5 wr no rb and always from Shotgun. He has a weak arm and can’t play a Pro style O.
August 10th, 2010 at 7:00 am
Brennan released because of injuries.
Rookie year, was the best rookie QB in pre-season league-wide.
Right after, he had to be IR’d.
Then this off-season, he had more surgeries and got cut.
But he’s a good’un.
There are a few of us in R’Nation who like Brennan.
I’ve been huge on him.
But if he keeps getting surgeries he’ll keep being on the roster bubble from team to team.
But IMO…here’s a prediction….he’s a “gannon”-type waiting to happen if he can stay healthy a couple years straight.
August 10th, 2010 at 7:00 am
He couldnt even make 3rd sting with Washington? Or did he get released because of his injuries?
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Shanny took over and brought in 3 new QB’s. McNabb, Grossman & Beck to replace Campbell, Collins & Brennan
Ratface just wanted to clean house and bring in “his guys” from the looks of things … apparently Haynesworth isn’t one of them, but DeCrapalo Hall is!
August 10th, 2010 at 7:02 am
Brennan’s pros is that he is highly accurate, and a gunslinger, he likes to go downfield, not check down. He’s also mobile.
But his cons is his injury-proneness, and getting used to a pro-style.
But he did fine with that at Washington before his injuries. He was taught by Zorn who might suck as a HC but is a very good QB coach.
August 10th, 2010 at 7:05 am
Well good, I hope he works out. Could be the QB of the future if Campbell isnt stellar.
August 10th, 2010 at 7:05 am
Same question I’ll ask of Ja Marcus…
What happened to him? He used to run around in college…oh well…at least Colt doesn’t do cough syrup!
August 10th, 2010 at 7:10 am
Well hopefully we get a look at him versus Dallas. C’mon, Cable, don’t be a party pooper.
August 10th, 2010 at 7:10 am
Jamarcus? Ran around? What did they put a motor on the hot dog cart?
August 10th, 2010 at 7:11 am
You guys will get a look at him vs Dallas… Up here in western NY that game certainly will NOT be televised.
August 10th, 2010 at 7:13 am
bcz24 Says:
August 10th, 2010 at 7:10 am
Jamarcus? Ran around? What did they put a motor on the hot dog cart?
Ok, you got me…LOL
August 10th, 2010 at 7:16 am
T-Minus 3 hours until I pop in my fresh of the press Madden11 and spank some peeps with the new and improved RAIIIIIIIIIIIIDERS!
August 10th, 2010 at 7:24 am
i have to get going guys, got some online training courses to do, raiders talk is too addictive.
August 10th, 2010 at 7:27 am
DMAC just told me on Twitter his injury is nothin’ serious, its just a hammy strain, he just doesnt want to rush it and have it naggin’ him all year… if anyone cares
August 10th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
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