Campbell, Bush updates
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Sunday, August 29th, 2010 at 5:20 pm in Oakland Raiders.
A few highlights from Tom Cable’s conference call:
– Quarterback Jason Campbell has a right wrist injury that is more significant at this point than his stinger. It happened on the series previous to the one in which he was injured. He’s had an MRI and X-rays and Cable said it will be evaluated this week.
– Running back Michael Bush will have a “procdure” on his fractured left thumb but wont’ necessarily miss the opener. Cable said Bush would be “protected” but not with a cast.
– Chaz Schilens’ arthroscopic knee surgery is a “three to six week issue.” Cable said he’d be questionable for the opener, meaning he’s more than likely out.
– Cornerback Chris Johnson and center Samson Satele will practice this week. Both have been been challenged for their starting positions, Johnson by Stanford Routt, Satele by Jared Veldheer.
– Veldheer earned mixed reviews from Cable on his starting debut. He will play both center and tackle this week, an indication Satele is probably still the front-runner.
– Cornerback Joey Thomas (concussion) and defensive tackle Desmond Bryant (elbow) are day to day. Neither Jay Richardson (knee) or Alex Daniels will be ready to play in the next preseason game.
More to come . . .
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August 29th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
Tom Cables wife, Randy Hanson, and OJ`s wife,..all deserved it. Ya heard me?
August 29th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
Wow. Twice in one week. I should buy a lottery ticket.
August 29th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
I lost a bag of reefer at game last night,..bout eighth ounce.,..dang.
August 29th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
DHB had 46 yards in one preseason game. That was 1/3 his 2009 total. Things are looking up
August 29th, 2010 at 5:27 pm
Old Al crazy comparing Campbell to Plunkett,..now that JC done for year with wrist injury, Gradkowski, the TRUE Plunkett, will prove it. Print that you jealous shut-ins.
August 29th, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Right now id trust Gradkowski leading our offense than I would Jason Campbell. Ive been waiting all preseason just for him to lay out one deep bomb. Then Grads comes in and after less than a quarter lays a beauty right into the hands of murphy hitting him in stride.
August 29th, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Raider organization sugarcoats everything….Campbell is hurt and is going to miss a few games, Bush is hurt and is going to miss a few games, D-mac isn’t a running back, DHB can’t catch, Huff can’t tackle, Defense Scheme is still archaic…sure there’s more
August 29th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
For you crybabies in here whinin bout preseason losses,..Raiders beat Dallas a couple weeks ago,..in real life, Dallas ten times better then the Raiders.
August 29th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
Either way our oline played terrible last night and its just a matter of time until grads gets hurt or campbell does again.
August 29th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
Godspeed on the Raiders gettin’ healthy.
I wish them the best.
August 29th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
Andy 2010 probably goin to be like 6-10,…if we lucky,..I go to every game as you know,..I mainly go to get drunk, stoned, loaded,…and to barbeque.
August 29th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Thanks Ted,..youre a sweet man.
August 29th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
I would love to see them do well but I’m not the most optimistic…what have they proven. I don’t spend money on going to games like in the past
August 29th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Save your money Andy, especially since you cant afford it….keep watchin from the couch,..thats more your speed.
August 29th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
You’re right…I just take my poor self to the bar and order sodas for the free refills
August 29th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
Yes Andy we know,..and we also know what kind of bars you hang at too.
August 29th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
How do you know??? do you frequent them as well
August 29th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
MR told us all a while back. All good babe.
August 29th, 2010 at 5:48 pm
This season is looking a lot less promising.
August 29th, 2010 at 5:49 pm
My boy Maurkice Pouncey’s stonewalling Denver NT Jamaal Williams pretty good tonight.
God, I hope Veldheer works out. We really need a center.
August 29th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
I guess the Raiders are going to have to win this with backups having to step up.
I hope you all see something in Gradkowski and DMAC that no one else in the league sees!
August 29th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
RaidingTexas Says:
August 29th, 2010 at 5:48 pm
This season is looking a lot less promising
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Frustrating isn’t it.
All is not lost. Gradkowski did look good yesterday, so hopefully that 4th QTR of the Pitt game and this showing yesterday represents a trend and not an anomaly.
The only thing that makes me nervous about the Raiders year in and year out of late is that we keep depending on players that have never done it (success) before.
August 29th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
# LT DAN Says:
August 29th, 2010 at 5:49 pm
If Dmac cant play rb full time shouldn’t he return kicks or/ punts?
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No. That position requires moves and change of pace – neither of which DMac possesses. He’s a straight line player (runner).
August 29th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
When was the last time you saw DMAC juke someone???
August 29th, 2010 at 6:12 pm
Its been suggested Dmac play the slot that also requires lateral moves. He may need to move to outside WR and run go routes all game like james jett did. KOR return is a lot of straight ahead running but with his injury probs he may not be able to handle that either.
August 29th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
I think best place for DMC is the practice squad. Bingo.
August 29th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
Norco, Unless there is significant improvement you may be right. Better yet, just package him, before he loses all of his value, for a trade for a ORT.
August 29th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
That’s his biggest problem he can put a move on a telephone pole. He can’t run laterally unless it’s a drill where they tell him which way to go. It’s frustrating as hell.
August 29th, 2010 at 6:20 pm
Go Raiders (1-0)!
August 29th, 2010 at 6:20 pm
LT DAN
You suggestion of a regular WR spot may have some merit. My thought was that at slot he goes against slower LB’ers & safeties. Once he gets by them he should be in the open. Against CB’s have will have to have some moves and we’ve already rode that horse.
August 29th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Priest,
What did you think of JV at center? Has he at least earned the #2 spot in your book?
August 29th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
TJ,..Im calling Gary at 9:00 sharp tomorrow,..I will, on the air, demand you be let back in,..ok?…Iv got your back dude. Youre welcome.
August 29th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
Norco Bob Says:
August 29th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
I lost a bag of reefer at game last night,..bout eighth ounce.,..dang.
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damn i hate losing bud too
August 29th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
Until Al Davis realizes that left offensive tackle is the most important position on the football field, we will continue to have problems.
August 29th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
Ted,..wtf do you care what Priest thinks about JV?
August 29th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrS3REDZt7Q&feature=related
at least we aint the worst tackling team in the NFL
August 29th, 2010 at 6:24 pm
Reece, Bennett & Cartwright all handled the swing pass better than DMac. The swing pass will have to play a significant role in this year’s offense. Fortunately, all of this year’s QB’s can throw an accurate swing pass with touch.
August 29th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
Its ok Taz…went to the clinic in Sacramento today,..bought a killer ounce of Purple.
August 29th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
I think the issue there JB is that a slot has to do a multitude of releases and routes to get open not sure a guy with average lateral ability can do it. Most slots dont just run vertical. Is he really that bad? I cant watch the replay till tomorrow.
August 29th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
He played about as well as I thought he could, what I like about him is he is scrappy as hell. He’ll give you everything he’s got I just don’t think C is the spot for him he is a natural OT, I think he can be at his best there.
August 29th, 2010 at 6:26 pm
Im going to game thursday night, only because Im putting up a banner in my endzone,..will read…”DONT PUT IT OFF, START STRIKE NOW”….perfect.
August 29th, 2010 at 6:26 pm
Norco Bob Says:
August 29th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
I lost a bag of reefer at game last night,..bout eighth ounce.,..dang.
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Some lucky dooshbag scored!
August 29th, 2010 at 6:26 pm
TJ,..call Gary at 9:00 also,..I will tell Pat to allow you on,..you up that early?
August 29th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Its actually possible I smoked it all and thought I lost it…dont matter.
August 29th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
#40, He played good for a rookie OT, I don’t think he won the #1 spot.
August 29th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
# LT DAN Says:
August 29th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
I think the issue there JB is that a slot has to do a multitude of releases and routes to get open not sure a guy with average lateral ability can do it. Most slots dont just run vertical. Is he really that bad? I cant watch the replay till tomorrow.
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Well, we gotta do something with him. RB is certainly out of the question. Slot WR maybe, maybe not. Wideout WR, maybe. Who knows. Some like JLH at slot but I’m not one of the. He’s a real head case. I’d like to see NMiller and possibly Ford at slot. Here’s an idea, DMac, JLH, packaged for an ORT trade. That would help solve a multitude of problems.
August 29th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
Kirk
just so you know Al Davis has assembled some of the best Olines in the history of this game. So I think he knows a little bit about what he’s doing.
August 29th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
Were you smokin’ dubes? Easy to burn through an 1/8 when your smokin’ fatty’s.
August 29th, 2010 at 6:39 pm
If dmac cant play rb then I agree JB trade him and I think JLH makes more mistakes than he is worth. I doubt we can get anything for him.
August 29th, 2010 at 6:39 pm
We had the bong goin last night…TJ, if youre gonna be a Richard, I wont help you,…its up to you man, I have Gary on speed dial, I can hook it up.
August 29th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
Dan,..for a trade to happen someone would have to want DMC,..no team would.
August 29th, 2010 at 6:41 pm
Just 2 weeks y’all!
August 29th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Jason Campbell done for the year…ligament tears in wrist…keepin it real.
August 29th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
‘Sup fellas.
Damn. Pam Oliver’s put on a little poundage. I always thought she was a pretty lil black girl.
They showed the promo for her halftime interview with Tebow. I thought it was Oprah.
August 29th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
That little Polock,..hes your guy in 2010 like it or not.
August 29th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
Maybe so Narco. Or maybe he will be ok. He has had a 100 yd game.
August 29th, 2010 at 6:44 pm
Buckeye,..if you went up to try and get her phone number she would vomit.
August 29th, 2010 at 6:44 pm
The Bengals will take him, especially when they hear about his alter ego, The little rock gangster. Even the OG Clinton does not wanna mess with Little Rocks newest gangster
August 29th, 2010 at 6:45 pm
If it werent for Jamarcus, DMC would go down as worst draft bust ever. You lissnin’?
August 29th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
Plunkethead, youre an idiot, you couldnt find Little Rock on a map. Get outta here punk.
August 29th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
And to top it off…parking at the Coliseum is now a whopping $33!!! That’s a $8 dollar raise from last season. Ridiculous!!!
August 29th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
I have a parking pass,..30 bucks a pop.
August 29th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
# Norco Bob Says:
August 29th, 2010 at 6:45 pm
If it weren’t for Jamarcus, DMC would go down as worst draft bust ever. You lissnin’?
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Sad but true.
August 29th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
lol Thats the pot calling the kettle black.
You have been a nasty little troll this year
August 29th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
Sad our “triplets” all seem to be huge busts
August 29th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
Of course its true,…its hardly sad though,..know whats sad?…you have an old fat man in here, in his 60`s,..all year long,..crying about billionaire al davis,…her names koolkell….he posted his pic in here,..he shouldnt have,..only thing uglier then that is the pic of that dude he married….gross.
August 29th, 2010 at 6:54 pm
Watchin flozell adams play for the steelers not sure why we didnt sign him to compete for rt or lt
August 29th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
I blame Cable for pussifying our O-line. The ZBS is not Raider tradition & success.EVERY great Raider team had a kicka$$ power-blocking O-line. Who’s idea was it to change what was working for us? W used to be the ones handing out the beatings in the trenches. That’s not happening ever since the ZBS arrived. It’s time for a change – back to what works. I wonder if Tom Cable/Jim Michalczik knows how to coach power blocking? If not, we need to fix that too.
August 29th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
I am sure they know power blocking. All that means is lead, power, maybe counter or trap and toss sweeps.
August 29th, 2010 at 6:58 pm
raiderzmaverick Says:
August 29th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
Good post #11!
Dmac can be kept as a change of pace back for screens, outside runs etc. and in motion to go as a receiver. Can utilize him like that.
Grads looked pretty darned good coming in there. But looks similar with too many dropped passes including one which would have won us the game.
………………………….36 million reasons not too keep dmac $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$and there all dollars that can be used too get other quality players
August 29th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
Norco Bob Says:
August 29th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Jason Campbell done for the year…ligament tears in wrist…keepin it real
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I have a sick feeling that the injury will linger at the least.
Well, I hope you Gradkowski supporters know something the entire league doesn’t.
I hope he’s the next Tom Brady or Kurt Warner.
I just don’t think the Raiders are that lucky!
August 29th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
Sorry, Priestj, but the last 6 years show that Al has no idea what he is doing. You can’t stock your O line with low draft picks and rejects and expect to win.
August 29th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
I agree JB. The ZBS is bulls…
August 29th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
We’re already using some power blocking technigues our OG’s are already pulling and trapping it’s just a matter continuing the migration. That’s why I say it’s time to go with Campbell because that’s his strength. Carlisle is more of a technician while Campbell is more drive blocking and pulling. I see Campbell starting by midseason if not sooner.
August 29th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
JB Says:
August 29th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
The ZBS is not Raider tradition & success.EVERY great Raider team had a kicka$$ power-blocking O-line. Who’s idea was it to change what was working for us? W used to be the ones handing out the beatings in the trenches. That’s not happening ever since the ZBS arrived. It’s time for a change – back to what works. I wonder if Tom Cable/Jim Michalczik knows how to coach power blocking? If not, we need to fix that too.
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Agreed! Never, EVER liked this ZBS stuff. The biggest Al Davis criticism is his willingness to experiment with the WCO nonsense.
Stick to smash mouth.
I wish he would allow Marshall the same freedom on the defense….getting sort of sick and tired of the safety getting blamed for the bad run defense around here.
Also, I hate that the O-Line is made up of castoffs. Always trying to outsmart the league.
These old vets…Carlisle, Barnes, Walker, Satele, Pears…we ENTHUSIASTICALLY sign these guys knowing damn well they are fringe players at best.
Then.,.surprise, surprise…we get the QB disabled. Now he’s goin to be hobbled with injuries the rest of the year and we once again have to rely on backups.
This league is too damn good to have to rely on backups to win over 16 games
August 29th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
Could DMac play fullback? he doesn’t have trouble finding linebackers…
August 29th, 2010 at 7:07 pm
TJ,…I feel that because of your sketchy history here,..you should be required to inform us all how much youve had to drink before you started posting,..oh F it,..we will be able to tell,..nevermind,..cheers!
August 29th, 2010 at 7:07 pm
I dont mean to start an argument but every team runs zbs. I dont think you can run only power game plays anymore. dline/lbs to big and fast to many stunts,blitzes, add all the different looks a def front will do and man blocking is gone. You can add some power run plays for GL or short yardage but thats it imo.
August 29th, 2010 at 7:09 pm
priesttj Says:
August 29th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
We’re already using some power blocking technigues our OG’s are already pulling and trapping it’s just a matter continuing the migration. That’s why I say it’s time to go with Campbell because that’s his strength. Carlisle is more of a technician while Campbell is more drive blocking and pulling. I see Campbell starting by midseason if not sooner.
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Agreed. Get the kid in there…get some muscle on the line. Walker and Campbell gives us a chance
August 29th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
Last 6 years don’t prove a damn thing except that the team as a whole hasn’t gotten it done. He drafte Gallery #2 overall he was a concensus top 5 pick. I think he’s drafted 4 OT’s in the 1st rnd in the last 10 years and 5 in the in the 2ndrnd on in the last 6 years including this past draft. So you just have no idea what your talking about. Veldheer was drafted to play OT as was Campbell.
August 29th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
actually dmc put some quick jukes on those 2 passes he caught and ran for. he also broke the 1rst tackle that came his way. yall see what u want cuz u dont like him. there are several teams that would love to have dmc and teams that have good lines as well. notice how cc and veldheer got pushed back on their knees in which they clogged the running lane when he tripped? he tripped over their legs cuz they got pushed to far back especially cc. all this talk of him not having any lateral movement and being a 3rd dwn rb/wr is just ignorant.
August 29th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
DMC best suited to be guy that sprints on field to retrieve tee after kickoffs. I said it first.
August 29th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
Norco Bob Says:
August 29th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
Its ok Taz…went to the clinic in Sacramento today,..bought a killer ounce of Purple.
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haha bro you need to get some of the jack herer and bubba kush. that sh!t is hella potent.
August 29th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
But would get cut for fumbling it.
August 29th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
last night was not the end of the world i went to rhe game had a good time lifted a 8oz.bag of weed off someone who fell asleep on the bart.stoned for free and 28-24 is a close score not like we got blown out or something!!!!
August 29th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Veldheer and Campbell will be starting sooner than later. The thing is I think Hue will make the call as to who plays where. Satele is not as bad at his position as Carlisle is at RG or Henderson is at LT.
The Oline has more questions than answers at this point.
August 29th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
Priestj, why do you make up stuff?
Davis hasn’t drafted 4 OTs in the first round in the last ten years. DBs maybe, but not OTs. The only OT drafted in the first round in the last ten years by the Raiders was Gallery, and he is our best offensive lineman. So thanks for proving my point.
August 29th, 2010 at 7:23 pm
8oz. bag o’ weed?
Damb Fat Kidd – hellova’ score!
August 29th, 2010 at 7:24 pm
Fat Kidd jacked some dude for a half a pound. gangsta
August 29th, 2010 at 7:26 pm
ya snooze ya lose
August 29th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
I’m sorry I was 2 years off it’s been 3 in 12 years
Mo Collins 1998
Matt Stinchcomb 1999
Robert Gallery 2003
August 29th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Steelers are getting schooled.
It would be funny if it wasn’t the Donk-Hoes.
August 29th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
Jason will be on the field starting opening day he got hurt in prevous series n was back playing camp had just broke n well tired.
August 29th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
maybe j. campbell isnt hurt at all just fatiqued.
August 29th, 2010 at 7:36 pm
fat kidd Says:
August 29th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
maybe j. campbell isnt hurt at all just fatiqued.
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lol
August 29th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
i looked at my tv guide the raiders are playing sf again tonite maybe they will do better.
August 29th, 2010 at 7:38 pm
Fat Kidd Says:
August 29th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
last night was not the end of the world i went to rhe game had a good time lifted a 8oz.bag of weed off someone who fell asleep on the bart.stoned for free and 28-24 is a close score not like we got blown out or something!!!!
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hey norco i think we know who took it lol
August 29th, 2010 at 7:40 pm
I had a lot of promise for this season, Not sure what to think now. I am more worried about the Bush injury Than Campbells injury.
I would feel better if Al would surprise me and trade for Logan Mankins than Sign Antonio Bryant.
Is that to much to ask for? I figure he can use the $$ he saves from cutting McFadden on Mankins. Just Sayin
August 29th, 2010 at 7:44 pm
if j campbell goes on injury report and cant make the first game colt brennan just became a raider they wont cut any qbs.
August 29th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
fat kidd Says:
August 29th, 2010 at 7:44 pm
if j campbell goes on injury report and cant make the first game colt brennan just became a raider they wont cut any qbs.
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unless the Raiders sign Leinart, you know how Al loves his 1st round picks.
August 29th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
i bought boneless chicken!!!how the hell did it walk?
August 29th, 2010 at 8:20 pm
Keep a eye out for a trade to Pittsburg to pickup Hartwig – center. He was the starter but looks like he’s getting bounced for Maurike Pouncey, their # 1 pick this year. Hartwihg has a 4 year $2M+ contract. That’s a little expensive to be sitting on the bench. Fortunately for us, AD doesn’t get scared by the $’s. If we got Hartwig then we could focus both Veldheer & BCampbell on the tackle positions. We could then move Walker or MHenderson to RG. That would give us a reasonable dominating O-Line.
August 30th, 2010 at 12:11 am
norco punk still in here
August 30th, 2010 at 12:13 am
raider nation the season is going to be different and very unpredictable its all about the start. i say we can win the first 6 games
go raiders.
August 30th, 2010 at 1:26 am
[...] In a conference call with Bay Area reporters Sunday night, Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable gave some potentially alarming news. He said quarterback Jason Campbell’s biggest injury worry is not the stinger that knocked him out of the game, but a wrist injury he suffered on the previous series. Cable said Campbell had an MRI and X-rays and he will be evaluated this week. The Raiders open the season in two weeks, at Tennessee. It appears to be too early to project whether Campbell will be ready to play against the Titans or not. Campbell will surely be rested all this week. If Campbell can’t play, Bruce Gradkowski will likely get the call to open the season. Gradkowski was a sparkplug for Oakland in his preseason debut against San Francisco on Saturday night after Campbell was hurt. Gradkowski gave Oakland’s weak offense life last season when he took over for JaMarcus Russell. Still, Gradkowski has had trouble staying healthy. Meanwhile, Cable said running back Michael Bush will undergo a procedure on his broken left thumb, but he said Bush could play against the Titans. Bush is likely going to be Oakland’s starter this season, partly because he is more durable than Darren McFadden, who missed the first two preseason games with an injury. Cable also said No. 1 receiver Chaz Schilens’ will return from the arthroscopic knee surgery he had last week in 3-6 weeks. Yes, he could miss a couple of regular season games. The injury outbreak to Oakland’s skill-position players is a bit concerning, but right now, it seems like none of the injured players are in danger of missing major chunks of the season. [...]
August 30th, 2010 at 8:01 am
[...] However, Jerry McDonald of the Contra Costa Times reports that it’s a wrist injury that they’re worried about. [...]
August 30th, 2010 at 11:02 am
Gradkowski has the “will to win”. He can obviously throw the ball and is very spirited and the players respect him and will play hard for him. His size is the only drawback I see. We’re better off with him in there than JCampbell.
August 30th, 2010 at 11:56 am
What exactly is this ZB everyones talking bout? What I saw in that niners game was how Grad plays to win and how jason cambel plays not to lose I think Grad can have a very good year with the Raiders he gave us touch dwons and wins last year and he gave us two touchdowns in limited time..Jason cambell i dont think has thrown for a TD yet..Jason cambell hasnet really impressed me not saying he disapointed but Grad is where its at and i wasnt convinced of that until last game. No matter who we have back there though there going to be in grave danger lol so having to solid QB’s is a good thing
August 30th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
[...] In a conference call with Bay Area reporters Sunday night, Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable gave some potentially alarming news. He said quarterback Jason Campbell’s biggest injury worry is not the stinger that knocked him out of the game, but a wrist injury he suffered on the previous series. Cable said Campbell had an MRI and X-rays and he will be evaluated this week. The Raiders open the season in two weeks, at Tennessee. It appears to be too early to project whether Campbell will be ready to play against the Titans or not. Campbell will surely be rested all this week. If Campbell can’t play, Bruce Gradkowski will likely get the call to open the season. Gradkowski was a sparkplug for Oakland in his preseason debut against San Francisco on Saturday night after Campbell was hurt. Gradkowski gave Oakland’s weak offense life last season when he took over for JaMarcus Russell. Still, Gradkowski has had trouble staying healthy. Meanwhile, Cable said running back Michael Bush will undergo a procedure on his broken left thumb, but he said Bush could play against the Titans. Bush is likely going to be Oakland’s starter this season, partly because he is more durable than Darren McFadden, who missed the first two preseason games with an injury. Cable also said No. 1 receiver Chaz Schilens’ will return from the arthroscopic knee surgery he had last week in 3-6 weeks. Yes, he could miss a couple of regular season games. The injury outbreak to Oakland’s skill-position players is a bit concerning, but right now, it seems like none of the injured players are in danger of missing major chunks of the season. Update: Cable indicated to the Bay Area media that Bruce Gradkowski is in good standing as the No. 2 quarterback and Stanford Routt is making big strides in his attempt to unseat Chris Johnson as the right cornerback. [...]