Cable declares a controversy-free zone
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, September 20th, 2010 at 4:06 pm in Oakland Raiders.
There will be no controversy.
That was the message conveyed by coach Tom Cable in his weekly press briefing the day after he benched starting quarterback Jason Campbell at halftime in favor of Bruce Gradkowski and emerged with a 16-14 win over the St. Louis Rams.
“I’ve heard if you have two running backs, like Michael (Bush) and Darren (McFadden), you have a tandem, but if you have two quarterbacks, it’s a controversy. There isn’t going to be a controversy. I’ll make a good decision, the right decision, and we’ll go from there.’’
Cable said he’d address the issue again Wednesday and talked up the quarterback depth that also includes No. 3 quarterback Kyle Boller.
Before we move on, here’s Cable’s response when asked if it was his call, needing only to tell Al Davis of his decision:
“Well, I think it has to be. When you sit in the chair that I do, you have to be able to go out and coach your team and make your decisions and do those things. If you don’t, I think you put yourself in a bind.’’
You be the judge as to whether “Well, it has to be’’ is the same thing as “Yes, it’s my decision.’’
Other quarterback related questions:
Q: Should Campbell have recognized the Raiders were in the wrong formation on fourth-and-1 and called a time out?
Cable: Yeah, absolutely. In the heat of the battle, whatever it is, we didn’t get it done. I tried to fix it, but (the officials) weren’t paying attention to us.
Q: Have you talked to Jason at all?
Cable: I talked to him a little bit yesterday and I’ll talk to both of them when we get back to work.
Q: Bruce was not sacked in the second half. Was that a function of offensive line play, mobility or both?
Cable: I think a little bit of both, but I thought we cleaned up some things. He got flushed twice, but I thought we cleaned up some things in terms of blitzes.
We talked all week, the quarterback would have to handle that overload pressure sometimes and either get it out of his hand or get himself in a better play, better protection, and I felt that other than the one free hitter on Jason early in the game, we just missed an assignment there, but really, Veldheer got beat the one time, other than it was kind of normal play back and forth. But I do think we adjusted well and I think we handled the pressures better.
Q: It appeared Jason had deeper routes and Bruce had shorter routes . . .
Cable: Early, that’s true because we wanted to get him started right but we were still throwing the deep balls and the go-routes, the big daggers and those things, so it probably went back to more the same.
But early, yeah, we wanted to get him in there and get him started and let him make some quick plays and see if he could get everyone’s confidence going.
Q: How much does who is at quarterback influence the play-calling?
Cable: Well, for us, I don’t think it matters for either guy. I think it’s just the situation of bringing a guy off the bench at halftime and you want to get him something quick and easy and get him started.
But you do that periodically throughout the game and I think every team, when you kind of feel a lull, you might get some quick balls or maybe some no-huddle, trying to change momentum a little bit. So I just think it’s a product of that more than anything.
Q: Do you think one can do what the other can, skill-wise?
Cable: Yeah, but they’re different physically. You know Jason’s got maybe a stronger arm; Bruce needs to be on time more. Those kinds of things. But mentally, they’re both very sharp. Both exactly what this football team needs. Like I said, it’s a good thing that’s going on. I mean, we can sit around and talk about it, which we all will for the week, but the bottom line is we’re fortunate to have this situation.
Q: How much input do you take from your offensive staff?
Cable: I certainly talk to them. I talked to them yesterday at halftime. I think that’s one of the real luxuries I have now of being the head coach and not trying to do too much. … It’s easy for me to take the situation to them and say, ‘Hey, this is what I think. What do you feel about it?’ The response that I get is another opinion, if you will, sometimes, and that’s always good. But I don’t have to do all that. I don’t have to worry about blocking that blitz and this run play and, ‘Oh by the way, I want to make the quarterback switch.’ And then, hey, I’ve got to get that kick coverage. I don’t have to do all that now. We’ve improved that way, and it’s really a good thing.
Q: Is it a setback at all in that you have Jason as the No. 1 guy since April, and then a game and a half into the season you switch gears? Or does the fact that Bruce was around last year make it easier to switch?
Cable: I think before you go into all that or read into all that, it’s about winning on Sundays. A decision was made yesterday to do that. Some of the benefits to it are the fact that Bruce has been around, yes, but if you remember, he’s had less work in the new system than Jason.
Again, I think we have a good issue here. We’re not going to let it be a negative or make it a negative. The bottom line here is we’ve got two guys we think can play. We’ll do what we think is best for our team. If we need to make a switch again down the road – we’re going to need them both, probably need all three of them before the year’s over with the way this league is. I like where we’re at.’’
For more Monday news and notes, see the previous post, Raiders points, yards don’t add up.
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September 20th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
primero
September 20th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
Jason is #3 now?
September 20th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
#3 QB JC? So it’s either Boller or Bruce? I like all three…
September 20th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
and what about rolando busting out the squared circle moves at the end of the game when things weren’t exactly settled? thank goodness for that robins flag…
September 20th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
I guess when the raiders win.. we get alot of posts… LOL!!
September 20th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Bruce should start. Campbell has no anticipation (same knock on him in Washington)
September 20th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
DHB is the man! His numbers could have been tremendously higher if Campbell played QB better in 1H (like 2TDs 180yds on 8 catches better!)
DMC is proving his worth as the #4 pick. The guy was been so damn impressive the past 2 weeks. He’s breaking tackles adn cuttin like I’ve never seen him do in the NFL.
September 20th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
As long as Bruce keeps winning games, we/he will be all right.
W-L are not.
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Exactly!
Bruce should be given his chance to start.
If Bruce screws up bad or gets hurt than put JC back in and see what he does.
Simple….
September 20th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Bruce will last about 2 or 3 games before the O-line gets him hurt. So Boller should start taking more snaps.
September 20th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
Yeah, it’s nice to see DMC being patient, seeing the hole, cutting and hitting the hole!
DMC is showing some wiggle and confidence now.
September 20th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
If I read it correctly Bruce didn’t get sacked one time.
September 20th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
“Well, I think it has to be. When you sit in the chair that I do, you have to be able to go out and coach your team and make your decisions and do those things. If you don’t, I think you put yourself in a bind.’’
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Uh, oh. Is that Kiffin talk?
September 20th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
“Some of the benefits to it are the fact that Bruce has been around, yes, but if you remember, he’s had less work in the new system than Jason.”
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BURN!!!! Did you feel that Jason? Ouch. A guy with less time in the system is more comfortable and playing better. BURRRRRN!
September 20th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Grads was a 6th round draft pick? Well, so was Tom Brady!!!
look at other low-draft or no-draft qb’s who have made good – Romo, Warner…
This guy has game and he light the spark!
September 20th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
Wow, Marshall made some damn good adjustments at halftime on Sunday. Look at those run numbers totally frickin’ tank.
Well, actually, the numbers dropped after the 1st Q so he made the adjustment really fast!
Rams wouldn’t have scored that last touchdown if the players hadn’t gotten cocky and/or just let off some steam (I’m glad they did, they needed to get the fans even more into it)
September 20th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
I didn’t see many screens from our team yesterday – i bet we see a bunch more this weekend.
Hmmmm, Did Hugh Jackson game plan expecting the Rams would be expecting lots of screens???
September 20th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
Wow … it looks like Shanahan tried to pull a fast one over Al by trading Campbell to us … thank God Cable was smart enough to figure it out … Go Gradkowski Go.
September 20th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
The Big Banana Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
# The Big Banana Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
How do you compensate for a weal o-line as a QB?
You make quick, accurate, decisive reads, and get rid of the ball quickly.
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Precisely. It’s so simple yet so difficult for some folks to understand. The difference between Bruce and Jason can be summed up on that 3rd and 7 with 3 minutes left and our offense badly needing a first to keep the Rams offense off the field. Blitz up the middle with a guy coming through clean. Bruce immediately lofted the ball before Murphy was into his cut and knew exactly where to put it. First Down! Move those chains!
Campbell would have taken the sack or spiked the ball, and all these clowns would be up in arms over our Oline.
________________________________________________________!00% correct my friend … when you have a crappy QB the whole team looks bad. I would love to see the 0-16 Colts without Peyton for one year.
September 20th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
What’s a weal o line?
September 20th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
The Raiders did attempt some screens early but they were all sniffed out. Causing JC to just throw it at the feet of the running back.
HJ went away from the screen in the second half.
September 20th, 2010 at 4:47 pm
Speaking of Shanarat, I loved the karma on the TO before the missed FG at the end of the WASH game.
September 20th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
DMC and BEY!!!
Bey looked good…hope they can keep it up!
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September 20th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
Ryan Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
The Raiders did attempt some screens early but they were all sniffed out. Causing JC to just throw it at the feet of the running back.
HJ went away from the screen in the second half.
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Yeah, seemed like diff play calling with Brucie pooh in.
September 20th, 2010 at 4:54 pm
BDAtlanta Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
I didn’t see many screens from our team yesterday – i bet we see a bunch more this weekend.
Hmmmm, Did Hugh Jackson game plan expecting the Rams would be expecting lots of screens???
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Ran some good looking ones in pre and just can’t seem to get it connected in the regs. Terrible everytime we do.
Gotta be on the O line…
September 20th, 2010 at 4:54 pm
Clearly Cable plans to start Campbell. Poor Bruce and poor fans—now we’re forced to sit through another lackluster half or more and then they’ll ask Bruce to pull out a late victory. This is getting silly.
September 20th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Bruce gets better play calls than JaMonsterous or Jason Plunkett. Here come the conspiracy theorists.
September 20th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
DHB is a force on the boundary. It seems as though he really finding a nice rythm in the intermediate routes outside the numbers. His hands are improving and he flashed what you cant teach, size speed and power. the speed was on display in the first half as he zipped past dbs and was held twice on deep passes from campbell. he must learn to get better position to clear both arms for the catch. He caught short passes and broke tackles turning it up field, even showing that if your not careful he can make a guy miss and go the distance. When he gets better going deep down the field the dbs will have to back off giving him a chance on short routes to make the first guy miss. Hopefully they will continue to force feed him.
Most important he caught the ball in money time for big first downs…..still dont think he can develop into a number 1?
September 20th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
“Cable declared a controversy free zone”.
Then punched an assitant and two elderly women.
September 20th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Its like i have been saying since after the game, a major change is that we stopped using so many 5 and 7 step drops. We also were throwing a lot shorter routes. Grads had a good game, but i said during the chat that if he had thronw that pick in the red zone or that other near pick that he had, us fans would be having a totally different reaction to him. Jasons only pick was the type of throw that your #1 wr should make or at least get a hand on. athese players just seem to make better plays for grads, for example on that 4yd TD pass Grads threw the ball up and Louis made a play for it and helped his QB. It was a good decision by grads and a nice play by Louis, a play that i dont think he would have made for JC.
September 20th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
27. Have to see how he fares against real CBs first.
LOVED watching him play and produce yesterday though. His his hustle reminded me of Chaz.
Very cool…
September 20th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Cable is setting things up for JC to be the starter and being that the game is on the road it is a good decision. Its a can’t lose situation because if JC has a good game he comes home to welcoming fans but if he stinks it up Bruce will either replace him at the half or at home the next week. I hope that the line gets it together and that we playcall this game like we did the start of the 2nd half. Short routes, run the ball with D-Mac and hopefully Bush, get DHB going, and get Reece a pass or two.
September 20th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Cbale paniced and pulled the plug on campbell to early, before the game plan had a chance to have an affect on the defense. Bruce actually missed alot of throws and should have been picked off 3 more times. We see that the oline limits us to a short intermediate passing game, but seems to run block ok.
D-MAC showing that he is the down hill runner that most clowns said he wasnt!!!! Where are all of the mcfumble cracks now!! You were wrong about d-mac and your wrong about grads!!!
September 20th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
“Cable declared a controversy free zone”.
Then punched an assitant and two elderly women.
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herrera is not a woman…..at least i dont think he is
September 20th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
I don’t care if it’s Bruce, JC or Aunt Jamyema. We gotta practice scoring td’s cuz our O ain’t gunna cut it against Ari. or SD.
September 20th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
28.
That was funny. So close to true.
September 20th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
I cant see cable keeping his job, the o-line is in shambles. This team could probably win the division with decent pass blocking. For the love of god can we please get b campbell in the game!!!! Carlisle is horrible, once again he let pressure come right up the gut play after play. I would rather have an o-line struggle with a couple of young guys learning the ropes in live action, then watch the team struggle with a bunch of guys that will never be or are now has beens.
September 20th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
QB
Jason Campbell was pulled from the game at half time but the play calling and O line had alot to do with his failure. Fans need to remember he hasn’t been working the Oakland system very long and could simply need more time to develop
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September 20th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
“Cbale paniced and pulled the plug on campbell to early,”
Yeah, I think Campbell was just starting to get his groove on. Especially that one he dumped off into the dirt with no defenders near him.
September 20th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
“Cable declared a controversy free zone”.
Then punched an assitant and two elderly women.
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Even the Hulk has collateral damage.
September 20th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
severeraiderz
the system is new for Bruce also who was injured and missed time.
September 20th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
Between Jerry’s writing and Cables answers, I didn’t understand a thing.
September 20th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
kidseven Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
“Cbale paniced and pulled the plug on campbell to early,”
Yeah, I think Campbell was just starting to get his groove on. Especially that one he dumped off into the dirt with no defenders near him.
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Campbell threw a pass to Murphy that a #1 WR should make, Murphy didnt evem attempt to catch it and it got picked. We were in the red zone several times and were moving the ball, we just were fruitless down there. Bruce threw a pick and nearly threw another in the red zone that would have cost us points. He had a good game but it was not without its mistakes. From the sounds of what Asomugha was saying i think he feels we pulled the plug too soon.
September 20th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
If we need to make a switch again down the road – we’re going to need them both
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That means Grad is starting period! Heck yeah.
September 20th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
# mistic1 Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Cbale paniced and pulled the plug on campbell to early, before the game plan had a chance to have an affect on the defense. Bruce actually missed alot of throws and should have been picked off 3 more times. We see that the oline limits us to a short intermediate passing game, but seems to run block ok.
D-MAC showing that he is the down hill runner that most clowns said he wasnt!!!! Where are all of the mcfumble cracks now!! You were wrong about d-mac and your wrong about grads!!!
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You’re entitled to your opinion, but obviously you weren’t watching the same game that we all were.
September 20th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
Well people might criticize the switch yesterday but the truth is we are desperate for some wins. I would switch them every play if I thought it would give us an advantage. To be honest it just felt DAMN GOOD to get a win yesterday no matter who was in there! Maybe there is a way we can win with both of them……
September 20th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
Lynn from Snot Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
severeraiderz
the system is new for Bruce also who was injured and missed time.
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Thats a has a lot of spin. Bruce hasnt been PLAYING in the system as along but he has been LEARNING the system since HueJack was hired some 200 somethin days ago. He also has the advantage of having almost a year and a half of experience with these players. Murphy and DHB and Run DMC all missed camp time and an oppurtunity to get their timing down with a new QB. Timing that Grads had already established.
September 20th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
cable dont stand a chance no matter who he starts cause hes a dumbass. the pass to the dirt was all i needed to see from j.c. to bench him, no fire, or anything. dont get it confused laid back southern guy, same lame ass excuse some people used to say about j.r.
September 20th, 2010 at 5:27 pm
I’ll tell you the tell tale play of the game for me…
The protection broke down, (either Veldheer or Henderson), and the Rams Defensive end was bearing down on Gradkowski from his blind side.
Grads sensed the pressure coming, scrambled away from the defender, eluded the tackle and threw the ball away, instead of taking the sack.
After I saw that, I was good for the the rest of the game, because we all know Campbell would have taken that sack.
Good QB’s have an internal clock and can sense pressure. Campbell has not proven that he can do that yet. He holds on to the ball entirely too long and cannot sense the pressure coming. That is a trait woefully reminiscent of Jabustus Russell.
September 20th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
raidermarty Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
Well people might criticize the switch yesterday but the truth is we are desperate for some wins. I would switch them every play if I thought it would give us an advantage. To be honest it just felt DAMN GOOD to get a win yesterday no matter who was in there! Maybe there is a way we can win with both of them……
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Amen, a win is a win. i dont care if they have to put Bush or Dmac at QB and let them run the wildcat all game if it means we get a win
September 20th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
mistic1 Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Cbale paniced and pulled the plug on campbell to early, before the game plan had a chance to have an affect on the defense. Bruce actually missed alot of throws and should have been picked off 3 more times. We see that the oline limits us to a short intermediate passing game, but seems to run block ok.
D-MAC showing that he is the down hill runner that most clowns said he wasnt!!!! Where are all of the mcfumble cracks now!! You were wrong about d-mac and your wrong about grads!!!
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I was right about McFadden….and I am right about Garbagekowski too. Good #2 QB, but that is it. We are back to square one in the QB department.
September 20th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
i want more than 5 wins this year. that said, at this point imo j.c. will not be able to do it, if he starts i hope im wrong but i have no faith in him. and neither does his team except for a.d.
September 20th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
raidermarty Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
Well people might criticize the switch yesterday but the truth is we are desperate for some wins. I would switch them every play if I thought it would give us an advantage. To be honest it just felt DAMN GOOD to get a win yesterday no matter who was in there! Maybe there is a way we can win with both of them……
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This is the problem i have with some of you gys on here. if JC had checked down and got a good 3-4 yds on the play some on here would have complained that he checks down too much and doesnt hang in there when pressured. But if he is waiting for a play to develop on a 5-7 step drop and looking for a receiver, protection breaks down, and he gets sacked then he is holdng the ball too long. Grads had a nice game but i just think after the terrible game we had week 1 us fans were looking for a ray of hope and for our own version of Rudy to get into the game.
September 20th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
sorry raidermarty that was directed at Armchair
September 20th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
big pep Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
i want more than 5 wins this year. that said, at this point imo j.c. will not be able to do it, if he starts i hope im wrong but i have no faith in him. and neither does his team except for a.d.
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From his quotes it sounds that Asomugha has faith in him.
September 20th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
there not going to dog him, remember how they used to back up j.r. to the media, knowing dam right and well everybody on that team hated his lazy guts.
September 20th, 2010 at 5:54 pm
I don’t care who is behind our Center, as long as we play well and win. If it means starting Campbell for 16 games and closing out with Grad each game, if we win, thats fine by me.
September 20th, 2010 at 5:57 pm
big pep Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
there not going to dog him, remember how they used to back up j.r. to the media, knowing dam right and well everybody on that team hated his lazy guts.
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Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha had this strange reaction: “The thing is, we might have been down 7-3, it could have been 7-6. So it wasn’t like we were getting killed by the Rams, so I guess that’s why it would be surprising.
“But at the same time, it’s good that the offense didn’t let it mess up what they were doing. They were still able to run the ball, still able to move the ball with Bruce. So as long as it works out, I think everybody’s OK with it.”
As long as it didn’t mess up what they were doing?”
Doesnt sound like he is towing the company line to me
September 20th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
as soon as mike bush ready to go mcfumble gets benched..
September 20th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
All announcers on television and the radio, except George Atkinson, have been speculating that Bruce will start. If Cables wants no controversy he will play Bruce. But you the know the Raiders….
September 20th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
Go watch some Raiders-Steelers 2009 highlights. Now there’s a quarterback who wants to win some freaking games.
Had JC remained in the game in the 2nd half, do you think the Rams woulda let up on him? They were blitzing w/ impunity on every single pass play by the 2nd quarter…short yardage, long yardage, and Jadrizzle was rattled.
Ask DHB and LM who they want tossing passes against Arizona.
Both QB’s interceptions were unfortunate. It looks like LM shoulda prevented JC’s, maybe he knew the safety was back there and didn’t want to get laid out? And Bruce’s was tipped at the line, still counts on the stat sheet, but cheesy just the same.
September 21st, 2010 at 1:08 am
Raiders will defeat the Cardinals, no matter who is the quarterback as the two wideouts, Mr. Murphy & Mr. Heyward-Bey are now catching the ball consistently.
Raiders defense will dominate the Cardinals.
Mr. McFadden will run for over a 100 yds in consecutive weeks.
Raiders will win the turnover battle and sack Anderson at least 4 times.
Punt & kick coverage will be outstanding.
Raiders will score three TDs, two from the Red Zone.
September 21st, 2010 at 2:16 am
BDAtlanta:
Great point on Marshall. He made terrific adjustments at half-time!
No sacks in the second half. Bruce lit up the team in the second half. The defense played better when they saw that the offense was better and might just score.
With the current state of the OL we need a QB who reads the defense fast and gets the ball off quickly and Bruce is that guy.
Before Bruce, the Rams were dominating our offense. The guy came in and we won. Keep playing him until that situation changes and THEN go to Campbell.
Bruce brings a spark to the team.
He’s no Snake, but he’s definitely a spark.
Just call him Spark,
Spark Gradowski.
September 21st, 2010 at 2:16 am
JUST WIN BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 21st, 2010 at 3:35 am
The Campbell pick was a tipped ball if I recall correctly. I can’t hold that against him. His seeming inability to see the whole field and make quick decisions based on what he sees? I can hold that against him.
September 21st, 2010 at 4:39 am
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September 21st, 2010 at 7:41 am
The cable guy is an idiot if he thinks that rotating LT’s is the answer,it may work against the Rams,but both of these QB’s will be killed against better competition, Cambell can take more hits bcus he’s bigger and stronger, but Grads is more mobile, however he’s 1 good hit from major-knee-surgery,cable needs to get the O-line to function better as a unit. Henderson has regressed,but he also has to committ to 1 guy, if Veldheer’s the answer then go with him, but he’s gonna have to chose 1 bcus it will not work in the NFL.
September 21st, 2010 at 8:36 am
Cable isn’t saying who’s starting so Cards can’t prepare.
Simple as that.
Pretty obvious Grads is starting.
To say that they’re about the same is just stupid troll talk.
Campbell plays scared. Grads plays confident.
Pocket awareness for Grads. Campbell goes down and fumbles like Jamarcus.
And I noticed this in preseason. They play better for Grads. Maybe it’s because he’s a better leader. Not afraid to grab a lineman’s facemask and tell him to get his f$#%king mind in the game!
Grads show confidence in receivers throwing it up and letting them make crazy catches. Same thing Warner used to do. It may come back and bite him but all successful qb’s do this.
Grad’s interception was tipped. So he played a clean game. Made some mistakes. Passing game will improve w/ Mcfad 2nd in nfl in rushing teams have to bite when they fake it to him. And Mcfad and Miller always there for safety valve dump off.
I Sparkowski he was the real thing last season and still do.