Gang-tackling stuffed Jackson
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, September 20th, 2010 at 1:00 pm in Oakland Raiders.
To hear the Raiders tell it, shutting down the Rams’ Steven Jackson Sunday had more to do with secruity in numbers than it did any dramatic difference in philosophy or scheme.
Former Raiders defensive coordinator Willie Shaw, when asked about the problems of one-on-one tackling, said the best way to fix it is avoid one-on-one tackles. Get as many players to the ball as possible so if one player gets missed, another follows up.
It was never more evident than in last week’s 76-yard run by Chris Johnson. Tyvon Branch was the lone player with a chance to get one of the league’s best backs, Johnson made him miss, and the Titans had a touchdown.
Jackson has a different style and is tough to bring down with a solo tackle for a different reason.
“He’s big, so he’s going to knock the first guy right off,” Raiders defensive tackle John Henderson said Monday. “You have to make sure everybody’s around him, and that’s what we did. I think we did a great job of that.”
Jackson had eight carries for 56 yards in the first quarter but only 11 carries for 19 yards in the second, third and fourth quarters.
Strong side linebacker Kamerion Wimbley thought the defense fed off the success the offense and special teams was having.
“There were some big plays on offense, big plays on special teams, that helped ignite the defense,” Wimbley said. “We always wanted to focus on swarming the ball, especially with a back as talented as Steven Jackson. You have to put more than one hat on him.
“We just went in and made our halftime adjustments. We saw some things we were doing that was hurting us in the first half and once we made those corrections, I think it put is in a better postion to make plays in the second half.”
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September 20th, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Keep the posts coming!
September 20th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
“There were some big plays on offense, big plays on special teams, that helped ignite the defense,” Wimbley said. “We always wanted to focus on swarming the ball, especially with a back as talented as Steven Jackson. You have to put more than one hat on him.
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I’ve been saying this for a long time. When the O look stupid out there, our D gives up. When the O plays well, our D plays motivated. You can track down the number of blowouts in the past 7 years and it will go hand in hand with when we look stupid on offense.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
No Mas Diamante Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
that 4th and 1 should have been 3 points instead. bad call. Always take the points…
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I disagree there too. We blew up STL on their opening drive (-16 yards was the official stat line i believe) got a big momentum boost by JLH’s punt return, and marched down the field. Going for it was the right call, but we had a very poor play called. If we had gotten that and scored to start off I believe we would have had that blow out win we all wanted.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
The D saw Bruce in the game in the 2nd half and said ‘holy sh;t, we got a chance.’
September 20th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
severeraiderz Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
big pep Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
local radio stations in nashville getn all kind of calls from titan fans about v.y. being benched, people are pissed, whats it like in the bay?
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If the titans would have won they would be singing the praises of Collins fixing the mess Young had made
September 20th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Gang tackling,,,,what a concept,,everybody to the ball,,hmm,,things my high school coach taught us when I played football. It really works you know,,,
September 20th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
The D saw Bruce in the game in the 2nd half and said ‘holy sh;t, we got a chance.’
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No, actually they just cleaned up their tackling and got more players to the ballcarrier
September 20th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
severeraiderz Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
The D saw Bruce in the game in the 2nd half and said ‘holy sh;t, we got a chance.’
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No, actually they just cleaned up their tackling and got more players to the ballcarrier
Which they’re typically pretty good at for the better part of 2-3 quarters or so. The backbreaker typically comes after the offense fumbles, throws an INT, or has (another) 3 and out.
But yes, I agree with you specifically that is the reason they were able to play good run D.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
bcz24 Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
No Mas Diamante Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
that 4th and 1 should have been 3 points instead. bad call. Always take the points…
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I disagree there too. We blew up STL on their opening drive (-16 yards was the official stat line i believe) got a big momentum boost by JLH’s punt return, and marched down the field. Going for it was the right call, but we had a very poor play called. If we had gotten that and scored to start off I believe we would have had that blow out win we all wanted.
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Some fool on here yesterday blamed Campbell for us coming away with nothing on that drive when we obviously should have come away with some sort of points
September 20th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
Jose and Carlos are both beggars. They beg in different areas of town.
Carlos begs for the same amount of time as Jose, but only collects about eight or nine dollars a day.
Every day, Jose brings home a suitcase full of ten dollar bills. He drives a Mercedes, lives in a mortgage-free house, and has lots of cash to spend.
“Hey, amigo,” Carlos says to Jose, “I work just as long and hard as you do, so how come you bring home a suitcase full of ten dollar bills every day?”
Jose says, “Look at your sign, what does it say?”
Carlos’ sign reads;
I have no work, a wife and six kids to support.
“What’s wrong with that?” Carlos asks him.
“No wonder you only get eight or nine dollars a day!”
Carlos says, “Alright, so what does your sign say?”
Jose’s sign reads:
I only need ten dollars to get back to Mexico.
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September 20th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
No offense to my hispanic friends. I just want to see if it gets yanked like the muslim joke earlier
September 20th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
severeraiderz Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
The D saw Bruce in the game in the 2nd half and said ‘holy sh;t, we got a chance.’
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No, actually they just cleaned up their tackling and got more players to the ballcarrier
Which they’re typically pretty good at for the better part of 2-3 quarters or so. The backbreaker typically comes after the offense fumbles, throws an INT, or has (another) 3 and out.
But yes, I agree with you specifically that is the reason they were able to play good run D.
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Usually the backbreaker is someone missing a tackle they should have made or being undisciplined in their gap assignment and us giving up a big play.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
severeraiderz Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
severeraiderz Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
The D saw Bruce in the game in the 2nd half and said ‘holy sh;t, we got a chance.’
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No, actually they just cleaned up their tackling and got more players to the ballcarrier
Which they’re typically pretty good at for the better part of 2-3 quarters or so. The backbreaker typically comes after the offense fumbles, throws an INT, or has (another) 3 and out.
But yes, I agree with you specifically that is the reason they were able to play good run D.
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Usually the backbreaker is someone missing a tackle they should have made or being undisciplined in their gap assignment and us giving up a big play.
Lol, and when do thoes come? This team has consistently opened games well on D, only to be gouged as the game goes on when there are no points being put up on the score board.
We’re saying the same thing essentially, but my point is the D plays much, much better when the O is putting up points for them.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
bcz24 Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
Dell, Cable wouldnt (nor would any other coach) throw a specific player under the bus. He would tow the line of “Its all good, bad play, gotta get better, seeing positive, yadda yadda yadda”
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bcz24,
At the end of last season Cable threw Russell under the bus at a press conference to save his job.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
Some fool on here yesterday blamed Campbell for us coming away with nothing on that drive when we obviously should have come away with some sort of points
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I dont think it was Campbells fault. Whoever called the play was at fault. The ran the ball right at STLs best DLineman. Silly call, and I really think it took the wind out of Campbells sails.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
I saw that early in the game. Raider D was all over Jackson. 4 or 5 men on him every time
September 20th, 2010 at 1:24 pm
That is true Dakota… to an extent. I think Jamarcus did more to throw himself under the bus over 2.5years than anything Cable ever did or said.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:24 pm
Playing against a team that is one dimensional was the major factor in stopping Jackson yesterday.
Should have the same advantage next week.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
bcz24 Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
Some fool on here yesterday blamed Campbell for us coming away with nothing on that drive when we obviously should have come away with some sort of points
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I dont think it was Campbells fault. Whoever called the play was at fault. The ran the ball right at STLs best DLineman. Silly call, and I really think it took the wind out of Campbells sails.
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Completely agree, if we get a TD that drive the landscape of that game changes dramatically. It builds confidence in Campbell and helps the team by giving them faith in a QB that they have only played in one regular season game with
September 20th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
Beat up Hightower, and get after Anderson. Max Hall will be starting the second half. Nnamdi should shadow Fitzgerald where ever he lines up. Routt can man up Breaston. Bring the heat like yesterday and really rattle their cage. We should win another close game. If grads gets the start I say 24-13
September 20th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
Dakota Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
bcz24 Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
Dell, Cable wouldnt (nor would any other coach) throw a specific player under the bus. He would tow the line of “Its all good, bad play, gotta get better, seeing positive, yadda yadda yadda”
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bcz24,
At the end of last season Cable threw Russell under the bus at a press conference to save his job.
Can we give Basic Cable a pass for throwing the worst player ever drafted under the bus? C’mon, Russell threw the whole team under the bus. Then backed up. And ran over it again. Then poured some purp on it, lit it on fire and laughed all the way to the bank.
If your job depended on some dimwit hopelessly f’ing evrything up, you’d be upset too.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
severeraiderz Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
severeraiderz Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
The D saw Bruce in the game in the 2nd half and said ‘holy sh;t, we got a chance.’
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No, actually they just cleaned up their tackling and got more players to the ballcarrier
Which they’re typically pretty good at for the better part of 2-3 quarters or so. The backbreaker typically comes after the offense fumbles, throws an INT, or has (another) 3 and out.
But yes, I agree with you specifically that is the reason they were able to play good run D.
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Usually the backbreaker is someone missing a tackle they should have made or being undisciplined in their gap assignment and us giving up a big play.
Lol, and when do thoes come? This team has consistently opened games well on D, only to be gouged as the game goes on when there are no points being put up on the score board.
We’re saying the same thing essentially, but my point is the D plays much, much better when the O is putting up points for them.
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Us putting up points eliminate other teams running attempts, it doesnt actually fix the problem. The colts put up plenty of points last year, but were still ranked very low in run defense. Our problems are with gap discipline and shoddy tackling. Speedy defenses have a tendency to overpursue, and we do it regularly
September 20th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Notice when the idiot got benched, we were able to almost double our offensive production? Don’t blame Cable.
Al needs to be made aware in simple terms.
Look at Bruce yesterday it’s up to “Cable, the coaches, and whoever else.”
That was intentional. Guy has to re-audition for the job over and over.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Big John your NT…..seymour stay hurt
September 20th, 2010 at 1:33 pm
Us putting up points eliminate other teams running attempts
September 20th, 2010 at 1:33 pm
Start Bruce, he deserves a shot
September 20th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
Raiders’ defense must and should dominate the Cardinals.
Anderson should be sacked at least 4 times.
Neither Wells nor Hightower should rush for 100yards together, although you know Wisenhut is going to try.
Mr. Asomugha should be on Fitzgerald all game and when he is not Mr. Routt +1 should double team Larry.
Raiders could shut out AZ.
R
September 20th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
Al is the man…..spare us your remarks
September 20th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 9:36 am
MVPs of the game are Dmac and Big John. Dmac for he excellent runs and Big John stopping the run…………too long the Raiders have been without a starting NT. Hendu is a former pro bowler on a one year deal. Start that guy and sliide seymour to LDE.
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Amen brotha. A front line of Houston/Henderson/Kelly/Seymour/Mcclain/Wimbley/Groves
rivals the best in the league.
The problem with this entire team in my opinion, is that we have all the players that look good getting off of the bus, but too many of them are playing the WRONG position.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
you don’t think it inspires the D? Body language in some of those Russell games v. Bruce/Charlie games tells you everything.
Our D plays better, more disciplined, etc. etc. etc. when they have faith and confidence in the O.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Big John your NT…..seymour stay hurt
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Seymour don’t need to stay hurt B, dude is the truth. But he needs to go to the LE where we need him the most.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
Al is the man…..spare us your remarks
Spare us yours, B. I give Al props when his props are due and his knocks when they are due.
Trading for Campbell was a bad move.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
Az had no chance to beat Atl yesterday…..that ot loss to pitt pissed them off
September 20th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Notice when the idiot got benched, we were able to almost double our offensive production? Don’t blame Cable.
Al needs to be made aware in simple terms.
Look at Bruce yesterday it’s up to “Cable, the coaches, and whoever else.”
That was intentional. Guy has to re-audition for the job over and over.
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Jamarcus is gone…so who are you talking about??? The guy that encouraged our receivers to watch film and actually gathered them and the other QB’s to watch it together?? The guy that immediately statrted to build a good relationship between these guys off the field??? he may not be the best QB for this team but he is far from an idiot
September 20th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Raiders offense needs to run the ball 2:1 ratio and just beat down the Cardinals.
This will help the Raiders passing game.
Mr. McFadden is playing pro-bowl caliber football.
Mr. Bush will simply accelerate the punishment we are going to impose.
Raiders should rush for over 200 yards and win by 8 point or more for the first time in eons.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Sorry buddy I bring way more to this joint than you so no way do i need to spare a damn thing……Campbell trade was a good move…..Bruce was re signed and one of them will lead……..No issue for us
September 20th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Half time adjustments? what is this, a patriots blog?
September 20th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Mr. Jason Campbell should start, for now he knows he will get pulled if he does not produce and get the most out of his players. This wills trnegthen him for a playoff run or prove that Mr. Gradkowski needs to be the starter.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
Routt can man up Breaston
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LOL!
September 20th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
Armchair…..i mean when seymour comes back he starts in the middle with Kelly…..what good does that do us? Staff too stubborn to throw him at LDE
September 20th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
What has Campbell done to earn the starting job nod for game 3?????????????????????????????
September 20th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Campbell has to hit some throws downfield. He played much better than he did last week, but plays like that INT right before the half are ridiculous.
None of his deep throws had a chance to be caught.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
JC is starting but his leeway is rather small….time for him to show something or his job is taken. Simple as that
September 20th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
None of his deep throws had a chance to be caught
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TRUTH
September 20th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
Jhill but on 2nd and 1 hue gotta run the ball. Playcalls were awful with JC in there
September 20th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
I like our qb situation….showed jc he gotta step it up quick for sure. Grad lacks an arm but guys respond to him.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
I wish we had a BLOCKING fullback so we wouldn’t have to be so predictable by making Barnes eligible for every run play to Henderson/Veldheer’s side!
Bruce Campbell at FB, anyone?
bring back Lawton? he can have Hiram Eugene’s roster spot …
September 20th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
That’s the biggest problem I see with Cable as a coach. He plays too many guys outta position.
Bottom line is Big John needs to be a starter in the middle.
Him and Kelly in the middle with Houston and Seymour on the outside is a scary thought for any offensive line in this league.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Jhill but on 2nd and 1 hue gotta run the ball.
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Could’ve even been better with Grads in there. Why were we still passing the ball with 4 min to go up by 2 scores and running at will?
INT should’ve never happened!
September 20th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
See ya guys later…..may hit up ricky’s to meet PD81…….JUST WIN…… Bauce!
September 20th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 1:33 pm
Us putting up points eliminate other teams running attempts
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Been saying it for years now.
You want to help the D stop the run, score some points.
Won’t be the ultimate answer, but it helps, and they can use all the help they can get.
The Jason Campbell era is over. (Thank God)
September 20th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
Our “bend but dont break” defense has always played better with points on the board. The D in Baltimore, doesn’t care what Joe Flacco is doing, they intend to dominate from the get. Our guys just don’t have that kind of swagger, and are not stout at stopping the run. They can shut down the run with their speed, but if teams are allowed to keep pounding the rock, eventaully the defense bends a little too much and gives up the big play (on the ground or in the air). I think the biggest factor in getting Grads the start next week is Cable proving to Al that he(the Toledo Rocket) makes the defense better, by providing a constant offensive threat. Campbell has that cannon arm that COULD strike at any time, but most of the game he is putting them into 3 and outs. The offensive attack behind Grads is more steady, varied and has more potential for points every time.
There can’t possible be anything more disheartening to a defense than finally getting off the field, giving the ball to your offense, then watching them proceed to intentionally spike the ball on their first down play or the QB standing in the pocket palming the ball for 30 seconds, until someone finally drags him down, 15 yards behind the LOS. As a defender that just deflates you. You start thinking, even subconsciously, “why should I work so hard to get the ball back for these fools, just to see them operate like the Keystone Cops for three downs.”
September 20th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
I wish we had a BLOCKING fullback so we wouldn’t have to be so predictable by making Barnes eligible for every run play to Henderson/Veldheer’s side!
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I’d settle for a decent #2 TE!
September 20th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Gradkowski is a bandaid solution and that is not a knock to Gradkowski. I’m just looking at the big picture. That o-line still sucks, especially Carlisle.
As long as we don’t address that, no QB is gonna have long term success back there.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
I think you gotta give Campbell another chance against Arizona. He did move the ball against the Rams, we just choked in the red zone. SeaBass missed a easy (for him) field goal, and we got stuffed on 4th and 1. So, really, Campbell got the team in position to be up 9-7 at halftime, but a missed field goal and poor coaching decision had us down 7-3 instead.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
Bottom line is Big John needs to be a starter in the middle.
Him and Kelly in the middle with Houston and Seymour on the outside is a scary thought for any offensive line in this league.
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Agreed!
ShoNasty, Wimbley, Scott etc can play END on obvious passing downs.
penetrator DT’s can be Seymour, Kelly, Alford or Bryant
Somebody needs to sack up the QB because it won’t be Henderson or Kelly
September 20th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
T Howard has a decent game yesterday.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
The Bruce pick should have been a draw, shovel-pass or screen.
No need up 9 points on the fringe of FG range to try to convert 3rd and 15’s. Run the ball, hope to pick up 6-7, run 35 seconds off the clock, and consider either a long FG or a punt.
Oh well….live and learn Hue. I think he was more juiced about Bruce than I was, trying to hit 3rd and 15’s lol.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
BBB & JFB – You’re making too much sense. Might go over some folks’ heads.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
I think you gotta give Campbell another chance against Arizona. He did move the ball against the Rams, we just choked in the red zone. SeaBass missed a easy (for him) field goal, and we got stuffed on 4th and 1. So, really, Campbell got the team in position to be up 9-7 at halftime, but a missed field goal and poor coaching decision had us down 7-3 instead.
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AGREED
memo to JCamp though – get the ball out quicker, because your O-Line sucks!
September 20th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
I wish we had a BLOCKING fullback
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RRS,
We ran the friggin ball pretty well yesterday. You’re not giving Reese any credit for that?
Tough crowd!
September 20th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Our linebacker core is a strength and we are now deep at the position.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Sorry buddy I bring way more to this joint than you so no way do i need to spare a damn thing……Campbell trade was a good move…..Bruce was re signed and one of them will lead……..No issue for us
Lol, right. The undisputed king of the blog, right or (often) not.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Let’s get to the nitty gritty like my grandma from Louisiana used to say…
What is the biggest difference between this Raider offense and the Raiders offense that last went to the superbowl and had three straight division titles?
I know many of you guys know, and that my brethren, is what is keeping us from returning to the top.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
T Howard has a decent game yesterday
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Agreed. glad we have a ST guy that can actually play a few downs on defense!
Williams, Brown, Condo ???
BEAST Goethel is injured …
September 20th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
RaiderRockstar, I agree completely. Campbell does hang on to the ball too long and stays in the pocket while doing so. Our O-Line isn’t good enough to protect him in the pocket that long. We need to start with some quick hitters, short to medium range passes to get the defense to ease up. Then go with the long ball.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
i want namdi on the the #1 wr the entire game. larry meet namdi.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
The Raiders always follow up a win with a flat performance, sometimes not even showing up. I hope that this year is different. If the team does not play competitively this Sunday then that must fall squarely on the coaches.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
Coverage units much improved yesterday.
September 20th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
You’re not giving Reese any credit for that?
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Reece is nothing more than a fat receiver
McFadden actually had some decent blocking from the o-line!
who woulda thunk it?
your boys Satele, Carlisle & Walker got it done in that regard. Loper was solid and Veldheer is still a work in progress – M Henderson sucks in every aspect of his game imo
September 20th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
RRS,
Just rewatched the first half and Campbell’s problem was his inaccuracy down the field. Overthrew seam routes and deep balls to the WRs on at least 5 occasions. He completes half those throws, he never gets benched.
4th and inches play call was ridiculous! Should’ve been a QB sneak or frickin pitch it to DMac!
And you guys are right about Seabass missing that chippie. Campbell shoulda been up 13-7 at the half even with all his miscues.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Anybody wonder why Kookookell isn’t here? He can’t sell his Cable is a puppet crap today because the man has benched more high priced than any coach in Raider history. Yesterday showed he made a move very few coaches at this stage of a high priced FA would even think about doing. Campbell was the marguee FA pickup this offseason and he benched him 6 qrtrs into the season (unheard of).
The most tenured coach in the league would’ve allowed Campbell at least another qrtr to work out the kinks. The media is spinning it that Cable would’ve been fired. That’s a load of crap Mr Davis likes working with Cable IMO and would’ve at the very least allowed him to finsih off the year. Unless he goes 0-10 to start. This team is a long way from having a great offense this year with or without Cable.
Now if Cable doesn’t get this Oline fixed by the end of the season I think it’s his last anyway. He has got to get that done. Judeging from yesterday he knows that is the case. He has pulled out all stops. Veldheer is a LT or at least a backup for now. He has to settle this down and target a great C in the draft. The rest of this line the talent is there. Bruce Campbell at RT Veldheer or Mario at LT Loper at RG and Satele at C for this year. O’Dowd in the darft. And you’ll have a very good solid Oline for the next 8 years.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
i want namdi on the the #1 wr the entire game. larry meet namdi.
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lots to be thankful for. Warner retired and Fitz is not 100 percent healthy
Anderson = white JaMarcus.
Asomugha tried to cover Larry Fitz the past 2 Pro Bowls and got ABUSED. That tends to happen when he takes on more physical WR’s – even Heyward Bey in camp!
Routt on Breaston is a mismatch every time though.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
bjbrown1968 Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
I think you gotta give Campbell another chance against Arizona. He did move the ball against the Rams, we just choked in the red zone. SeaBass missed a easy (for him) field goal, and we got stuffed on 4th and 1. So, really, Campbell got the team in position to be up 9-7 at halftime, but a missed field goal and poor coaching decision had us down 7-3 instead
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Good post but i do think that m,akig a`switch back may stunt our momentum
September 20th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Campbell throws a terrible long-ball.
I think he is about 0-15 in a Raider uniform (preseason and regular season) throwing a pass that goes furthur than 25 yards in the air.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
Has anyone noticed that in the last two games, McFadden has quietly racked up 240 yards rushing, good enough for 2nd in the NFL? Maybe the O-Line CAN run block… or maybe Dmac is that good. Either way, let’s hope he keeps it up. And with Bush coming back soon, that will help us hammer away more.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
memo to JCamp though – get the ball out quicker, because your O-Line sucks!
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Not gonna happen. He’s suddenly going to learn to be more decisive, go through reads faster, and have more anticipation with his receivers? Forget it. You might check out some of the old Redskin fan blogs. What you see is what you get from JC. Too much of the Davis kool-aid, buddy. It’s simple. Stick with the guy that moves the chains and rallies the troops. You can win with a big arm but you can’t win without leadership, brains, and a sack. See our last good QB, Rich Gannon.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Campbell’s problem was his inaccuracy down the field. Overthrew seam routes and deep balls to the WRs on at least 5 occasions. He completes half those throws, he never gets benched.
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Agreed. I remember him overthrowing Heyward-Bey at least twice, when DHB had 2 steps on his man streaking down the sideline. 1 pass was even out of bounds
Even noodle-armed Bruce could have slung it down there for him to make a play!
September 20th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
I hope CrabDiva does nothing tonight versus the champs and then DHB will have some bragging rights.
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DK, Divatree is going off tonight
150 yards and 2 TD’s against a weak Saints secondary (minus Sharper)
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Don’t think so….the Saints have good Corners actually.
CrabDiva aint going off that much versus anyone.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
Severeraiderz, I see your point, and you may be right. I just don’t know that we can give up on Campbell yet. Maybe he needs to get a little more familiarity with his receivers, or just needs more time in the pocket. I think this week is a winnable game and I’d like to see him succeed, but I’ll be fine with Grads starting, too.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
stoopidmike Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
I want to see Gallery Back at Left Tackle. Its time. He’s a better player now than he was 3 years ago.
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Nope….his alligator arms will cause him to swing and miss and his footwork is not good enough to compensate for his lack or arm length at the LT position.
I personally think Barnes needs to start at LT and Jared at RT.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
CrabDiva aint going off that much versus anyone.
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I got $500 of Thec’s money that says different
September 20th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
I personally think Barnes needs to start at LT and Jared at RT
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Why the heck not?
September 20th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Campbell starts this weekend but what needs to be done is what was done when Bruce came in yesterday,,call short to medium pass plays that carry a high percentage rate instead of tryna force feed the ball deep all of the time, once Campbell gets into a grove everything else will take care of itself,,& learn how to convert on 4th & inches for cryn out loud!,,O-line!
September 20th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
6 sacks, 2 INT’s and 4 fumbles from Campbell IN SIX QUARTERS!!!
Why would anyone want to stick with that? If Bruce fails or gets hurt, you go back to JC to see if he has learned anything.
Until than, sorry Jason, you blew your chance.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
i want namdi on the the #1 wr the entire game. larry meet namdi.
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lots to be thankful for. Warner retired and Fitz is not 100 percent healthy
Anderson = white JaMarcus.
Asomugha tried to cover Larry Fitz the past 2 Pro Bowls and got ABUSED. That tends to happen when he takes on more physical WR’s – even Heyward Bey in camp!
Routt on Breaston is a mismatch every time though.
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…and VJ, Marshall, and Andre Johnson
September 20th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
I can’t believe I am seeing this JC deserve another start BS. Bruce Almighty gets the receivers involved. The stats says it all. Did you guys even notice that there was no sacks in the 2nd half?
And let’s stop this V is better than Mario crap. V gave up a sack and a holding call. Mario didnt give up any sacks or penalty.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 11:39 am
Even if Grads turns out to be garbage, he’s the best QB on the roster. Roll with him for the season, see what happens, then reevaluate.
^^^^^^^^
Exactly!
If the old looney man Al truly wants to WIN, then he should let Cable roll with Grads as the QB, until Grads screws up so bad…they would have to go back to Campbell.
Don’t see Grads screwing up that bad however….only Campbell would see the field again is if the dumb old man Al dictates it or if Grads gets hurt.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
A QB has to know where he’s going to go by the time he’s reached the end of his five or seven step drop and then let it go. The reads and check downs have to be done on the way back. JC is waitng until he gets back there and he’s getting himself killed in the process and making the oline look worse than they actually are.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
On a lighter note, anyone else see those sweet threads Bruce was rolling with after the game?
A simple, silver and black no less, polo. Looked ready to hit the town.
I’ll take that over some Michael Jackson jacket or a white mink coat.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
6 sacks, 2 INT’s and 4 fumbles from Campbell IN SIX QUARTERS!!!
Why would anyone want to stick with that? If Bruce fails or gets hurt, you go back to JC to see if he has learned anything.
Until than, sorry Jason, you blew your chance.
^^^^^^^^
Yep….the only people who would want to stick with Campbell as the starting QB are delusional stubborn old man Al and his lap dogs like Priesst….who don’t want to WIN!
LOL!
September 20th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
JCamp will start and thats fine.
BG5 is a great backup – keep him healthy!
if Jason Campbell plays like he did the first 2 weeks, bench him at halftime again and it’s all Bruce until he gets injured
September 20th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
After only two games, I am not too impressed with Hue Jackson’s play-calling. He was getting away with it in the pre-season with minimal exotic blitz packages, but now that it counts he seems to miss on a lot of calls. But in his defense, a line that constantly puts you into 1st and 15’s would make any play-caller look ineffective.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
Anyone actually watch this game? I just finished on nfl.com and the reports of the game dont match the film!!!!
The raiders wone for a few reasons and none of them are Bruce Gradkowski!!!! as a matter of fact the raiders won despite Gradkowski almost throwing the game away!!!
Campbell 8-15 1 int, not very good, but not terrible. He was under a terrible rush and still managed to move the ball all half. Penalties, sacks, and and a missed feildgoal stalled potential scorring drives. The one over throw at the end of the first half was his only mistake. The offensive line was awful.
Gradkowski’s int in the fourth quarter put the lambs right back into the game!!!!! Gradkowski had 2 passes bounce off defensive backs chests, and one fluttered through a d-linemens arms!!!! Anybody but the lambs and grads has at least 3 picks in one half!!!!
We won becuase in the second half hue jackson shortend the pass routes, so grads could get the ball out early. The raiders have discovered DHB as a weaopon in the 7-15 yard range on the boundry!!!
lastly D-MAC pounded the lambs!!!! he got better as he carried the rock ( just like i have said all along). 100 yards in money time on 20 second half carries.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
I’ll take that over some Michael Jackson jacket or a white mink coat.
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Liar
September 20th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
I’ve wonderded a little about the play calling as well. Maybe Hue should move upstairs where he can see the field better.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
Hey GS Warriors fans….both of ya,
….the Warriors just picked up Carmelo Anthony for Monta Ellis, B. Wright and Udoh.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
A little bummed that I got the standard white #55 replica jersey, than at the state fair this weekend got a (I’m sure a knockoff) #12 Stabler throwback (it does have the Mitchell and Ness patch but I don’t really buy it).
Should have saved the dough and went with the #5 Bruce white AFL throwback.
Dammit, trust your instincts!!!
September 20th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
Hey GS Warriors fans….both of ya,
….the Warriors just picked up Carmelo Anthony for Monta Ellis, B. Wright and Udoh.
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that would be hilarious!
in fact, DK might start rooting for the W’s again!
September 20th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
The raiders wone for a few reasons and none of them are Bruce Gradkowski!!!! as a matter of fact the raiders won despite Gradkowski almost throwing the game away!!!
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ROFL! This one takes the cake. Bwahahahahaha!
September 20th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
You keep telling yourself that Mistic1.
Campbell didn’t have an INT bounce of a DB’s chest either in the first quarter?
Newsflash buddy, DB’s can’t catch!! They drop INT’s in every game, every week.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
A little bummed that I got the standard white #55 replica jersey
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Morrison 2.0 jersey ???
maybe he’ll try to suplex the Cards kicker this Sunday?
not sure if the Cards have any players 5′8″ 170 lbs like Amendola …
September 20th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
Trade for Kolb while the Eagles might still consider it.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
Trade for Kolb
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YES!
they can have JCamp & Gallery in exchange
September 20th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
Is our LT situation so bad that people are calling for Gallery at LT? Ouch. Bob Gallery is awful, the fact that Raider fans think he is a pro-bowler has everything to do with the clown shoe buffoons he plays next to, and nothing to do with his actual skill. No decent team would want this guy at any position on the line. Complete bust. Did anybody miss Gallery in there this weekend, I sure didnt, journeyman Loper came in and did the same job that Gallery does.
The rebuilding of our O-line won’t be finished until we replace this imposter.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
Cable is a weasel!!!!!! Benching Campbell was an outrageous move that reeks of desperation and lack of accountability!!!! The offense didnt score because the o-line cable’s baby belly flopped!!! Penalties and a strip sack! The raiders had 2 drives killed by the o-line. The o-line also was stuffed on the raiders first drive on 4th and less than a foot!!!!!!!
The second half saw DHB abusing the lambs , and d-mac took them out!!!!! Our defense also had to play lights out.
Cable made the switch to distract everyone from the real issue, THE O-LINE IS THE WORST IN FOOTBALL!!!! CABLE IS SELFISH AND WILL BE FIRED!!! Honestly how many times do you think pulling gradkowski out of your a$$ is ganna work?!?!?!
September 20th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
I dont think its about JCAM deserving another chance,,its more about them not allowing big money to sit on the bench, thats just how pro sports is. The main issue is to see how JCAM handles himself & if he’s able to pull himself out of his slump. Afterall JaMarcus was given 3yrs to pull himself out of his slump,,JCAM will atleast get 3 games to do so. Like or not thats just the way it is, but I think he’s atleast mature enough to know he doesnt have anymore room for error.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Mistic1, you’re right. Grads really didn’t do any better than Campbell. They both threw picks and Grads’ pick almost gave the game away. I like Gradkowski, but I don’t think Campbell is the problem. Our O-Line is the real problem. And if Cable doesn’t get it fixed soon, his ass is gonna get fired, and his QB’s will be dead.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
No Mas Diamante Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
I’ve wonderded a little about the play calling as well. Maybe Hue should move upstairs where he can see the field better.
^^^^^^^^
Agree. Or Tollner needs to help Hue out more from upstairs.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
I’m going to disagree with a lot of the sentiments in here about Cable. I really think he’s starting to grow into this job. He may not be in the top half of the league at this point but he has his finger on the pulse of this team. He just needs to get things more settled so that is obvious to the average onlooker.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Rockstar,
That whole Morrison/McClain debate got a lot more interesting this weekend.
The Jags are the 29th ranked total defense. So far, they are a lot worse than last year (19th in run D last year, 21st so far this year).
Being they played SD and Den, not really like facing CJ and Steve Jackson.
Could be by this weekend, that the Raiders have a better run defense than Jacksonville. And no body-slams either.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Holy schyt, I think we are getting spammed by Jason Campbell’s family….they all seem to have the same talking points even!
September 20th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
Priesttj, I hope you’re right. But if the O-Line is Cable’s area of expertise, I’m afraid he’s in trouble as that is our biggest weakness right now. Hopefully, he gets them turned around. They seem to be run blocking better (with the exception of 4th and 1), but they need to protect our QB’s better.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
Dakota
You talkin’ bout W’s it aint cool!!
September 20th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
Al won’t make it through this season. Mark my words.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
The NFL’s #3 ranked rushing offense plays with the NFL’s worst offensive line??
Interesting theory.
How many sacks did we have in the second half again?
Eagles, STeelers, Panthers, Texans have all given up more sacks than us, and the Titans the same number.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:28 pm
Lol!
Priesttj, did that comment get your pulse going for a second or two while you googled looking for the story?
Just trying to provide some excitement!
September 20th, 2010 at 2:28 pm
At least J Camp managed not to tip the snap count on Sunday, good for him. Now for next week he needs to work on getting rid of the ball at the end of his drops, then the following week he can work on throwing (with accuracy) past the first down marker. He is making decent progress for a rookie!
September 20th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
@ JFB,
Film doesn’t lie. Campbell played better than gradkowski. Campbell had 1 int and one near int. GRADKOWSKI HAD 1 HUGE INT THAT ALMOST COST US THE GAME!!!!! GRADKOWSKI HAD 3 MORE PASSESS THAT BOUNCED OFF OF DEFENDERS, ONE WAS ON THE GOAL LINE!!!!!!!! THIS WONT CUT IT!!!!!!!
HUE JACKSON, D-MAC, DHB, AND OUR DEFENSE WON THAT GAME FOR US!!!! GRADKOWSKI NEARLY THREW IT AWAY!!!!
September 20th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
morilla Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
Al won’t make it through this season. Mark my words.
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Is that a:
a) threat
b) prediction or
c) promise?
September 20th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
GRADKOWSKI HAD 1 HUGE INT THAT ALMOST COST US THE GAME!!!!!
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Really? I must have missed the time the Rams had the ball with a chance to win the game.
Oh that’s right, it didn’t happen, because Bruce dropped a dime on 3rd and 8 to ice the game!!!
September 20th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
# morilla Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
Al won’t make it through this season. Mark my words.
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Al Roker??????
September 20th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
Let’s see what is going on at the QB position, in your neck of the woods…
September 20th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
Could be by this weekend, that the Raiders have a better run defense than Jacksonville.
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We haven’t played against Mathews or Moreno yet this season and quite frankly, I’m not looking forward to it.
McClain & Seymour don’t impress me. I’ve seen better play from Groves, Wimbley, Henderson & ShoNasty at this point. I don’t care about contracts or big names. Just put the guys in there that get it done
the Rams have a crappy OL, WR Corps and a rookie QB
shutting down Steven Jackson by stacking 8 guys in the box for 3 quarters isn’t the biggest accomplishment in the world. Look what the Steelers did to VY & CJ2K! you think we’re anything close to that type of defense ??? It sure didn’t show up in Week 1 or the 1st quarter of Week 2!
September 20th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
@ JFB,
I know you have a man crush on bruce, and he is a good number 2, he is scrappy. Unfortunatley he just doesnt have the talent to make him a legit starter. The rams made a boneheaded unsportsman like penalty, to keep ouR final drive alive, subsequently grads converted on the next series. Grads put the game in jeopardy at the least, and is DAMN LUCKY HE WASNT PICKED OFF ON HIS OTHER 3 TERRIBLE PASSES THAT BOUNCED OFF DEFENDERS!!!!
September 20th, 2010 at 2:37 pm
Gradowski did almost have 2 more picks.
1, his arm was hit or something, the ball popped up in the backfield and the DB had it in his hands. That would’ve been 6 the other way.
2nd was was a quick slant to DHB in the goal line the play right after his QB sneak. DB was holding the crap outta DHB and Gradowski threw it to the spot DHB should’ve been. Bounced right off the DBs chest b/c his arms were locked up holding DHB.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
I love Garbagekowski as a #2 QB….but we need another answer for starting QB. I still hope Jason Campbell can overcome his slow start and show that he can be our #1 QB, but I know for sure Garbagekowski is not the long-term answer.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
Tp be fair though, Campbell had one bounce off the DBs HANDS on that first drive. THAT was a terrible throw right to the DB.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
JFB, if this league is all about QB’s in your opinion … consider the fact that the Jags had to play against Rivers & Orton – not Young & Bradford!
September 20th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
Tom Cable just said in the press conf that Campbell was at fault on that 4th & 1 play. He said they were in the wrong formation and Campbell didn’t notice it. So that is exactly why I say what I say Campbell is way behind Grads as far as the offense and personnel are concerned. He’s trying to differenciate from the offenses he’s been in to the one he’s in right now. He’s doing more thinking than playing. It’s going to take some time before he can speed up his game.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
how do you watch the game again on NFL.Com? link anyone please
September 20th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
Hue Jacksons’ offense doesn’t suit Jason Campbell or he has a problem running it.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
how many Raider fans would trade Jason Campbell & Robert Gallery right now for Kevin Kolb?
September 20th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
NFLnetwork.com
September 20th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
Gradkowski as the starter = more WINS!
PERIOD!
I guess some of you “geniuses” are not smart enough to see that! LOL
September 20th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
You dont bench your new starting qb after 6 quarters of football!!! That was Cable being selfish!!! His o-line is the reason this team cant score!!!! Not only are they terrible pass blockers, but they are prone to boneheaded penalties!!! Cable also has drafted guys and then swithced their positions. How much time was wasted on veldheer at center?!?!? Although I think he could play either spot, pick one and keep him there!!!!! Cable is a weasel who is throwing the qb under the bus.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
thanks Lynn, but where do you go to actually watch the replay of the game?
September 20th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
Anyone who can’t see that Gradkowski is better than Campbell is an idiot.
Any quarterback who slides down short of the marker on 3 and 10 should be waived.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Gradowski is starting per Cable!
How’s that for reading between the lines RRS and Banana?!?!?
September 20th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
My guess is that Campbell gets the start in Arizona.
Al Davis lives in the past and is always trying to re-create his “great” players.
In Al’s mind, Gradkowski is Blanda.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Mistic,
Yes, I do have a man-crush on our QB in the Silver and Black that wins games. Why don’t you?
Rams guy made a bone-headed play on the roughing call, but hey, part of that had to be the fact that they were frustrated and losing. Bruce hadn’t been sacked all half, and the dude shoved the QB in the back when he didn’t have the ball.
He would have converted the 3rd and 10 anyways, lol
September 20th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
if Cable & Davis aren’t going to fix the O-Line, put in Gradkowski or even Boller. we’ll waste less money when they land on Injured Reserve and then Campbell will end up finishing the season anyway!
September 20th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
@# DKnight007 Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
Gradkowski as the starter = more WINS!
PERIOD!
I guess some of you “geniuses” are not smart enough to see that! LOL=============================================================
Campbell has had as many starts with this team as Grads, so this is apples to oranges. 6 quarters of football is not enough to make a fair judgment!
September 20th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJnJ2Wr3mhc
McFadden after the game
September 20th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
Gradowski is starting per Cable!
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Jhill,
link? source?
September 20th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
Jerrymcd Cable won’t declare QB for Arizona game yet. Asked if it’s his decision he said, “It has to be.”
Jerrymcd On failed fourth-and-1 in 1st qtr, Cable said Raiders in wrong formation, tried to call time out. Conceded quarterback should have seen it.
3 minutes ago via web
Reply Retweet .
Jerrymcd Cable on Campbell/Gradkowski: “I’m pretty sure about the direction we have to go . . . I have a pretty good idea what we’re going to do.”
4 minutes ago via web
September 20th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
Priest,
Is the offense the same as last year? Players are mostly the same, but the playbook, OC and such should be mostly different right?
So how does Bruce have a better grip on it (after playing less in the preseason and not at all the first game and a half) than Campbell.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
Kirk you can’t see past your own bias, Campbell is struggling and we all see it and acknowledge it. But Gards didn’t exactly set the world on fire 16 points actually 13 right now he’s playing a lot faster but how long will thta last?
Whatever they decide I’m with them either guy. I just want to win. But IMO Grads as a starter you’ll see he’ll struggle vs great defenses. Time will tell…..
September 20th, 2010 at 2:49 pm
when is chaz coming back ???
September 20th, 2010 at 2:50 pm
With Bush being back(hopefully) we should be able to pick up those 4th and short downs.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:50 pm
With that the Jason Campbell era ends.
Let’s go Bruce!!!!
September 20th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
Simple, he’s more familiar with the players and their running vitually the same scheme it just emphasizes different aspects of the game. But the difference isn’t that bid a deal from last year. Basic verticle scheme same principles.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Gradkowski doesnt ave the goods!!!! he can man the ship for a game or two in relief of injury, but starting for a season?!?!?! He is poorman’s jeff garcia. He is a gamer, but lacks the talent to be a real threat. he wont win in the long run.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
new post
September 20th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
I think Campbell gets the start at Arizona, but will have a very short leash. Unless we win by a significant margin, they find an excuse to bring Grads back as starter for the Houston game at home. Nothing worse than the home town fans booing your starting QB and chanting for the back-up. The team feeds of that negative energy as well.
Campbell’s best opportunity to get his act together will be on the road, behind a McFadden-heavy game plan.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:55 pm
So now people wana trade for Kevin Kolb? Huh? Kolb looks far worse than Campbell so far. Atleast Campbell’s been able to move the offense,,the problem is putting the ball in the endzone. Kolb cant get the Eagles past the 50yd line. I think people fell for the hype with the 2 good games he had in the past, so they thought they could toss McNabb in the trash can. Be careful what you ask for. Ask Arizona if they’d get rid of Matt Leinert again for Dereck Anderson.
September 20th, 2010 at 2:55 pm
does anyone know when chaz is coming back??
September 20th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
# J Hill Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Gradowski is starting per Cable!
How’s that for reading between the lines RRS and Banana?!?!?
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LMAO!
September 20th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
You can say that Grads almost threw more interceptions then JC but on the passes Bruce did connect he looked smoother and fluid. He can thread the needle and throw a catchable pass. JC looked terrible even on passes he completed. His other passes were not even close
Bruce is much better then JC
September 20th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
two players could be cut this week,
as I do believe Raiders need to make a decision on Mr. Lawton
and
there is still the possibilty of a trade or FA pickup
September 20th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
mistic1 Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
@# DKnight007 Says:
September 20th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
Gradkowski as the starter = more WINS!
PERIOD!
I guess some of you “geniuses” are not smart enough to see that! LOL=============================================================
Campbell has had as many starts with this team as Grads, so this is apples to oranges. 6 quarters of football is not enough to make a fair judgment!
^^^^^^^^
Huh?
I guess you forgot what Grads did last year when he was in there?
September 20th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
ummm playcalling might have a little bit to do with it. they need to stop trying to win the game on the first possesion.
September 21st, 2010 at 4:33 am
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