Brown, Holland waived
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 at 7:04 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Safety Stevie Brown was waived Tuesday just three days after being promoted to the 53-man roster and making a big special teams tackle in a 16-14 win over the St. Louis Rams.
Also waived was Jonathan Holland, who was on injured reserve and is now free to sign with another team.
If Brown clears waivers, he’ll likely be back on the practice squad.
No word yet on who will be signed to take Brown’s spot, but the locker of offensive lineman Erik Pears was still intact Monday even though he was waived prior to the Rams game.
Cutting Brown likely means the Raiders believe Hiram Eugene, out with a hamstring injury against St. Louis, will be able to face Arizona.
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September 21st, 2010 at 7:05 pm
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September 21st, 2010 at 7:05 pm
I see they waived Stevie Brown, S and Johnathan Holland, WR. I thought Stevie Brown was a player. Many were placing him ahead of Hiram Eugene. What happened? If two go off two must be added. Who’s been added?
September 21st, 2010 at 7:05 pm
Go Raiders
September 21st, 2010 at 7:11 pm
Why aren’t the Raiders cutting Sam Williams? We’ve got plenty of linebackers.
September 21st, 2010 at 7:12 pm
WTF?ONLY THE RAIDERS!
September 21st, 2010 at 7:22 pm
Shoot, I wanted to see what Stevie could do. Now we’ll see what he can do for another team. Good call AL you dumb….
September 21st, 2010 at 7:24 pm
HayesHaynes Says:
September 21st, 2010 at 7:11 pm
Why aren’t the Raiders cutting Sam Williams? We’ve got plenty of linebackers.
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He’s got a full Davis Scholarship.
September 21st, 2010 at 7:27 pm
Pears is back on the roster. stupid move by Al again. he will be scooped up by another team.
September 21st, 2010 at 7:28 pm
Make up yor mind on Stevie Brown already. Either you want him or you dont. Hopefully they see a player then want and it not this Pears/Brown musical chairs.
September 21st, 2010 at 7:37 pm
Well were signing someone that’s for sure. Also this game in Arizona is a Must win IMO.My Wish List We(raiders) have to be a team with a set Identity when it comes to playing winning football coming down in Arizona the whole team all sides of the ball hav to be focused. We run the ball. We pitch 3 and outs on D. It’s obvious we move the ball but we gotta convert in the redzone and create more turnovers.
September 21st, 2010 at 7:37 pm
JB Says:
September 21st, 2010 at 7:05 pm
I see they waived Stevie Brown, S and Johnathan Holland, WR. I thought Stevie Brown was a player. Many were placing him ahead of Hiram Eugene. What happened? If two go off two must be added
…………..YAMON FIGURS AND JUSTIN FARGAS……
September 21st, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Haha post 11
September 21st, 2010 at 7:45 pm
Comparing apples to apples where do you see any evidence that grads is a better qb??
He may be ahead of campbell at the moment, but once campbell gets the feel, grads couldnt carry or see over campbells jock strap.
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I’m going strictly off of what I see this year in Silver and Black. I supported Campbell starting initially. The main thing I’ve been disappointed in is his lack of accuracy with the WRs. Timing? Maybe it is.
I don’t think we could have afforded to lose this weekend, and JC clearly was not “comfortable” with the offense and his Oline.
Gradowski is ahead of Campbell with the offense at this moment, which means he should play, right? Give Campbell time to sit and watch for a change and see if he can pick some things up. I don’t think Gradowski is going to last long with his style, so let’s just hope Campbell is ready when his number is called again.
September 21st, 2010 at 7:49 pm
Holland was already on IR, so he doesn’t count against the 53 man roster.. Only have to replace one spot, and that appears to be Pears coming back in place of Brown.. Un-effing-real…
Hiram Eugene HAS to have secret pics of Al and a goat doing vile, dirty things together, ’cause his scholarship is almost as pathetic as Sam Williams’..
September 21st, 2010 at 7:51 pm
Going with the obvious. DMC needs the ball in his hand either running or receiving, Seymore needs to be in the game, O-line needs to block for Grads. I like Campbell but right now grads is the better player.
September 21st, 2010 at 7:53 pm
BRING BACK COLT BRENNAN!!
Get rid of Boller or Jason, and bring back Colt Brennan. Let’s be done with failed players. While Grad is our best bet now, Colt Brennan could be our future. Wake up Raider Nation!
September 21st, 2010 at 7:55 pm
JC is has not looked very good. Remember last year when you guys were saying give Jabutthead until week 8? This year Cable had the balls to wait to week 1-1/2. I was hoping that JC was going to be the QB too, but at this point I’m not sure.
September 21st, 2010 at 7:57 pm
It’s hard to say how much Reid was pushed into this decision by the front office, but team sources clearly indicated to Paolantonio that Reid wanted to go back to Kolb — he is loyal to a fault — and had to be persuaded to give Vick another look.
“Michael did an exceptional job and my job is to evaluate the players,” Reid said. “It’s my obligation to make the proper decision.”
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Andy Reid has to get he ok from the owner on who plays QB?????
Hmmmmmmmmm……
September 21st, 2010 at 7:59 pm
aloha Says:
September 21st, 2010 at 7:53 pm
BRING BACK COLT BRENNAN!!
Get rid of Boller or Jason, and bring back Colt Brennan. Let’s be done with failed players. While Grad is our best bet now, Colt Brennan could be our future. Wake up Raider Nation!
………………ONLY QBS FROM THE MAINLAND NO FOREIGNERS………
September 21st, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Hollands was on IR so he didn’t count. I really liked Steve Brown and believe he should be a head of Hiram. The only reason I can think the Raiders would cut him is because Gallery is not going to play and we need all the help on the line in case someone goes down. This games is important like every game but we need to show we can win back to back games.. GO RAIDERS..
September 21st, 2010 at 8:06 pm
Who cares about a 7th round safety….
Anyway, echoing Jhill’s comment…the Raiders have to go with RIGHT NOW…not MIGHT BE OR COULD BE…
Right now is Bruce Gradkowski. Jason Campbell looked dreadfull and is either not equipped for this offense..or not equipped for the NFL.
I would rather see Gradkowski go 15 games so a FINAL verdict can be made on this guy. I am tired of seeing a good QTR or Half…its about doing it consistently over entire games.
We need to make sure he’s not the next Shaun Hill or JT O’Sullivan ~ and the only way to answer that is to play him the rest of the season no matter what.
Jason Campbell will be available next year…or the year after that…in fact, he will be in Omaha next to Justin Fargas and a bunch of other ex-Raiders
September 21st, 2010 at 8:09 pm
Why do you cut a guy who just started to produce on the field? Are they trying to kill the guys confidence or what? I bet he is mad he was picked up by the Raiders. Heck cut Hendersons dumb @$$!!! Or how about Mitchell he ain’t done jack but run his lips!
September 21st, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Thanks CJL, that is what I wanted to say.
September 21st, 2010 at 8:17 pm
CJ Legend 34 Says:
September 21st, 2010 at 8:09 pm
Why do you cut a guy who just started to produce on the field? Are they trying to kill the guys confidence or what? I bet he is mad he was picked up by the Raiders. Heck cut Hendersons dumb @$$!!! Or how about Mitchell he ain’t done jack but run his lips!
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True. But Mitchell is on that scholarship program too. So he isn’t going anywhere. Mario Henderson? Well, the Raiders are so shallow at O-Line they have to keep everyone and anyone…..hell, look at the musical chairs with Pears.
Anyway, none of those guys you mention start. Its Huff and Branch in the secondary…and Henderson is going ot play.
September 21st, 2010 at 8:20 pm
Agree with Jerry Grads is a dink and dunk fly by the seat of your pants kind of player. Campbell seems like he can get in a groove with the WRs and really be able to do something down field. Those on the move floaters Grads threw aginst the Rams will not fly aginst superior NFL teams. Also, I hate to break it to you fellas buut Grads ain’t no Gannon.
September 21st, 2010 at 8:24 pm
Floaters? Grads threw some lazers too.
September 21st, 2010 at 8:27 pm
I know and you’re right but I still don’t think Mitchell is even close to the real deal and I think we still have to many players such as Henderson and all of our DBs excluding Nnamdi that are just to inconsistant. Stevie Brown seems coachable like you can play him up you see the effort. I look at guys like Mitchell and Henderson and you always find yourself saying things like..Wha? Huh? WTF? Get his @$$ out of there! You know what I am saying? Our whole o-line looks like the land of misfit toys. It is BS!
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SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
September 21st, 2010 at 8:17 pm
CJ Legend 34 Says:
September 21st, 2010 at 8:09 pm
Why do you cut a guy who just started to produce on the field? Are they trying to kill the guys confidence or what? I bet he is mad he was picked up by the Raiders. Heck cut Hendersons dumb @$$!!! Or how about Mitchell he ain’t done jack but run his lips!
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True. But Mitchell is on that scholarship program too. So he isn’t going anywhere. Mario Henderson? Well, the Raiders are so shallow at O-Line they have to keep everyone and anyone…..hell, look at the musical chairs with Pears.
Anyway, none of those guys you mention start. Its Huff and Branch in the secondary…and Henderson is going ot play
September 21st, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Just trying to pump up the blog! I do think Campbell has more upside when our team evolves, but right now I can’t get mad with Grads game he is a scrapppper!
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26.Raiders for life Says:
September 21st, 2010 at 8:24 pm
Floaters? Grads threw some lazers too.
September 21st, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Stevie Brown????
WTF!!
September 21st, 2010 at 8:34 pm
@ 29
Yep, I’m bummed
September 21st, 2010 at 8:36 pm
Why cut Stevie Brown? The guy had the potential to be a ball hawk; a guy who makes PLAYS. Makes NO SENSE, especially since they are sticking with Hiram Eugene.
Must have pics of Al with animals or something as a previous poster mentioned.
September 21st, 2010 at 8:44 pm
One step forward…two steps back!!
The Raiders organization never seems to fail!
What’s next…start Jason on Sunday???
September 21st, 2010 at 8:45 pm
You’ll get ur wish soon enough R8eray….tomorrow!
September 21st, 2010 at 8:46 pm
Al = JC
Cable = Grads
It’s as simple as that.
September 21st, 2010 at 8:47 pm
Stevie Brown was cut as a result of his outright refusal to change Al’s soiled diaper.
September 21st, 2010 at 8:51 pm
Stevie? Noooooooooooooooooooooo
September 21st, 2010 at 8:57 pm
NOOHOOOOOO!!!!!!
September 21st, 2010 at 8:57 pm
Why cut S Brown?!?
Why not cut Eugene, R Brown, N Miller, S Williams, or Bennett?!?!
I don’t like Cable, and I’m sick of his moves.
-Alternating LTs!
-Starting a rookie LT at C!
-playing Campbell at G!!
OL Guru my @$$!!
September 21st, 2010 at 8:59 pm
Fire Cable! Now!!
September 21st, 2010 at 9:02 pm
O, i believe he is on a short leash…just my opinion.
September 21st, 2010 at 9:08 pm
I mean I know what a good team does. Good teams keep good personnel. I’m not sayin Stevie Brown was the next great safety, but we cannot be a team that willingly releases players that play well. If not SB it’ll be another young up-and-comer that makes it somewhere else.
September 21st, 2010 at 9:16 pm
Captain,
I hope so.
September 21st, 2010 at 9:21 pm
I didn’t like Gruden that much, I thought he was too conservative (play-calling), but he was our best coach.
This team is perfect for Gruden. We have a good Defense, good RBs, and a few vet QBs.
Bring Gruden Back, or hire J Harbaugh!
September 21st, 2010 at 9:23 pm
I hope stevie gets picked up by another team. He deserves the chance to play for a team that wants him. Or at least he doesn’t deserve to be used like a yo-yo.
I have a strong feeling that Campbell will start this sunday. I just hope that if he sucks again Cable has the balls to pull him again and that the game is still within reach by then.
I want to see JC do good, but I just don’t think he gives us the best chance right now. Grad has a good thing going with the offense, why not ride that high all the way up until it comes back down. We know it probably won’t last forever, and eventually he will have a bad game or two and JC will be thrown in there, but hopefully we’ll be something like 6-4 by then.
September 21st, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Best coach in a few decades.
Madden was our best coach IMO.
September 21st, 2010 at 9:25 pm
Jeez, we get rid of Brown again? What is it with this team? What the hell is going on? Cable doesn’t have a clue as to what he’s doing right now.
September 21st, 2010 at 9:25 pm
They should have gotten rid of Mitchell and kept Brown.
Brown has already made more plays than Mitchell has his entire career.
Al can’t admit his mistakes.
September 21st, 2010 at 9:26 pm
RaiderO,How are you doin,young man? You still want Cable out? Not Dish? or Direct tv? RAIDERS!!!!!!!O,just got back in,do you have a problem with Qbs in and out? If JC starts and if BG is needed, seems like a great PLAN to me!Has worked in the past,maybe again?
September 21st, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Bruce gets the WRs involved, he demands respect, and he is a fighter. I like Campbell more than Bruce when it comes to talent, but Bruce is playing better.
We should put our best players on the field, and our best QB at this point is Bruce.
September 21st, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Hey maybe it’s a good thing. Maybe we’ll actually get a quarterback because no one not carrying pom poms believes Grads going to last the season.
September 21st, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Hendu!!!!
How are you brother. I’m good, and very happy with the win.
We need an upgrade from Basic Cable. LOL
I don’t have a problem with it as long as out best QB is on the field. I don’t like it when players start based on their salary.
September 21st, 2010 at 9:36 pm
Good night Nation…I’m out!
September 21st, 2010 at 9:37 pm
If we don’t fix the OL, it doesn’t make a difference who start at QB.
1- let Barns and Mario compete at LT
2- Let Veldheer and Campbell compete at RT. If they both play well, then we can move Campbell to LT later this season or next year.
3- Play Walker at G.
Veldheer is not a LT, and B Campbell is an OT and not a G.
September 21st, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Ok, I’m going to look at this with a positive attitude. I’m hoping that the benching does for JC what it couldn’t do for JR. And that is motivate him to turn the heat on.
I’m hoping that if JC starts this Sunday he comes out throwing darts and lights AZ on fire. Let’s hope the heat won’t be coming from the desert sun, but from Jason’s arm.
And if not, then I really hope we throw in our spark plug.
September 21st, 2010 at 9:38 pm
Later R8.
September 21st, 2010 at 9:39 pm
CJ Legend 34 Says:
September 21st, 2010 at 8:27 pm
I know and you’re right but I still don’t think Mitchell is even close to the real deal and I think we still have to many players such as Henderson and all of our DBs excluding Nnamdi that are just to inconsistant. Stevie Brown seems coachable like you can play him up you see the effort. I look at guys like Mitchell and Henderson and you always find yourself saying things like..Wha? Huh? WTF? Get his @$$ out of there! You know what I am saying? Our whole o-line looks like the land of misfit toys. It is BS!
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SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
September 21st, 2010 at 8:17 pm
CJ Legend 34 Says:
September 21st, 2010 at 8:09 pm
Why do you cut a guy who just started to produce on the field? Are they trying to kill the guys confidence or what? I bet he is mad he was picked up by the Raiders. Heck cut Hendersons dumb @$$!!! Or how about Mitchell he ain’t done jack but run his lips!
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True. But Mitchell is on that scholarship program too. So he isn’t going anywhere. Mario Henderson? Well, the Raiders are so shallow at O-Line they have to keep everyone and anyone…..hell, look at the musical chairs with Pears.
Anyway, none of those guys you mention start. Its Huff and Branch in the secondary…and Henderson is going ot play
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Mitchell is all of 2 games into his second season. He hasn’t been able to get on the field because Tyvon Branch and Michael Huff both emerged last year while MM was hurt.
High 2nd-round picks don’t get cut this early in their careers unless they’re major screwups. That story was all hype or else Cable is more clueless than I thought. Regardless, I’m not going to put much stock in the ramblings of some southern Florida-based DJ no one has ever heard of when it comes to the behind-the-scenes personnel moves of the Oakland Raiders.
Having said that I don’t see the point in bringing back Pears. He was awful last season when forced into duty. I’d rather see Bruce Campbell remain on the active roster. Sam Williams is another guy who is a pretty good special teams player but not elite in that regard and has been known to struggle at the LB position.
September 21st, 2010 at 9:41 pm
We should win against AZ, but Nnamdi has to cover Larry Fitz.
September 21st, 2010 at 9:44 pm
If the WR’s keep developing, imagine what the core will look like if Schilens ever plays again.
September 21st, 2010 at 9:44 pm
Mitchell is our backup SS for now. He plays in some situations, but Huff and Branch are playing very well to allow him to get on the field.
Huff looks great so far.
September 21st, 2010 at 9:46 pm
MHenderson may not be our OLT of the future but he is still young, of more than adequate size and strong. His only problem is that he can’t deal with speed rushers around the edge. Given that to be true, why not use him at ORG? Carlisle is WAAAY over the hill and MHenderson would be a definite upgrade at guard. Let’s have Walker & BCampbell rotate at ORT for some OJT and Veldheer & Barnes rotate at OLT. Last but not least, have AD go and sign Justin Hartwig, the recent starting center for the Steelers, who was released, and move him to center ahead of Satele – another upgrade. Our next year’s first pick (in the second round should be Mike Pouncey, 6′5″-312# center, Florida. He can learn under Hartwig for a year. Our line would then be Veldheer, Gallery, Hartwig, MHenderson, BCampbell. Our back-ups would be Barnes (T), Loper (G), Pouncey (C), & Walker (G/T). I believe that O-line would work out well.
September 21st, 2010 at 9:46 pm
Go Aztecs!!! Make us proud Chaz!! Stay healthy bro. Got Milk?!?!
September 21st, 2010 at 9:47 pm
You know what I liked, when Branch came out and apologized to the fans for missing that tackle on CJ wk 1. He didn’t have to do that at all, yet he recognized his mistake.
September 21st, 2010 at 9:49 pm
post 54,Yesssss,couldnt have said it better!!except, RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! O,jump in,cant wait for Sunday
September 21st, 2010 at 9:50 pm
Is Monte Poole a complete buffoon? I don’t follow the guy all that much, but his latest column on this site about how inserting Gradkowski would be a sign of panic is littered with factual inaccuracies and bogus assertions.
Either the guy is incompetent, or he’s doing that thing obnoxious sports commentators do for attention: blatantly take an idiotic position to maximize a backlash bump in readership.
September 21st, 2010 at 9:55 pm
Hendu,
In the last 2 games, Campbell didn’t show me much to start him next game. Bruce played well last season, and he is still playing well this season. He needs to improve his accuracy, but he is playing better than Campbell.
September 21st, 2010 at 9:57 pm
The thing I love about Gradkowski is that for the first time since Gannon do I sit there and expect our QB to make things happen. To find a receiver for a big gain or scramble for a 1st down even when everything is breaking down in chaos around him.
With Campbell, JaMarcus, McCown, Walter, Brooks, Tui, Collins, etc., I always had the hope that they’d be out there leading the charge on offense, but that hope never materialized. And pretty early in each of those seasons that hope turned into me saying “oh sh-t, oh sh-t, oh sh-t” every time they dropped back.
With Gradkowski, I’m like, surprised when he doesn’t pick up a big chunk of yards on a pass play and can’t wait to see him drop back again and see what magic he pulls off next play. And I think his teammates feel largely the same way, or at least they know he gets sh-t done.
September 21st, 2010 at 9:59 pm
Campbell gets sacked a lot because he is slow to read & react. He doesn’t get the WRs involved. He depends a lot on his arm, which can create problems.
September 21st, 2010 at 10:01 pm
That’s the thing about Bruce, the players like him, respect him, and they play harder for him.
September 21st, 2010 at 10:04 pm
I agree totally with #66. I do hope Grads starts next week and until he shows he can’t cut it anymore. But if JC starts next week and lights it up, I’m not going to be complaining either. And that would for sure buy him at least 2 to 3 more weeks. So if he is as smart as they say he is, he better spend every second he is not throwing to WRs in practice in the film room and be more than ready to light it up.
My only concern, as previously stated, is that in the event he starts and struggles again, the coaches have enough sense to pull him again and let Grad finish, and that the game is not too out of hand by then.
oh yea… and RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (for Hendu)
September 21st, 2010 at 10:07 pm
I usually agree with Monte Poole but he’s got it wrong this time. The Raiders are just an entirely different team when Gradkowski’s under center. It’s a amazing. Dare I say that we almost look like the Gruden/Gannon team when Gradkowski is playing. We certainly did on that TD drive. And, yes, it was against the Rams. Well, what are we supposed to do? The idea is to pick apart one of the worst defenses in football and take a two score lead, isn’t it? To say that Gradkowski’s performance is nullified by a lousy opposition in the Rams is more of an insult to Campbell than it is Gradkowski. It means that Campbell can’t even move the chains against a horrible team, let alone a decent team. The only, and I mean only reason to start Campbell at this point would have to do with inter-organizational politics. To start Gradkowski is to want to win. To start Campbell is to let someone know that it’s your team and you’re going to do things your way. You don’t get to 7 straight 10 loss seasons without having some serious management issues. And I think we might know what it is. So it’s surprising to see Poole, who’s usually on this wavelength, to suddenly go the other way and condemn a move that would put team performance above power trips.
September 21st, 2010 at 10:10 pm
Raider O,got a feeling that we will go back and forth this season,I think JC is the more TALENTED QB,a proven starter,BG has been exciting in the backup role,just worry about injury. I mean,how many qbs get BOTH knees taken out,Thats why I like the last game,if the starter is in trouble,bring in bruce!imo
September 21st, 2010 at 10:12 pm
I think he was trying to hint at Cable’s job being on the edge of extinction. Hence the “panic” remark.
I personally don’t get it either. If a player is giving you a better output, and putting Ws on you record, then why not stick with it. Regardless if he came off the bench.
September 21st, 2010 at 10:12 pm
I guess that’s the way it’s going to be then, Hendu. We’ll just start Campbell every week, and put Gradkowski in at half time to clean up Campbell’s mess, every week. I don’t see why we don’t just start the better QB. But the Raiders just have their way of doing things. And unfortunately, it hasn’t led to winning in years.
September 21st, 2010 at 10:13 pm
My Depth Chart:
RDE: T Scott/ Matt S
DT: Seymour, Bryant
DT: Henderson, TK
LDE: Houston/ TScott
WLB: Groves, TH
MLB: McClain, Goethel
SLB: Wimbley, TH, Brown
CB: Nnamdi, W McFadden
CB: Routt, CJ, Ware
SS: Branch, Mitchell
FS: Huff, Brown/ Ware
QB: Bruce, JC, KB
RB: DMC/ Bush, Rock
FB: Reece
TE: Miller, Myers
WR: DHB, Chaz, Murphy, JLH, Ford
LT: Mario/ Barns
LG: Gallery
C: Satele
RG: Walker
RT: Campbell/ Veldheer
P: Lechler
K: Jano
LS: Condo
KR: Ford
PR: JLH
September 21st, 2010 at 10:14 pm
I believe Cable made the move to pull JC cause he was desperate, short leash and all.
Al will start JC against AZ.
However, I believe Al will give Cable a stay with one loss to AZ just to see if his Campbell can get it done or not (after all, what’s another loss).
Al probably knows Cable is right, aftr all, he went thru the same thing last year.
I base this theory on all the illogical moves I have seen this organization do over the last seven years.
You’d think now is the time to move forward, the opportunity and chances and energy are here. But if Al isn’t a fan of team chemistry, he probably doesn’t feel the excitement the fans do (for that matter either).
September 21st, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Hendu,
I agree that JC is more talented, has more exp, but BG is playing better. Ride the wave my brother!
RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!
September 21st, 2010 at 10:16 pm
In his last 8 qtrs (vs. 3 different teams), Bruce Almighty has gone for:
- 623 yards
- 4 TDs
- 1 INT (off a deflection)
- and is averaging about 8.5 yards per pass ATTEMPT! (for comparison’s sake, Peyton Manning has a 7.7 PPA average for his career and the only year he was 8.5 or higher was in 2004 when he threw for 49 TDs and had a ridiculous statistical season).
September 21st, 2010 at 10:19 pm
If Al Davis would rather lose than win with team chemistry, forget it. There’s no hope anyway. We’re all wasting our time. Just do what Bob does and go to the games to tailgate. Forget any possibility of the Raiders’ competing again. Because frankly, I think the only reason we won in the ’70s and ’80s is because of Ron Wolf’s drafts and acquisitions, and the only reason we won between 2000-2002 was due to Gruden’s leadership and overall system. And, Al’s not going to get anyone like Gruden or Wolf here again. A spark plug like Gradkowski and a head coach who just stays out of the way, like Cable, is our only hope anymore.
September 21st, 2010 at 10:20 pm
Gradkowski, Janikowski, imagine if Romanowski and Wisniewski were still playing?… we would be knows as the Oakland UZKIS.
September 21st, 2010 at 10:21 pm
# EMRaiders Says:
September 21st, 2010 at 10:20 pm
Gradkowski, Janikowski, imagine if Romanowski and Wisniewski were still playing?… we would be knows as the Oakland UZKIS.
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The Basterds.
September 21st, 2010 at 10:25 pm
post 76, Raider OOOOOOOOOOOOOO,just a bit of caution,as you know,the starter is game planned in a different way,so we will see. That being said, RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 21st, 2010 at 10:25 pm
The problem with Bruce is his accuracy. You can’t be a starting QB in the NFL with less than 60% CMP. Bruce avg is 55%!
September 21st, 2010 at 10:27 pm
Too bad Al wasn’t in that movie theater…..hahaha just kidding old man. You the $hit!
September 21st, 2010 at 10:28 pm
Wasn’t JRs at 53% or something like that… how long did he start for us?
September 21st, 2010 at 10:31 pm
Hendu,
I want our best players on the field, and I like players to earn their positions. Bruce is playing better at the point, so I would start him, and let JC compete.
September 21st, 2010 at 10:33 pm
Chris In NY Says:
September 21st, 2010 at 9:50 pm
Is Monte Poole a complete buffoon? I don’t follow the guy all that much, but his latest column on this site about how inserting Gradkowski would be a sign of panic is littered with factual inaccuracies and bogus assertions.
Either the guy is incompetent, or he’s doing that thing obnoxious sports commentators do for attention: blatantly take an idiotic position to maximize a backlash bump in readership.
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Poole has always been a bit of an idiot. I don’t even bother with his crap.
September 21st, 2010 at 10:35 pm
Is there even any question as to who should start at QB? Why is this even being debated. It’s obvious that Grads should start. If anyone it still lobbying for JC, you know he is an idiot. And you can’t reason with idiots so just let it go. Let them think what they want. 90% of the fan base wants Grads out there. You saw it with the chants this past Sunday.
September 21st, 2010 at 10:51 pm
87,Oh Yea,a debate is goin on,sfbs!Thats what the blog is all about,give and take,OPINIONS,JACKARSE! Hope ya slip on youre slippers ps is that possible?
September 21st, 2010 at 11:00 pm
I don’t think you guys are watching Mitchell…his ST plays have been outstanding…but then most of you don’t value ST. But when there is an error…Boy!
September 21st, 2010 at 11:02 pm
IMHO the raiders are gonna start JC everyweek knowing they have a capable back up in grads. He gets some playin time everyweek an as long as he makes plays an takes us down field he’ll continue to start. If he doesn’t produce they’ll bring in grads bcuz grads seem to do well when inserted to clean up or lite a spark. Hate to say it peeps JC is the starter. With the team knowing they have a capable back up. Campbell will have to do a major face plant. But I hope I’m wrong an we start grads.
September 24th, 2010 at 8:48 am
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