Depth chart lists Campbell No. 1
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010 at 10:18 am in Oakland Raiders.
For what it’s worth, the Raiders’ depth chart included in the weekly press release for Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals lists Jason Campbell as the starting quarterback, with Bruce Gradkowski No. 2.
The depth chart is unofficial and not always updated. For instance, it still lists Stevie Brown as a backup safety even though he was waived from the 53-man roster Tuesday.
The Raiders have an open locker room session scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. They are obligated to produce a quarterback to speak with the media, and Campbell has spoken on Wednesdays through the first two weeks. Coach Tom Cable won’t be available until practice is over.
Unless either Campbell or Gradkowski is produced, thereby making it clear who the starter is, the quarterbacks could be put in the position of not being able to answer questions about their status until after Cable makes his announcement.
Or the Raiders could just put the whole quarterback session off until Thursday. JaMarcus Russell spoke on Thursdays last year _ the only Raiders quarterback in memory who talked on Thursdays instead of Wednesdays.
In a conference call with Arizona writers, Cable declined to name a starting quarterback or answer a more general question about the number of teams which have switched or are consider switching quarterbacks entering Week 3.
More to come . . .
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September 22nd, 2010 at 10:19 am
Campbell the starter?
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:21 am
Who cares what the Raiders’ website says…it probably lists Jerry Rice and Ronnie Lott as HOF Raiders too.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:21 am
Jamarcus a day late as usual, lol.
If Campbell starts, it won’t be long until he screws it up.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:22 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:13 am
I’m done debating Campbell/Gradkowski and McClain/Morrison for the day …
time to talk about the gameplan against the AZ Cards!
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Stop Beanie Wells…..limit Hightower on the screens and short passes….put Nnamdi on Fitzgerald….put pressure on Anderson with some blitzing.
Offensively…focus on running the ball with DMAC and Bush…get Miller involved…use short game to get DHB touches early on…
Do that and you win. Get slick and “cut it loose” or pretend that John Henderson can’t play…and we lose
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:23 am
raiderzmaverick Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:13 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 9:49 am
I can’t believe I am doing this but here are the stats of Bruce’
4.50 in the 40-yard dash…350-pound bench press…Bench presses 225 pounds 17 times… Leg presses 600
pounds 20 times…33 ¾-inch vertical jump…3.97 20-yard shuttle…6.76 three-cone drill…31 ½-inch arm length…8
7/8-inch hands…Right-handed… 26 Wonderlic score.
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ANALYSIS: A prospect with the physical tools to work with, Campbell improved his overall game and made a big jump up draft boards the past six months. Most effective in a short passing offense that does not rely on the vertical game. s pro-day
40 Time: 4.69
Other than that, Jason skipped the combine…
“As for Campbell, he finally went through much-anticipated workouts after skipping all of the drills at the combine.” (this was for his proday)
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http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/2005draft/Campbell,Jason-QB-Auburn.htm
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:24 am
My bad, press release, not website.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:24 am
If Campbell is named the starter, I am going to quit “Working” for the day, and go drown in my sorrows with a quart of ice cream and a whole can of Tostitos cheese.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:25 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:24 am
If Campbell is named the starter, I am going to quit “Working” for the day, and go drown in my sorrows with a quart of ice cream and a whole can of Tostitos cheese.
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Brand and type of ice cream, please?
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:26 am
Gameplan against cards is simiklar to game plan against Rams. Stop the run. Stack the box.
On offense estaablish the run early and use play action and quick passes to WRs to open things up.
Toss a deep one or two to keep things honest.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:26 am
JFB
Try Breyers Rocky Road, very good.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:27 am
Blue Bunny, Caramel toffee crunch
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:27 am
Atlanta ran all over Arizona last week. If Michael Bush is healthy we should run the ball 45+ times.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:27 am
The depth chart is unofficial and not always updated. For instance, it still lists Stevie Brown as a backup safety even though he was waived from the 53-man roster Tuesday.
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Way to stay on top of things, Raiders PR staff.
I’m on the “Start Gradkowski” bandwagon, but it would not shock me in the least to see Campbell named starter. He gets one more chance on the road and if he does well can hopefully win back some fans before coming back to face the home crowd.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:27 am
Try Breyers Rocky Road
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Dell, Coffee flavored ice cream from Haagen Daasz (sp?)
thats the best
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:28 am
Dakota Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:21 am
Who cares what the Raiders’ website says…it probably lists Jerry Rice and Ronnie Lott as HOF Raiders too.
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Pity party, lol.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:28 am
LOL @ #3.
I think Gradkow shuold start. He gives us the best chance to win this weekend and dang if he isn’t fun to root for.
Kid plays like someone kidnapped his family and he wins or they get taken out.
Bruce gives us the best chance to win this week for the same reasons Vick gives Philly.
to quote BSPN:
“The film study showed that Vick, who was sacked six times, was under constant duress because backup center Mike McGlynn had difficulty recognizing blitzes and then setting the protection. As a whole, the offensive line did not play well, and Reid realized then that Vick, with his mobility, would be a better fit to start rather than Kolb. There also was a concern that the offensive line’s play was so poor that Kolb would be exposed to another concussion, sources told Paolantonio.”
Besides Campbell looks like he still has a concussion.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:29 am
I’m done with the JC vs BG thing for now. As i have stated several times i can see why we would start either. I just dont believe in giving up on a guy a game and a half into the season because the coach thinks he is on the hot seat. If there was doubt in his mind he should have opened up the comp at he end of camp. Just like he should have opened up the comp at LT and RG, but didnt.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:29 am
Tostitos cheese, half a can of Hormel chili, two teaspoons of fresh New Mexico green chile.
Solid!!!
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:30 am
Besides Campbell looks like he still has a concussion
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I’ve honestly wondered this myself. Did he get a concussion and the team kept things hush hush? That hit by LaBoy in the pre-season was nasty. Forget a stinger, maybe Campbell couldn’t get up because he was knocked silly.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:30 am
If Campbell is named the starter, then it’s a good thing this game is in Arizona, ‘cuz Cable might need a few more bodyguards if it were at home.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:30 am
Tostitos cheese, half a can of Hormel chili, two teaspoons of fresh New Mexico green chile.
Solid!!!
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JFB, I feel sorry for your wife tonight!
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:31 am
SnB Offense Defense Specialteams Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:22 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:13 am
I’m done debating Campbell/Gradkowski and McClain/Morrison for the day …
time to talk about the gameplan against the AZ Cards!
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Stop Beanie Wells…..limit Hightower on the screens and short passes….put Nnamdi on Fitzgerald….put pressure on Anderson with some blitzing.
Offensively…focus on running the ball with DMAC and Bush…get Miller involved…use short game to get DHB touches early on…
Do that and you win. Get slick and “cut it loose” or pretend that John Henderson can’t play…and we lose
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My money is on Beanie being VERY limited if he plays at all. Hightower is a concern, but nothing like Jackson or CJ. Aso on Fitz isn’t necessary, cause Anderson is worse than Boller. Breaston will probably get more yards/targets. And I actually thing our front 4 can put enough pressure on the QB.
Offensively, Don’t split carries evenly with Bush, DMAC is on a roll. DO go to some quick routes like 2nd half against rams regardless of the QB.
And I disagree, cut it loose, have some fun, get some more McClain style penalties.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:31 am
Is there a bigger flake in the NFL, than Cable?
Quote: ““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.’’
He’ll make the RIGHT DECISION? A GOOD DECISION”??
WTF? When you bail on your appointed starter, after 6 quarters, it means you ALREADY MADE TWO BAD DECISIONS..the first one to anoint this apparent “failure” as your starter, and then to bail so quickly, at the half of a game separated by 3 points…
Tells the team, the fans, pretty much anyone paying attention, that you’re wishy washy, and a flake.
And when asked 3 DAYS AGO WHO YOUR STARTER IS? You had to wait until Wed to announce it?
In other words…”Let me check with who Al wants as starter, and I’ll get back to you.”
Usual backasswards management
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:33 am
PS. Good Afternoon Nation…
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:33 am
Cable mum on quarterback issue in conference call with Arizona writers.
half a minute ago via web
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:34 am
ohhhhh, Blue Bunny is the best!
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:34 am
At this point, I think Campbell is basically damaged goods. He had huge potential at one point, but I think it’s been lost in the unstable mess that’s been his career.
Too many offensive co-ordinators, too many systems, too many hits have taken their toll and sapped him mentally. A person can only take so much of that before they just implode. I dunno what the straw that broke the camel’s back was–probably getting drilled in the pre-season or the first sack-fumble against Tennessee. Whatever it was, I think the best thing for Campbell may be to spend a season at a #2 and collect himself.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:34 am
Cable is telling the team that EVERY position is open for competition. Contract doesn’t matter. Results do. About time for the Raiders.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:35 am
23.Richochet Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:31 am
Is there a bigger flake in the NFL, than Cable?
Quote: ““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.’’
He’ll make the RIGHT DECISION? A GOOD DECISION”??
WTF? When you bail on your appointed starter, after 6 quarters, it means you ALREADY MADE TWO BAD DECISIONS..the first one to anoint this apparent “failure” as your starter, and then to bail so quickly, at the half of a game separated by 3 points…
Tells the team, the fans, pretty much anyone paying attention, that you’re wishy washy, and a flake.
And when asked 3 DAYS AGO WHO YOUR STARTER IS? You had to wait until Wed to announce it?
In other words…”Let me check with who Al wants as starter, and I’ll get back to you.”
Usual backasswards management
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ricochet laying the zingers on John goodman. i especially like the line about 2 bad decisions, well played sir….well played indeed
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:35 am
If we run the ball and blitz, we win.
If we stop blitzing in the fourth quarter, which we always do, we will lose.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:35 am
HairyBush Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:29 am
BTW, those people who keep stressing give Campbell a chance, I will say to you to keep in ming how many other players we have on our team that we are giving a “chance” to. If you have to many players on your team that are guys who are growing and learning you will never win, you need a balance. How long are we going to wait for guys to come around? It has been to long, we need to win now. Grads may not be Tom Brady but if he lights a fire under people and wins games, who really cares? Sick of waiting.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:36 am
RedneckRaider Says:
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My money is on Beanie being VERY limited if he plays at all. Hightower is a concern, but nothing like Jackson or CJ. Aso on Fitz isn’t necessary, cause Anderson is worse than Boller. Breaston will probably get more yards/targets. And I actually thing our front 4 can put enough pressure on the QB.
Offensively, Don’t split carries evenly with Bush, DMAC is on a roll. DO go to some quick routes like 2nd half against rams regardless of the QB.
And I disagree, cut it loose, have some fun, get some more McClain style penalties.
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I was thinking the same about Breaston. I think Nnamdi needs to worry about him. Fitz is banged up and Routt could cover him. Hightower needs to have an active spy on at him at all times. You basically limit them to the ability or lack thereof DA. Once this game gets to a ten point lead, ground and pound DMC in the second half, and have Scott, Shoughnessy, and Wimbley pin their ears back and meet the turkey in the middle of the backfield.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:36 am
Wonderlic scores:
Campbell 14, Grads 26. Hmmmmm….anyone surprised?
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:36 am
Rams & Vikings are out of the Vincent Jackson sweepstakes. asking price is too high
should the Raiders be involved or continue to develop the youngsters?
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:36 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:29 am
Tostitos cheese, half a can of Hormel chili, two teaspoons of fresh New Mexico green chile.
Solid!!!
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JFB
Not the bathroom part!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:36 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:34 am
Cable is telling the team that EVERY position is open for competition. Contract doesn’t matter. Results do. About time for the Raiders.
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Players don’t care what lame duck HCs say.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:37 am
Weill we’re not there for practice so I guess we have to (gulp) trust Cable on this 1
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:37 am
There’s zero excuse to lose this game. Hightower is solid, but nothing special. Anderson had JaDrank level stats last year. The defense had better dominate.
As for offense, pound DMac at them 25 times and use smart, high-percentage passing plays to try and limit the effectiveness of guys like Rodgers-Cromartie and Kerry Rhodes.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:38 am
I eat Green Chiles everyday on about everything. Pizza, burgers, eggs, chicken soup, you name it.
You want to give me gas, make me eat lettuce and broccoli. Stomach is not built for that crap.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:38 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:36 am
Wonderlic scores:
Campbell 14, Grads 26. Hmmmmm….anyone surprised?
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Behold Polish brain power!
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:39 am
RedneckRaider,
The Raiders have to ruthlessly focus on stopping the run. When they don’t..they get beaten badly. This team has allowed almost anyone to run on them. Now is not the time to let up.
AS for Fitzgerald…you leave him open and he will exploit this team in a bad way. Routt and CJ are okay against middling receivers, an elite like Fitz will rip’em up. You paid Nnamdi for games like this one. Take Fitzgerald OUT OF THE GAME. If Breaston beats them..then we know what the 2nd round draft pick will be.
Front 4 pressure by itself is vanilla. The Raiders play the best defense when they fly around and move guys around….they just go that vanilla 4 rush and we will be in here on Sunday night gnashing our teeth again
Offensively, the Raiders should be a pound the rock team. 35 to 40 carries a game in my humble opinion. That’s plenty for TWO backs.
“Cutting it loose” is cool when you’ve got elite talent. This team does not. Play to the gameplan and be patient. Limit the 7-step drops
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:39 am
Players don’t care what lame duck HCs say.
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Don’t like Cable either? waaaahhh
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:39 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:36 am
Rams & Vikings are out of the Vincent Jackson sweepstakes. asking price is too high
should the Raiders be involved or continue to develop the youngsters?
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Hell’s no.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:40 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:36 am
Rams & Vikings are out of the Vincent Jackson sweepstakes. asking price is too high
should the Raiders be involved or continue to develop the youngsters
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I would rather M. Mcneil or L. Mankins. That is why S. Brown was waived right?
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:40 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:37 am
There’s zero excuse to lose this game. Hightower is solid, but nothing special. Anderson had JaDrank level stats last year. The defense had better dominate.
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This Raider team is NOT GOOD ENOUGH to be overlooking anyone.
The Raiders have to play their best game this weekend.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:40 am
apart from Hightower’s 80 yard TD run in the second quarter, the Cardinals offense was OFFENSIVE last Sunday
38 rushing attempts by ATL’s Turner, Snelling & the FB – good for 220 yards & 2 TD’s
Matt Ryan had 225 passing yards & 3 TD’s
Falcons D netted 1 sack and 3 INT’s
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:41 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:36 am
Rams & Vikings are out of the Vincent Jackson sweepstakes. asking price is too high
should the Raiders be involved or continue to develop the youngsters?
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Next year’s draft is weak compared to 2010, so I’d have zero problem sending them a 2011 2nd rounder and a 2012 3rd rounder for a solid, proven #1 like Jackson.
Jackson, Murphy, DHB, Schilens (if/when healthy) is a hell of a receiving corps.
Besides, VJax is the one and only receiver I’ve ever seen consisently give Nnamdi fits. So let’s bring him in!
It’ll never happen, but whatever the case is, I’m just glad to see Jackson headed out of the AFC West.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:41 am
Put Aso on Fitz 1-on-1 and shade Huff toward Routt for help on Breaston. Nnamdi should be able to handle Fitz if he is the best.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:41 am
lol, stfu Bo.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:41 am
12:15
jerrymac: Don’t expect to see him this week, either. Sadly, the way things have gone, you just expect he’ll be out and then anything you get from him is a bonus.
12:16
jerrymac: I didn’t mind seeing him flex his muscle and do it legally. They need some of that from the MLB, some enthusiasm and fire. But it was a foul, no doubt, based on this year’s rules. Would have been fine for the old Raiders.
12:24
jerrymac: Al Davis is in charge. He has the final say on everything. Don’t kid yourself. But it could be his decision to let Cable make the call _ as long as it works.
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Jerry deserves a Pulitzer.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:41 am
This Raider team is NOT GOOD ENOUGH to be overlooking anyone
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Someone please let the Raiders know this!
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:42 am
I don’t know about you guys, but I’m ok with another 400/200 game
400 for us, 200 for them
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:42 am
I just want to see more wrastlin’!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFVZoKilfug&feature=player_embedded
ROMAC FTW!
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:43 am
Morning peoples!
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:43 am
LOL at the Foldin Domers:
“In South Bend, a radio guy named Matt Patrick opined that the heart attack suffered by coach Mark Dantonio after Michigan State’s stunner over Notre Dame was a case of divine intervention. Patrick said he felt “something spiritual happened” and that the heart attack was proof that if you mess with the Fighting Irish “God’s going to get you.”
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gameon/post/2010/09/not-a-good-day-for-deep-thinkers-in-sports/1
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:43 am
Who D. Anderson’s backup?
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:44 am
*is
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:44 am
If Campbell starts – and loses – in Arizona, then the season is over.
For any of you who pine for Jackson as head coach, I think you are in for a rude awakening. He will be Joe Bugel and Norv Turner redux. From the limited times he’s spoken publicly, he strikes me as a dim bulb (and his play-calling leaves alot to be desired.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:44 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:43 am
LOL at the Foldin Domers:
“In South Bend, a radio guy named Matt Patrick opined that the heart attack suffered by coach Mark Dantonio after Michigan State’s stunner over Notre Dame was a case of divine intervention. Patrick said he felt “something spiritual happened” and that the heart attack was proof that if you mess with the Fighting Irish “God’s going to get you.”
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gameon/post/2010/09/not-a-good-day-for-deep-thinkers-in-sports/1
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Praise Jezuz!
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:44 am
Afternoon Dmac
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:44 am
DMAC Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:43 am
Morning peoples!
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MORNING DMAC!!!!!!
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:44 am
DMC is no longer a secret, 2nd in the league in rushing will raise some eyebrows. Considering our unknown QB status, the Cardinals should be fully expecting a heavy dose of running and will be game-planning for 8-9 in the box and lots of gap discipline, especially on the outsides. Running DMAC at them early will get us nowhere, so they must open with some passing. Hue and Cable already know exactly who is gonna start at QB, and should be evaluating the best high-percentage passing plays that will work for whomever is the starter.
I predict some early dump-offs to Miller to get the ball rolling, a wheel route to Reece for the big strike and some come-back routes to DHB to get him comfortable. Depending on how well that works, they should be mixing in some runs throughout the first half, then finish with a heavy dose of McFadden in the 2nd half.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:45 am
HairyBush Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:43 am
Who D. Anderson’s backup?
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Max Hall, a rookie out of BYU. Undrafted if I’m not mistaken, though they may have taken a late-round flyer on him and I just don’t remember.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:46 am
cambpell can’t read coverages.he is a stiff.play grads for any hope of a win.monte poole is totally off base.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:46 am
Max Hall and John Skelton are Andersons backups.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:47 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:45 am
HairyBush Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:43 am
Who D. Anderson’s backup?
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Max Hall, a rookie out of BYU. Undrafted if I’m not mistaken, though they may have taken a late-round flyer on him and I just don’t remember
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I say bring the pressure all day on the QB’s and have rolando sacrafice a 15 yard penalty and deliver a textbook snap suplex lol
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:48 am
against a weak Rams team, Anderson passed for 297 yards and 1 TD (but fumbled twice and lost 1 of them)
Breaston caught 7 balls for 132 yards.
Hightower had 94 total yards and a score
Cards D had 2 sacks, 3 INT and a forced fumble
Clayton caught 10 balls for 119 yards. Jackson ran for 81
Bradford 253 yards and 1 TD
Rams sacked Anderson twice
had 5 forced fumbles as a team
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:48 am
for post 55-the play clock expired,that play should not have counted.you being a raider fan can appreciate the incompetence of refs.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:49 am
I would like to buy this guy a beer or 12!
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The Associated Press reported Monday that Ohio University has apologized to Ohio State University and its fans after Ohio U’s mascot attacked Brutus Buckeye on the field before their football game.
The student who acted as Ohio University’s mascot has also been banned from having connection with the school’s athletics.
From the AP:
The Bobcat first went after Brutus as the OSU mascot led the Buckeyes onto the field for the game.
Moments later, the Bobcat mascot climbed on the back of Ohio State’s mascot and rode him to the ground. The two then tussled in the end zone while fans booed.
There’s nothing like a good mascot tussle.
And thanks to YouTube, we have video, which is below. And you’ve got to give the Bobcat mascot credit: he literally charged the field into a sea of red to get that first hit in, then made sure to come back for seconds in the end zone. Priceless.
Brutus Buckeye seemed to be a bit perplexed as security stepped in.
The man in the Rufus mascot spoke to The Post, saying he didn’t care that he was fired from his position and that this matchup with Brutus Buckeyes was the sole reason he wanted the job.
“It was the whole reason I tried out (to be Rufus) last year,” Brandon Hanning said. “I knew we were going back to OSU this year, and I wanted to tackle Brutus.”
Mission accomplished.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:49 am
1948…last time Michigan won an outright national championship.
That has gotta hurt!
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:49 am
screw michigan.ohio state will pound them into the turf
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:50 am
per Kent Somers:
Beanie Wells limited again in practice. He will be listed as questionable. My guess is Cardinals rest him 1 more week.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:52 am
so in theory …
our defense could have 2 sacks, 5 FF
DHB 10 balls for 119 yards
DMAC for 81 yards
Raider QB 253 yards and 1 TD
and still lose the game ???
yikes!
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:52 am
LhayeS37 Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:48 am
for post 55-the play clock expired,that play should not have counted.you being a raider fan can appreciate the incompetence of refs.
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Oh I forgot, the refs are only allowed to make mistakes that HELP Notre Dame.
Perhaps the Good Lawd doesn’t look kindly on using His religious authority to lure children into rape…
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:52 am
LUNCH!
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:52 am
Dakota Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:49 am
1948…last time Michigan won an outright national championship.
That has gotta hurt!
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Weak.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:53 am
BBB for game planner / play caller.
Jackson is no dim bulb. In fact he’s quite a bright bulb. I went to college with that guy. They didn’t sleep thru classes like some schools.
That said, he has never been a head coach at ANY level to my knowledge and is NOT going to be some panacea for the Raider org. Not just yet I would surmise. Al needs to hire a GM for cryin out loud.
Start Bruce, play hard beat the Cadinals.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:55 am
When in doubt. Run. You have to run the ball in the hopes you break a big one.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:55 am
Sad that they had to place Michigan in the west to give them a chance to be in the title game….
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:56 am
post 74 -you are a dope and ohio state will win for the 6th time in a row…..or is it 7.either way **** the maize…..
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:57 am
Sour grapes from a ND fan? Shocking…
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:57 am
330,614, rule the chumps form ann arbor
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:58 am
no sour grapes here fool.just the facts maam
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:58 am
Can any one tell me what the fuk Gradkowski has done to get all this love? Yeah he won a couple of games for us but his stats are not that good! I am willing to give hm a chance to see what he could do, but he should be on a short leash just like Campbell. If he does not deserve the benefit of the doubt neither does Gradkowski.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:59 am
I can’t believe I will have to root for the Cornhuskers when they play Michigan. I hate them just a little less than Michigan…
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:59 am
JFB,
Campbell didnt run at the combine because his agents advised him not to run. But word is the guy ran 4.69 at Auburn.
On the other hand, Brucy Almighty is a pretty f’n strong. I am doing strength training now and anything over 300 is tough. Bruce doing 350 bench and 225×17 is quite bad a$$.
There is no way JC is a better athlete than BG.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:59 am
Hail! to the Victors valiant
Hail! to the conquering heros
Hail! Hail! To Michigan
The leaders and Best …
Hail! to the Victors valiant
Hail! to the conquering heros
Hail! Hail! To Michigan
The Champions of the WEST!
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:59 am
you probably want jc as the starter.well do ya?do you think he can read a defense?
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:00 am
If you fnking open your eyes, then you can see that BG has won games for the Raiders while JC has not. Fair enough?
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:00 am
LOL Dakota. They’re the CornHUSKERS now? You slut…
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:01 am
chumps of the west not champs.you are ohio states biatch
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:01 am
3 or 4 TDs in the Pittsburgh 4Q last year or were you watching something else that day?
The Nation just wants to win. We want to watch guys play who want to win as bad as we do. Simple.
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:01 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:00 am
LOL Dakota. They’re the CornHUSKERS now? You slut…
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The enemy of your enemy is your friend…or something like that.
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:02 am
Soooooo. How bout them Raiders.
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:02 am
Gotta think the Cardinals’ weakness is in their linebacking corps. Both Clark Haggans and Joey Porter are 33 and on the decline. Inside, there’s a giant hole there where Karlos Dansby used to be. You don’t let one of the top 3 3-4 ILBs in the league and not suffer a dropoff. Paris Lenon is a joke and Daryl Washington, who I really liked coming out of TCU, is still a rookie and thus apt to make mistakes.
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:03 am
Goooo Hawkeyes!
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:03 am
Best thing we’ve gotten from Al Davis is the “Just win, baby” mantra.
Don’t care how ugly it is, all that matters in the end is the W.
If he still believes that, then he’ll let Cable start Gradkowski on Sunday. Simple as that. Gradkowski doesn’t always win pretty, but he wins.
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:04 am
If JC starts my prediction for the season is 5-11, and Cable gets his pinkslip in new years. If Bruce starts we have a shot at 8-8, Cable keeps his dignity and perhaps his job!
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:04 am
Vincent Jackson latest…
10am update….Washington back in VJAX talks….discussing 2-deals simultaneously to get draft picks to send to San Diego.
NFL agents tell me Redskins may have deal in place for contract with VJAX
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Wish we could get him.
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:04 am
post 84-did you watch the game?campbell is clueless.if the te’s don’t drop 2 passes after routts pick,they win 23-7….win with bruce,lose with jc
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:04 am
And since we’re on college football right now….ROLL TIDE!
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:05 am
elboocho Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:58 am
Can any one tell me what the fuk Gradkowski has done to get all this love? Yeah he won a couple of games for us but his stats are not that good!
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Hilarious. You answered your own question in the seven words after you asked it.
Just win, baby.
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:06 am
University of South Dakota took out the Gophers lol. South Dakota State is going to take out the Huskers this week!
We are turing into a football powerhouse!
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:06 am
Go Buckeyes!!!
Beat Mich AGAIN!!!
LMAO @ 1948!! Thx Dakota!
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:07 am
Wassup guest123, Dell, etc.
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:08 am
Winning is a very rare commodity here in Raiderton. So please, let us salivate at the opportunity of having a QB that wants to win instead of one that doesn’t want to make mistakes.
Bruce has a winning record playing for an undermanned and undercoached Raiders.
JC is tall.
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:08 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:04 am
And since we’re on college football right now….ROLL TIDE!
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Used to live in Alabama.
First day I got there, they kept asking what your religion was, kept goading you into the post church potlucks. When I went to the local WalMart, I bought an Auburn tee shirt and an Alabama tee shirt. Clerk shook her head and told me that I had to choose. Been a Bama fan since.
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:08 am
That’s why I wanted ND to win. I hate Mich!!
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:08 am
What are the USD and SDS nicknames Dakota?
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:08 am
Jason Snelling put 129yds on the ground last week against the cards in the second half. Dmac could have another big day, and as long as we run the “Gradkowski” offense (shorter throws designed for YAC) regardless of who is starting we should be ok.
I am on record as saying I like Gradkowski’s fire and leadership style and would rather see him start, but a W is a W regardless of who is taking the snaps, and THAT is my main concern.
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:08 am
The game of all games this weekend is the 0-3 New Mexico Lobos vs the 0-3 UNLV Running Rebels.
The Rebels are fresh off a 20 point loss to Idaho, while the Lobo’s are looking to give up less than 52 points for the first time all season.
Get your popcorn ready!!!!
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:09 am
win = pounding the rock on offense, and stopping their screen passes and short dump offs to Hightower
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:10 am
Mike Mitchell must be pleased with his alma mater’s mascot!
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:11 am
Rich Rodriguez CRIED when the Michigan program was caught cheating.
LMFAO!!!!!
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:11 am
NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora reports that the Raiders will start Bruce Gradkowski in Week 3 against Arizona.
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:11 am
Richochet Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:31 am
Is there a bigger flake in the NFL, than Cable?
Quote: ““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.’’
He’ll make the RIGHT DECISION? A GOOD DECISION”??
WTF? When you bail on your appointed starter, after 6 quarters, it means you ALREADY MADE TWO BAD DECISIONS..the first one to anoint this apparent “failure” as your starter, and then to bail so quickly, at the half of a game separated by 3 points…
Tells the team, the fans, pretty much anyone paying attention, that you’re wishy washy, and a flake.
And when asked 3 DAYS AGO WHO YOUR STARTER IS? You had to wait until Wed to announce it?
In other words…”Let me check with who Al wants as starter, and I’ll get back to you.”
Usual backasswards management
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Rick, how goes it, buddy? Been too long since we did this.
Obviously, I have to at least partially disagree.
I don’t think Cable is much of a strategist and at times I wonder how far up his @$$ his head really is, but we have to remember who calls the shots.
Cable, I doubt, is flip-flopping.
Pulling Campbell down only 7-3 at half shows who he wanted as starter all along.
He needs three days to convince Al he made another mistake.
Cable’s best decisions as Head Coach so far:
-Bench Russell
-Bench Russell again (after his admittedly nice GW TD v. Denver last year)
-Bench Campbell
Everyone in here says Cable’s trying to save his job. Well, of course.
If your stubborn, senile boss saddled you with employee that was garbage and continued to make mistakes, if you had even a little bit of pull and say in personel decisions, you wouldn’t demote him (or at least lobby to do so) ASAP to salavage a winning season or a profitable quarter, etc, etc.?
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:12 am
Hitler on Michigan:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egJK9ZEDeXI
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:12 am
DMAC Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:11 am
NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora reports that the Raiders will start Bruce Gradkowski in Week 3 against Arizona.
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
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Roger Daltrey, your thoughts?
“YYYYEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!”
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:12 am
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:08 am
Winning is a very rare commodity here in Raiderton. So please, let us salivate at the opportunity of having a QB that wants to win instead of one that doesn’t want to make mistakes.
Bruce has a winning record playing for an undermanned and undercoached Raiders.
JC is tall.
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Blew it outta the water. Well put.
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:14 am
Didn’t know about Campbell’s pathetic Wunderlic score, but it has been proven to be a good indicator of mental acuity. That’s why JaBonics, Campbell and VYoung are complete busts – can’t read and react.
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:15 am
new post
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:17 am
The Cardinals have a decent running game, and a statue QB that does not make decisions quickly. Sounds familar.
The defense needs to come out with heavy pressuer early, like the Titans did to us in Tenn. I see a starting front of Houston-Kelly-Seymour?-Scott, with Bryant getting the start if Seymour is still out. Get a ton of people into their backfield throughout the first quarter and try to shake them up and silence the crowd. After that start transitioning to a line of Houston-Henderson-Kelly-Shaugnessy with Seymour,Bryant and Scott rotating in. That will slow down their run game and keep our line fresh.
Branch needs to be spelled with Mitchell and Eugene late, and should not be given the one-deep spot early. Let Huff man centerfield.
Anyone know if W. McFadden is healthy yet, he was our best slot CB in the pre-season. I think he could make an immediate impact on this defense, as both CJ and Routt only look comfortable on the outside.
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:17 am
Hue Jackson meets media _ says switching quarterbacks last week was his idea. No announcement on starter vs. Arizona. Cable talks later.
less than 20 seconds ago via web
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:17 am
Good luck Jason Campbell,,a game & a half in and they already hate you. Just win Sunday & everybody will shut the hell up,,but if you lose,,,oh boy.
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:18 am
We all noticed that the play calling shifted to a shorter passing game in the 3rd quarter. One reason that has been noted was that the o-line couldnt hold up well enough to consistently run deeper routes. This is true , there is another reason that has not been mentioned yet.
JASON CAMPBELL’S DEEP PASING IN THE FIRST HALF OPEND UP THE UNDERNEATH QUICK TIMING ROUTS. DHB RAN PAST THE DB 3 OR FOUR TIMES, MURPHY WAS ALSO IN THE MIX DEEP. THIS WAS PERFECT STARTEGEY. THIS WAS NOT MERELY HALFTIME ADJUSTMENT IT WAS A CASE OF THROWING DEEP TO SET UP THE REST OF THE PLAYBOOK! THIS IS WHAT THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE VERTICAL PASSING OFFENSE IS ABOUT! THE DEEP PASSING ALSO GAVE DMAC PLENTY OF RUNNING ROOM! IF YOU PLAY UP ON OUR WIDES AND STACK THE BOX AGAINST THE RUN, ARE RECEIVERS WILL BURN YOU DEEP!
THIS IS ANOTHER REASON WE CANT MAKE A QB SWITCH NOW! GRADS IS A GAMER BUT HE DOESNT HAVE THE GOODS TO STRETCH THE DEFENSE VERTICALLY, WHICH WOULD HANDICAP OUR PLAY BOOK. A QB SWITCH NOW ALSO MEANS A PHILOSOPHY SWITCH, IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE BRUCE’S SHORT COMINGS.
WE CANNOT AFFORD THAT NOW AS WE ARE TRYING TO INSTALL HUE’S OFFENSE! SINCE BRUCE COULD NEVER BE THE QB OF THE FUTURE THAT MEANS IT PUTS ON HOLD OUR PLAN MOVING FORWARD WITH OUR NEW OC!
ANOTHER BENEFIT WAS WE PUT ON FILM DB’S GETTING SMOKED BY OUR WIDE OUTS, AND WORKING OUTSIDE THE NUMBERS, STRETCHING THE FIELD HORIZONTALLY AS WELL. THIS GIVES D-COORDINATORS NIGHTMARES, TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO MATCH OUR SPEED, AND STOP THE RUN!
OUR SITUATION IS UNIQUE, ITS NOT JUST ABOUT PLUGGING A GUY IN, LIKE IN OTHER CITIES.
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:29 am
Mistic1, post #125, Nice!
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:31 am
One thing tho, is I remember Bruce throwing long against Pitts last year. The guy can throw the deep ball if he has to, he is just not as good as some other QBs in the NFL at it.
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:34 am
I for one really liked the penalty by McClain. Thats his best play yet in a Raiders uniform. I wish the guy would get in there on the run plays tho, I still see him JOGGING way to much.
September 22nd, 2010 at 4:50 pm
“a game separated by 3 points…”
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GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT!!! The score at the half was 7-3. Now I’m no mathemetician, but by my count that is FOUR (4) points NOT THREE as you so errantly stated.
Four points IS NOT three PERIOD!!! ARRRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHH!