Jackson’s epic non-answer
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010 at 12:20 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Offensive coordinator Hue Jackson took a minute and 50 seconds and 368 words to not answer the question of who would start Sunday at quarterback Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, Jason Campbell or Bruce Gradkowski:
Q: Who’s your starting quarterback?
Jackson: Oh gosh, I knew that would be the first hot question off the hill. That decision truly hasn’t been made just yet. I’m sure at some point in time Coach Cable will get around to you guys today. Obviously, I think that’s what everybody wants to focus on. Hopefully, we’re also focusing on our game this week because that’s the most important thing we have going. Let me just go back for a second since I know we’re talking about it. This past week’s game at halftime I made a decision to go in and talk to our head coach about making a switch at quarterback. OK. I have great latitude from our owner, Mr. Davis, and from Coach Cable, that anything that I think needs to be done on offense in order for us to score points that I’m able to do.
Obviously, we have a head coach and I run everything through him. But my job is to make sure that I put our offensive football team in the best situation to score points. I’ve told you guys, I’ve been telling you that since I’ve been here. That’s the number one goal for our offensive team. At the time, we were kind of stale. You guys watched it. I didn’t like the way we were playing, I didn’t like our energy, I didn’t like what we were doing. So every now and then you mix it up a little bit. I’ve been in so many different situations in that circumstance. I think it’s unfortunate because everybody wants to put, well it’s on Jason.
We all know the quarterback gets a ton of blame, he gets a ton of credit. But I think it’s 11 men playing on offense that have to execute at a high level in order for you to have a chance to play. It was very fortunate Bruce went in, rallied us and obviously we went on to win the game. That’s the most important thing. The most important is that I’m standing here today with a big smile on my face because we won a game.
That’s the ultimate goal. The ultimate goal is winning. Now after that, now we’re going to move forward and do whatever we think needs to be done to go win this game in Arizona . That’s kind of where we are. I’m excited about playing down in Arizona . I used to coach there at Arizona State . Looking forward to seeing some old friends, there’s some guys that I know on that staff. That’s a great challenge for us.
More to come . . .
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September 22nd, 2010 at 12:21 pm
primero
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Basta!
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:21 pm
segundo
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:22 pm
go Camp!
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:22 pm
quinto
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:23 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:19 pm
change your team name from Financial Guru to Sassy Dell. that might change your luck
I’d hate for you to have to wait until you play against my team to get your first win!
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RRS
My team is pretty pathetic right now, they suck!!
I’m in my son’s FFL, and decided to take all Raider players. Haven’t scored 50 points yet. I sense a breakthrough soon.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:24 pm
hahaha Classic
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:24 pm
“It was very fortunate Bruce went in, rallied us and obviously we went on to win the game.”
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The key word is “rallied”. Jason was “stale”.
Print those.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Help me Dakota!
Bo Preppie is converting Dell to a Mich Loyalist Sassy Pro Union Preppie!
OMG!!!
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:25 pm
every now and then you mix it up a little bit
I think it’s unfortunate because everybody wants to put, well it’s on Jason
I think it’s 11 men playing on offense that have to execute at a high level in order for you to have a chance to play
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LOL!
Brittle Bruce fans on the ledge yet ???
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:25 pm
At the time, we were kind of stale. You guys watched it. I didn’t like the way we were playing, I didn’t like our energy, I didn’t like what we were doing. So every now and then you mix it up a little bit.
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That’s code for Jason Campbell was keeping this team down.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:25 pm
DMAC
What’s up ? How’s oaktown treatin you!!
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Bruce gets the Nod?
NFLN “sources” say its so…
http://www.raidernationstation.com/raider_war_room
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At least they’re treating it with the proper respect…
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Dell I didnt know you were Financial Guru… My appologies for the week 1 beat down…
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Raider O, the dusty monkey Dakota cannot help you…
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Campbell is a loser.
Only a loser would slide down before the first down marker.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Let me just go back for a second since I know we’re talking about it. This past week’s game at halftime I made a decision to go in and talk to our head coach about making a switch at quarterback. OK. I have great latitude from our owner, Mr. Davis, and from Coach Cable, that anything that I think needs to be done on offense in order for us to score points that I’m able to do.
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Jesus, was there a teleprompter for this quote??
Sounds about as scripted as possible.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:28 pm
bcz24 Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Dell I didnt know you were Financial Guru… My appologies for the week 1 beat down…
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Bcz24
No problem, you had an outstanding game, with good players.
Just do me a favor and beat , JFB and Marley, thanks.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Same ol’ schit. Same ol’ schit.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:29 pm
I just got back but NFL.com reports that it’s Gradkowski per Jason La Cantora
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Dell,
I want in next time (FFL)
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Just do me a favor and beat , JFB and Marley, thanks.
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Already playing the spoiler role??
It’s only week 3 for crying out loud!!!!!!
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Listening to Jackson speak inspires no confidence.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Well, we are down to our last option now. Better start making plans for the next guy. Kind of like what I’ve seen of Kolb myself. Can’t believe it’s come to this.
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Debo, I agree man!
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:31 pm
I just got back but NFL.com and boy are my arms tired
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:31 pm
I have big time depth issues at RB… Forte is doing OK and Turner is a bust so far this year…
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Ramble Hue ramble!
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:33 pm
I have big time depth issues at RB… Forte is doing OK and Turner is a bust so far this year…
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Make a trade for DMAC. You won’t be dissapointed.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:34 pm
Translation:
We want to start Bruce and think he gives us the best chance top win, but the owner insists we go with Jason Plunkett. As a result, we need to babble on now about how we “switched it up a bit” and so forth so that it doesn’t appear to our “drops into a slide before defenders get near him” QB that we’ve lost faith in him–since he is going to be starting this week.
The reason we won’t come directly out and say JC is the starter is because Tom is doing his best apple-polishing and trying once more to change the old man’s mind on this.
Good day.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:34 pm
I wonder how much latitude for mistakes they give Bruce over the next two games???
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:35 pm
I just don’t think JC is on the same page with Hue and the new offense. It seems he is checking down and missing open receivers.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:35 pm
“Obviously, we have a head coach and I run everything through him.”
It’s only a matter of time Tom Cable…
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:35 pm
Raider O Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Help me Dakota!
Bo Preppie is converting Dell to a Mich Loyalist Sassy Pro Union Preppie!
OMG!!!
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Raider O
Your union fixiation is causing me to have grave concerns about you.
Let’s see what your day is like and how many Unions affect your daily routine.
Do you receive mail. Do you have UPS or FED X deliver you packages. Do you drive a car built in the US or foreign subsidaries. Do you go to the grocery store, and have a bagger and checker help you with your groceries. Do you contact any California State worker to assist you at the DMV or any other service. Do you
know most of your professors belong in a Union.
Your county disposal and water come from union members, I must stop phone call.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Dell,
I still love you and respect you sir, and you will always be my mentor.
You will cry like a Sassy Preppie when The Great OSU beats Mich AGAIN this year.
Later Gents.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:37 pm
repost
# mistic1 Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:36 pm
kolb is overrated, if we are talking about the next qb the answer is in the draft. His name is Jarrod Johnson. Do yourself a favor before ripping this post, and watch texas a&m play. Johnson is 6 foot 6, 235lbs of pure muscle. He throws the ball a mile and runs like the wind. He doesnt turn the ball over. Johnson also is a 3 year starter plays a pro offense under former nfl head coach and pass happy o-coordinator Mike Sherman. We can pick him up in round 3 and use our first picks on the o-line.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Did anybody see us beating the Rams with Campbell playing the 2nd half????? The answer is a resounding NOOOO!
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:38 pm
I can’t believe we rather keep “Stiff Armed Eugene” , over Stevie “Your Cut” Brown.
http://media.photobucket.com/image/mcgahee%20stiiff%20arm%20eugene/nickface109/Photoshops/willishulk.jpg
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:39 pm
My later-round collegiate QB : TCU’s Andy Dalton.
Fiery red-head, good size, strong arm, winner.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:39 pm
Dell,
I only have a problem with unions in Mich.
I have to go get ready for school.
Take care, and we will continue later.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Raider O, you are losing the jihad…
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Sorry DMAC. I dont like the matchups McFadden will face in coming weeks, and there is no guarantees that when Bush comes back we wont split the carries and ruin both backs seasons.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:40 pm
RRS-#4-go Camps.Shouldn’t that be go Raiders.Everyone has their opinion,but the ultimate goal should be a Raiders win no matter who is playing.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Vincent Jackson and the Chargers have less than 20 mins to get a deal or trade done.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:41 pm
looks like grads is starting…
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d…=breaking_news
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:41 pm
# mistic1 Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:36 pm
kolb is overrated, if we are talking about the next qb the answer is in the draft. His name is Jarrod Johnson. Do yourself a favor before ripping this post, and watch texas a&m play. Johnson is 6 foot 6, 235lbs of pure muscle. He throws the ball a mile and runs like the wind. He doesnt turn the ball over. Johnson also is a 3 year starter plays a pro offense under former nfl head coach and pass happy o-coordinator Mike Sherman. We can pick him up in round 3 and use our first picks on the o-line.
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I have to dissagree. Andrew Luck is the man.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Jarrod Johnson & Andy Dalton > Bruce Gradkowski ???
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Stevie “Wonder Boy” Brown needs to clear waivers, cuz he will need to replace either Branch, Mitchell or Eugene by next season. I wish the coaching staff would stop playing russian roullete with this kid, just to put Erik freakin Pears on the roster.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Shouldn’t that be go Raiders.Everyone has their opinion,but the ultimate goal should be a Raiders win no matter who is playing.
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Lefty, yes
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:43 pm
44 whats wrong with Primus
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Primus sucks. Just ask Les. LOL
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:45 pm
Grads deserves the start. The whole team was energized in the second half. Is that because of adjustments or because of grads? I would say both, but until Grads falls, he starts. Go Raiders!
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:45 pm
Raider O Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:39 pm
Dell,
I only have a problem with unions in Mich.
I have to go get ready for school.
Take care, and we will continue later.
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Raider O
Football Players in the NFL are union members, like Mr. Huff who can’t tackle or be your pro rata DB.
Just some balance in our discussion.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:45 pm
# DMAC Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:41 pm
# mistic1 Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:36 pm
kolb is overrated, if we are talking about the next qb the answer is in the draft. His name is Jarrod Johnson. Do yourself a favor before ripping this post, and watch texas a&m play. Johnson is 6 foot 6, 235lbs of pure muscle. He throws the ball a mile and runs like the wind. He doesnt turn the ball over. Johnson also is a 3 year starter plays a pro offense under former nfl head coach and pass happy o-coordinator Mike Sherman. We can pick him up in round 3 and use our first picks on the o-line.
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I have to dissagree. Andrew Luck is the man.
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Luck is very good, but he wont be on the board when we need to look at qb’s in the middle rounds if he comes out after this season.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:47 pm
BSJ
How am I doing? I sent him flying off to his room. This is pretty good stuff.
I must learn more, and continue with your guidance.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:47 pm
4 point dogs against AZ .
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:47 pm
# mistic1 Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:37 pm
repost
# mistic1 Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:36 pm
kolb is overrated, if we are talking about the next qb the answer is in the draft. His name is Jarrod Johnson. Do yourself a favor before ripping this post, and watch texas a&m play. Johnson is 6 foot 6, 235lbs of pure muscle. He throws the ball a mile and runs like the wind. He doesnt turn the ball over. Johnson also is a 3 year starter plays a pro offense under former nfl head coach and pass happy o-coordinator Mike Sherman. We can pick him up in round 3 and use our first picks on the o-line.
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I live in TX and have been an Aggie fan for 25 years. I have seen Johnson play. He is ok. He threw 4 picks against Div II FIU last week. I am not sure how fast he releases the ball.
I am becoming convinced that accuracy and speed of release are what is needed in the NFL
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:48 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Jarrod Johnson & Andy Dalton > Bruce Gradkowski ???
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As of now grads is a pro and johnson is an amatuer, so grads would get the nod today. However he can only hope to keep the seat warm for johnson who once he is up to speed as pro will be head & shoulders & and nut sck over grads!
Dalton is this years alex smith.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:48 pm
DAMN. I wish my A’s would add some pop to their lineup. Their pitching is outstanding, but they can’t hit for schit.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:49 pm
4 point dogs against AZ .
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Great value on the moneyline.
Probably a +180 or so.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:49 pm
DMAC
Do you have a Yahoo email account. If you do, I will give you my email and send me off a note, and I will include you in next year’s FFL.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:50 pm
I have seen Johnson play. He is ok. He threw 4 picks against Div II FIU last week
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So much for not turning the ball over, lol.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:50 pm
Yeah.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:51 pm
DAMN. I wish my A’s would add some pop to their lineup. Their pitching is outstanding, but they can’t hit for schit.
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Now that the CHi sox are done it won’t matter
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:51 pm
Wowww..lol..I have waited for years to finally be a member of these blogs..I love reading you guys argue hahaha, i love the different raider philosophies on here. Im a raider fan from philly pa, and yeah im die hard…….whats up fellas
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:52 pm
DMAC
Mail me grovesisadip@yahoo.com
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:52 pm
From pft…I swore this is JFB’s brother.
loncap says:
September 22, 2010 3:39 PM
Trust me Raider fans, I’m from the DC area and I love the Redskins, but now you see what we’ve seen for sometime now. Jason is a great guy, but as a football QB, he SUCKS… I have him out of the league in 2 years. He can’t read defenses, he has no pocket awareness, and he’s way to passive to be a starting QB in the league. Thank you Al for taking him off of our hands.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:52 pm
2011 not a good year to draft a QB. Jake Locker is the pick of the litter, yikes. We gots to sniff around Kolb and Vick, keep developing Campbell, inquire about QB’s with the other 31, cuz there is no help coming from the draft. Unless we get a miracle late round prospect like T.J. Yates or Ricky Stanzi to pan out.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:53 pm
Welcome aboard Jmack!!
Bruce or JC?
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:53 pm
Welcome aboard Jmackraider12. QB controversies all around the NFL.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:54 pm
DMAC
Have great FFL. Many guys on this blog are in the League.
Real tough games and some continue to b@tch about the scoring, but all is good.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:54 pm
# Just Fire Baby Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:50 pm
I have seen Johnson play. He is ok. He threw 4 picks against Div II FIU last week
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So much for not turning the ball over, lol.
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Check his career stat line to date td’s 88 ints 38
FIU was a fluke.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:55 pm
Vegas
I don’t care if its Bruce or JC.. Just win baby.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:55 pm
AIG,
LOL…sounds like my brothers take, but he is a Raiders fan.
Only local team he supports out there is Maryland hoops.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:55 pm
I think people really need to be careful in what they ask for. Ask the Cardinals how the Dereck Anderson experiment is going. They probably wish they didnt dump Matt Leinart as fast as they did in which a lot of people on this blog is suggesting we do the same with Campbell. Bruce is cool but jeez,,the dump Jason campaign is getting ridiculous. If we wanna throw theories out there about the game then lets just say Bruce bennifited from McFadden’s explosion in the 2nd half which made the passing game a hell of alot easier. I know everyone has their preferrences at Qb, but remember,,,JaMarcus had 3yrs to get out of his slump,,we can atleast give Campbell 3 games to get out of his. If Jason wins Sunday all will be well again. Raiders-24 Cardinals-16
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:56 pm
Grads taking 1st team snaps in practice
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Grads is by far the best we got at the position. And yeah, i understand now why he always had pretty good stat lines with Washington, he blows it in the first half and then checks his way down the field in the second half to get his % up. He has the tools to be good but doesn’t have the “IT” factor that grads got. Gradkowski knows how to use the talent Mr.Davis has supplied this team with..I have never hated on Davis Philosophy about speed and athleticism, he just takes a little longer to find the coaches that know how to use them…RAIDERS WIN AFC WEST THIS YEAR… WE HAVE THE MOST TALENTED TEAM IN THE DIVISION…QUOTE ME
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Al, you have 4 minutes to finalize the deal for Vincent Jackson!
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Raider Dell Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:47 pm
BSJ
How am I doing? I sent him flying off to his room. This is pretty good stuff.
I must learn more, and continue with your guidance.
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You will go far. I like your reference to “balance”…Raider O does not grasp the concept. LOL
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:58 pm
Solid first take from Jmackraider12.
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Raider Dell Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:52 pm
DMAC
Mail me grovesisadip@yahoo.com
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Nice address. sateleisahippie taken?
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:01 pm
In a way i will be glad if grads starts, so he can flop, and he will show everybody what the rest of the league already knows….HE DOESNT HAVE THE MINERALS TO STICK AS A LEGIT NFL STARTER. He may squeak by against the lowly cards, but when we play a good defnse that game plans for a full week, im afraid cinderfellas wagon will turn back into a pumpkin.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Well we could still be moaning that #2 aka “the franchise killa ” is still under center, if that’s any consolation.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Fire Baby
I can tell, you must have a smile similar to the joker, about now.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:02 pm
Anyone else kind of fed up with the condescending tone coming from people who want to stick with Campbell? How the premise of every one of their comments is that they know what’s going on and the rest of us are idiots? I find it annoying. I wish they had a better way to make their argument than assuming they’re smarter than everyone else.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:02 pm
Nothing like rooting against your team so you can brag about being right on a message board!!!
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:03 pm
A FAN ADMITS HE’LL BE ROOTING AGAINST THE RAIDERS IF GRADKOWSKI STARTS!!!!
mistic1 Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:01 pm
In a way i will be glad if grads starts, so he can flop,
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:03 pm
I read a great article on Jarrod Johnson late last year. I wouldnt mind if we could get that kid in the 3rd or 4th. Hes definitely a stud, very intelligent as well.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:03 pm
# mistic1 Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:54 pm
# Just Fire Baby Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:50 pm
I have seen Johnson play. He is ok. He threw 4 picks against Div II FIU last week
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So much for not turning the ball over, lol.
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Check his career stat line to date td’s 88 ints 38
FIU was a fluke.
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He also brought them back in that game and scored 21 unanswered points for the win. He has to get better, but I love this dude.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:03 pm
# mistic1 Says:
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:01 pm
In a way i will be glad if grads starts, so he can flop, and he will show everybody what the rest of the league already knows….HE DOESNT HAVE THE MINERALS TO STICK AS A LEGIT NFL STARTER. He may squeak by against the lowly cards, but when we play a good defnse that game plans for a full week, im afraid cinderfellas wagon will turn back into a pumpkin.
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Tell that to the Steelers defense.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:03 pm
Jmac comes in with a bang!
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:03 pm
@ Just Fire Baby
no comment on post # 71???
I cant take you seriously because you make statements without any way to back them. Like i told you yesterday numbers dont lie!
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:03 pm
Life is good Dell.
My man Bruce is righting the ship, SF Giants in a pennant race, nothing but open enrollment seminar’s to worry about for work, going to AZ this weekend, and the high in ABQ is about 73 today.
No complaints what-so-ever.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:04 pm
I wish they had a better way to make their argument than assuming they’re smarter than everyone else.
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Irony
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:04 pm
New Post
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:05 pm
At halftime of this Sunday’s game, maybe Hue will approach Cable about making a switch at RG. With Carlisle in their thee team seems stale, they don’t have any energy. Obviously, he has to run it through Cable, but Al gives him the latitude to make those kind of critical decisions about the offensive line.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:09 pm
AL DAVIS MIND> History shows us, hes always had an eye for talent. These last 7 years we have been bad and that’s a given. The few years right after our loss to the Tampa bay Gruden’s (knowing our 8 offensive plays we ran from multiple formations with constant shifts to make it look good, but were able to do because we had Garner, Brown, Rice, Porter, Gannon….) That’s besides the point…When Davis started to go with the young philosophy a few years back i saw mad talent. I was even with J-Russ until the end boys..(And i still believe…wait never mind that’s the Davis coming out of me lol) THE POINT IS, Davis goes through points in the raiders existence where he gathers talent, through Drafts, finds guys via trade(this year i think Quentin Groves and Kamerion Wimbley were great pick ups)… People bust on him because yeah he does make a lot of mistakes,but WHO FU**N HASNT!! And some of those bad picks of his are finally starting to show up….FELLAS…WE HAVE A VERY GOOD GROUP OF GUYS HERE IN OAKTOWN….
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Solid post Jmackraider12. Welcome to the blog.
According to Hue, Campbell flat out stunk it up out there. Grads is starting fellas. He’s a playah. Get over it!
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:12 pm
Referring to your post 76, by the way. As for 96, Davis has been hit and miss. He’s terrible with QBs. I think the WRs will work out fine, as will DMAC. The D is getting better
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:12 pm
This just in: The ultimate goal is winning. Apparently there was a consultation w/ Herman Edwards.
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:20 pm
And people who are busting on Grads..lol..Sucks being wrong doesn’t it?? Truth be told you don’t need a 6,5 QB with a laser rocket arm to do good in this league. The second Grads came in last year and played well, i saw in him a Raider…And to be historically accurate….Dan Pastorini was the big name trade that Oakland made with Houston in the end of the stabler days….sounds like Campbell. Plunkett was the back up we signed the year b4…Bruce is more like a Plunkett in theory…And he does have a pretty nice arm for all you haters..Havent yet to see him in ANY GAME…ANY GAME.. make a really bad throw…or decision…
Campbell> Seems like more of a back up to me at this point…you see…along with a lot of the other guys in this blog who keep JC starting…I believe it too in a way, we wana see what we traded for right? RIGHT? But havent we seen enough over the last 7 years to be done with waiting on guys, sooner or later we are 3-8 and wishing we started grads the whole dang time..WE NEED TO WIN BOYZ…And Grads has the heart of a lion and the will to win, he has a commitment to excellence, me and my pop watch the games together every sunday( Love NFL sunday ticket, got it the year we got tuck ruled into getting rid of gruden lol) Hes a raider fan who has seen EVERYTHING, Lymonica to Stabler..STabler to Pastorini…PLunkett…Wilson..
THIS IS ALL past and doesn’t mean anything now, but Grads the guy…grad is the guy…
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:25 pm
And yeah (try some reality)… Davis cant, and never will draft a great great QB that fits his model…He will put together a talented team, and then somehow find a QB…GRAD
September 22nd, 2010 at 1:42 pm
Jerry thinks well thought out, informative, and articulate answer is a epic non-answer? Media is so lame these days. All they want are little sound bites.
September 22nd, 2010 at 2:46 pm
Notice that he mentions his latitude with the owner before he mentions that he has latitude with the head coach. That, of course, stuck out to me most…and I find that very telling of the Oakland Raiders.
September 22nd, 2010 at 2:57 pm
wooo i finally get to go to a raiders game. i hope they stomp the cards