John Henderson misses practice again
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 at 4:51 pm in Oakland Raiders.
News, notes and quotes from Raiders Thursday practice and media sessions:
– Raiders defensive tackle John Henderson missed practice again with a foot injury which in a day graduated from “precautionary” to a “game time decision.”
Others who did not practice included WR Chaz Schilens, G Robert Robert Gallery and LB Travis Goethel. Those who were limited at practice were S Hiram Eugene (hamstring), CB Chris Johnson (stinger), CB Walter McFadden (hamstring) and S Michael Huff (illness). RB Michael Bush and DT Richard Seymour practiced without limitations.
Cable termed Walter McFadden the “most questionable” of the injured and said Gallery was “very questionable.”
Schilens is in an entirely different category, still recovering from arthrosopic knee surgery more than a month ago.
“We’re making progress,” Cable said. “I would say they’re probably happy with where he’s at right now. We still have a ways to go but we’re progressing.”
Cable said there was no estimate on how much longer Schilens would be out.
– In case you were wondering, Jason Campbell hasn’t fallen so far off the map that he is behind Kyle Boller. He’ll be the backup quarterback.
Campbell was approached in the locker room Thursday and politely declined comment, saying he’d like to talk but had been told not to talk to the media.
“I’m not aware of that,” Cable said. “I did not know that.”
Campbell wasn’t the only one. Either players were staying out of the locker room of their own volition or had been urged not to talk to media, because the open locker room session was pretty barren.
– Cornerback Stanford Routt on Arizona wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald: “Size, athleticism, speed, strength. Whatever attribute you want to ask about, that’s something he has in his tool box. You definitely can’t go out there scared, though. You respect your opponent but you don’t ever fear him.”
– If Fitzgerald is the most feared member of the Cardinals offense, defensive lineman Darnell Dockett is the defender most likely to cause problems. Dockett was given a five-year contract extension worth $48 million recently.
“He’s a very, very good player,” Cable said. “When you talk about defensive linemen, you’re looking for a guy that’s disruptive can play all three downs, penetrate _ he can do that _ but I think is greatest asset is his ability to rush the passer in one-on-one situations.”
– While third-round pick Jared Veldheer will alternate at left tackle with Mario Henderson and has also played center, fourth-round selection Bruce Campbell has remained exclusively at right guard and is making slow but steady progress.
“I think he is on the right climb,” Cable said. “He is moving in a direction that we want him to. There’s some days out there where he gets you so excited, and then there are other days where he has to clean things up to continue that consistent improvement. I think a lot of that for him is learning what it takes to be a pro lineman. It’s an every day job _ 365 days a year. It’s the nature of the position.”
– Cable liked what he saw of Quentin Scott, the angular (6-foot-4, 225 pounds) linebacker out of Northern Iowa who may also get a look at safety. Scott went to camp with the Chicago Bears but was waived on the final cutdown.
“He’s a big, tall, rangy guy that can run,” Cable said. “That was obvious in day one. But I think adding him to the practice squad is a good move in that it puts another really quality athlete on the field. Just after one practice he was impressive in some things.”
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September 23rd, 2010 at 4:52 pm
Cards- 20
Raiders- 16
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:53 pm
Veldheer should be getting the starting reps at RT so he can get his feet wet there first.
Barnes should be playing LT ahead of Mario!
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:53 pm
Lynn from Snot Says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Nellie resigns from the Dubs.
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Bout time! LOL
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:54 pm
Lynn from Snot Says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:52 pm
I knew Stevie Brown would be back.
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I’m glad!
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:55 pm
Campbell was approached in the locker room Thursday and politely declined comment, saying he’d like to talk but had been told not to talk to the media.
“I’m not aware of that,” Cable said. “I did not know that.”
Campbell wasn’t the only one. Either players were staying out of the locker room of their own volition or had been urged not to talk to media, because the open locker room session was pretty barren.
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:59 pm
“We’re making progress,” Cable said. we ’re happy with where he’s at right now.
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I’m happy where he’s at right now too, Because as soon as he hits the field a blade of grass will sideline for the year.
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:08 pm
chappy23us Says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 3:32 pm
anybody going to game this weekend?
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I will be there chappy, rolling 6 deep in the nose-bloods.
Anyone else been to this whole Westgate area in Glendale? Any recommendations? Seems like Westgate City Center might be pretty happening.
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Why should Barnes play LT in front of Henderson? Are you aware he was run out of Jacksonsville b/c he was a terrible pass blocker? Although, he is supposed to be a good run blocking tackle.
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:09 pm
How do the SF Giants literally struglle to score 9 runs all week, and than hang a 9 spot in the 2nd inning today?
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Keith Smart Uh-Oh
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:26 pm
# PurpleDrank81 Says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Keith Smart Uh-Oh
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Keith Sweat then???
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Is it Sunday yet?
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:31 pm
Keith Sweat, lol.
Never have I heard a men a beg like he did on his tracks.
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:32 pm
I think it would be cool if Keith Sweat coached The Dubs….I was just reading that Keith Smart is Takin Nellie’s job
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:36 pm
PurpleDrank81 Says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:32 pm
I think it would be cool if Keith Sweat coached The Dubs….I was just reading that Keith Smart is Takin Nellie’s job
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Bout time. I’m tired of seeing a team with no strategy.
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:41 pm
I hope big John plays it’s a nice rotation with him in there.
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:43 pm
Cardinals fans can stay home and watch Beanie Wells Sunday
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on September 23, 2010 4:44 PM ET
Up one week and down the next. Maybe the Cardinals really aren’t so different without Kurt Warner.
While Arizona tries to get over an embarrassing loss to the Falcons, we’ve got a couple of items that should make Cardinals fans smile.
1. The game is now officially a sellout. No blackout necessary. (Although it’s not a great sign the Cards are struggling to draw after winning playoff games in back-to-back years.)
2. Beanie Wells should make his season debut on Sunday, according to Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic. Wells did more at practice Thursday and is expected to suit up against the Raiders. He’s not yet in “football shape” so look for Tim Hightower to continue to play a big role.
Arizona’s offense is bound to get better during the year as Wells, Larry Fitzgerald, and even Early Doucet gets back to full health. Their problems at offensive tackle will be tougher to correct.
September 23rd, 2010 at 6:18 pm
If Henderson and Seymor play
1) A bad day for their RB’s
2) A painful day for Anderson
Hopefully routt wont get burned for a big play and we win 2-1
September 23rd, 2010 at 6:22 pm
#9- God knows!
September 23rd, 2010 at 6:26 pm
Quentin Scott? Do you mean Quentin Groves? Or Trevor Scott?
September 23rd, 2010 at 6:29 pm
No he meant Quentin Scott…We picked him up off waivers…He’s on the practice squad
September 23rd, 2010 at 6:36 pm
do you mean scott quentin?
September 23rd, 2010 at 6:51 pm
lol he means quentin scott. According so si.com, he played S in college and is an in the box safety who could be an olb project.
September 23rd, 2010 at 6:55 pm
they want to use him as a safety
September 23rd, 2010 at 6:59 pm
The inman article was pretty lame but I have heard that there is trouble brewing. If and when it goes down, hue is going to be the coach.
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:05 pm
Raider Guy Says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 6:59 pm
The inman article was pretty lame but I have heard that there is trouble brewing. If and when it goes down, hue is going to be the coach.
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If the Inman article is lame, why do you agree with it?
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:06 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Browns center Alex Mack accused Kansas City defensive lineman Shaun Smith of grabbing his private parts during Sunday’s game.
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Ha! Would that be considered a “holding” penalty?
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:07 pm
I don’t agree with inman. And I wish he was off base. I am just passing along something.
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:09 pm
Are our problems at safety really getting to the level were we use another project guy….? Branch is talented but is always the guy i seem to see letting up the TD…Is mike mitchell that bad, is steve brown better but Davis dont wana start him?
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:10 pm
Not sure what Hue Jackson has done to deserve to be the HC at this stage. His offense is averaging 14.5 points per game, which isn’t a whole lot better than last year.
He did refer to Al Davis as “coach” though……
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:19 pm
If there is indeed trouble brewing, it looks to me that Jackson is stirring the pot by undermining Cable’s authority. Do we really want this kind of a guy as HC?
If Cable fails, then by definition Jackson has also failed. Why should failure be rewarded?
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:20 pm
On the Bruce Gradkowski fan page on facebook, they got a spinoff of the BO “Hope” poster (with the weird colors) with a picture of Bruce mugging.
BAUCE!!!
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Missed the game last weekend. Did Jay Alford get any reps at DT? Is he a viable option if JHenderson can’t go?
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:23 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:20 pm
On the Bruce Gradkowski fan page on facebook, they got a spinoff of the BO “Hope” poster (with the weird colors) with a picture of Bruce mugging.
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Does it have the halo, too?
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:25 pm
In case anyone else was wondering aboout this kid…
Quentin Scott.
“After two seasons at Iowa Central Community College, Scott finally blossomed as a senior at Northern Iowa with 49 tackles and five interceptions, earning team MVP honors and a first-team All-Missouri Valley selection.
At 6-4 and 224 pounds, he caught the attention of scouts at his Pro Day with 40-yard dash times of 4.40 and 4.45 seconds, a 35-inch vertical leap and a 10-1 broad jump.
As a matter of fact, Scott was so impressive from an athletic standpoint that scouts asked him to run a few routes and catch a few passes as a wide receiver, although safety still appears to be his best position at the next level.
Scott was nicknamed “Taylor Mays” by some of his teammates at the Texas v. The Nation Game.
He’s a big safety with the ability to actually backpedal, turn his hips, and cover. Has a solid closing burst for a big man.
Physical freak who is a one-year wonder. Young, with upside. Does have hands and a knack for the pick.
Very hard to assess. Do enough NFL people know about him? Will they overlook his lack of a real resume?.
Projection: 6th round-priority UDFA.”
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:36 pm
Rightnowski!
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:38 pm
Thinking about getting some tix for the Texans Monday Night game against the Ravens in Dec.
Think it would be worth it?
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:39 pm
Can Quentin Scott longsnap?
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Evening Fellas,
All hail the Bruce…. Gradkowski.
I hope our mutt (without pedigree) QB can get this offense moving and scoring some damn points.
I like the decision, regardless of whom actually made it.
Raiders 27 Redbirds 17
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Can Quentin Scott longsnap
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No…He can run fast.
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:42 pm
JFB quoting Keith Sweat….dude you bring back my highschool memories. That boy can make a woman drop her you know what.
Why did we pick up another safety?
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:44 pm
Raider75 Says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:38 pm
Thinking about getting some tix for the Texans Monday Night game against the Ravens in Dec.
Think it would be worth it?
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Yes. By all means. It will be an extravaganza.
Gifford, Dandy Don, Howard…Why not.
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:52 pm
Raider75 Says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:38 pm
Thinking about getting some tix for the Texans Monday Night game against the Ravens in Dec.
Think it would be worth it?
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The Raiders are usually out of it by Halloween………
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:54 pm
JFB, Congrats on the Bruuuuce prediction.
Hope He can make the believers and doubters proud on Sunday.
He is our best option.
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:55 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:52 pm
The Raiders are usually out of it by Halloween………
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Why always with the white/black angle?
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:55 pm
The Raiders are usually out of it by Halloween………
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Have been since 2003 anyway.
How you doin Kell?
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:01 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:52 pm
Raider75 Says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:38 pm
Thinking about getting some tix for the Texans Monday Night game against the Ravens in Dec.
Think it would be worth it?
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The Raiders are usually out of it by Halloween……
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Nothing to do with the Raiders. Live about 4 hours from Houston.
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:04 pm
Nothing to do with the Raiders. Live about 4 hours from Houston.
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In all seriousness, if you’d like to see quality football…Why not.
Ray Lewis future HOF’er in the flesh.
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Why always with the white/black angle?
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What does this mean?
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:08 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:39 pm
Can Quentin Scott longsnap?
who is scott quentin?
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Over/Under On Schillens return to the line up…Week 6
Over/Under on DHB 1st touchdown…Week 4
Over/Under on Gradkowski lost to injury…Week 7
Over/Under on Gradkowski losing the QB position based on performance, without injury…14 Games
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:19 pm
RaiderLen Says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Over/Under On Schillens return to the line up…Week 6
Over/Under on DHB 1st touchdown…Week 4
Over/Under on Gradkowski lost to injury…Week 7
Over/Under on Gradkowski losing the QB position based on performance, without injury…14 Games
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I’ll take a two-legger with Over on Chaz and under on DHB (2 TD’s this weekend)
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:22 pm
Welcome, Bruce Plunkett!
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:24 pm
I’ll take a two-legger with Over on Chaz and under on DHB (2 TD’s this weekend
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JFB…LOL…I hope you’re right about DHB.
I suspected I might roust you if I posted odds.
I wanted to say congrats on the Bruuuuce prediction.
You saw that train before the light.
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:26 pm
Welcome, Bruce Plunkett
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F…ing A
Let’s win Sunday.
Bruce is best equiped to do that.
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:43 pm
we got sum straight up crybabys and haters on this site, that are so called raider fans.we clearly have the best qb option playing sunday. deal wit it. stand behind our team. There is finally things going on that make since. the old raiders would have kept cambell in till the season was a waste. it seems the team is finally intent on winning. let the fire craker hit da field and lets see if he can work his magic again.
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:45 pm
Just doing my job to warn the Nation Len!!
Sounds like Hue and Cable weren’t to far behind.
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:55 pm
Sounds like Hue and Cable weren’t to far behind.
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No question.
The comment from Hue that stood out to me was he wanted HIS personality on the field.
Grads fits the description.
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:57 pm
let the fire craker hit da field and lets see if he can work his magic again.
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Fire Cracker Gradkowski…I like it.
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:06 pm
Da Trinity Says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:43 pm
we got sum straight up crybabys and haters on this site, that are so called raider fans.we clearly have the best qb option playing sunday. deal wit it. stand behind our team. There is finally things going on that make since. the old raiders would have kept cambell in till the season was a waste. it seems the team is finally intent on winning. let the fire craker hit da field and lets see if he can work his magic again.
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TRUTH! Man, I’m so f’n tired of all the Grads haters. Like you said, clearly a better option than JC yet folks in here want to hate on him. I’m glad both coaches came out and essentially said he is the better option too. Maybe some of these goons in here will finally shut their traps.
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:14 pm
FALSE! Man, Gradkowski is a f’in backup in this league.
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:23 pm
FALSE! Man, Gradkowski is a f’in backup in this league.
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Mabey on many teams…but not with the Raiders right now.
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:31 pm
Will find out Sunday if ur right Dude. I’m thinking….raiders 27 cards 24
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:50 pm
If Gradkowski is a “f’in backup in this league”, then what does that make Campbell ?? Not every team can have Peyton Manning at QB Dude….better get used to it, or go jump on the Colts bandwagon. Support the best option we have right now, support your team .
Damm, the guy comes in, completely changes the way the team plays (for the better), and still people hate on the guy. get over it already.
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:04 pm
Dude, you shoulda had a V-8! Bruce Gradkowski is a phenom! At the bye week, when the Raiders are 6-2, you will have to admit that you shoulda had a V-8! Not only did BG light up the melancholic stadium when he came the game but he lit fires under his O-line (went down the line and hi five’d each and every player), wideouts (even after DHB dropped the ball, he went back to him and he made the catch), TE’s (although both dropped extremely catchable balls) and even the defense transformed. The Rams had their way against the Raiders D in the first half but in the BG half the defense came to life and shut down Sam Bradford and Jackson completely (other than one screen and one pass).
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:08 pm
We saw what we could do with Richard Seymour out and John Henderson getting more snaps! Let’s see if we can hold against the Run with Henderson out or limited…
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:18 pm
Soooooooooo … Looks like those articles about beanie are quite coincidental.
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:26 pm
Good, scratch that, competent, QB play from an Oakland QB has been soo bad, for soo long…..same with the O-line play..
Why is that?
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:28 pm
Hey Big B–Thanks for the heads up…first of all let me give credit where credit is due to Vegas–i was hoping against hope that he was wrong because in my opinion it would mean that the QB was the same as always–i hope to God i am wrong! I think the boys get it done in Az. going away 31-17 Raiders,,,pleeeeeeaaaaaaasssse!!
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:34 pm
Big B–just noticed DMAC has 31-17—i’ll take 31-13 RAIDERS
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:35 pm
Just got my tickets!
It’ll be great to see the Raiders come in town and kick @ss like the last time they were here.
Last time we turned it into a home game.
Cards fans are a little more loyal now.
New stadium’s nice.
Weather will be nice for tailgating.
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:40 pm
Weaselbit – you’re going to AZ?
Sweet….I should have planned for it myself. I’d like to see that stadium.
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Actually…my bad. Reading your post again, sounds like you live in AZ. How’s the weather down there?
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:41 pm
IMO, TC is not HC material. The seldom but albeit fantastic wins last year, were totally random. They would win against really good teams (Cinn, Pittts, etc) but then lose to a team they should have easily beaten the following week. It looked like we were on our way to another one of those disappointing losses on Sunday but OC, HJ decided to inject “his personality ‘ into the game. This random W/L pattern shows that we have talent on this team but the HC is not able to sequester and focus all that energy into consistent, predictable wins. If we had lost to the Rams (a team that had lost 27 of their last 28), we would not be having this conversation right now. Bill Romanowski, in the Comcast Raiders Post Game Live show, said in no uncertain terms, that “BC SAVED TC’s job.” I believe TC should welcome collaboration with HJ. This way TC can be the “titular” HC until next year (when he can be demoted to O-line coach where he belongs, ala R. Crennel (DC) and J. Haslett (DC)), the organization can avert turmoil, the team and fans can sense stability in the organization. I am not ready to anoint HJ as the HC but I am certain TC is NOT a HC. I not hating on Tom, I am just expressing an honest opinion.
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:44 pm
I agree Sirblitzalot. Cable isn’t HC material. Should have never started a rook at Center (out of position) in a hostile environment. And you’re absolutely right about the ups and downs. A well coached team doesn’t have those let downs. Look at when Gruden was here – we were in EVERY GAME
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:45 pm
Vegas,
Look what ya boy did for ya.
http://money.cnn.com/2010/09/23/smallbusiness/small_business_legislation_house/
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Given that Cable doesn’t have control of personnel, hiring coaches, the offensive scheme, the defensive scheme, I’d say he’s been the best coach since Gruden.
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Buffalo Bills and the Browns will have the worst records in the nfl this year.They suck
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:50 pm
8RaiderReign8 Says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Given that Cable doesn’t have control of personnel, hiring coaches, the offensive scheme, the defensive scheme, I’d say he’s been the best coach since Gruden.
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I agree.
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:51 pm
So much hate and so many haters. Only 5-10% of the comments are worth reading the rest are just ill informed drivel.
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:54 pm
Murphy and DHB looked good with Grads at QB last week. I hope they can keep it up and have a break out.
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:55 pm
Check out BSPN’s predictions. I think only 3 of 8 or so “experts” picked us to win against Zona. They didn’t get the memo that Grads is starting.
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:56 pm
I’m thinking DHB has turned the corner. He looks aggressive going for the ball.
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:56 pm
Try Some Reality Says – I live in AZ.
Love going to that stadium. I root for the Cards as my fav NFC team. Not so much fun without Warner. Guy was amazing. Cards fans are depressed right now. Game’s not sold out.
But when Raiders come to town I wear silver and black. My wife will be wearing red and white tho. This will be her first Raider game. There will be lots of silver and black in there.
Only time it’s ever bad in there is when the cowboys come to town. Cowboys fans are bungholes, start lots of fights.
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:58 pm
Ok so check this out. Grads is the best QB we have at leading the WR. He has to be the starter.
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:58 pm
Grads was throwing to DHB in traffic and dude was snagging them. Getting worked up about it too. If he does it again I say he’s definitely turned the corner.
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:58 pm
Dumb a## people almost all Qb are back ups before they start.you keep talking about Bruce sucked in Tampa.He was a Rookie people.We win with the guy so quit hating and back him and our team up.You guys aint fans your Raider haters.Pull your Heads out of Your a##
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:59 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:56 pm
I’m thinking DHB has turned the corner. He looks aggressive going for the ball.
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He sure does. He’s playing hungry and fighting for yards. Liking what I’m seeing from the kid based on that 2nd half. Of course, we have to get him the ball!
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:00 pm
Hot Shot #87 – Word!
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:01 pm
Gnite Gents.
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:04 pm
8RaiderReign8 Says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:58 pm
Ok so check this out. Grads is the best QB we have at leading the WR. He has to be the starter.
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Exactly. There were times last Sunday where blitzers came through and he released it right away, BEFORE the receivers made their cuts. That’s where good QBs make their money. The Mannings and Brees. Granted, Grads isn’t either of those I realize, but you have to lead your receivers and throw it where the defender can’t get it. You see Brees do this all the time, even throwing to the backside when a receiver is blanketed. Also, I don’t care how good your Oline is, you’re going to get blitzed and, every now and then, folks are gonna get through. You need to know exactly where your receivers are and where you want to go with the ball. Grads seems to get this. JC falls WAY SHORT and holds onto the ball too long.
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:05 pm
Jackson should name Gradkowski the starter for the remainder of the year. I think this Gradkowski vs. Campbell will be a distraction.
Look Gradkowski is going to have a bad game, like any QB, during the season. He and the team don’t need the speculation during the week that will go with that.
Gradkowski is by far and away the best QB on a team with no QBs.
Jason Campbell should be cut with immediate effect. I supported him, but he is worse than JaDavis. JaDavis was bad because he didn’t prepare…but even he got off a nice pass here and there…usually called back for penalty…this Campbell guy made the Raiders look AWFUL in his first 6 quarters.
Cut him now! THat should be a priority. Eliminate the distractions and allow Campbell to get on in the UFL or his next business venture.
Gradkowski is the STARTER for the year in my opinion no matter what happens here on out.
If he flames out…he should still be the unquestioned starter for the year.
If he lights it up…he should be the unquestioned starter for the next 10 years.
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:09 pm
Look Gradkowski is going to have a bad game, like any QB, during the season. He and the team don’t need the speculation during the week that will go with that.
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Yeah, I’d been thinking about that too, SnB. About how you just know the goons in here will blow a load when he fails and come in here to gloat like they’ve won the jackpot. He’ll definitely have a bad game, just like any QB. Don’t you haters get all worked up when that happens.
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:09 pm
As many of you know, I am more critic than supporter of late.
The Raiders hang on to bad players too long.
I saw enough from J.C in 6 quarters to see all I needed. The team was heading to 5-11 and going no where. I gave him a break with the Titans to a certain extent….but you have to SHINE against the Rams! He didn’t and he does not have the pedigree to warrant a 2nd chance.
Cut him and send him on his way with immediate effect and sign Brennan as the 3rd string development guy. Make Boller the 2nd string, he may be just as bad as Campbell, but he’s cheaper and there won’t be ANY expectation of him being a starter.
The longer Campbell is on the roster…the more likely Al Davis makes a “call” from the booth!
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:10 pm
I agree Hot Shot. It’s like some of the haters are happy when Raiders lose because some gloom came to pass that they predicted. In fact, most of the great qb’s started as backups. Used to be like an apprenticeship. Now they throw trophy winners out there as rookies and then it’s probably 50/50 success. Yes, there are exceptions. Old way was better.
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:11 pm
If a Qb has no personality your team will have none as well.Jamarcus and campbell both have none.That,s why they cant make it as nfl Qbs.Gotta be a leader and show fire and passion for this game.Get behind your team mates and the team will play and respect you more.
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:11 pm
We probably shouldn’t CUT JC.
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:13 pm
The problem is Al would never sign off on releasing him this early. I agree about the distraction though. He seems like he’s sulking a bit, instead of taking it like a man. Then again, after watching his butt slides with no defenders around, we all sort of knew he was a sissy. Grow a sack already, JC!
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:13 pm
Try Some Reality,
The Raiders are wishy washy on stuff like this. Clearly they didn’t know who was the best in camp..or there was a lot of input.
But clearly Campbell is not it. Switching back to him will lead to the same plodding offense.
I don’t want to see musical chairs at the QB position.
Like I’ve said before, I have no idea if Gradkowski is the man….but I KNOW Campbell isn’t and neither is Boller.
So play Gradkowski the full year. That way the Raiders will find out if they need to draft a new QB or have that position set for the forseeable future.
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:17 pm
“The problem is, Al would never…”
It’s so unfortunate that so many comments have to be started off with this. It’s tough being a Raider fan. But every now and then we have a coach or assistant coach who makes it worthwhile by standing up to Al.
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:18 pm
Hot Shot Says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:11 pm
If a Qb has no personality your team will have none as well.Jamarcus and campbell both have none.That,s why they cant make it as nfl Qbs.Gotta be a leader and show fire and passion for this game.Get behind your team mates and the team will play and respect you more.
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Hot Shot,
Gotta throw cool water on this. QBs win when they read coverages and get the ball off on time and are accurate when they do so.
Gradkowski has work to do in the area of accuracy. The fiery stuff is more of the key trait in the backup QB. Stoic and calm in the face of fire, confidently leading your team and most importantly making the throws in the pocket is what gets it done.
Joe Montana wasn’t all that “fiery”….nor was Troy Aikman or McNabb…..but they hit their receivers in stride and didn’t turn the ball over.
THat’s what I need to see from Gradkowski. THe fiery stuff is nice theater to get you on the field….hittign receivers in stride and not turning the ball over will keep you on the field
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:18 pm
Didn’t Cable pretty much say Bruce was starter for the year?
Cable knows. Whole stadium knew. Grads leads this team. It’s not all about passing. They seem to run better when he’s in there.
Dude leads.
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:19 pm
SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:05 pm
….. JaDavis was bad because he didn’t prepare…but even he got off a nice pass here and there…usually called back for penalty…this Campbell guy made the Raiders look AWFUL in his first 6 quarters.
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You know you do bring up a very legit point. Jawalrus was never prepared while JC put in the time but they practically looked the same or worst out there.
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:20 pm
8RaiderReign8 Says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:11 pm
We probably shouldn’t CUT JC.
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Yes we should. He’s no good man and is just a distraction. He is no good. Perhaps if the Redskins didn’t work him into the dirt with all the coaching chaos and if he took more chances he’d be good.
But I think someone told him to be ultra-conservative with the ball. He is no good and will be out of the league next year.
Gotta get the ball off…gotta throw to spots…can’t take sacks….he’s terrible and was a disappointment.
But when you go free agency to get other team’s scraps…what can you expect.
Cut Campbell, elevate Boller, re-sign the Hawaii kid
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:21 pm
snB: His timing and leading his receivers will get better now that he’s getting the 1st team reps.
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:22 pm
Yeah, well…I kind of think Campbell was forced on the coaches. They tried to say it was a competition but then, suddenly, JC was made starter. Oh, and Davis linked him to the next Plunkett…so you know where the decision came from to start Jason.
Actually, I think Boller would do a better job than Campbell. Campbell is a known commodity. H’s no good. Been in the league for years. People can say what they want about the different offensive systems. Fact is, this is a new system for Grads too and he seems to have picked it up just fine. The criticisms of Campbell from Redskins fans are still there. The guy can’t read a defense, is slow to release the ball, doesn’t anticipate routes and lead receivers, and can’t even get his guys to line up correctly. Oh, and he has no sack. We need a guy that will dive for first downs.
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:24 pm
MR, is that you? LOL! Look at you in full support of the QB change. I like it!
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:24 pm
TSR-that is called anticipation.Bruce Almighty knows where the rec. is going and as HC Cable says-cuts it loose.
S&B-Cable did say he was considered the starter for the duration.
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:25 pm
AIG,
If JaDavis prepared and didn’t hang out with punks…he would have been ok. He flashed enough in NFL games to show that he could have been the man.
But he got way too much money and his country upbringing didn’t make him a man in time to handle everything.
Plus the freekn Raiders enabled the B.S by basically giving him the job instead of making him work for it.
It is what it is.
J.C just doesn’t have the tools to play in this league. A problem a lot of SEC QBs have had for the last 20 years. The SEC is loaded with so much talent that you don’t have to make reads when your receiver is literally beating his man….you don’t have to get the ball off when your O-Line is boss…so when they get to a place where its all even…they flame out.
The MAC, Big East and the lesser teams in the Power Conferences put out more than their share of starters in the NFL.
Unfortunately, the Raiders draft strategy is handicapped by an overzealous focus on physicality
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:25 pm
Montana,Aikman and Mcnabb study the game and know what to do.Bruce has a great study habit and works just as hard or harder than anyone on the team.He will only get better if he stays healthy.So i say before you bag on the guy give him a chance.you just show your ignorance cause you don,t know nothing about they guy.you people just like to run your lips.
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:31 pm
S&B-good observation concerning QBs from the SEC.Take away the Manning brothers and they usually don’t fair too well at this level(and before someone starts naming them,there are exceptions,we are talking about in general).
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:32 pm
I think it is safe to say, Al Davis is in this business to sell some tickets. B. Gradkowski is an exciting QB. Watching him under high pressure situations. He makes throws that only a hand full of QB’s could possible accomplish. That results in cheers and high fives all over the stadium. That kind of stuff is infectious! If the Raiders really beat the Cardinals badly, the ticket sales for the next game will sky rocket! The fans will be able to see that we have something special with this years team. Every blogger on this website is pretty Raider savvy. We know Kameron Wimbley, L Houston, R McClain, etc. but a lot of Raiders fans on the left end of the curve, don’t know the difference between a linebacker and a strong safety. They only know “Silver/Black” and “Win/Lose”. A great performance on Sunday will bring them back to the park! So Go Raiders!!!!
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:33 pm
Cutting Campbell now gives us 2 backups who know the system. Sooner the better so the new guy can get started.
Flipside is what if Grads gets injured?
Cards are starting to look dumb for cutting Leinart. Unless they got a super talented backup already. We may find out Sunday. Backup might be better than Anderson who doesn’t look so hot.
Cable’s moves gets other coaches thinking. Why wait to lose 4 games because of some misguided sense of loyalty to a qb just because he was named the starter? If players are held accountable they play better. Everybody else goes thru it. Why give the qb special treatment?
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:34 pm
BTW,if I’m not mistaken,Bruce Almighty had over a 70% completion percentage at Toledo.
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:39 pm
40x speed is useless as well as arm strength. McCluster had a horrible 40x time speed but his agility is so awesome he makes a cut and you lose your balance…ooops there goes that 40x time.
A good QB can throw the ball before the db turns around on a backshoulder throw and ooops who needs arm strength. Look at the TD last Sunday as well as the 3rd down pass to ice the game. It was not a fast ball but it was thrown while the db had his back to Grad and he couldnt do crap about it. If that ball was late, then an int for 6 for sure. That’s what I like about BG.
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:43 pm
Hot Shot Says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:25 pm
Montana,Aikman and Mcnabb study the game and know what to do.Bruce has a great study habit and works just as hard or harder than anyone on the team.He will only get better if he stays healthy.So i say before you bag on the guy give him a chance.you just show your ignorance cause you don,t know nothing about they guy.you people just like to run your lips
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I know that. You didn’t get gist of my post on this. A lot of the comments about Gradkowski are about his fire, passion and all that cosmetic stuff.
What wins games is hitting receivers, reading defense, making the right audibles and not turning the ball over.
He needs to win just like any elite QB wins…that is if you want sustained performance.
He’s got work to do on his game. THat’s what I am saying…he’s got to go from “Super Bruce” the big spark QB off the bench, rah, rah guy and all that stuff….to “Bruce Gradkowski” heady, smart QB who delivers the ball, completes his passes, reads defenses and doesn’t turn the ball over.
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:47 pm
That’s pretty much what Grads did last week Snb. The interception was tipped. He knows the audibles and reads defenses because he lives in the film room.
Oh yeah, he had spark too.
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:47 pm
didnt know this about Brennan. Wonder why he doesnt get a shot in the nfl….
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Brennan appeared in his first NFL exhibition game in the 2008 Hall of Fame Game against the Indianapolis Colts on August 3. He was impressive in his debut completing 9-of-10 passes for 123 yards and 2 touchdowns for a 157.5 passer rating in the Redskins’ victory.[17] His success continued two weeks later against the New York Jets when he completed 4-of-5 passes for 79 yards and scored the game winning touchdown on a 33-yard pass to Jason Goode.[18]
Brennan led all 2008 NFL rookies in touchdown passes, passing yards and quarterback rating through the preseason .[19] He finished the 2008 preseason with a strong performance, going 36-for-53, for 411 yards and three touchdowns and with no interceptions. For the preseason, Brennan’s completion percentage was 67.9% and his quarterback rating was 109.9. He also carried the ball twice for 11 yards.
He was placed on injured reserve on September 4, 2009, ending his 2009 season due to a torn hamstring and a hip injury. The hip injury is similar to one he suffered while in college at Hawaii and will reportedly require surgery.[20]
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:47 pm
Hot Shot,
My big concern is that to date Gradkowski’s success is in spot duty. A game here or there.
He’s now the guy the opponent will be preparing for. He’s the guy that the opposing Defensive Quality Control Coach is breaking film for…….they are going to try and work him over…and he will struggle at times (which is why I am for cutting Campbell and eliminating controversey)…and the spark stuff ain’t going to mean shhhhhh.
It will be his arm and his head. And it will get tough. I am purposely throwing a little cool water because you guys are putting a lot on him…elevating him to super hero status.
He needs to get out there and be consistent…..not become another “Spark with firey personality” QBs like Garcia, JT O’Sullivan or Shaun Hill…..
But rather a strong stable starting NFL QB who delivers week in and week out like Manning, Brees, Rivers, Brady, Schaub etc…..
I don’t get caught up in all the hype. I am always for production. So its time for Bruce to keep producing!
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:50 pm
One thing we have seen from BG is he isn’t afraid to keep working to try and continue to get better.
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:52 pm
They dont follow Grads because of his enthusiasm. The players who go out on the field everyday know who their best qb is. They play better for him because when he’s in there, they genuinely feel they have a chance at winning.
They didn’t play as good under Campbell because deep down inside, they know that no matter how well they play, Campbell’s going to somehow blow it.
If we can see it from the sideline, imagine what they see in the huddle.
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:56 pm
It’s common knowledge how hard Grads works.
And we know he’ll only get better.
So enough talk about what he needs to do.
He’s already winning.
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:59 pm
There is no question he will struggle at times,they all do ,even the Mannings and Bradys.I just hope he stays healthy because if he goes down for any length of time we are probably screwed.As Cable said if we can get to where we score 24 points a game we will be tough to beat,and right now he is probably the only QB who might do that consistently.
September 24th, 2010 at 12:03 am
weaselbit Says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:47 pm
That’s pretty much what Grads did last week Snb. The interception was tipped. He knows the audibles and reads defenses because he lives in the film room.
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I don’t think that’s what Hue Jackson or Bruce Gradkowski would say about the pick.
As far as the “lives in the film room”…..so what…I am sure Campbell did too. Its about on field production and nothing else!
He’s the starter now.
September 24th, 2010 at 12:06 am
the stat thhat i loved last week was DHB and Murphy each had only 1 catch in the 1st half and when BG went in they both had 5 catches in the 2nd half.I can’t wait for him to hit DHB on a quick pass with 1 on 1 coverage,DHB breaks the tackle,and its bye-bye-and it will happen-maybe this week.
September 24th, 2010 at 12:07 am
weaselbit Says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:56 pm
It’s common knowledge how hard Grads works.
And we know he’ll only get better.
So enough talk about what he needs to do.
He’s already winning.
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Look I am a self-admitted skeptic when it comes to Gradkowski. Too much winning on the emotional swing and not enough “solid” “sustainable” QB play. But that’s what the next 14 weeks are about right.
I do believe he’s the best QB on the roster.
All I want to do is win. So if its Gradkowski or some guy off the street, I’ll be happy.
But I do get annoyed with annointing players before they’ve done anything….
I was pleased with Bruce’s Q&A. He is grounded and realizes he hasn’t done anything yet. I hope you realize that too.
September 24th, 2010 at 12:08 am
lefty12 Says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:59 pm
There is no question he will struggle at times,they all do ,even the Mannings and Bradys.I just hope he stays healthy because if he goes down for any length of time we are probably screwed
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Agreed. Will the Raider Nation throw him under the bus when he does?
September 24th, 2010 at 12:13 am
S&B-no doubt some will,especially those who don’t want him now.As you have seen some have come right out and almost admitted they want him to fail,which baffles me because then the team will fail.
September 24th, 2010 at 12:20 am
Myself I don’t think of him as the annointed one.
I just think he gives us a good chance at winning now and its exciting to consider that real football may be back in Oakland.
Let’s not forget that the halftime adjustments the coaches made worked. Shows good coaching and competent players to implement it. 3rd quarter tells you a lot about coaching staff. Defense played a good second half. And the Cards are vulnerable.
September 24th, 2010 at 12:26 am
There will be some who will come on here at the 1st bit of trouble and go on and on about how he should never have been given the job in the 1st place,even though he wasn’t given the job-he earned it with his play, and we could probably guess who some of them are right now.
September 24th, 2010 at 12:43 am
Jason Campbell was ‘Andrew Waltered’ in Washington. What goes around……..
September 24th, 2010 at 12:57 am
# SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
September 24th, 2010 at 12:07 am
“All I want to do is win. So if its Gradkowski or some guy off the street, I’ll be happy.”
-This is a blatant attempt to equate Gradkowski to some bum on the practice squad.
“But I do get annoyed with annointing players before they’ve done anything….”
-And you like to respond to such anointing by equating the player to some bum who just showed up to practice and put on the pads.
“I was pleased with Bruce’s Q&A. He is grounded and realizes he hasn’t done anything yet. I hope you realize that too.”
-Nice additional parting shot at fans who think Gradkowski is anything more than a bum.
September 24th, 2010 at 1:08 am
# SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 11:47 pm
“I am purposely throwing a little cool water because you guys are putting a lot on him…elevating him to super hero status.”
-LOL! Why? Do you think anyone here takes you seriously enough to take note of your “cold water”, and consider what you’re saying? You’re not saying anything original, anyway.
‘Gradkowski will struggle’
- Duh. Gee, thanks for enlightening us.
‘opposing defenses WILL plan for him now’
-No…really? We thought they were going to just watch him in warm ups and build their defensive schemes before kickoff
“He needs to get out there and be consistent…..not become another “Spark with firey personality” QBs like Garcia, JT O’Sullivan or Shaun Hill…..”
- No, seriously? We were thinking he didn’t need to be consistent. You are really bringing us up to speed with your hard hitting realism.
“But rather a strong stable starting NFL QB who delivers week in and week out like Manning, Brees, Rivers, Brady, Schaub etc…..”
-Or Campbell! Right?
“I don’t get caught up in all the hype.”
-Of course not. You stay above it by clearly taking a side, then lecturing everyone who disagrees with you. Newsflash, son. That’s as caught into the hype as you can get.
September 24th, 2010 at 1:16 am
NFL Rumors that CBS analyst says Vols fans felt betrayed by USC head coach
If things don’t work out for Rick Neuheisel at UCLA, perhaps Phillip Fulmer wouldn’t mind going head-to-head with Lane Kiffin and USC for the top recruits in the Los Angeles area.
ICONFormer Tennessee head coach Phillip Fulmer isn’t the biggest fan of Lane Kiffin.
Based on the former Tennessee head coach’s comments toward the Trojans new leader, the Bruins rivalry with the crosstown school in that scenario would likely get very heated.
On the CBS halftime show Saturday during the network’s coverage of Florida-Tennessee, Fulmer said Kiffin’s “arrogant attitude turned people off” at Tennessee and wondered how Kiffin was able to land head gigs at Tennessee and USC.
The CBS analyst and former Vols coach was replaced by Kiffin after he was forced to resign following the 2008 season. After one season in Knoxville, Kiffin left the Vols to take over for Pete Carroll at USC.
Fulmer said the people of Tennessee felt betrayed by Kiffin when he left Knoxville “with basically his hat in his hand and a bunch of NCAA compliance questions.
“And often his arrogant attitude turned people off. The bigger question in my opinion is how does a guy like this end up with two jobs with historic football teams like Tennessee and USC?”
September 24th, 2010 at 2:00 am
Nicole Richie and John Madden to Marry in December
September 24th, 2010 at 2:09 am
We wouldn’t even know who Kiffin is, Fat Kidd, if not for Al insisting he was better than Gruden and hiring him as head coach.
September 24th, 2010 at 3:27 am
I hope Bruce does well and continues to make guys like heyward bey play and murphy. Im a raiderfan 1st but I dont like how thing are being done and I feel we will have bigger problems. We could have waited till after the cards game to make a change and not panic. The change has been done and go silva and black but one thing doesnt sit well is the latest Cable guaranteeing of dont worry the job is yours to stay hmmmm. Theres truly bigger things going here and thats why I said before . once you do this or even talk about it divides the team and fans and everyone. Its not the recipe for a good season.
September 24th, 2010 at 3:28 am
If were acting like this you can only imagine the locker room!
September 24th, 2010 at 3:35 am
Good morning Hwnrdr,sorry I missed you yesterday – work got in the way!
September 24th, 2010 at 5:10 am
Banana,
put me on your list please!
Raiders 24-13
September 24th, 2010 at 5:13 am
The Big Banana ===================> Raiders 24-13
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crap! didn’t see that
make that Raiders 27-13
3 TD’s & 2 FG’s is a nice way to start the BG era
September 24th, 2010 at 5:13 am
I was at the Rams game believe me when I say the look on every fans face 7-3 at half to worst team in League, nah they made the right call I don’t think Bruce is going to be a SB QB but no damn sure he gives the best chance of winning each week, unless you think Captain Checkdown or Mr. Mediocre is so amazing and don’t want to hurt his feelings.
September 24th, 2010 at 5:43 am
I think Cable made the switch and then said the job was Grads going forward so there wouldnt be a contraversy and it wouldnt split the locker room. I also think Campbell is being a doucher about the situation as well. He moped around on the sidelines during the Rams game and then pulled the “I was instructed not to talk to the media” deal. No cool. We know you were instructed to zip it, just say no comment. Dont try and cause trouble.
September 24th, 2010 at 5:46 am
Not to mention that Jerry said Nnamdi was in a long, animated, discussion in a “off-limits” area after the game in the clubhouse.
Jerry was of the opinion that Nnamdi was “talking him off the ledge”.
What a buzz-kill!!!
September 24th, 2010 at 5:52 am
We should give JC a break. From the way he played I would say he is hooked on the syrup.
Thats two QB’s in two years. I would say we have a epidemic of lethargy addiction
September 24th, 2010 at 5:52 am
I wish our highest paid player did something other than give eloquent speaches and “talked players of the ledge”… How ’bout a freakin turnover or two Nnamdi!
September 24th, 2010 at 5:55 am
Bruce has always has to fight for his spot and his chance… JC has always been handed it. No he acts like a spoiled child too… eff him. Cut him or trade him to Philly for Kolb
September 24th, 2010 at 5:59 am
Half a day of work…..than off to AZ!!
I’m embaressed to say this, but the last Raider game I went to was the Raiders-Chargers game when Moss hurt his groin or whatever. Norv Turner, maybe was week 8 or so.
Waaaaaaay too long for me, considering I went to almost every game from 99-03.
September 24th, 2010 at 6:03 am
How many passing games have we shut down in the past two or three years?
How many times have QB’s marched down the field (with the pass) on us when the game was on the line?
Trade Nnamdi for draft pics and/or a proven LT/Center.
We have to be able to score points to back to 8-8
Defense has looked pretty god now and then over the past few years but O has blowed big time.
Trade Nnamdi and let Al find another Nnamdi
September 24th, 2010 at 6:09 am
We cant trade Nnamdi… no one else in the league would ever pay a CB 15 million a year.
September 24th, 2010 at 6:24 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Neilb, Rockstar, Bcz24, Plunkett, JFB, NMF…
I will be in front of my tv watching the game on Sunday! I just hope that we can at least put together back to back wins that we haven’t done since the end of ‘08!!! Then back to Oaktown against a very good Houston team…can we stay competitive? I hope so….tired of wondering which Raider team is showing up every week!
September 24th, 2010 at 6:26 am
Nnamdi would love to play for a contender. I bet he would take a little less to play for NE or the Steelers
September 24th, 2010 at 6:29 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S.ANY PLAYER ON THE RAIDER ROSTER WILL GET A SPLIT FROM THE FANS,SOME WILL LOVE HIM, SOME WILL HATE HIM.
September 24th, 2010 at 6:31 am
Good Morning Dirt Lot…Got the email yesterday…thanks! I’d have to find someone that can help me on that one. I wonder why the minimum is 4? Anyways…
Hey Bo…here’s a good article on DMAC!!!
http://www.contracostatimes.com/raiders/ci_16159780
September 24th, 2010 at 6:38 am
HWNRDR,GLAD 2 HELP.WILL C U AT HOUSTON GAME.SURE WOULD BE NICE 2 HAVE MORE THAN A 1 GAME WINNING STREAK, AS U SAID.
September 24th, 2010 at 6:45 am
Yeah, since there will be only two of us that game…maybe we’ll get together with your tailgate…who knows though. Dam Plot people….
September 24th, 2010 at 6:51 am
Thx Hwnrdr. Humility has been embraced… keep itup DMAC. Southwick for Coach of the Year!
September 24th, 2010 at 6:59 am
Hey Bo…to be fair I was one of those that was a hard critic on DMAC myself! This past 2 games he has proven to me that he worked hard in the offseason and could possibly be a 1000k back this year! I am proud to say that I was wrong so far!
Heyward-Bey has also proven that (at times, but more than often) he can catch the ball!!!
Lets ride the season and see what happens!!!
September 24th, 2010 at 7:06 am
I will be happy with a 7-9 season if 1. there are no more blowouts 2. DMAC keeps it up and breaks 1000 and 3. DHB becomes a viable receiver (more than 60 catches). We have a very challenging schedule ahead and I just dont see us being much better than than 7-9 by year end.
September 24th, 2010 at 7:09 am
Hey, I’ll be happy with that record too…however, I’ll add one more to that “if” list…
4. The Raiders record in 2011 is 9-7 or better!!! Improvement…gotta keep it up!
September 24th, 2010 at 7:14 am
“Campbell was approached in the locker room Thursday and politely declined comment, saying he’d like to talk but had been told not to talk to the media.
“I’m not aware of that,” Cable said. “I did not know that.””
Why would the Timeout Coordinator need to know that?
September 24th, 2010 at 7:23 am
The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
September 24th, 2010 at 12:57 am
# SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
September 24th, 2010 at 12:07 am
“All I want to do is win. So if its Gradkowski or some guy off the street, I’ll be happy.”
-This is a blatant attempt to equate Gradkowski to some bum on the practice squad.
“But I do get annoyed with annointing players before they’ve done anything….”
-And you like to respond to such anointing by equating the player to some bum who just showed up to practice and put on the pads.
“I was pleased with Bruce’s Q&A. He is grounded and realizes he hasn’t done anything yet. I hope you realize that too.”
-Nice additional parting shot at fans who think Gradkowski is anything more than a bum.
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I gotta tell ya, I often disagree with MR, but he cracks me the f*@k up on the regular.
September 24th, 2010 at 7:24 am
“Campbell was approached in the locker room Thursday and politely declined comment, saying he’d like to talk but had been told not to talk to the media.”
What a chump. See how butt-hurt he is?
September 24th, 2010 at 7:25 am
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dnwb_hyOhyc/SorA6Y7dR5I/AAAAAAAAAfY/TAF2tYwbaJ4/s400/cable.jpg
September 24th, 2010 at 7:26 am
I cant believe RMR is supporting Grads… armageddon must be approaching.
September 24th, 2010 at 7:29 am
Firing Cable mid-season would be another colossal mistake by Al Davis. Not because Cable doesn’t deserve to be fired, but because firing another HC mid-season will just fuel the perception that this organization is run by azz monkeys.
Let Cable finish out the season no matter what and then simply let his contract expire and move on. Then hopefully, after the lockout, enough time will have passed that a legit HC, or some of these young coaching prospects, will be a little more interested in the job.
September 24th, 2010 at 7:35 am
I agree Dakota. The lockout will only be a few weeks though. There will be football, but there will likely be an abbreviated season. 9-11 games. Thats my speculation.
On another note… if abbreviation means a shortened version of something, then why is abbreviation such a long word?
September 24th, 2010 at 7:43 am
Ok, question…
Depending on who really did have a say in putting Bruce in last week…
What if the Raiders put on a 3 game win streak…and kepp on being consistent? Does Al fire Cable and elevate Hue Jackson? Or does he keep Bedrocking along?
September 24th, 2010 at 7:51 am
Hwnrdr,
If the team suddenly took a turn for the better I don’t think there is any way Al could fire Cable, even if Cable is just standing on the sidelines picking his honker and eating his boogies all year.
September 24th, 2010 at 7:51 am
omg this is hilarious…madden 11 update #5 is coming out today and if you look it up it shows they added stevie brown and then released stevie brown in the same update.lol just like the raiders.dhb up 3 points.dmc up another 2.grads up3 jason down3
September 24th, 2010 at 7:53 am
If I still played Madden I would have McFadden and McClain jacked up to full 99s!
Yeah baby!
September 24th, 2010 at 7:55 am
mcclain is a 79 ovr dmc 81
September 24th, 2010 at 7:57 am
I agree Dakota…but who does Al feel responisble for having a good year?
September 24th, 2010 at 8:00 am
I am so confused with our freakin o-line I don’t know where anyone should play. There is something wrong when your only ray of hope to be great on the o-line is a 1st year rookie out of a Division 2 school from Hillsdale, OH.
It jus ain’t right!!!
September 24th, 2010 at 8:00 am
hwnrdr Says:
September 24th, 2010 at 7:57 am
I agree Dakota…but who does Al feel responisble for having a good year?
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That is easy….himself.
September 24th, 2010 at 8:01 am
Dakota, you cant do that if you want to play online. You have to use “official” rosters. It sucks though because Grads is only being elevated to a 76 but JC is being dropped to an 81… neither is a very good Madden option. DMAC has always been a Madden stud if you know how to get him the ball. He is VERY injury prone though.
September 24th, 2010 at 8:01 am
how much longer will we keep letting s.brown make plays then cut him before some other team snatches him up.
September 24th, 2010 at 8:03 am
YEEEEEEEAAAAAHHHHHH
September 24th, 2010 at 8:03 am
I’ve never gotten into on-line gaming…but my son was pizzed when he found out our PS3 in the basement couldn’t connect well with our wireless internet.
Al would have been proud, I told him to “get over it.”
September 24th, 2010 at 8:05 am
“I don’t feel like I’ve proved anything right now,” McFadden said. “I’ve just shown people that I can (play). But, as far as proving something, I don’t think I’ve done that yet.”
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DMAC you have defiantly not proven anything yet. Play a whole season with decent yardage totals first, then another year, then maybe one more, but I have a strong doubt he can stay healthy
September 24th, 2010 at 8:06 am
Speaking of DMAC I get pumped up every time I watch these three big plays. This is how you want to see him running by the way. look at the blocks Reece #45 throws out there.
Wait until Bush comes back we are going to run some teams in the ground this year.
http://www.nfl.com/videos/oakland-raiders/09000d5d81ab9e67/Week-2-Darren-McFadden-Highlights
September 24th, 2010 at 8:07 am
“im a Back to the Future new game kinda n—a, yall lames is plain drinking the same kinda liquor……..wearing the same kinda clothes fawkin the same kinda ho3s…….means you bedrock pimpin means your game is kinda old”
September 24th, 2010 at 8:08 am
Keep Brown on the roster and cut Mitchell. My favorite cut would be Henderson but we have no one else.
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bboyink Says:
September 24th, 2010 at 8:01 am
how much longer will we keep letting s.brown make plays then cut him before some other team snatches him up.
September 24th, 2010 at 8:08 am
Been a long time since the boys have come to town.
Last time Freaking Jeff George was qb. Thankfully, he pulled a groin early and we won.
Can’t wait to go and watch the raiders come in and kick some @ss.
September 24th, 2010 at 8:09 am
Big John please play! We need you! Seymour and Kelly couldnt stuff a plastic bag let alone the run!
September 24th, 2010 at 8:10 am
Could someone tell me what Nick Miller is still doing on the roster? We don’t play this guy but he makes the cut every week but a guy like S. Brown plays his @$$ off and we cut him, WTF?
Is Miller Cable’s cabin boy or something?
LOL!!!!
September 24th, 2010 at 8:10 am
If Anderson has another bad game Wisenhunt might pull a Cable and bring in “The Backup”.
September 24th, 2010 at 8:11 am
Weasel…..u forgot about 2002?
September 24th, 2010 at 8:12 am
I DID forget about 2002.
I was broke and couldn’t go.
September 24th, 2010 at 8:13 am
Yeah CJ we should have cut Nikki Miller and signed Seyi Ajirotutu before he cleared waivers to go to SD practice squad
September 24th, 2010 at 8:13 am
I hear ya weazy
September 24th, 2010 at 8:16 am
Gradkowski= when OPPORTUNITY comes knocking at your dooooooooor……….GRAB IT IN DA NIGHT GRAB IT IN DAY
September 24th, 2010 at 8:18 am
Marcellus Wiley going in on Bret Favre! He telling truth about Favre sucking!
September 24th, 2010 at 8:18 am
I have not seen JLH this pumped up in a long time.
http://www.nfl.com/videos/oakland-raiders/09000d5d81aad2ab/D-Raiders-53-yd-punt-return
September 24th, 2010 at 8:19 am
I have to agree with the assertion that Campbell should have said no comment and chose to whine instead. Sooner they cut him sooner the new guy can learn the system. Grads’ gotta watch out for Docket.
Game wasn’t even sold out last night.
September 24th, 2010 at 8:21 am
On that 2nd run in that D-Mac highlight clip, Reese does a great job locating a guy to block, and Satele pushed his guy about 5 yards up the sideline.
Worth noting. Of course it would have only meant a 4 yard gain if Darren didn’t break the tackle.
Amazing what an occasional breaking of a tackle will do isn’t it!!!
September 24th, 2010 at 8:21 am
Yooo boys Jmack is back….
J-macks keys to wining the game~~~~~
1.Get DMAC going early
2.Get young recievers the ball early
3. Weather the storm in the first quarter(that stadium will be loud and amped up, its their home opener)
4.And finally, SCORE TDS in the red-zone….Gradkowski doesnt have to play an amzing game to win, hes just gota make enough plays…DMAC just has to play great again and our offense will be smooth as hell.
September 24th, 2010 at 8:22 am
Is he good?
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Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 24th, 2010 at 8:13 am
Yeah CJ we should have cut Nikki Miller and signed Seyi Ajirotutu before he cleared waivers to go to SD practice squad
September 24th, 2010 at 8:27 am
What makes u think they are going to cut Campbell? He is Grads back up now. Do you know how quick QBs go down in the league? Campbell could be starting after the next game. Campbell is a rhythm QB and he just does not have that rythm going right now. I like our QB rotation and feel comfortable with Campbell backing up Grads. I would have liked to see a little more time with Campbell in there but I get it. I am good with Grads as well, he has a quick release and feel for the pocket with a BS o-line up front. .
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weaselbit Says:
September 24th, 2010 at 8:19 am
I have to agree with the assertion that Campbell should have said no comment and chose to whine instead. Sooner they cut him sooner the new guy can learn the system. Grads’ gotta watch out for Docket.
Game wasn’t even sold out last night.
September 24th, 2010 at 8:27 am
CJ Legend 34,
Thanks for that video!
September 24th, 2010 at 8:30 am
You can sign people of other teams practice squads.
September 24th, 2010 at 8:32 am
The sooner what new guy can learn the system? Cutting campbell would be a very bad idea. Once campbell gets this system down, he could be a very effective QB. The only thing holding him back is his style, it doesnt fit our O-line, and QBS cant just up and change how they play, Campbell plays like J-russ(obviously better), but the same style. At the same time, if campbell would have scored on that opening drive, he would have had confidence and stayed in the game and we prolly would have put the game away earlier..I still have confidence in Campbell, i really do. All it takes is one drive(I AGREE WITH CJ) he is a rhythem QB, mark my words, we will need campbell b4 the end,(if something happens to grad)…
September 24th, 2010 at 8:32 am
Cut Campbell? come on fellas be serious. Boller is not good at all. We seen his resume
September 24th, 2010 at 8:32 am
DMAC you have defiantly not proven anything yet.
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LOL Drexl.
September 24th, 2010 at 8:34 am
Raiders muzzle Jason Campbell
Posted by Michael David Smith on September 24, 2010 8:36 AM ET
The Oakland Raiders don’t want Jason Campbell to add any fuel to their quarterback controversy, and so they’ve told him not to talk to the media.
Campbell, who’s been benched for Bruce Gradkowski, declined to be interviewed on Thursday, Vittorio Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Campbell said he would have been happy to answer questions, but the team asked him not to talk to reporters.
How long the Raiders can keep Campbell quiet is an open question, but for now they want the man who just last week was their starting quarterback to be not seen and not heard.
September 24th, 2010 at 8:34 am
bcz24 Says:
September 24th, 2010 at 8:30 am
You can sign people of other teams practice squads.
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But isn’t the rule that if you sign a player off of another team’s PS, they have to be on your 53 man roster for the rest of the year? Better be sure about that player….
September 24th, 2010 at 8:35 am
Bauce 4 Real Says:
September 24th, 2010 at 8:32 am
Cut Campbell? come on fellas be serious. Boller is not good at all. We seen his resume
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Disagree, Boller has started alot of games in this league, and with us he has better weapons than he had any other team..Ill take that arm and that game experiance has a 3rd string guy any day of the week brother.
September 24th, 2010 at 8:36 am
CJ yes Seyi is good…..he on practice squad in SD becuz they got Crayton but I guarantee you he will reeplace Vincent Jackson if there is a 2011 season. He got good size and great hands
September 24th, 2010 at 8:37 am
Oh for sure. I was just saying…. you CAN sign a PS player.
September 24th, 2010 at 8:37 am
Jmack…..over campbell? thats my point guy aint good to be our starter
September 24th, 2010 at 8:39 am
This weekend im rooting for the chiefs dammit…..screw SF eventhough i believe the gonna win
September 24th, 2010 at 8:41 am
lol..Im saying has a 3rd string QB Boller in my eyes is good enough, ignore the one post someone wrote about cutting campbell. That will not happen… But has a 3rd stringer i like boller..
September 24th, 2010 at 8:41 am
Campbell and Boller = peas in a pod
Both former first round picks, who went to playoff teams with great defenses and made them worse.
September 24th, 2010 at 8:43 am
Although I don’t think Boller ever went 4-12 with the #7 ranked defense.
Campbell might want to hit up Aaron Brooks and check out his commercial Real Estate gig.
September 24th, 2010 at 8:43 am
Its hard to fathom what our team could have been last year with the Qb’s we have now.. Last year would have been this year, and this year we possibly could be playing for alot more(like a title) obviously im always over-optimistic cuz i luv the raiders, but im very confident in the team we have put together this year…
September 24th, 2010 at 8:44 am
Dont be hating on Campbell yet..He has his strengths, yeah he is ULTRA CONSERVATIVE, which i really really dont like..
September 24th, 2010 at 8:46 am
What exactly are his strengths Jmack?
Strong arm? Dime a dozen in today’s NFL.
September 24th, 2010 at 8:49 am
Boller still has the strongest arm on the team.
September 24th, 2010 at 8:53 am
Jmack,
Did the Raiders trade for a QB last night?
September 24th, 2010 at 8:53 am
Lakers training camp about to start!
September 24th, 2010 at 8:54 am
You dont root for the Broncos or the Chiefs under any circumstances. I hate the 49ers and their fans, but I am definitely on their side this weekend. How bad will it be if the Chiefs start building the confidence that they are a good team if they jump out to a 3-0 start? That would be terrible because we have to play them twice! What if that’s 2 losses??
No way I am rooting for the Chiefs this weekend! Go Niners! haha, sucks saying that…but it’s true.
September 24th, 2010 at 8:55 am
Jason Campbells strengths:
1. Not absolutely clueless (we all know who im referring to)
2. Strong arm(yeah a dime a dozen, but still a strong arm)
3. Good legs(can make a play with his legs when needed, we all saw that in the first 2 games, hes not a complete statue)
4. Can check it down with accuracy (sounds corny, but we all know how important a checkdown is escpecially with the O-line the way it is)
5. Smart( Yeah he can be considered conservative, but i truly think that he has been that way because we really cant ask more of him at this point, hes been here for one offseason, grads has been here for a while now and according the ESPN, has “Mastered the system”..
6. Last point: YOU Just fire baby, you cannot sit there and tell me, that you have not seen any good things from campbell. You cant, yeah he has been suspect, but we have seen him make throws and drive down the field, and make good decisions EX: taking advantage of a weak cover 2 int he begining of the rams game and threading a pass to murphy for big yards between the safety and the corner, he can do thoughs things, and thats what u need in a qb. Hes not clueless man, he knows how to play the game.. And im defintly not trying to say hes teh next plunkett, because so far he hasnt shown me he is. But i wouldnt say he has no strengths, cuz he does. But right now, Grads is our guy and i believe thats the right decision..
September 24th, 2010 at 8:56 am
Campbell and Boller = peas in a pod
Both former first round picks, who went to playoff teams with great defenses and made them worse.
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Both wouldnt be in the league now if they were not drafted in the first round.
September 24th, 2010 at 8:57 am
VR no they are not. Boller didnt win a damn thing in college and wasnt good until his senior year. We have never even seen a win streak from Boller led teams…….Gradkowski too for that matter,eventho that is likely to change
September 24th, 2010 at 8:59 am
SnB pointed out last nite that JC tried much harder than Jawalrus but didnt look any better than Jawalrus out there. What does that say about JC’s true skillset and potential? I think he has a good point.
September 24th, 2010 at 9:00 am
Dude Says:
September 24th, 2010 at 8:53 am
Jmack,
Did the Raiders trade for a QB last night?
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Dude your mad corny
September 24th, 2010 at 9:01 am
Cmon, JC looked far better than JaThargic
September 24th, 2010 at 9:01 am
And bauce you didnt answer my question
September 24th, 2010 at 9:02 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:08 pm
I will be there chappy, rolling 6 deep in the nose-bloods.
Anyone else been to this whole Westgate area in Glendale? Any recommendations? Seems like Westgate City Center might be pretty happening.
There’s couple pretty cool bars there. Hell’s Half Acre has “Raider Fan” written all over it. And there’s a McFadden’s Sports bar. There’s also a Yard House that has pretty good steaks and something a whole bunch of beers on tap.
I’ll be out there Sunday, and I’m getting some pulled pork smoked up in the next couple days. Being a Raiders fan from KC gives me the KC BBQ skills and the taste to not root for the Queefs…
September 24th, 2010 at 9:03 am
Blah blah guys grad is starting for now which i aint mad at but promise you JC will be back under center this season. That’s a fact
September 24th, 2010 at 9:03 am
:::Singing::: “…Cause I’m Bauce-y…”
Morning Nation
September 24th, 2010 at 9:05 am
aig-raiders Says:
September 24th, 2010 at 8:59 am
SnB pointed out last nite that JC tried much harder than Jawalrus but didnt look any better than Jawalrus out there. What does that say about JC’s true skillset and potential? I think he has a good point.
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You cant judge campbell’s skill set(FOR THIS TEAM) yet, he hasnt played enough. And i can think of over ten plays where Campbell avoided a rush or ran the ball(in thoughs situations j-russ would have not even seen the rush and fumbled, he never stepped up in the pocket) Campbell can step up and go left or right to avoid a rush, lol, hes better then russel..lol
September 24th, 2010 at 9:07 am
Bauce!
September 24th, 2010 at 9:07 am
Been to a McFadden’s and a Yardhouse in Vegas, both are decent, better food at Yardhouse probably.
Seems like that Westgate City Center is the way to go.
Should be a good chunk of Raider fans around!!
September 24th, 2010 at 9:08 am
Jmack what question did you have?
September 24th, 2010 at 9:09 am
Bauce 4 Real, think of all the heart-wrenching losses to KC over the years, and Denver for that matter. How many times have our hearts been ripped out at the last second by the Chiefs? That all I’m saying, didnt mean to get you fired up, I just think Chiefs and Broncos have done more damage to us and therefore I can never forgive them.
But I agree with you on the Niners. Hate them and their pompous fans who think they’re better than us.
September 24th, 2010 at 9:12 am
VR lay off the Aaron Brooks comparisons….that guy only played for money and would laugh when he threw an INT……..not even JC at all. You got your wish at qb but if grad stinks u bettter be prepared
September 24th, 2010 at 9:13 am
I just said, u cant sit there and tell me JCampbell has no strengths at all, you cant because if you have watched all the games, he has shown the attributes i metioned before..hes a talented guy, not to be written off this early..
September 24th, 2010 at 9:14 am
New post.
September 24th, 2010 at 9:15 am
KC is trash and will fall anyway man…..no offense at all and been getting lucky…….Den is officially done now that team got issues. SD aint the same elite machine and plus week 5 we owe them b-tches
September 24th, 2010 at 9:15 am
Bauce lol, i remember specificly when Brooks laughed after he threw a pic..that was the worst raider team in the history of the league…
Yo “Dude”…where you at? Corny a$$ dude
September 24th, 2010 at 9:18 am
And yeah, we have had SD’s number for a while now, we now how to play them, and we are the more physical team, now we have a shot at beating them cuz we have a qb who can put up sum points..Very possible that we could win the division(again im overly optimistic) but this year our division is suspect…
September 24th, 2010 at 11:33 am
Good morning, It’s not just that JC holds the ball too long. It’s also that he isn’t moving his feet and looking down field and as many of you have also stated he has no feel in the pocket whatsoever. That’s all instinctive. I’m all for him learning the system and working to get back his job. But, I just don’t think you can teach the feel aspect of the position.