Campbell to start
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, November 4th, 2010 at 3:27 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Raiders coach Tom Cable said Thursday that Jason Campbell would start the AFC West showdown against the Chiefs.
Cable said quarterback Bruce Gradkowski had improved but not to the point where he can “do everything he needs to do” to be the starting quarterback. He said it was yet to be determined if Gradkowski would be the backup or No. 3 quarterback.
Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha and tight end Zach Miller were both held out of practice. Although Asomugha has yet to put full weight on his ankle or do any running, Cable wouldn’t rule him out. He said he expected Miller (arch) to play but said he was questionable.
More to come . . .
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November 4th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
Campbell will win this one with his athletic ability because he is better than Elway, right Priest.
November 4th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
If he can DHB involved like last week, than things will be a whole lot easier.
November 4th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
Misdirection and blitzing = victory.
November 4th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
This may have been insane, but I needed a WR for my fantasy team and picked up DHB.
November 4th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Get a hold of yourself son Elway was a great QB feel safe in knowing that OK.
November 4th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Oakland_raiders Says:
November 4th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
LaCanfora said Campbell took all of the starting snaps in practice today. Bruce still having shoulder problems. Raiders expect Campbell to start.
It looks like I beat McDonald
November 4th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
Priesttj Says:
November 4th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
still upset AB get over it……you disagree just disagree we all know Campbell is nowhere near Elway as a QB so let it go.
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Priest, I bet you would love everyone to get over it. Your ridiculous comments aren’t going to go away that easy.
November 4th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
So what sissy I said what i siad if you think I don’t know what I said you’re crazy and I never compared Campbell to Elway as a QB.
So shut the hell up. If you cannot be honest…..
November 4th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
It looks like I beat McDonald
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Jason LaConfora? What are you doing here?
November 4th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
JFB
You can listen to it here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSPQ71C7AAM
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He doesn’t get warmed up until about the 4:30 mark.
November 4th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
But I did compare Mike Vick so why not start there……….oh I get it You’re scared………..period
November 4th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
grads isnt healthy, if we win and jc plays a decent game, there will be a controversy. I hope the reporters dont ask grads if he thinks he’s ready
November 4th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
I expected Campbell to start. Somewhere deep inside I think Cable was hoping Grads hadn’t improved enough so that the decision was easy.
A lot of luck hanging about our team, and Cable’s a lucky guy, so far.
“Luck tells me a lot about a man.”
November 4th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Mistic1 Says:
November 4th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
grads isnt healthy, if we win and jc plays a decent game, there will be a controversy. I hope the reporters dont ask grads if he thinks he’s ready
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Win. Win. Win.
The rest will sort itself out.
November 4th, 2010 at 3:43 pm
i would never wish injury on anyone, but grads injury seems to have been one of the best things that could have happened to this team. that injury has allowed for a real qb to step in and lead this team. grads does make an ok back up though.
November 4th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
No question, Mystic.
Campbell just needs a win and a decent game. As you say, the rest will sort itself out.
November 4th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
Sorry, raider len. was you.
November 4th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
At 8:05 yesterday, Priest stated: “Elway wasn’t much better than Campbell if any.”
November 4th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
JFB…#15
Mistic1 is calling.
November 4th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
The kc gae is not the test for our offense. Im sure we will have our way with this higly overrated defense. The measuring stick will come against pitt
November 4th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
I’m not even thinking that far ahead. Beat Kansas and we’ve got a hold of AFC west.
November 4th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
AB repost it if it’s true……..scared..
November 4th, 2010 at 3:47 pm
Mistic1 Says:
November 4th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
The kc gae is not the test for our offense. Im sure we will have our way with this higly overrated defense. The measuring stick will come against pitt
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Pittsburgh is irrelevant. Kansas City is the only thing that matters right now.
November 4th, 2010 at 3:48 pm
At 8:05 yesterday, Priest stated: “Elway wasn’t much better than Campbell if any.” Whatever!
November 4th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
The kc gae is not the test for our offense. Im sure we will have our way with this higly overrated defense. The measuring stick will come against pitt
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I HOPE the KC D is overrated. Romeo has done a nice job with them to this point.
Our D needs to take the run game away from Cassel.
November 4th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
I dont care whos QB.It dont much matter anymore.The team is playing better blocking better and people are steping up to make who evers Qb job alot easier.
November 4th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
Pittsburgh is irrelevant. Kansas City is the only thing that matters right now
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This, I hope, is the mindset of the team.
Don’t look ahead.
Take care of the business in front of you.
November 4th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
Honestly im still not sold that our o-line is good enough to get to 8 wins. If we do win the division ( and that is a big if), we may back in to the play offs.
How ever next year with some upgrades on the o-line, and at safety this team could challenge to win it all.
All though the safeties have played much better in man to man, there needs to be more proff in the way of quality play wek after week.
I think our defensive front is one of the best in the nfl and can handle anybodies offense at this point.
Romac and mm34 have made a major difference, along with wimbly shaughnessy and houston.
November 4th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
Let me ask you a question since you are anxious for an arguement who’s the better QB Elway or Mike Vick and state why.
Mike Vick is in his 7th season I think and playing lights out in the same offense. Tell me why Elway is better?
November 4th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
My feeling is Nnamdi wont play. maybe the best game to play without him anyway. We gotta load the box and take our chances with the pass.
November 4th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
Easily Jason Campbell’s biggest starts since literally this exact weekend in 2008.
Skins were 6-2 (just had edged the Browns and Lions) and they faced the Steelers, Cowboys and Giants and they lost them all. So here’s to Jason Campbell’s emergence.
The thing that kills you about Campbell is he doesn’t just “do it”. He will throw the nicest pass and make it look easy as hell. Than he won’t even try it again for a quarter and a half. At some point in time he will just jog out of bounds on a 2nd and 10 for a loss of two.
He needs to embrace the moment that this is for the Oakland Raiders this weekend and nut up like Al Davis wants him to, and throw the ball down the field.
Let’s hope he gets the memo.
November 4th, 2010 at 3:53 pm
Mystic1 I think our defense will decide this game I just don’t believe KC can beat our defense if it’s on point.
November 4th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
If we can get a early lead and force KC to throw that would be great.Then the sacks will come big time.
November 4th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
JFB he threw the ball down field plenty vs Sea that’s not been a problem at all.
November 4th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Kirk Says:
November 4th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
Misdirection and blitzing = victory.
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We’ve been getting good pressure form teh front 4 but are blitzing more it seems. Maybe more effective and worth the risk when we’re ahead on the scoreboard.
November 4th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Just Fire Baby
Campbell is very cautious. I dont know if its cause he’s been in new systems year after year, but maybe he gets to the point where he’d rather not make the big mistake. With Grads breathing down his neck I doubt if he wants to ‘embrace the moment’. He’d most likely jog out of bounds. In time though…
November 4th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
priesttj Says:
November 4th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
JFB he threw the ball down field plenty vs Sea that’s not been a problem at all.
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yeah, it has. Campbell’s consistently under thrown deep balls.
November 4th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
Priesttj Says:
November 4th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
Let me ask you a question since you are anxious for an arguement who’s the better QB Elway or Mike Vick and state why.
Mike Vick is in his 7th season I think and playing lights out in the same offense. Tell me why Elway is better?
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Elway had an amazing arm, he was a great leader, clutch performer, was evasive and could run great for a QB. He was one of the best QBs to ever play in the NFL, and one of the best athletes to ever play QB. Mike Vick can run the ball like no other QB. His passing skills are decent.
November 4th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
Braveheartraider Says:
November 4th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Just Fire Baby
Campbell is very cautious. I dont know if its cause he’s been in new systems year after year, but maybe he gets to the point where he’d rather not make the big mistake. With Grads breathing down his neck I doubt if he wants to ‘embrace the moment’. He’d most likely jog out of bounds. In time though…
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GOOD!
Campbell’s not f’ing up and we’re winning.
Grads is a gambler and his energy got others motivated when we desperately needed it but Grads mistakes were costing us b4 he went out.
November 4th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
We need this Raiders. Lets go out and pound the Chiefs. I smell a big game from the Great Richard Seymour and the Great Mike Mitchell
November 4th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
But now you’re talking timing and not the lack of attempts. He tries he’s just not having success and that was my point.
November 4th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
Who gives a s#it about Elway and Vick.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
priesttj Says:
November 4th, 2010 at 3:53 pm
Mystic1 I think our defense will decide this game I just don’t believe KC can beat our defense if it’s on point.
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Couldnt agree more. Take away j charles, and jones ( easier said than done), i think our front is up to it. Natural pressure, with the occasional blitz and tough press coverage. They dont have any pass catchers that our dbs cant handle, even with otu namdi.
Cassel is guy that will make the crucial mistake, he is the opposite of campbell, poor game manager.
Im sure we can score on their defense, its about our defense stopping them. Thier min quick strike weapon is in the back field, not in the passing game.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Priest, I don’t normally care about these little b*tch fights. But, I just can’t let you get away with saying Elway wasn’t a great athlete.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
Nnamdi
I gotta ‘fess up. I was one who agreed with the switch to Grads but now I’m hoping his injury keeps him out a week or so. I want see how this plays out.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
Well AAB their stats say different if you look at Vicks stats this year under a great offensive coach lie Elway had Vocks stats are much better at this time in both their careers. If Vick plays like he did before his injury there is no way Elway’s stats stand up to his.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
Braveheartraider Says:
November 4th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Just Fire Baby
Campbell is very cautious. I dont know if its cause he’s been in new systems year after year, but maybe he gets to the point where he’d rather not make the big mistake. With Grads breathing down his neck I doubt if he wants to ‘embrace the moment’. He’d most likely jog out of bounds. In time though…
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Just Fire Baby Says:
November 4th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
Easily Jason Campbell’s biggest starts since literally this exact weekend in 2008.
Skins were 6-2 (just had edged the Browns and Lions) and they faced the Steelers, Cowboys and Giants and they lost them all. So here’s to Jason Campbell’s emergence.
The thing that kills you about Campbell is he doesn’t just “do it”. He will throw the nicest pass and make it look easy as hell. Than he won’t even try it again for a quarter and a half. At some point in time he will just jog out of bounds on a 2nd and 10 for a loss of two.
He needs to embrace the moment that this is for the Oakland Raiders this weekend and nut up like Al Davis wants him to, and throw the ball down the field.
Let’s hope he gets the memo.
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Note to football fans, being a game manager is one of the most important traits a qb can have.
Aikman was the ultimate game manager, he ended up with four superbowls.
Farve is the ultimate gunslinger ( code word for bone head in my book), only 1 trophy.
Who is the better qb, i guess its a matter of taste. Ill taje the guy with more td’s than turnovers all day long, and twice on sunday
November 4th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
OK I’ll bite.
Elway was a great athlete. (Ugly as sin though).
Having said that, I remember Greg Townsend outrunning him for an 82 yard interception return.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
I Think Elway’s will to win was his special trait at this point in his career he wasn’t a high % passer he was more of a competitor than great passer. He had zero touch on the football and was maybe 2 years into really reading defenses. While he was still an outstanding performer as far as stats he was average.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
Joe namath was a risk taker, only ended up with 1, tarkenton was a cowboy, 0 trophies.
know when to holdem know when to foldem.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
How the f*&k did we get into Elway anyway?
November 4th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
Priesttj Says:
November 4th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
Well AAB their stats say different if you look at Vicks stats this year under a great offensive coach lie Elway had Vocks stats are much better at this time in both their careers. If Vick plays like he did before his injury there is no way Elway’s stats stand up to his.
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OMG! I can’t believe you are saying Vick is better than Elway. What an effing joke! I now understand why everyone has always clowned you.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
McFadden: 18 for 120 2TD’s
Bush: 13 for 84 1 TD
Heyward-Bey: 6 catches for 95 1 TD
Miller: 5 catches for 80 yards 1TD
Raiders: 31
Chiefs: 17
November 4th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
* 35-17
November 4th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
Braveheartraider, yesterday Priest said Elway wasn’t a great athlete, and then said he was barely better than Jason Campbell.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
my grandmas better than both of them.lol
November 4th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
Braveheartraider don’t you knw this is the church of Joh Elway he is GOD in here. Such talk will not be tolerated. They think he ran like a deer and had superhuman qualities.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
As an athlete I think he was good, as a QB he was special.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
priesttj Says:
November 4th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
I Think Elway’s will to win was his special trait at this point in his career he wasn’t a high % passer he was more of a competitor than great passer. He had zero touch on the football and was maybe 2 years into really reading defenses. While he was still an outstanding performer as far as stats he was average.
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Remeber this point as well. Smellway couldnt win until he became more of a game manager, and handed it to davis 30 times a game. When he was slinging the ball all over the place it simply wasnt good enough.
QB is the most dependant position in football, the qbs that realize this and dont turn the ball over end up winning. The cowboys make spectacular plays, but end up getting you beat in the long run. All sizzle no steak.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
I suppose it depends on your definintion of athlete.
I think he was a high draft pick in baseball too which helped him with leverage not to sign with the Colts.
For a QB he was a threat to run, tho.
Still think I’d a kicked his ass running through the glens o’ the highlands.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
Mistic, Elway single handedly took 3 teams to the Super Bowl. He was the Lebron James of QBs.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Hot Shot Says:
November 4th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
I dont care whos QB.It dont much matter anymore.The team is playing better blocking better and people are steping up to make who evers Qb job alot easier.
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this is what every team in the league strives for. It’s what makes winning teams good like the Pats. The QB position gets too credit and too much blame. Look how the Pats played without Brady. JC is the perfect QB for us right now. Never thought I would say that.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Who cares about Horse face.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Priesttj stats are for losers. The only thing that matters is winning. Just stop with the Elway nonsense.
This is the first team since the niners we’ve played against that runs their offense through their running game. I think it comes down to our offense putting points on the board to force KC to abandon the run and to pass the football, cause if the game is close, they will definitely top 100yds rushing. I’ll take the Raiders 27 Chiefs 16
November 4th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
RaiderDebo
No, Willie Beamin is the QB for us, but I take your point.
We seem to be a team, that’s what counts.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
Contain the run and watch out for screens to Charles and watch out for Moaki.
Put consistent pressure on Cassel.
Cassell also usually locks in to ONE WR.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
He was drafted in the Yankees system so he was a very good Bballplayer. But as faras great athletes go he was average now Deion Sanders and Bo Jackson were GREAT athletes that played both sports in the same year. That’s what I call a great athlete not Elway I’m sorry if that pissing some of you off but it’s my opinion.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
If the Raiders had Elway, they would have won 4 more Super Bowls.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
A.B. Paine III Says:
November 4th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
Mistic, Elway single handedly took 3 teams to the Super Bowl. He was the Lebron James of QBs.
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In other words an also ran. He didnt win until he became a game manager, and gave the daring risk taker thing a rest, once he had better talent around him.
Qb must be smart, and make plays, but he must avoid the plays that get you beat. All of this crap about guys taking risk, and campbell being too cautious is garbage.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
I think the chiefs only score on field goals.Raiders will score 30+.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Raider 510 Says:
November 4th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Priesttj stats are for losers. The only thing that matters is winning. Just stop with the Elway nonsense.
This is the first team since the niners we’ve played against that runs their offense through their running game. I think it comes down to our offense putting points on the board to force KC to abandon the run and to pass the football, cause if the game is close, they will definitely top 100yds rushing. I’ll take the Raiders 27 Chiefs 16
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The seahcks run their offense through their backfield too. But it wasnt good enough. As long as we dont give up the home run to charles this is a very winnable game
November 4th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
When you have “two” QBs….you probably don’t have any.
Right now the Raiders are benefitting from good QB play the last 3 of 4 weeks. But clearly, JC has not stood out in the eyes of the coaches.
Gradkowski is still the favorite of the coaches. You don’t share 1st team snaps lightly. However, you can’t help the team on the bench and injuries are part of the equation. All one has to do is look at Chaz Schilens for confirmation.
Right now its all about McFadden and the run blocking line that is doing the heavy lifting.
Campbell playing is the right decision. Gradkowski, in my opinion, hasn’t done enough in his 2.5 gms to demand that he gets the job back once healthy. Campbell should play, but be on a short leash.
We should be happy that this team is winning without an elite QB…
November 4th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
It sounds like an athlete is determined by speed, strenght, and agility then. If that’s the criteria then no, Elway wasn’t, but He was a threat as a QB to make plays. He was more ‘athletic’ than most QB’s at that time.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
These last two weeks have been amazing. But it’s not like we are going to win by 30+ each week. At some point many of these players are going to be challenged in the next few weeks like they might not been challenged before.
TK, MM34, McFadden, McClain, DHB. We need to players to emerge and role players to step up.
The stage will be set for Campbell, and I have confidence that this will be a very-close loss at worst. He won’t blow it, and he may have to win it.
But how many people have Jason Campbell jerseys you know? The man does not do a good job of selling hope. I’ve had Jamarcus jerseys, just got a McClain jersey…..
I wasn’t old enough to see Jim Plunkett, so I will just have to take Al’s word for it, but I do know Plunkett won ball games, so let’s see Jason do it as well.
Raider on fellers
November 4th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
Whats good Nation? Haven’t bugged you guys all day. Too busy keeping up with all of the news.
Almost a sell out. Great news. Should be sold out by sponsors by the end of the day today or early tomorrow.
Jason Campbell is starting. Ride the hot hand. Can’t question that decision.
Would love to see the entire team healthy, but we go another weekend without Murphy, Henderson, Chaz, Miller, now Nnamdi. Sucks cause those are key positions we can use.
What about the rush defense? Any guesses as to what we hold KC to this weekend? They do have that self proclaimed 2 headed monster. We have one of our own.
What are going to be the keys to the game, in your estimation? Time Of Possession? Points Off Turnovers? Rush Yards? Special Teams. Sound off.
BTW, thanks to all of you who helped to push my site to over 2000 visitors in less then a month! I love Jerry’s blog and I am sure he appreciates every one of your discussions, as stupid as some may be!
Look forward to your comments.
By the way, you know I couldn’t leave without shouting out…….
You dont get respect! You have to take it!!!!!!!
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November 4th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
510 I gues Vick hasn’t won huh? lol I guess his wins don’t count
November 4th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
Anybody ever heard of the “Mike Vick experience” they don’t name video games and crap like that after your likeness if you don’t WIN…..lol
November 4th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
priest, Vick hasn’t won sh*t, except for maybe a few dog fighting bets.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
KC is over rated and has went through the easy part of there schedule.Raiders will hand them their ass this week.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
Plunk was the man, played his best in big games. Other games could be clunkers at times, but when he was hot, he was a handful. Pretty beat up by the time he got the silver and black, playing on bionic knees. But he had it all, the big arm and guts.
Baiscally a guy noone believed in except for big al.
That is where he is in some ways similar to j.c.
A cast off that most folks dont beleive in.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
Don’t forget that Denver cheated to win their Super Bowls.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:27 pm
Dont forget Denver had a rat faced coach and a horse face Qb.lol who gives a s#it about the jack asses.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
Al was too quick to get rid of Shannahan. Oh well…
November 4th, 2010 at 4:30 pm
Kifin will come back to haunt Al someday also.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Im goging to go on a limb. Most people here said jc couldnt get it done. No that he is showing he can, it has sithched to I dont care who is in.
So it appears he has graudtated in the minds of many on this blog from trade bust / worthless, to tolerably servicable, and that he should always have a “short leash” because he can never be an “elite” qb.
I couldnt dis agree more. Campbell has all of the tools, he very inteligent, he is a dedicated hard working solid pro, and a great leader. he is in the perfect situation with this team.
If old man Al can continue to upgrade this team Campbell will prove to all doubters that he is an elite qb, and will one day take his place next to the all time raider qbs.
Dont be fooled by what happened with him with the foreskins, they are clueless. That franchise is a bigger joke than we have ever been.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
By the way, what’s Chucky doing these days?
November 4th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Braveheartraider Says:
November 4th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
Al was too quick to get rid of Shannahan. Oh well…
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Veterans hated Shannnahan.
Al listened to them.
Had some little league rules for the team.
Don’t sit on your helmet…etc
November 4th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
Braveheartraider Says:
November 4th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
Al was too quick to get rid of Shannahan. Oh well…
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Sham-a-han is an ego maniacle lying rat. The rest fo the world is finding out what Davis knew more than 2 decades ago.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
Campbell will win three Super Bowls with the Raiders and be remembered as a Raider legend. Print it!
November 4th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
I said a couple of days ago that it would be interesting to see what woulda happened had Campbell not been benched. I got caught up in the momentum that Grads brought and agreed with the change. Now? I’m not so sure and I doubt Cable is too. This feels like a lucky season. Play the hand you got and see.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
The offensive line Blocking and play calling and running game improvement is what makes the QB play better no matter who it is Jc or Bruce.Its opened up everything.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
As long as Campbell keeps winning, Grads is going to remain injured.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:37 pm
According to an ESPN.com report, a man saying he represented Auburn quarterback Cam Newton during his recruitment out of Blinn College last year allegedly was soliciting a six-figure payment to get his signature on a national letter-of-intent
——————————————————-another dumbass, only thing missing is his mom standing behind him demanding schyt, just like jalard asses mom did.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:37 pm
Mystic…He’s got two superbowls in the time he coulda been our coach.
Just sayin’
November 4th, 2010 at 4:38 pm
92.Raider Ray Says:
November 4th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
As long as Campbell keeps winning, Grads is going to remain injured.
Whatever it takes…
November 4th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
Sham-a-han tried to pull a childress and fire people with out clearing it with AL. Al is no ziggy wilf,Al rehired them and sent that weasel packing.
Al davis is Blackbeard, there can only be one captain of this pirate ship.
Grudens failed mutiny got shipped off as well, in acruel twist of ironic fate it bit us in the a$$, as gruden took over a just as water, ready made super bowl team.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
i for one was all for the j.c. benching, but i now need to see him look as bad as he did in tenn to bench him again. if we lose to the chiefs in a close knock out drag out fight, i wont be mad.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
Big Pep,
I am staying away from QB prospects from the big conferences if I’m the Raiders.
If you look at the history of this team, they really aren’t very good at developing young QBs. The names of throwaway QBs runs long over the years.
Build a strong running game and play championship level defense. Get a QB to manage the game and not make mistakes.
That’s how the Raiders win games for the foreseeable future.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
Mystic1 Campbell is nt a bad QB and anyone who says he is is full of crap but he is still feeling his way. He has a chance to be goood even very good. I’m going to reserve judgement on great until he shows me he can lift this team to greatness. If he does that I’ll argue with anyone that he is approaching greatness. Because that all great QB’s do. He still is missing open rec’s and no giving rec’s opportunities to cathc the football which i think is that cautious mechanism in him. He has to give his rec more of an opprtunity to make plays. Then we’lll talk about being good. It’s not that he lacks the tools he just lacks the will to use them regularly.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
Big Pep Says:
November 4th, 2010 at 4:37 pm
According to an ESPN.com report, a man saying he represented Auburn quarterback Cam Newton during his recruitment out of Blinn College last year allegedly was soliciting a six-figure payment to get his signature on a national letter-of-intent
——————————————————-another dumbass, only thing missing is his mom standing behind him demanding schyt, just like jalard asses mom did.
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This is God’s way of telling us that Boise State should be playing for the National Championship.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
Braveheartraider Says:
November 4th, 2010 at 4:37 pm
Mystic…He’s got two superbowls in the time he coulda been our coach.
Just sayin’
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Sham-a-han can x and o with the best of them, off top. His personality and ego get in the way of his ability to win.
he ended up with elway, great players win the trophy coaches and scheme are overrated, this is why he has only 1 playof win since the last elway super bowl.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
SnB Production.
i agree, i posted that news for mistic1 who has cam and other q.bs. in the big conferences as his choices.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
mistic1 Says:
“davis is Blackbeard, there can only be one captain of this pirate ship.”
Aye, there can be only one. That’s fine when the loot doesn’t count against the salary cap!
Since it’s inception we’ve struggled cause Al wont let go the rudder.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:47 pm
BOISE STATE IS #1
November 4th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
i for one want big lineman on both sides of the ball, i could care less if we dont draft a q.b. or w.r. or a c.b. take care of the lines first then we go after a proven q.b. with plenty of starts under his belt. we can always use bill parcells formula.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
Keys of the game. Raiders show up to McAfee, D stop the run and put the game in Cassel’s hands and O run the ball and play action all day long !
Go Raiders !
November 4th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
I don’t think at this point, Campbell is a difference maker.
Support Him with good D, a running game, and some receivers.
Do this, and I think he’ll take care of the ball, and not make the boneheaded mistakes that get an otherwise complete football team, beat.
Can he be great? Mabey…but he’ll need a Big supporting cast.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
priesttj Says:
November 4th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
Mystic1 Campbell is nt a bad QB and anyone who says he is is full of crap but he is still feeling his way. He has a chance to be goood even very good. I’m going to reserve judgement on great until he shows me he can lift this team to greatness. If he does that I’ll argue with anyone that he is approaching greatness. Because that all great QB’s do. He still is missing open rec’s and no giving rec’s opportunities to cathc the football which i think is that cautious mechanism in him. He has to give his rec more of an opprtunity to make plays. Then we’lll talk about being good. It’s not that he lacks the tools he just lacks the will to use them regularly.
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Priestt,
I feel you. It will take more than just this season for him to get to greatness here. I will never forget steve young and thiesman saying it takes a qb 2-3 years in one system before thy can truly let thier natural ability take over. Knowing not only your own assingment, but knowing everyone elses. Young even said that some times he couldnt see rice or taylor but he would throw to where they were supposed to be. Add that with knowing all of your opponnents and what they will do to try and stop you.
Those things you mentioned I beleive will come over the next season or so, as he continues to master the nuances of this system, and gels with this team. At this point we can see flashes, but it is clearly a work in progress. patience is the key,
But I am calling my shot, so if /when it happens I can come back a claim sweet victory, raider style.
November 4th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
Turn the page, guys.
November 4th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
evenin’ nation,
cracks me up the posts about this qb and that one… the truth of the matter is the qb with the best line in front of him wins about every time, period! the raiders super bowl teams all had great o-lines.
our current team couldn’t win until gallery and veldheer started together. the good qb’s take their line to dinner and buy them watches, they know
November 4th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
sunday looks like a sell-out. hope everyone shows if it rains.. in the nation i trust,
it will be rocking. we need to show kc what a loud crowd is really like….
November 4th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
I’m watching NFLN they had Elway Marino and Tom Brady QB rating on the board Elways was the LOWEST at 79.9 Marino’s was 86.4 and Brady’s 93.5. Thta’s whay I’ve been saying and I would love to see his completion % over a career I’ll bet it’s pedestrian.
I’m nt knocking him as a QB because I would love to him now QB rating rating and everything. Because bottom line is nhe won and won a lot of bigtime games but as a passer he was just above average. He won on grit and competitiveness. He was very tough to beat because he would run for 1st downs every time you thought yu had him stopped. He was one helluva QB but just not a great passer IMO. He threw too hard and wasn’t the most accurate passer you’ve ever seen.
November 4th, 2010 at 11:48 pm
Damn I want to goto this game so bad. I have been trying for years to get out to the black hole for a game but the timing is always awful. I am going to the game in SD in December, but I wish I was going to this game. I’m in Phoenix for work but of course the flight prices are ridiculous to fly up this weekend for the game. I work nights and I would have flew up after work Sunday morning at 6 and then flew back early Monday. It absolutly sucks, if I could afford the flight I would be there in a flash. I think every Raider fan who can goto this game should goto this game. We have had 2 blowouts in a row and this game is the biggest game we’ve had since the Super Bowl in 2002. We are looking at a new team here Raider Nation. Things are finally coming together and I think we owe our Raiders a sellout. Let’s fill these seats.
GO RAIDERS WOOOO!!!