Cable says QB is his call
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010 at 12:24 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Responding to a Bay Area News Group story which said owner Al Davis has made his preference known for Jason Campbell as the Raiders quarterback, Raiders coach Tom Cable said the decision will be his.
“This organization, regardless of what’s written or what’s said, or what some unnamed source, or whatever that is, says, is run by the owner and it’s coached by the coach,” Cable said Wednesday after the team’s last bye week practice.
“As it pertains to this football team, the decisions that go on with players, they’re going to be made by me. I made that clear since Day One. And that’s the way we do business. And, obviously, it’s working.”
A week after saying Bruce Gradkowski would be the starter when healthy, saying, “We know who our quarterback is,” Cable reversed field and said he would be inclined to go with the hot hand. Campbell has won the last three games as the Raiders’ starter.
Gradkowski said he had his best workout since injuring his shoulder Oct. 10 against San Diego and is ready for anything.
“I always feel like I’m the ace in the hole. I’m the X-factor. You want to be the starter,” Gradkowski said. “You want to be the starter for the organization. You want to be that leader and take advantage of that. But also if that’s what you’re dealt with that’s what you have to do. If you have to come off the bench you have to prepare as the starter and be ready. Like I said, whatever it is I’ll be ready and we’ll see what happens.”
Cable, Gradkowski said, hasn’t informed the quarterbacks of anything.
“Coach will sit us down and talk to us. He tells it like it is,” Gradkowski said. “He’ll be straight up with us. That’s what we respect about him. When the times comes we will sit down and talk. There’s never anything being hidden from us. Like I said, I haven’t proved to him yet that I can do everything yet. Today was the best day so we’ll go from there.”
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November 10th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Primero
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Segundo
November 10th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Tercero
November 10th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Cuarto
November 10th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Quinto
November 10th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
LMAO
November 10th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Dutch,
Look up the talent that Campbell was surrounded with in 2008 in Washington. Count how many probowlers including an All Pro Chris Samuels at LT that played with JC on offense. They avg 17 points and went 8-8.
November 10th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Can you hear me now?
November 10th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
HairyBush Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
DMAC Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Fk it! Let’s start a cut throat list………..
Hiram “Stiff Armed” Eugene
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Chris “Toast” Johnson
Seabastian “date rape” Janikowski
Tommy “thong” Kelly
“stone hands” Darrius heyward Bey
louis “iron lung” Murphy
Robert “the barbarian” Gallery
Mario “crack head” henderson
Nnamdi “the politician” Asomugha
Richard “don’t call me dick” Seymour
Rolando “excellence of excecution” McClain-anyone know this reference?
Jacoby “mustang” Ford
Chaz “the walking x-ray” Schielens
Jason “zombie” Campbell
Shane “Turd slayer” Lechler-Anyone familiar?
Jeremy “rastafarian” Ware
Tom “Roger” Cable
Kyle “the model humper” Boeller
November 10th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
You know, people are making a huge deal about the near-interception that Ford took away from Brandon Flowers. But what people aren’t talking about is that there was less than 30 seconds left, and the Raiders had just been backed up by a penalty. It would have been 15 yards or so to get back in field goal range, and it was 20 for the first down.
Jason Campbell needed to make a throw. He escaped pressure and shot the ball at the only receiver who had been making plays that day. He gave his guy a chance to go up and get it, and Ford delivered.
What should Campbell have done? Thrown it away and made Janikowski attempt a 55-yard field goal to win the game? Taken a sack? Checked it down? Tell me, Monday morning (Wednesday morning?) quarterbacks, what would you, in all your wisdom, have done?
I’m not saying the entire game was pretty, because it was far from it. But the Raiders fought back, made players when they needed to, and won with Jason Campbell at the helm.
November 10th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Raider Dell Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
JC does need to work on his DOWNFIELD accuracy. And timing. As I said, he often gets the ball there a split second late.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$Had JC gone to Michigan, he wouldn’t be having that problem.
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Or Occidental!
November 10th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
I don’t think this team will ever get into a situation where JCamp or Bruce need to be GOOD – just good enough.
Running game, Defense & Special Teams should have us in every ballgame this year. the QB just needs to work with his OL & WR corps to make plays when there are plays to be made in the passing game, taking what the defense gives us. I don’t see Campbell or Gradkowski putting this team on their shoulders and willing us to victory when all else fails. so far we’ve won as a team and lost as a team. Camp & Grads may not ever be the sole reason we win games. They just have to make sure they aren’t the sole reason we LOSE games!
November 10th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
# 8RaiderReign8 Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Priesttj Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
Bo go back and read any comments by AIG and some others concerning JC how we’re winning inspite of JC. I’m not making it up, I think it’s strange and I’m nt saying don’t favor Grads at all. I’m just saying let’s be a little more gracious than what we’re being toward the guy who’s getting it done.
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He’s really only got it done against teams we should of beat. DEN, SEA, KC are all games we should have won.
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This is a reason to knock him? a good qb should get it done against teams you are supposed to beat.
November 10th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Listen,
This is getting tiring on me and all of you guys.
If you thought JC has been good to us, then you should look forward to him leading us against Pitt.
I think he’s junk. I look forward to getting his a$$ exposed again and against Pitt. Then we will be done with this myth. If I am wrong, I am sure you guys will call me out. Fair enough.
November 10th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
RRS
Great!! comment #12
That’s how the team must function, until a QB takes the team on his shoulders.
November 10th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Am I back in jail?
November 10th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
AIG,
if JCamp struggles against the Steelers for 3 quarters, Cable will put in Grads because they know he’s good for 3 TD’s in the 4th quarter against that garbage secondary.
Like Bruce says:
“I’m the ace in the hole. I’m the X-factor”
November 10th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Davis, Cable, Hu jack, campbell and Grads, are all on the same page. The only people who have a problem are some fans on this board.
I like all of these guys, their professionalism cant be questioned.
Football is a team sport
November 10th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Am I back in jail?
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if we’re playing Monopoly, i’m the shoe!
November 10th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
RRS,
I know you dont think of highly of the Squealers. I wish I had your optimism. Frankly, I want us to win but feels very bad about our chances.
In regards to your post 12, we havent played a good team yet. SD is still fine tuning. KC is avg and their record will reflect that at the end of the year. Good teams will not let us get away with games like last Sunday. I still think SD is the team to compete with us for the Div.
November 10th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
# aig-raiders Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Listen,
This is getting tiring on me and all of you guys.
If you thought JC has been good to us, then you should look forward to him leading us against Pitt.
I think he’s junk. I look forward to getting his a$$ exposed again and against Pitt. Then we will be done with this myth. If I am wrong, I am sure you guys will call me out. Fair enough.
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Are you saying that people that favor campbell should expect him to go undefeated and play perfect football for the rest of the season?
That would be foolish.
November 10th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
AIG hoping the team doesn’t do well… classy move.
November 10th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Mistic,
I think you should expect Jason to not look lost and stupid out there. I think you should expect him to not have a game like he did for 50 mins last Sunday. You should expect him to make us competitive and not get 8.3 or 10.1 ratings.
If Bruce was playing, I would expect him to compete. I know 100% sure he would not get only 18 yds of passing in the first half like last Sunday.
November 10th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Dakota, Raider O, Bauce, hello,
The rest of you on the blog, have a good day and thanks for commenting on my questions in the last thread.
Keep the Faith.
November 10th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Youngamerican,
Try reading. Obviously you didnt read my post.
Let me help you. I “want” us to win but “feels” very bad about our chances.
November 10th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
I still think SD is the team to compete with us for the Div.
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AIG,
we played that crap zone scheme and Rivers shredded us thru the air … but we beat Sandy Eggo because we won the battles on both lines of scrimmage
DMAC was out and Mike Bush had his way. Their RB’s couldn’t get it going
ST helped, as did the sack/fumble with excellent execution by Huff, CJ37 & Branch on the play
the Oakland Raiders have quietly become a TOUGH football team. We took 4 losses on the chin (should be 3 – thanks Seabass!) but we’ve finally arrived.
the Squeelers are about to get crushed. Fear not my Raider bretheren
November 10th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Who is the MVP for the first Half, prior to the bye……Darren McFadden
Who is Rookie of the first half, MVP. Jared Veldheer
Who is most improved, player. MM34
Most surprising player, this first half. Marcel Reece
Most disappointed player this first half. Chaz (Who is) Schilens.
Best play this first half. Huff’s Sack strip on Rivers.
November 10th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Peace out Dell.
November 10th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
I think he’s junk. I look forward to getting his a$$ exposed again and against Pitt.
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Classy, AIG.
No matter who is behind center, I look forward to the Raiders winning. That’s what I look forward to. But then agian, I’m a Raiders fan.
November 10th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
RRS,
Steelers – You can’t run on them. Troy is back so you can’t pass on them. Our defense is as good or better. So it comes down to leadership at teh QB and who ever makes less mistake will win the game. Plus they are extra motivated for revenge and it is in their house. So you keep the faith and I will try to hang with you.
SD – Rivers is on pace to break Marino’s record. Like it or not, they are better than KC and Den. KC won due to spec team. SD lost to us due to spec team. I think they are playing into shape. I expect them to duke it out with us.
November 10th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
8RaiderReign8 Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
DutchRaider77 Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
Are there any words White people find offensive? I would laugh my @$$ off if someone called me “Hon-key” or a “Cracker.” There is a dictionary of words that white people are not allowed to use.
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Its a lot easier to laugh when people aren’t raping your women, homeland, cultural heritage, resources, pride, etc.
November 10th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
Can’t run on the Steelers? Why the hell not? What coach goes into a game saying “Oh, we’re not going to run today, their run defense is too good!”?
November 10th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
AIG,
Sandy Eggo is soft. We’ll abandon the zone against them next time and win by double digits
the Steelers front 7 on D is legit, but that secondary is awful.
Troy P makes the same impact as Branch or Mitchell for us …
November 10th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
YC,
The last 7 years I come into the season with great hope but learned to accept the reality.
I know the truth hurts. I have been right about JC this year and I will continue to be right. He is junk. But dont take my words for it. Look forward to the Pitt game. Mistic is already making wiggle room for himself for that game.
Pitt game it is YC.
November 10th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
Does Cable have a say in Chaz????
http://raiderchaos.blogspot.com/2010/11/great-schilens-debate.html
November 10th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
Pittsburgh’s secondary got lit up the other night by a passing attack that has been inconsistent this season at best. Troy Polamalu alone does not make their secondary indestructible.
November 10th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
# mistic1 Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
No need to worry about his accuracy. The last three years his completion percentage has been over 60%, last year it was 64%. he will be fine.
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Honestly Mistic, I don’t care about his stats. I care about what I see on the football field.
He had about 3 passes that should have blatantly been intercepted.
-The one across the middle that McGraw just flat out dropped.
-The one that was initially intercepted by Flowers, until Ford had to become the safety and rip the ball away from the defender.
-The pass across the middle that Campbell actually did have intercepted.
Campbell clearly has problems throwing across the middle. His passes sail high more often than not.
He HAS TO fix that. It’s gonna cost us BIG TIME if he doesn’t.
We can’t expect heroics every week, just like you can’t rely on trick plays to win all the time. Sooner or later it comes down to the team that makes the least mistakes.
I am rooting for Campbell, but he HAS to play better and work on his accuracy 1)across the middle and 2)on the run, if we have any chance in the post season!
Look at that QB from Cleveland, Colt Mccoy. The way he threw on the run last weekend was MONEY!
November 10th, 2010 at 12:52 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
Can’t run on the Steelers? Why the hell not? What coach goes into a game saying “Oh, we’re not going to run today, their run defense is too good!”?
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Why dont you look up how many teams ran over 100 yds on them in the past 2 years. They give up an avg of 58 yds per game running. You obviously dont know your schytt.
November 10th, 2010 at 12:52 pm
Can’t run on the Steelers? Why the hell not?
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YA,
thats what i’m saying … KC was the #1 rushing team against the 27th ranked run D
we held them to 90 yards on 31 carries. ROMAC & Branch got hurt during the game and Nnamdi Asomugha was OUT
this Defense is better than the Squeelers D right now.
Troy has busted up knees and DMAC has been lowered the BOOM! on safeties this year. I’m not worried
November 10th, 2010 at 12:52 pm
Our front 7 on D will win this game for us.
Holla!
November 10th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
Raiders have been much better prepared by their coaches the last few games including the SD game obviously.
Don’t think Campbell or Grads is the long term guy but its nice to have a combo to throw at teams to mix it up.
Campbell benefitted from some excellent running games and struggled against KC when the rn game didn’t explode BUT he did get the job done when it counted late in the 4th and in OT.
I might be inclined to start Grads against Pitt because I’m not sure if we’ll put up 300 yds on the ground against them.
C Samson Satele struggled against KC’s NT Gilbert. Not sure if it was his knee or the fact he seems to struggle against occasionally.
He better be ready for Pitt.
November 10th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
MM won’t miss this time on Big Ben.
November 10th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
Why dont you look up how many teams ran over 100 yds on them in the past 2 years.
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AIG,
to be fair … NOBODY has stopped DMAC this year either
November 10th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
240.J Hill Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
My only question is this, nobody so far selected a QB, for any question
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Dell,
You are good!
November 10th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
RRS,
Do you honestly believe our Oline is goign to dominate the Steelers Dline?
Like I said, the run game on both sides will be irrelevant. KC is not even that good and they limited our ground game last week.
November 10th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
wait. let me get this straight… White people are responsible for inventing the mullet and catfish noodleing and yet you think black people are dumb? omgosh
November 10th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
RRS,
DMac was limited last Sunday. He had an ok day but not like he did against Den or Sea.
November 10th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
White people are responsible for inventing the mullet and catfish noodleing
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LOL!
are all white people rednecks?
NMD = stereotyper
November 10th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
# aig-raiders Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
YC,
The last 7 years I come into the season with great hope but learned to accept the reality.
I know the truth hurts. I have been right about JC this year and I will continue to be right. He is junk. But dont take my words for it. Look forward to the Pitt game. Mistic is already making wiggle room for himself for that game.
Pitt game it is YC.
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So you’re just not hopeful the Raiders will win anymore? That’s one thing, I guess. But looking forward to a particular player failing because you don’t like him? That’s idiotic.
This team has a lot of ways it can improve, but they’re getting the job done and coming away with wins. They’re not a great team yet, and may not even be a playoff team. But all that matters is that they keep finding ways to win.
Jason Campbell has earned his start. If he doesn’t play well, Bruce will come in if he’s healthy enough. That’s how it has been, and that’s how it’s going to be against Pittsburgh.
I’m not sure in what respect you’ve been “right” about Campbell but he’s led this team to four of their five wins, the last three of which were the biggest wins in the last seven years of this franchise.
Quit whining and enjoy the fact that the Raiders are winning for once. I don’t see the point in arguing with results.
November 10th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
KC is not even that good
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neither is Pittsburgh
November 10th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Cable should start Grads. Grads will throw 8 touchdowns against the Steelers.Grads has a better football IQ than Manning. Grads also has more heart and toughness than Brees. JC only WINS games and cant throw Td’s like Bruce. Who wants to win games ?
November 10th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
RRS,
That is why I thought that JC struggled last Sunday. They limited DMAC and made him beat them. He struggled. I’ve been saying all along DMAC is masking JC. Pitt will shut down DMAC and JC will be forcedd to carry the day for us. We will see what happens.
November 10th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
@8RaiderReign8
Sorry Man, where do you live? That sounds horrible, you should move to the Bay Area!
November 10th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
I don’t think this team will ever get into a situation where JCamp or Bruce need to be GOOD – just good enough.
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Damn that sounds familiar!
All we need the QB to do is stay the heck outta the way. Hand the ball off, hand it off again, and then one more hand off. Mix in about 200 yds passing and a couple of TD in the middle of that in then turn it over to this ridiculous defense.
Can we please break out the preseason semi pro projections on where this defense would rank?
November 10th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
I will actually be cheering for the Pats this week to rough up the Steelers a little more before we play them!
November 10th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
I’m starting to feel like Troy Polamalu around here. The MODS have too much power!
Most of us get censored for speaking too critically about Al Davis, or responding to Mista and Dakota talking about politics all the time, but they let a guy with a handle of blackpeoplearedumb run freely around here.
Something is seriously wrong.
November 10th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
YC,
you’re an idiot. dont twist my words. I dont like our chances against Pitt. I have been on record to predict we’d be 4-5 at this junction so I am 1 game off. I predict we will lose to Pitt and win 4 more games. Try again.
November 10th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Do you honestly believe our Oline is going to dominate the Steelers Dline?
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Woodley, Harrison & Hampton are tough. It all comes down to match ups. I don’t see us running up the middle at 5 yards per carry, but I don’t see them completely stuffing us like SF did when DMAC was out either. the entire team has gotten much better since then anyways, no?
November 10th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Biggest disappointment = Chaz
At least DHB is healthy and has improved over last year.
The hate for Bey is insane
November 10th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
I’m still skeptical of Cable as coach but him letting it be known that he and only he will make the qb decision is a great sign of leadership. Others may have passed on saying it knowing Al would get word of it
November 10th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Why dont you look up how many teams ran over 100 yds on them in the past 2 years. They give up an avg of 58 yds per game running. You obviously dont know your schytt.
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So you give up on your running game because the other team is too scary?
If the opposing defense knows you’ve given up on the run, then they’re just going to sit back waiting for you to pass. Is that what you want?
The Raiders may not get 100 yards, but they’re going to pound the rock when they need to. It’s not always about getting huge gains – it’s about leading a balanced offensive attack. If you become one-dimensional against the best defense in the league, you’re going to pay for it.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Come on RRS. which would you rather have: a fat, rockin afro or a mullet. be honest now…
November 10th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
YoungAmer remember our chat about Cable calling the shots on who plays Qb?
November 10th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Pittsburgh is good; there’s just a very thin line in the NFL from being mediocre to being good. We were bad, got to the mediocre level at the beginning of the year, and now we are good….we’re a for real #1 WR from being scary good. Will the real Chaz Schilens please step on the field (and watch that step – don’t want you hurting yourself)
November 10th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Steelers give lees than 60 yds per game on the ground. it will be very difficult to run against them unless we can loosen them up through the air…
November 10th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
# aig-raiders Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Dutch,
Look up the talent that Campbell was surrounded with in 2008 in Washington. Count how many probowlers including an All Pro Chris Samuels at LT that played with JC on offense. They avg 17 points and went 8-8.
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The Redskins Oline was in a state of flux in 2007-2008. Samuels really started to wear out after 10 years in the league and started 12 games. Jon Jansen only started 11 at the other tackle position after 11 years in the league. They brought Derrick Dockery back because the interior of the line was atrocious.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
I think he’s junk. I look forward to getting his a$$ exposed again and against Pitt.
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Those are your words, AIG. That is exactly what you said. No twisting of anything, except for maybe the knot in your panties.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
GRADS is the best QB in football ! He lead us to three staight wins , Highest scoring output in Raiders history and beat the Super Chokers for the first time in 7 years. Oh wait that was JC ! But he did get smashed into the ground and fumble the ball in the SD game and that led to all those achievement by this TEAM. So becuase of Grads we are in this position ! THx again Grads !
November 10th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
28.J Hill Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 10:30 am
The offense is much more smooth with Bruce Almighty.
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Can we get some examples of “much more smooth”?
Rams game 11-21, 1 TD and 1 INT
Az game, 17-34 1 TD and 1 INT, 3 sacks taken.
His best game was against Houston and he STILL had 3 turnovers in a game we LOST.
SD game, 1-7 for 14 yds before he left the game.
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AIG,
I thought maybe you could respond to this since no one else could.
Also, could you be a bit more specific on your take that Campbell had a bad first half? I’ve been asking ANYONE for a few days now their specific issues with Campbell’s first half other than the underthrown flea flicker.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
“This organization, regardless of what’s written or what’s said, or what some unnamed source, or whatever that is, says, is run by the owner and it’s coached by the coach,”
Sheriff Pimp Hand Cable
Someday soon everyone will be buying Cable jerseys.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
My favorite Jared Allen quote regarding mullets: “buisness in the front, party in the back” LMAO!
November 10th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
He struggled. I’ve been saying all along DMAC is masking JC. Pitt will shut down DMAC and JC will be forcedd to carry the day for us. We will see what happens.
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JCamp did pretty well in the 4th & OT. maybe you could argue that the WR’s “saved” him, but isn’t that what WR’s are supposed to do? go make a play! be aggressive and go get the doggone ball!
if you recall Bruce didn’t exactly light up the Squeelers secondary until the 4th quarter either last year…
KC & Pitt are the same team imo. average
November 10th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Here’s a good line of thought to consider…
If the Patriots beat the Steelers, it might put Pittsburgh in desperation mode where they feel like they HAVE to beat us. And you know what they say about a wounded, desperate animal.
On the flip side, if Pittsburgh beats New England in a close game the way they beat the Bengals it might give them a false sense of security that would make them prime for an upset.
That’s what I think happened to KC… They started feeling too comfortable because of the lucky win they got against the Bills and came to Oakland and got taught a lesson.
What would you guys rather see. A Pittsburgh win this week or a Pittsburgh loss?
November 10th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Sheriff Pimp Hand Cable
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I like that but I’m sticking with Tom “Roger” Cable
November 10th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
SeyGlen, so your a Redskin fan? Go to their blog and tell them J Russell is a “bonafide NFL qb”.
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Seymour Bush Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
The Redskins Oline was in a state of flux in 2007-2008. Samuels really started to wear out after 10 years in the league and started 12 games. Jon Jansen only started 11 at the other tackle position after 11 years in the league. They brought Derrick Dockery back because the interior of the line was atrocious.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
# Mistabrown Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
YoungAmer remember our chat about Cable calling the shots on who plays Qb?
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Yes I do, and of course Al Davis likes what Campbell has been doing and wants him to start. The team won three huge games with him behind center.
There’s a reason that Cable has been milking Bruce’s injury. Campbell would have likely gotten the start regardless of Al’s insistence on him.
My argument was never with the notion that Al calls the shots. It was with your unfair assessment that Cable was an idiot for saying a week ago that Gradkowski would be the starter when he’s healthy.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
neither is Pittsburgh
I actually think they’re the best team in the NFL. Great D with playmakers (Polamalu, pretty much entire front 7, even corners are good), good run game with Mendenhall, great QB and receivers position receivers (TE, Ward) and deep threat Wallace, only week spot is oline but they’ve won the superbowl without em
November 10th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
true or not, what’s cable supposed to say? “yeah, big al’s my daddy. i do what he wants.”
November 10th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
Pitt Win
November 10th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
REPOST:
# Mistabrown Says:
November 8th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
Young,
You know thats how it went done huh? You know for a fact AL didn’t tell Cable whos playing Qb after Tom told the world the last 2 weeks Bruce will start?
Thats why I said coaching 101….Yes it was dumb & stupid to say Bruce will start because now the team knows he doesn’t call the shots or he’s a liar.
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YoungAmerican Says:
November 8th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
And you know for a fact word came down from Al? Please. You’re just making yourself look stupid.
Coaches lie all the damn time about who’s going to start and who isn’t. It’s what they do.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
TWO WEEKS TO PREPARE FOR PITT!
Cable and the assistant coaches need to have the players studying film of the Steelers starting Friday IMO.
So they can mentally ready come Monday to execute the game plan to beat these freakin guys….AGAIN on their turf!
Cable need to have both JC and Grads prepare and study Pitt game film up until Tuesday and see who is ready to execute the game plan!
Both need to still compete for the starting gig versus the Steelers….that is the way you see which player really wants it!
November 10th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
What would you guys rather see. A Pittsburgh win this week or a Pittsburgh loss?
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Pittsburgh barely winning a hard fought battle.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Arm chair,
I rather see a Pitt win against the Cheaters
November 10th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
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Mistabrown Says:
November 8th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
Young, do you know for a fact word didnt come from Al?
Word has been coming from Al since 1967! I like my theory over yours…
November 10th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
I have tremendous respect for Jason Campbell. He seems to be a young man with poise and character and tenacity. He has also made me freak out quite a few times this year watching him play QB. Literally freak out (that entire Tenn game but esp the 9 yrd slide, the Rams game, the entire 9Ball game and the first half of the Chefs game immediately to mind).
But he has also shown some brilliance (SD game, OT last Sunday) so I am good with either guy. I will root for either fella to play like the stud they can be.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
DutchRaider77 Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
@8RaiderReign8
Sorry Man, where do you live? That sounds horrible, you should move to the Bay Area!
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I did. The Ohlone Tribe told me that story. Oh, but you forgot about them.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
@AIG
I will concede that DC’s Roster in 2008 was good enough for Campbell to put up better numbers. Although Samuels did miss 5 games in 2008, not that big of deal. The 2009 roster, well, not very good (Injuries).
Rockstar: You cannot use the word “Redneck” that is our word and I find it offensive being used by people other than White people. (Sike, I do not care)
November 10th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
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# Mistabrown Says:
November 8th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
Young, do you know for a fact word didnt come from Al?
Word has been coming from Al since 1967! I like my theory over yours…
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YoungAmerican Says:
November 8th, 2010 at 3:40 pm
And coaches have been lying to the media since the beginning of professional sports.
Bottom line, if Cable let Campbell think he still had a lot to prove to earn the starting job back, it worked. If it didn’t, he could go back to Grads without having to “bench” Campbell again, because Grads was the starter all along.
Now, he has a good problem at the QB position. No one could blame him for riding the hot hand. And Jason knows that at any point, Cable won’t hesitate to put Gradkowski in. Both players are in it to prove themselves. I don’t see how that’s a bad thing at all.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
No apology necessary YoungAmer.
Lets forget I had that chat with you, ok?
November 10th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
Mistabrown, I replied above.
Again, of course Al calls the shots. But that’s not the only reason Jason Campbell is starting, and calling Cable an idiot for not saying to the media “Oh, Campbell is the starter now” a week ago is baseless.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
Hairy your nickname list shows you have some thinking skills. If I was grading you you would get an A and a gold star.
This blog should give DMAC a nickname.
He does not have one that I am aware of
November 10th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
DMAC and Hairy Bush I agree with the both of you.
I’d rather see a hard fought Pittsburgh win where they lose a few more players to injury but still have that false sense of security that sometimes comes from winning.
Then we come in and blow them open. That would be a dream come true. Raiders Steelers rivalry. It doesn’t get much better than that!
November 10th, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Last year at Pitt
28 attempts.
109 yards
3.9 average
Thats with Henderson at LT, Green at RT and before DMCs career resurgence. And they still wont have Aaron Smith. We will be able to run the ball on Pitt.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Why are we as Raider fans still fighting about who should be the starting quarterback. All of the Bruce supporters act like he is an all-pro quarterback. He is a journeyman quarterback that has bounced around the NFL. I like Bruce and look at him like a relief pitcher or closer in baseball. I think some of you look at Bruce as Rocky or some saviour. You all need to stop this non-sense and back the team as a whole.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
Who is the MVP for the first Half, prior to the bye……DMAC
Who is Rookie of the first half, MVP. Jared Veldheer
Who is most improved, player. Stanford Routt
Most surprising player, this first half. Tommy Kelly
Most disappointed player this first half. Langston Walker
Best play this first half. Tie between Ford’s kickoff return outta halftime and the rip away from Flowers (Both literally at those exact moments gave us the most hope we’ve ever had in awhile for the second half of a NFL season)
Best Special Teams Player – Rock Cartwright
Play that killed us the last couple of years and no longer does thanks to McClain and our more focused front 7 – HB Screens to the strong side
Biggest Draft Need come next spring at this time – Tie between #1 WR and RT…..
Best player that the Raider Nation loves to hate – Used to be Huff’s title the past couple of years, and now he has passed the torch to Jason Campbell….
November 10th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
In regards to the race baiting that goes on rather frequently in here…
One of my favorite parts of being a die hard citizen of the RAIDER NATION is the multicultural element to it. The global, borderless, colorless, classless (in a good way-like socioeconomic) way the NATION bonds over the Silver and Black. Just win baby!
November 10th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
Pitts o-line sucks ! All we need to do is run the ball consistently and Play action pass. F the trick plays and smash their face in with DMAC and BUSH. The D will take care of the rest ! Go RAIDERS !!!
November 10th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
If Campbell struggles, Cable will still go back to Gradkowski. He’s done it before, even with Al anointing Campbell as the next Plunkett, and he’ll do it again, even with Al’s (allegedly) clear preference.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
Young,
Why bother with that drivel after you stood beside Cable calling the shots?
Just know who your talking to next time kid..
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YoungAmerican Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
Mistabrown, I replied above.
Again, of course Al calls the shots. But that’s not the only reason Jason Campbell is starting, and calling Cable an idiot for not saying to the media “Oh, Campbell is the starter now” a week ago is baseless.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
Plunketthead Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
Hairy your nickname list shows you have some thinking skills. If I was grading you you would get an A and a gold star.
This blog should give DMAC a nickname.
He does not have one that I am aware of
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Thanks, As of a nickname to add to the list for DMAC, I have not quite decided, but it will probaly have something to do with his skinny legs.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
If Campbell is junk then I think we’re in trouble with either because I cannot for the life of me see how Grads is soooo much better. Cable seems to think different so that’s all that matters an dwhat Campbell does vs Pittspuke.
AIG seems t think JC has never seen a defense like pittspuke…..lol like he’s supposed to curl up in a corner and cry. I think he will play well, well enough to win The Chargers have a very good defense and so does KC. I think someone is hoping he fails so they can be right.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
*for not of
November 10th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
LOL
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YoungAmerican Says:
November 8th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
And you know for a fact word came down from Al? Please. You’re just making yourself look stupid.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Pitt winning a hard fought game. I hate the Pats with a fury unmatched.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Our front 7 will dominate their weak O-line in 2 weeks.
Raiders Win!
November 10th, 2010 at 1:15 pm
2 things concern me about Pitt. The first is Mike Wallace running right past Routt for a 75 yard touchdown, he is more dangerous than Ward at this point and Nnamdi needs to ride him all day. He TOASTED The 2nd thing is that our defensive line seems to let qbs escape more often than they should, they need to finish sacks better, and Ben is the best in the league at avoiding sacks and making plays.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Hill,
The easiest way to judge is acknowledge that the D, spec team, Oline, and running game was not very good earlier this year.
I will judge Bruce as follows. STL – above avg. AZ – Ok. Tex – OK. SD – injury and should not be out there.
But dont take my words for it. Take the 30k fans that chanted his name and take Tom Cable’s words on who is clearly our starter…until Al steps in.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Darren McFadden has gone from McFumble to McFragile and will now be known as…..(wait for it) : McFadden.
He’s earned it.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
Mistabrown Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
Young,
Why bother with that drivel after you stood beside Cable calling the shots?
Just know who your talking to next time kid..
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I didn’t say he calls the shots, I’m saying that a week ago it was the right move to say Gradkowski was still the starter. It gives you options at the QB position without making it a controversy if he felt like Campbell wasn’t getting it done.
I never said Al doesn’t have his preferences or doesn’t run the team. I said you were an idiot for thinking that Cable is a dumbass or somehow crossing the owner by not telling the media the whole truth.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
aig-raiders Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
RRS,
Steelers – You can’t run on them. Troy is back so you can’t pass on them. Our defense is as good or better. So it comes down to leadership at teh QB and who ever makes less mistake will win the game. Plus they are extra motivated for revenge and it is in their house. So you keep the faith and I will try to hang with you.
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This game is actually about whose o-line will hold up. We actually are pretty even in a lot of ways. our secondary is better. we both have a solid front seven.
which ever team can have some decent success on the ground, and keep the qb clean will win.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
2 things concern me about Pitt. The first is Mike Wallace running right past Routt for a 75 yard touchdown
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You should worry more about Chris Johnson
November 10th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
The Ohlone Tribe told me that story. Oh, but you forgot about them.
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Are you serious, you are talking about somthing that happened over 200 years ago when California was a Spanish territory! Wow, I could see how you still hold a grudge, was it in another life?
November 10th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
101.priesttj Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
If Campbell is junk then I think we’re in trouble with either because I cannot for the life of me see how Grads is soooo much better. Cable seems to think different so that’s all that matters an dwhat Campbell does vs Pittspuke.
AIG seems t think JC has never seen a defense like pittspuke…..lol like he’s supposed to curl up in a corner and cry. I think he will play well, well enough to win The Chargers have a very good defense and so does KC. I think someone is hoping he fails so they can be right.
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How did he do against the Cowboys top D last year? Zero and 6 points. I rest my case.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
We should call McFadden Puppetmaster, ’cause he reminds me of that puppet from the movie with the big ass upper body and the little legs and head, yet he’s scary as hell if he’s running at you with his speedy ass….
November 10th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
Hairy Bush,
I was saying that with the hope tht CJ never even sees the field against Wallace. He toasted Leon Hall the other night, who is a pretty respectable bump and run corner
November 10th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
I live in Sd and hate the Super Chokers. I have to listen to how they are the greatest thing since sliced bread. They are overrated and will choke no matter what! Raiders need to come out and destroy pittsburg. We need to continue this momentum for the 8 next weeks. We also need to beat up the Chokers again and put Rivers into the GROUND ! Go Raiders !!
November 10th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
DutchRaider77 Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
@AIG
I will concede that DC’s Roster in 2008 was good enough for Campbell to put up better numbers. Although Samuels did miss 5 games in 2008, not that big of deal. The 2009 roster, well, not very good (Injuries).
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Dutch, 2009 Skins line gave up less sacks then the Raiders. They had a 7th ranked D…much better than us for sure. They even beat us heads up. Then why did JC lead the team to less wins than us in 2009?
November 10th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
AIG,
I’m not trying to debate who the better QB is.
Just wanted clarification on YOUR opinion.
You said Campbell had a terrible 1st half, and I was wondering if you could point to a few specific plays other than the flea flicker underthrow? Surely 1 incompletion doesn’t define an entire half.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
Then why did JC lead the team to less wins than us in 2009? — Probably because the NFC East was actually a good division.
Get off of Campbell’s back….so funny how we love hating on this guy in the midst of a 3 game winning streak….
November 10th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
RRS,
You must really hate Pitt. I have respect for them. I think they are a tough team. They won even though their starting qB didnt play for a bunch of games. Leave it at that.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
Pitt’s O-line has given up 16 sacks thus far + they’ve lost their starting LT Starks. Their RT is out + their C is a little banged up. Our Front 7 is going to have a field day.
Raiders win a close tough battle.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
100PercentRaider Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
Hairy Bush,
I was saying that with the hope tht CJ never even sees the field against Wallace. He toasted Leon Hall the other night, who is a pretty respectable bump and run corner
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That would be good, hopefully Nnamdi returns and we will see only minmal C.Johnson
November 10th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
# Mistabrown Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
LOL
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YoungAmerican Says:
November 8th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
And you know for a fact word came down from Al? Please. You’re just making yourself look stupid.
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Sorry, I still don’t buy that the only reason Campbell is starting is because Al wants him to. He’s been winning games. That’s why he’s been starting in the first place, and that’s why he’s starting now.
In that thread you said:
# Mistabrown Says:
November 8th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
Cable just changed his mind on Bruce….lol
This guy is a clown….JC is starting against Pitt.
AL got in Toms ear, he should have known better to say Bruce will start when he’s back.
Dumba$$!
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My argument was with the idea that Cable is a “clown” or “dumba$$” for continuing to tell the media that Gradkowski was the starter.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
# ArmChair GM Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
# mistic1 Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
No need to worry about his accuracy. The last three years his completion percentage has been over 60%, last year it was 64%. he will be fine.
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Honestly Mistic, I don’t care about his stats. I care about what I see on the football field.
He had about 3 passes that should have blatantly been intercepted.
-The one across the middle that McGraw just flat out dropped.
-The one that was initially intercepted by Flowers, until Ford had to become the safety and rip the ball away from the defender.
-The pass across the middle that Campbell actually did have intercepted.
Campbell clearly has problems throwing across the middle. His passes sail high more often than not.
He HAS TO fix that. It’s gonna cost us BIG TIME if he doesn’t.
We can’t expect heroics every week, just like you can’t rely on trick plays to win all the time. Sooner or later it comes down to the team that makes the least mistakes.
I am rooting for Campbell, but he HAS to play better and work on his accuracy 1)across the middle and 2)on the run, if we have any chance in the post season!
Look at that QB from Cleveland, Colt Mccoy. The way he threw on the run last weekend was MONEY!
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Your concerns are noted, however the career numbers say Campbell is typically a very accurate passer. This is also why he doesnt throw a high number of picks. Also watching him most of his career with my own eyes, he is a very accurate passer.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
How did he do against the Cowboys top D last year?
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Not very well.
He was terrible on Thanksgiving day, and I had to sit there and here from all my Dallas fan cousins.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
All of the Bruce supporters act like he is an all-pro quarterback. He is a journeyman quarterback that has bounced around the NFL.
so was Rich Gannon
November 10th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
*minimal
November 10th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
I’ll say this again; everyone has been making a huge deal about the near-interception that Ford took away from Brandon Flowers. But what people aren’t talking about is that there was less than 30 seconds left, and the Raiders had just been backed up by a penalty. It would have been 15 yards or so to get back in field goal range, and it was 20 for the first down.
Jason Campbell needed to make a throw. He escaped pressure and shot the ball at the only receiver who had been making plays that day. He gave his guy a chance to go up and get it, and Ford delivered.
What should Campbell have done? Thrown it away and made Janikowski attempt a 55-yard field goal to win the game? Taken a sack? Checked it down? Tell me, Monday morning (Wednesday morning?) quarterbacks, what would you, in all your wisdom, have done?
I’m not saying the entire game was pretty, because it was far from it. But the Raiders fought back, made players when they needed to, and won with Jason Campbell at the helm.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
This game will come down to defense. Pittsburgh hits HARD! They will be looking to knock a few of our players out of the game.
Campbell cannot sail those high passes across the middle leaving our wide receivers exposed and defenseless.
Our defense will dominate their o-line in my opinion. We have to get to Big Fat Ben and not let him escape as he regularly does.
On the flip side they are gonna blitz, blitz, and blitz some more. We have to be able to pick it up effectively. Use screen passes to Mcfadden and Reece to make them pay when they try to blitz us.
Our offense is much more dynamic then theirs!
But we must PROTECT THE BALL! No stupid, careless turnovers!
November 10th, 2010 at 1:24 pm
And Pitt is good. Polamalu truthfully should be up for MVP of the league. They’re obviously a totally different team with him out there…..
November 10th, 2010 at 1:24 pm
# Mistabrown Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
SeyGlen, so your a Redskin fan? Go to their blog and tell them J Russell is a “bonafide NFL qb”.
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Seymour Bush Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
The Redskins Oline was in a state of flux in 2007-2008. Samuels really started to wear out after 10 years in the league and started 12 games. Jon Jansen only started 11 at the other tackle position after 11 years in the league. They brought Derrick Dockery back because the interior of the line was atrocious.
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No. In fact I hate the Redskins. I just know something about the league. Now you must be dancing in the streets! Rob Ryan has your Cleveland Brown defense playing ok. Maybe you’ll get three or four wins this year!
November 10th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
Post #107 AIG; If any coach in the NFL listens to fans about making a quarterback change, he will be fired.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
Jason Campbell needed to make a throw. He escaped pressure and shot the ball at the only receiver who had been making plays that day. He gave his guy a chance to go up and get it, and Ford delivered.
What should Campbell have done? Thrown it away and made Janikowski attempt a 55-yard field goal to win the game? Taken a sack? Checked it down? Tell me, Monday morning (Wednesday morning?) quarterbacks, what would you, in all your wisdom, have done?
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Well said Young Man!
November 10th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Your concerns are noted, however the career numbers say Campbell is typically a very accurate passer. This is also why he doesnt throw a high number of picks. Also watching him most of his career with my own eyes, he is a very accurate passer.
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When half his passes are dumpoffs, his accuracy is VERY misleading.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
My concern for the Pittsburgh game is pass protection. Langston Walker, Cooper Carlisle, and Samson Satele are in for a long game going up against Hampton, Keisel, and the Steeler linebackers (Harrison, Woodley, Farrior). This is where this team has to get physical. JC also has to be smart with the ball and make more decisive throws, getting the ball out quickly when the pressure is on.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
# aig-raiders Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
RRS,
That is why I thought that JC struggled last Sunday. They limited DMAC and made him beat them. He struggled. I’ve been saying all along DMAC is masking JC. Pitt will shut down DMAC and JC will be forcedd to carry the day for us. We will see what happens.
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news flash, we won the game, both of the last two scores set up by passing of jason campbell to ford. Overtime was a perfect throw and catch on the deep ball.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
I’ll say this again; everyone has been making a huge deal about the near-interception that Ford took away from Brandon Flowers. But what people aren’t talking about is that there was less than 30 seconds left, and the Raiders had just been backed up by a penalty.
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And of course the play that got called back was a beautiful sidelines route where only the Raider could have caught it and put us inside the 30 yard line. That was called back by another mystery penalty.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
Young American I don’t see anybody harping only on the near pick to Flowers.
But we are harping on the actual pick he did throe as well as the 3 other picks that he should have gotten due to inaccuracy!
I don’t care what he has done in the past. He has not been accurate THIS SEASON! Straight up! And until he fixes that we will not be a factor in the post season.
Mistakes kill in the post season!
November 10th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
And I hate the Browns you moron. Doesnt stop you from making the same tired comment does it?
You’re a tool.
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Seymour Bush Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:24 pm
# Mistabrown Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
No. In fact I hate the Redskins. I just know something about the league. Now you must be dancing in the streets! Rob Ryan has your Cleveland Brown defense playing ok. Maybe you’ll get three or four wins this year!
November 10th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
Something tells me Miller and Nnamdi are more hurt than Cable lets on.
I was looking at a breakdown of Grads passes vs. JC, and what I found was this: JC throws almost exclusively underneath, and deep down the sidelines. Grads is alot more balanced in where he throws the ball. He throws significantly more passes between the hashes, and his INT ratio was lower on those passes than JC. That being said, JCs YPA was better and he threw less picks per attempt. What we can gather from this is tht JC is skittish throwing over the middle, thats a direct reflection of his trust with recievers. Hopefully last week will convince him to throw down the middle more often.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
*throw
November 10th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
Why the FK can’t we all just be happy that the Raiders are irrelevant again, and playing great football? We’re 5-4 people! Can we just stop this FK’N nonsense QB controversy already?
November 10th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
# Seymour Bush Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
# aig-raiders Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Dutch,
Look up the talent that Campbell was surrounded with in 2008 in Washington. Count how many probowlers including an All Pro Chris Samuels at LT that played with JC on offense. They avg 17 points and went 8-8.
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The Redskins Oline was in a state of flux in 2007-2008. Samuels really started to wear out after 10 years in the league and started 12 games. Jon Jansen only started 11 at the other tackle position after 11 years in the league. They brought Derrick Dockery back because the interior of the line was atrocious.
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Aig…..DEBUNKED!
November 10th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Jhill,
18 yds passing and 8.7 rating is considered a very bad half. We were shut out. I dont know what else you need me to tell you. He’s the QB. We got 18 yds passing and were shut out. How can anyone not think that was a lousy half? I am not going to waste my time on going back over pass for pass. Most of the game was like a visit to the dentist when we were on offense. I try not to remember visits to the dentist.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
# ArmChair GM Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
Young American I don’t see anybody harping only on the near pick to Flowers.
But we are harping on the actual pick he did throe as well as the 3 other picks that he should have gotten due to inaccuracy!
I don’t care what he has done in the past. He has not been accurate THIS SEASON! Straight up! And until he fixes that we will not be a factor in the post season.
Mistakes kill in the post season!
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Agreed, but this is a problem both quarterbacks have had. The Raiders have gotten a lot of breaks this season in the turnover department – recovered offensive fumbles, dropped potential interceptions. Especially against a team like the Steelers, the Raiders have to clean that up. Every break isn’t going to go your way, and good teams will eventually capitalize on your mistakes.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
We’re 5-4 people! With Campbell and Bruce QBing.
Get over it!
November 10th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Whatever Campbell has to do to get better at his accuracy and timing, he needs to do it, and do it now.
I don’t wanna hear excuses. The starting QB job is HIS TO LOSE.
If he gets yanked, he has no one to blame but himself!
He needs to grab his receivers and put in the reps. If he can stop underthrowing them and sailing passes high across the middle, he will be fine.
That’s a big IF.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
DMAC Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
Why the FK can’t we all just be happy that the Raiders are irrelevant again
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EDITOR!
November 10th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Mistabrown Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
And I hate the Browns you moron. Doesnt stop you from making the same tired comment does it?
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What the hell are you talking about? You were harking about how great the Browns are and how they are going to be a “thorn in that division.” They then sucked ass and went 1-5 in the division. Kind of like you.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
Go Lakers! 8-0!
November 10th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Go DUBS! 5-2!
November 10th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Campbell will likely only get yanked for committing turnovers, I have a hard time believing they would bench him for incomplete passes unless it’s as egregious as the SF game, and Bruce is healthy.
Either way, for both QBs the Raider receivers need to be better. There have been way too many dropped balls this season. Even Ford had two or three drops yesterday that could have been big plays. Hopefully Murphy will come back more sure-handed than he has been through the beginning of this season (there were a couple heartbreaking drops against the Texans). And Heyward-Bey obviously NEEDS to improve.
The offense needs to be more opportunistic, and make the plays in front of them. I keep thinking about the two passes that JC sailed high to Heyward-Bey in the fourth quarter, one of which would have been a HUGE gain. I’m hoping now that the Raider offense has faced and beaten a good defense in KC, they’ll come back stronger against the Steelers. They’ll need to.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
The MODS are fascists!
November 10th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
# aig-raiders Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
101.priesttj Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
If Campbell is junk then I think we’re in trouble with either because I cannot for the life of me see how Grads is soooo much better. Cable seems to think different so that’s all that matters an dwhat Campbell does vs Pittspuke.
AIG seems t think JC has never seen a defense like pittspuke…..lol like he’s supposed to curl up in a corner and cry. I think he will play well, well enough to win The Chargers have a very good defense and so does KC. I think someone is hoping he fails so they can be right.
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How did he do against the Cowboys top D last year? Zero and 6 points. I rest my case.
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dallas was super bowl contender last year, and foreskins were even worse than us at 4-12.
i agree with you resting your case though
November 10th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
Hairy
Why “roger”?
I dont get that
November 10th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
I am really starting to like Cable, I wonder when it just “clicked” for him…. I’m thinking the Chargers game…..
November 10th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
Merriman limps off field in first Bills practice :
New Bills linebacker Shawne Merriman had to leave practice today about 15 minutes into the workout after sustaining an injury to his lower right leg according to Mark Gaughan of the Buffalo News.
Merriman was participating in a routine position drill with the linebackers, packpeddaling and pivoting to the left when he took a hop and walked toward the sideline. Merriman walked over to confer with a trainer, and then walked to midfield and talked with Bills head trainer Bud Carpenter. Merriman walked off the field with a slight limp and went into the trainers’ office. It was not clear if Merriman had tweaked his Achilles tendon or his calf.
Couldn’t have happened to a nicer punk azz mo fo…. Hate Merriwoman….
source:
http://www.theredzone.org/BlogDescription/tabid/61/EntryId/12278/Merriman-limps-off-field-in-first-Bills-practice/Default.aspx
November 10th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
How the heck do we block Troy Polamahu and James Harrison. Without that, both QB’s are going to be fumblin and hurtin.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
# KoolKell Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
How the heck do we block Troy Polamahu and James Harrison. Without that, both QB’s are going to be fumblin and hurtin.
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Veldheer and DMAC
November 10th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
KoolKell Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
How the heck do we block Troy Polamahu and James Harrison. Without that, both QB’s are going to be fumblin and hurtin.
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By running the ball…
November 10th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
mistic1 Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
The Redskins Oline was in a state of flux in 2007-2008. Samuels really started to wear out after 10 years in the league and started 12 games. Jon Jansen only started 11 at the other tackle position after 11 years in the league. They brought Derrick Dockery back because the interior of the line was atrocious.
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Aig…..DEBUNKED!
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Actually Mistic,
in 2008 the skins gave up 36 sacks. I hardly call that struggling for the line. The 2009 Raiders gave up 49 sacks just to show what a really bad line looks like. Their RB, FB, TE all made probowls in 2008. Their LT made all pro. I dont remember any RB making probowls behind a shccytty line. So try again. Thanks for playing though.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
Who is the MVP for the first Half, prior to the bye.
– Darren McFadden’s emergence as an elite running back has been invaluable to this team.
Who is Rookie of the first half, MVP.
– As much as you have to respect McClain and Houston coming in and being starters from day one, Jared Veldheer has been instrumental in turning this team’s greatest weakness into a point of strength. He’s proven to be an excellent run blocker and a more than adequate pass protector on the blind side.
Who is most improved, player.
– Stanford Routt maybe hasn’t lived up to his 1st and 3rd round tender this season, but aside from the San Diego game and the Dwayne Bowe touchdown last week, he’s made very few mistakes playing one of the toughest positions in the entire NFL – playing across the field from Nnamdi Asomugha.
Most surprising player, this first half.
– Tommy Kelly is looking like the player Al gave that ridiculous contract to. The Raiders’ defensive line hasn’t changed in philosophy, and yet they’re executing and stopping the run. Tommy Kelly is having a career year.
Most disappointed player this first half.
– Darrius Heyward-Bey. Shows flashes of being a dangerous player, but has lacked consistency to an almost absurd extent.
Best play this first half.
– Three come to mind. The two big catches by Jacoby Ford, one of which where he stole the ball away from a defender to save the game, gave the Raiders their biggest victory in seven years. Another is the 4th and 1 30-yard touchdown pass to Marcel Reece in Denver. Jason Campbell made a gutsy pass and threaded the needle to his fullback for a touchdown on 4th down.
Worst player this first half.
– Darrius Heyward-Bey. Now before his fan club jumps on my back, I’m not saying he’ll never be good in this league. But as the weeks go on, it’s clear that this team’s biggest weakness is the lack of a big-play, game-changing receiver. And that’s exactly what DHB was supposed to be when the Raiders drafted him. His lack of consistency is holding this team back. One particular play against KC could have been a game-sealing touchdown.
Best game for the first half.
– While the Chiefs game might have been the biggest Raiders win in years, the Denver game is what started all this momentum. Could there be anything more satisfying than completely dismantling the Broncos, effectively ending their season?
Most disappointing game this first half.
– The San Fransisco debacle. Any momentum the Raiders had after the huge victory at home against San Diego appeared to be lost after the team simply didn’t show up in any phase of the game against a then-winless 49ers team.
Offensive MVP.
– Darren McFadden
Defensive MVP.
– Richard Seymour
Special teams MVP.
– Shane Lechler (honorable mention to Jacoby Ford)
November 10th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
YEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH
November 10th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
# 8RaiderReign8 Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Your concerns are noted, however the career numbers say Campbell is typically a very accurate passer. This is also why he doesnt throw a high number of picks. Also watching him most of his career with my own eyes, he is a very accurate passer.
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When half his passes are dumpoffs, his accuracy is VERY misleading.
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when you start santana moss across for randle el at receiver , and you have a terrible offensive line you will need to dump the ball a lot.
Also why should he penalized for dumping the ball off, qb’s are supposed to check down. it is the smart play and the right play when nothing else is open.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
BIG BAAUUCCE!!!
November 10th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
# ArmChair GM Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
The MODS are fascists!
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Check this out:
Mistabrown Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
And I hate the Browns you moron. Doesnt stop you from making the same tired comment does it?
You’re a tool.
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And I’ll be the one that gets banned, while this “poster” keeps posting
November 10th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
@AIG
Dutch, 2009 Skins line gave up less sacks then the Raiders. They had a 7th ranked D…much better than us for sure. They even beat us heads up. Then why did JC lead the team to less wins than us in 2009?
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(1) We were led to believe that the play calling under Zorn was terrible.
(2) Injuries: Moss had a hammy issue all last year, Sellers, Cooley, Portis, Betts, Cartwright.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
aig-raiders Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
mistic1 Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
The Redskins Oline was in a state of flux in 2007-2008. Samuels really started to wear out after 10 years in the league and started 12 games. Jon Jansen only started 11 at the other tackle position after 11 years in the league. They brought Derrick Dockery back because the interior of the line was atrocious.
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Aig…..DEBUNKED!
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I wouldn’t say aig is wrong. I would just say a little reliant on stats. Chris Samuels did not have his best year, and certainly began to wear down after having nagging injuries in 2007. He still made the 08 Pro Bowl. It’s just he made it more on reputation than actual quality of play.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Biggest Draft Need come next spring at this time – Tie between #1 WR and RT…..
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We we get healthy at WR and that includes Glasschilens,
we are going to be log jammed at Wide….
Next 5 drafts we need to build the lines….
2011 – 2015
Oline
Dline
Oline
Dline
Oline
Dline
November 10th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
Best game for the first half.
– While the Chiefs game might have been the biggest Raiders win in years, the Denver game is what started all this momentum. Could there be anything more satisfying than completely dismantling the Broncos, effectively ending their season?
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Matter of opinion on this one bud. I would have to say the Chargers game….
November 10th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
# ArmChair GM Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
Young American I don’t see anybody harping only on the near pick to Flowers.
But we are harping on the actual pick he did throe as well as the 3 other picks that he should have gotten due to inaccuracy!
I don’t care what he has done in the past. He has not been accurate THIS SEASON! Straight up! And until he fixes that we will not be a factor in the post season.
Mistakes kill in the post season!
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This is not a super bowl team.
Also he was extremely accurate in the seattle and denver games. I think your concerns about accuracy are your prerogative, even if i think they are overreactions, and unwarranted.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
A’s keep Mark Ellis, dump Chavez – good moves.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Brien, you get out for the Mehserle protest?
November 10th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Matter of opinion on this one bud. I would have to say the Chargers game….
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The Chargers game is a big part of it, but things looked pretty bleak the following week against the 49ers.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
I officially joined the Tom Cable fan club…. for now….
November 10th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
Jason Campbell leaves too many plays on the field and is inconsistent. He has shown up at the right time during the last 3 games, but still does not give us the best chance at winning. Bruce is that guy when 100%. Hopefully Al does not meddle and mess up a good thing here. It is good knowing we have a couple capable guys. Give it Bruce when healthy.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Matter of opinion on this one bud. I would have to say the Chargers game….
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The Chargers game is a big part of it, but things looked pretty bleak the following week against the 49ers.
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Sure did bud, very bleak, BUT, breaking that 13 game losing streak was a turning point.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
Here are the career numbers on Jason and Bruce: Jason came into the NFL in 2005 and Bruce in 2006. You do the math.
Jason Campbell:
Passing: 60.8%
12,112 yards;
62 Touchdowns;
43 Interceptions;
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Bruce Gradkowski:
Passing: 53.2%
3,533 yards;
19 touchdowns;
20 Interceptions;
November 10th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
St. Jimmy Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
I am really starting to like Cable, I wonder when it just “clicked” for him…. I’m thinking the Chargers game…..
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I’m thinking it clicked for him when the Raiders were 2-4, going nowhere, and Al Davis freed the Coaches to do their thing.
That old dusty playbook of yesteryear has been put aside, in favor of Wildcats, Cover 5’s, Blitzing, Reverses, Tosses, Spreads.
No more pounding Farg, er….MacFadden into the Center’s azz on first and 2nd downs.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
KoolKell Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
St. Jimmy Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
I am really starting to like Cable, I wonder when it just “clicked” for him…. I’m thinking the Chargers game…..
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I’m thinking it clicked for him when the Raiders were 2-4, going nowhere, and Al Davis freed the Coaches to do their thing.
That old dusty playbook of yesteryear has been put aside, in favor of Wildcats, Cover 5’s, Blitzing, Reverses, Tosses, Spreads.
No more pounding Farg, er….MacFadden into the Center’s azz on first and 2nd downs.
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Agreed Kell, good points. Evident too.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Biggest Draft Need come next spring at this time – Tie between #1 WR and RT…..
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We we get healthy at WR and that includes Glasschilens,
we are going to be log jammed at Wide….
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I think they should look at a veteran WR in free agency. Maybe Roy Williams if he gets the axe in Dallas.
That said, if a top WR prospect falls into the Raiders’ lap in the second round, it might be hard to pass on. Michael Floyd or Jonothan Baldwin, maybe?
Still, I think the second round pick needs to be a center. Wiz #2 or Pouncey, preferably. If there isn’t a guy there that the Raiders like that high, maybe CB or FS depending on how free agency works out with Routt and Huff.
I think for the RT position the Raiders should sign Gaither to a one-year “prove it” contract, and let him fight it out with Walker and Henderson. Maybe get a prospect in the later rounds, too.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
# St. Jimmy Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Matter of opinion on this one bud. I would have to say the Chargers game….
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The Chargers game is a big part of it, but things looked pretty bleak the following week against the 49ers.
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Sure did bud, very bleak, BUT, breaking that 13 game losing streak was a turning point.
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That’s very true, especially with the Raiders getting the win it in such dramatic fashion.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
# aig-raiders Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
mistic1 Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
The Redskins Oline was in a state of flux in 2007-2008. Samuels really started to wear out after 10 years in the league and started 12 games. Jon Jansen only started 11 at the other tackle position after 11 years in the league. They brought Derrick Dockery back because the interior of the line was atrocious.
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Aig…..DEBUNKED!
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Actually Mistic,
in 2008 the skins gave up 36 sacks. I hardly call that struggling for the line. The 2009 Raiders gave up 49 sacks just to show what a really bad line looks like. Their RB, FB, TE all made probowls in 2008. Their LT made all pro. I dont remember any RB making probowls behind a shccytty line. So try again. Thanks for playing though.
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Zorn runs a quick passing west coast offense, you dont take a lot of sacks because you throw the ball on lots of three step drops. Taking 36 sacks in that system means your o-line is struggling big time.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
Bauce sees it like this……..
MVP of team is hands down DMAC for he shut up many idiots who said he should be cut or moved to slot WR
Rookie of first half…….NOBODY(RoMac and Houston play the front 7 for a 20 something ranked run defense….Veldheer has given up sacks and Ford aint done enough)
Most improved without a doubt is Matt Shaughnessy(Jhill’s call….guy switched to RDE and doesnt get full time yet makes a huge impact)
Most surprising player Marcel Reece(We didnt see that one coming)
Best play of first half…..no doubt its the Huff play vs SD because CJ37 smacked the tight end that was gonna recover the ball
Most disappointing player is Mario Henderson….let a d-2 rookie take your shine
Best game of first half was Seattle….to follow up Denver blowout with beatdown of first place team that was so highly regarded on defense was impressive and set up the sellout of KC game
Most disappointing game was the Tennessee game because the Oiltans aint 25 points better than us for damn sure and I hope they play us in January
Defensive MVP has to be Seymour….i talked bad on dude in the summer and beginning of year but he took the struggles personally and is playing at pro bowl level
Spec Teams MVP is Rock Cartwright/Shane Lechler….no need to explain
But best coach so far is……..not Hue Jackson because he at times has questionable playcalling….but its Mike Waufle….The dline is among the best if not best in NFL
November 10th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
This is not a super bowl team.
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The NFL this year has no dominate teams. As far as I can see we are still in it….
November 10th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Brien, you get out for the Mehserle protest?
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For what?
November 10th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
# RaiderReggie Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
Here are the career numbers on Jason and Bruce: Jason came into the NFL in 2005 and Bruce in 2006. You do the math.
Jason Campbell:
Passing: 60.8%
12,112 yards;
62 Touchdowns;
43 Interceptions;
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Bruce Gradkowski:
Passing: 53.2%
3,533 yards;
19 touchdowns;
20 Interceptions;
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I have posted this several times, makes no difference some people simply have a strange hate for jc.
November 10th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
mistic1 Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
Taking 36 sacks in that system means your o-line is struggling big time.
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Or your QB was Jason Campbell.
November 10th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
# aig-raiders Says:
I dont remember any RB making probowls behind a shccytty line. So try again. Thanks for playing though.
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Two guys that come to mind right away, sanders, and payton. they both spent a lot of time behind suspect o -lines.
You should go back to resting your case.
November 10th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Post 185 says it all, just like it is… Word B.
November 10th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
B,
Even Pro Bowlers give up sacks. Veldheer and Ford have to get consideration. Ford has been dubbed a “hero,” at least for one game.
November 10th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
I agree, the job Mike Wauffle has done has been overlooked.
November 10th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
# St. Jimmy Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
mistic1 Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
Taking 36 sacks in that system means your o-line is struggling big time.
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Or your QB was Jason Campbell.
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Campbells 2008 season 315 of 506 62% completion, 3,245 yds 13td 6ints. Qb rating 84.
These are very respectable numbers, obviously the reason for the 8-8 finish cant be placed solely at his feet.
November 10th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
mistic1 Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Campbells 2008 season 315 of 506 62% completion, 3,245 yds 13td 6ints. Qb rating 84.
These are very respectable numbers, obviously the reason for the 8-8 finish cant be placed solely at his feet.
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At his feet? How about solely on his back?
November 10th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
I have posted this several times, makes no difference some people simply have a strange hate for jc.
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To be fair, some have the same feeling toward Gradkowski. With all the leadership qualities the guy has? Don’t get it.
My issue with Campbell was always entitlement. Coming off the bench did him some good and that’s hard to deny.
November 10th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
You must really hate Pitt. I have respect for them. I think they are a tough team. They won even though their starting qB didnt play for a bunch of games. Leave it at that.
Pitt is good. Polamalu truthfully should be up for MVP of the league. They’re obviously a totally different team with him out there…..
How the heck do we block Troy Polamahu and James Harrison.
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Raider fans read the Pittsburgh Post Gazette ???
November 10th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Bauce 2 Dope Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Brien, you get out for the Mehserle protest?
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For what?
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Justice, man! Actually just wondered if u had first hand stories…
November 10th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
WHO cares if Grads has more INTS than TDs or a lower completion percentage. So what if JC QB rating is 81.3 and Grads is 71.8 this year. Grads still is better than Manning , Rivers , and Brees . He can also cure cancer thats how much better he is than JC. CHECK out the article on SI right now about the RAIDERS RESURGENCE on the NFL page ! Go Raiders !!!
November 10th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Blog first half awards……………
Best poster is Raider Dell by far
Hardcore smack talker is MistaBrown
Comedian is Bo with St Jimmy is close second
Most surprising is Mistic1
Most disappointing is AIG….guy is looking forward to Pitt game because he believes we will lose….who looks forward to a loss? A selfish agenda having loser
Dumbest blogger goes to Fat Kidd
OG of the blog award goes to BHP
Smooth cool cat playa is Jhill
Best prediction of blog goes to Thec07…..Ford
Saddest case of blog…..MR in a record landslide with all his aliases
Biggest loser of blog KoolKell
Props for hitting the tailgate is R8eray….the real RAY
Laid back and chill award goes to Drexl
Most likely to do a skin flick with a black woman goes to Dirtiest Raccoon
LA Raider of the blog…..tied between Jhill,LatoBay,909raider and r8eray
Podunker is RRS
Mr. Rue the day…..Dakota
Sorry ass Giant fan award goes to VegasRaider
Badass of the blog….NORCO BOB
Defensive MVP…..SnB
Special Teams award…..Thec07….see Ford again
MVP of blog is the Bauce for his vote of confidence to Jason Campbell at Kincaid’s not long before SD game. Since then JC has took back his starting position and team has won 4 of 5 heading into needed bye week
November 10th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Bauce 2 Dope Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Brien, you get out for the Mehserle protest?
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For what?
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Justice, man! Actually just wondered if u had first hand stories…
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Just something I wont get into mayne
November 10th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
Bruce Gradkowski gets all the credit for the Raiders being 5-4 right now.
If he didn’t get hurt theres no way we would have won 4 out of the last 5 games !!!
November 10th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
# mistic1 Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
# St. Jimmy Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
mistic1 Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
Taking 36 sacks in that system means your o-line is struggling big time.
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Or your QB was Jason Campbell.
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Campbells 2008 season 315 of 506 62% completion, 3,245 yds 13td 6ints. Qb rating 84.
These are very respectable numbers, obviously the reason for the 8-8 finish cant be placed solely at his feet.
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As ive always said…..Washington is biggest circus act in NFL since Snyder came along…..big time rosters have netted nada
November 10th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Bauce 2 Dope Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Brien, you get out for the Mehserle protest?
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For what?
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Justice, man! Actually just wondered if u had first hand stories…
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3rd fatal shooting this year by OPD yesterday
http://www.insidebayarea.com/news/ci_16562745
November 10th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
Bauce 2 Dope Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Blog first half awards……………
Best poster is Raider Dell by far
Hardcore smack talker is MistaBrown
Comedian is Bo with St Jimmy is close second
Most surprising is Mistic1
Most disappointing is AIG….guy is looking forward to Pitt game because he believes we will lose….who looks forward to a loss? A selfish agenda having loser
Dumbest blogger goes to Fat Kidd
OG of the blog award goes to BHP
Smooth cool cat playa is Jhill
Best prediction of blog goes to Thec07…..Ford
Saddest case of blog…..MR in a record landslide with all his aliases
Biggest loser of blog KoolKell
Props for hitting the tailgate is R8eray….the real RAY
Laid back and chill award goes to Drexl
Most likely to do a skin flick with a black woman goes to Dirtiest Raccoon
LA Raider of the blog…..tied between Jhill,LatoBay,909raider and r8eray
Podunker is RRS
Mr. Rue the day…..Dakota
Sorry ass Giant fan award goes to VegasRaider
Badass of the blog….NORCO BOB
Defensive MVP…..SnB
Special Teams award…..Thec07….see Ford again
MVP of blog is the Bauce for his vote of confidence to Jason Campbell at Kincaid’s not long before SD game. Since then JC has took back his starting position and team has won 4 of 5 heading into needed bye week*
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Forgot one big award…….
East Coast King of blog…….Chris in NY
November 10th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
# DMAC Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Bauce 2 Dope Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Brien, you get out for the Mehserle protest?
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For what?
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Justice, man! Actually just wondered if u had first hand stories…
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3rd fatal shooting this year by OPD yesterday
http://www.insidebayarea.com/news/ci_16562745
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No need to discuss it
November 10th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
You must really hate Pitt. I have respect for them. I think they are a tough team. They won even though their starting qB didnt play for a bunch of games. Leave it at that.
Pitt is good. Polamalu truthfully should be up for MVP of the league. They’re obviously a totally different team with him out there…..
How the heck do we block Troy Polamahu and James Harrison.
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Raider fans read the Pittsburgh Post Gazette ???
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It is better than those sleeping pills because Pitt is just boring period
November 10th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
I have read a lot of comments from you guys on this site. Most of it is legit comming from concerned Oakland Raider fans who want the team to do better. But a lot of you are haters and fakers and are on here just for hell of it. One guy in particular that stands out is, “aig-raiders”. You are a cancer that needs to be removed or joined with some other team site. You’re no RAIDER FAN! I BLEED SILVER AND BLACK! I go back to the Madden years so I’ve been around for awhile now. If you dont feel we can beat the Steelers or anyone else why are you even on here? Take you ass somewhere else! WE dont need fakers like you on here!
November 10th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
Raiders-SuperBowl. There I said it.
November 10th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
# Bauce 2 Dope Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Blog first half awards……………
Best poster is Raider Dell by far
Hardcore smack talker is MistaBrown
Comedian is Bo with St Jimmy is close second
Most surprising is Mistic1
Most disappointing is AIG….guy is looking forward to Pitt game because he believes we will lose….who looks forward to a loss? A selfish agenda having loser
Dumbest blogger goes to Fat Kidd
OG of the blog award goes to BHP
Smooth cool cat playa is Jhill
Best prediction of blog goes to Thec07…..Ford
Saddest case of blog…..MR in a record landslide with all his aliases
Biggest loser of blog KoolKell
Props for hitting the tailgate is R8eray….the real RAY
Laid back and chill award goes to Drexl
Most likely to do a skin flick with a black woman goes to Dirtiest Raccoon
LA Raider of the blog…..tied between Jhill,LatoBay,909raider and r8eray
Podunker is RRS
Mr. Rue the day…..Dakota
Sorry ass Giant fan award goes to VegasRaider
Badass of the blog….NORCO BOB
Defensive MVP…..SnB
Special Teams award…..Thec07….see Ford again
MVP of blog is the Bauce for his vote of confidence to Jason Campbell at Kincaid’s not long before SD game. Since then JC has took back his starting position and team has won 4 of 5 heading into needed bye week
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B,
No honorable mentions for me?
FK! (I need to step my semi-blogger skills up)
November 10th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
Bauce 2 Dope Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Blog first half awards……………
Comedian is Bo with St Jimmy is close second
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Wow, what an honor. What does one say? I am truly blessed an honored to be on such a distinguished list.
I would like to thank Carly Fiorina, for creating such a magnificent and responsive keyboard that provided me the ability to type with extreme comfort.
I would like to thank by brain, for simply having the wit and know how to make others laugh.
I would like to thank 5 Hour Energy, for giving the necessary energy to be on this blog for hours on end without drooling on my keyboard.
I would also like to thank the makers of the compressed air “Dust Off” for keeping my keyboard clean by removing food, boogers, and nail clippings from preventing my keyboard from operating. And, for giving me a cheap high.
Last but not least I would lake to thank God, without him, I am nothing.
Thank you.
November 10th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
JCamp’s play for the Redskins or Auburn means about as much as McClain’s play at Alabama or DHB’s play at Maryland … NADA!
November 10th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
Bauce Ba Ba Ba Bauce Ba Ba Ba Bauce
November 10th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
# RAIDERindallas Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
I have read a lot of comments from you guys on this site. Most of it is legit comming from concerned Oakland Raider fans who want the team to do better. But a lot of you are haters and fakers and are on here just for hell of it. One guy in particular that stands out is, “aig-raiders”. You are a cancer that needs to be removed or joined with some other team site. You’re no RAIDER FAN! I BLEED SILVER AND BLACK! I go back to the Madden years so I’ve been around for awhile now. If you dont feel we can beat the Steelers or anyone else why are you even on here? Take you ass somewhere else! WE dont need fakers like you on here!
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Worth a repost
November 10th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
# DMAC Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
# Bauce 2 Dope Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Blog first half awards……………
Best poster is Raider Dell by far
Hardcore smack talker is MistaBrown
Comedian is Bo with St Jimmy is close second
Most surprising is Mistic1
Most disappointing is AIG….guy is looking forward to Pitt game because he believes we will lose….who looks forward to a loss? A selfish agenda having loser
Dumbest blogger goes to Fat Kidd
OG of the blog award goes to BHP
Smooth cool cat playa is Jhill
Best prediction of blog goes to Thec07…..Ford
Saddest case of blog…..MR in a record landslide with all his aliases
Biggest loser of blog KoolKell
Props for hitting the tailgate is R8eray….the real RAY
Laid back and chill award goes to Drexl
Most likely to do a skin flick with a black woman goes to Dirtiest Raccoon
LA Raider of the blog…..tied between Jhill,LatoBay,909raider and r8eray
Podunker is RRS
Mr. Rue the day…..Dakota
Sorry ass Giant fan award goes to VegasRaider
Badass of the blog….NORCO BOB
Defensive MVP…..SnB
Special Teams award…..Thec07….see Ford again
MVP of blog is the Bauce for his vote of confidence to Jason Campbell at Kincaid’s not long before SD game. Since then JC has took back his starting position and team has won 4 of 5 heading into needed bye week
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B,
No honorable mentions for me?
FK! (I need to step my semi-blogger skills up)
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What an idiot I am!!!! How could I forget?
East Bay repper is DMAC
Thousand apologies for that one
November 10th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
Bruce Gradkowski gets all the credit for the Raiders being 5-4 right now.
If he didn’t get hurt theres no way we would have won 4 out of the last 5 games !!!
I agree RR !
November 10th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
It’s all good in the hood!
I’m the sleeper in the semi-blogger world.
Holla!
November 10th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
I’m also forgetting
King of the South Bay….408Raider
King of the North Bay……707raiders
and how can I forget…..
King of the 775 area code RNOraider
November 10th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
JCamp’s play for the Redskins or Auburn means about as much as McClain’s play at Alabama or DHB’s play at Maryland … NADA!
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i agree in part, I do think you can look at a qb and his overall body of work to get a sense of what kind of player he is. That info however is limited in usefulness, all though you can identify patterns and tendencies, it may not project into the future in the same manner.
November 10th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
New post
November 10th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
Pitt is just boring period
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half of these Raider fans picked up the Squeelers as a 2nd favorite team, it appears
November 10th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
# RaiderReggie Says:
November 10th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
Here are the career numbers on Jason and Bruce: Jason came into the NFL in 2005 and Bruce in 2006. You do the math.
Jason Campbell:
Passing: 60.8%
12,112 yards;
62 Touchdowns;
43 Interceptions;
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Bruce Gradkowski:
Passing: 53.2%
3,533 yards;
19 touchdowns;
20 Interceptions;
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I have posted this several times, makes no difference some people simply have a strange hate for jc.
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C’Mon Gradkowski has 16 starts in his carrer, Cambpell has 52. Nine of which was Grads rookie season. I see you failed to list the fumble category? Campbell problem in turnovers in Washington was not INTs, but fumbles. 41 Fumbles to Gradkowski’s 19.
I am happy we traded for Campbell and thought it was a great move. I support him being the starting QB now and when Grads is healthy, but stop listing misleading stats!
November 10th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Please Mistic get off Campbells jock strap he clearly isnt that good. I clearly understand you feel you have to support him. Wrong qb to lead this team, doesnt have the guts.You must of missed the games with his wimpy slides 10 yds away from the defenders,costing us 1st downs.
November 10th, 2010 at 10:25 pm
[...] “This organization, regardless of what’s written or what’s said, or what some unnamed source, or whatever that is, says, is run by the owner and it’s coached by the coach,” Cable said Wednesday, per Jerry McDonald of the Oakland Tribune. [...]
November 11th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
K.C. Chiefs are the N.E. Patriots, in Red and White uniforms. They stole their GM, OC, DC and 2nd string QB. Their defense and offense are respectable (now). They need to stop trying to be a the “poor man’s N.E. Patriots” and develop their OWN identity. Point being they have a lot of great athletes on that team and we prevailed so screw all you naysayers.
As far as JC and BG, who cares. BG went blow for blow, down to the last possesion, with Rothlesburger and he got the lost knock down and won by decision! Those type of idiosyncratic games leave an indelible mark. If JC can’t get it done in the first 3/4, let Bruuuuce win it in the forth! Our defense isn’t exactly chopped liver, you know? JUST WIN BABY!!!
November 11th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
[...] “This organization, regardless of what’s written or what’s said, or what some unnamed source, or whatever that is, says, is run by the owner and it’s coached by the coach,” Cable said Wednesday, per Jerry McDonald of the Oakland Tribune. [...]
November 12th, 2010 at 2:18 am
I just think if you need/have your team talk you up to not give up, and you’re the QB…that’s an issue. The QB should ALWAYS be the optimistic one and talking up the team in practice, on the sidelines, huddle, and at the line. In my book that’s a required leadership quality.