Campbell shrugs off potential quick hook
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Friday, November 26th, 2010 at 1:31 pm in Oakland Raiders.
News, notes, quotes and observations as the Raiders wrap up their practice week:
With the Raiders having already made two in-game switches on the basis of performance this year with quarterback Jason Campbell in favor of Bruce Gradkowski, he could be forgiven for looking over his shoulder if he gets off to a slow start.
Not that he’s going to admit it.
“We’re at home, and the main thing about it is we just need to bring the energy into our stadium, no matter what’s going on. I feel like, for the most part in this season, I had a pretty good year, and hey, we lost two tough games, but that happens,’’ Campbell said when asked directly if he feared getting a quick hook. “the main thing is you’ve got to push forward and keep winning and understand we’re still in the fight.’’
Coach Tom Cable said Campbell understands the job description.
“He and I, we talk all the time,’’ Cable said. “We talk about a lot of things all the time. He is OK with where we’re going and what we’re doing and he understands it’s the job. It comes with it.’’
— Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha practiced without limitations for the first time this week, clearing the way for him to start against Miami. He is listed as probable.
Also back to full strength and listed as probable is wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey, who Cable said would move back in to the starting lineup after missing the Steelers game with a sore hamstring.
Listed as out are wide receiver Chaz Schilens (foot) and cornerback Chris Johnson (groin), neither of whom practiced. Tight end Zach Miller (foot) was limited and listed and questionable but will play.
Guard Robert Gallery (leg contusion), safety Tyvon Branch (shoulder) and safety Hiram Eugene (stinger) were listed as probable and participated fully.
— Getting Miller back to full strength could help the Raiders offense establish some kind of rhythm, given his status as the team’s most reliable receiver since 2007. Cable said he thought the timing of both Miller and Louis Murphy wasn’t quite right given their missed practice time because of injuries.
“I don’t really know if it’s the timing as much as just in the game, in the passing game, the ball’s coming out fast and guys are flying everywhere so you have to react fast,’’ Miller said. `Missing all that time I did in that game against Kansas City , it just took me a little while to try to catch back up.
— Although Johnson is out, it appears rookie Jeremy Ware will not automatically slide in as the nickel back, as has been the case in previous weeks when Asomugha was out and Johnson was the starter.
“We’ll do some different things this week, but I don’t want to share that with you right now because we’ll kind of have to adjust some things,’’ Cable said.
Possible adjustments could include making Asomugha or Michael Huff a slot corner in the nickel, with Stevie Brown potentially getting more time at free safety in the latter scenario.
– Cable said it has not been determined whether newcomer Jarvis Moss would be active against Miami and play as a reserve defensive end. Matt Shaughnessy will start in place of Trevor Scott and play more snaps than usual, with relief coming from either Quentin Groves, Bruce Davis or Moss.
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November 26th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
I am stuffed from too much turkey
November 26th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Someone go to Campbell and tell him to watch game film.
“We’re at home, and the main thing about it is we just need to bring the energy into our stadium, no matter what’s going on. I feel like, for the most part in this season, I had a pretty good year”
Laughing my f’n ass off.
November 26th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Exla,
your FF team is doing very well so far
neither of our TE’s did anything though
November 26th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
“He and I, we talk all the time,’’ Cable said. “We talk about a lot of things all the time. He is OK with where we’re going and what we’re doing and he understands it’s the job. It comes with it.’’
Q: What does “It comes with it” mean?
A: It is Al Davis.
Q: What does that mean?
A: Campbell plays no matter how bad he is, Get Ovah it!
November 26th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Did you check out the battle between Rochester Raider Tom Brady 55.15 and Financial Guru Drew Brees 54.30.
Great matchup of qbs.
November 26th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
What an idiot I was starting Reggie Bush in his first game back. Minus points after that punt fumble.
November 26th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
R.R., you had a lot of blessings this Thanksgiving with the birth of your child. Again congrats.
November 26th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
What an idiot I was starting Reggie Bush in his first game back. Minus points after that punt fumble.
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Julius Jones got most of the work as a 3rd down/change of pace back behind Chris Ivory … who knew?
November 26th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
And for those wanting a little desert after the holiday, here’s a pic of Hulk Hogans daughter.
http://www.topnews.in/light/files/Brooke-Hogan.jpg
November 26th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
you had a lot of blessings this Thanksgiving with the birth of your child. Again congrats
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Indeed. thanks man!
I hope your Thanksgiving was great as well
November 26th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
with Stevie Brown potentially getting more time at free safety
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Let’s hope he does not have to tackle the QB to prevent a TD like last week.
November 26th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
RR
You can make the arguement that Foster is the only one who “abused” us.
Take away that long run from Johnson and we did a darn good job, especially since they kicked our butts in every other way possible,
November 26th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
By order of the NFL Rules Committee: “All teams will be issued belts with detachable flags attached. This will eliminate the violence that is permenting the games today. They will receive shipments prior to Sunday’s games. The cost of this equipment will be subtracted from the fines given to Richard Seymour of the Oakland Raiders last week. They will be called the D*ck Belts.”
November 26th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
By order of the NFL Rules Committee: The ice bags given to players such as the ones given to Ben Roethlisberger will officially be called “Douche Bags.” These items will be available to order at NFL.com.
November 26th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
LOL @ Exla
November 26th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
‘Sup fellas.
Looks like Auburn has decided to turn this into a game all of a sudden.
November 26th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
Let’s hope he does not have to tackle the QB to prevent a TD like last week.
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I’d rather see Mitchell on the field than Brown!
November 26th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
[...] to Jerry McDonald of the Contra Costa Times, coach Tom Cable said Darrius Heyward-Bey (hamstring) will start Week [...]
November 26th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
Congrats on the lil fella Rockstar.
Try to cherish every moment. They grow up way too fast. Before you know it you’ll be putting the lil guy on the school bus. Then he’ll be like my oldest: “Hey dad, in two more years I can get my temps”. Gawd.
November 26th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
Dammit! Tried to post and it made me log in again
November 26th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
What a friggin hit!
They are poppin the pads in The Iron Bowl.
November 26th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
[...] Miller (foot) was limited in practice Friday, according to Jerry McDonald of the Contra Costa Times.Our View: McDonald says Miller “will play,” but that [...]
November 26th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
November 26th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
Lol, OK, MR.
Having the fans behind a team trying to find their way is important but the caching staff really let us down last week, IMO.
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Nope. Fans like you like to blame people like the coaches and Al Davis. Not me. I know that fans are the key to winning. Positive vibes.
November 26th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
I hope Zach looks much better out there on Sunday. You gotta give him credit for trying to tough it out last week, but he was obviously not his usual self.
I thought him and Murphy being out of synch with JC was a big part of the offenses problem last week. That and Pittsburgh’s relentless and unyielding pressure they brought.
I think we’ll see a much more fluid offense this week. Hopefully.
November 26th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
I thought him and Murphy being out of synch with JC was a big part of the offenses problem last week. That and Pittsburgh’s relentless and unyielding pressure they brought.
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Nope, that was J.C. not being able to handle pressure and being there, you could see the pressure they put on him.
November 26th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
Congrats on the lil fella Rockstar.
Try to cherish every moment. They grow up way too fast.
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thanks Buckeye!
November 26th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
J.C. not being able to handle pressure
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Exla, aside from the very first drive … the offensive play calling from crap bro, just like the SF game
you’re giving Hue Jackson a pass?
November 26th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
from?
meant “was”
haha.
November 26th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
EXLA,
Pittsburgh’s pressure was indeed intense. They owned the line of scrimmage. Eliminated Oaks rushing attack, and then pinned their ears back and got after Campbell. I said the other night that JC’s slow reads and even slower release was a recipe for disaster against Pitt’s blitzes.
But even on the rare occasion where there was a play to be made, Oakland just looked out of sorts to me. Zach had an unusual number of drops. Murphy had a key fumble and was never a factor.
Pittsburgh beat their azz, fair and square or down and dirty as I put it earlier. Hopefully they look a lot better on Sunday. I think they will.
November 26th, 2010 at 2:49 pm
Well heres’s hoping for a great bounce back effort and win on Sunday
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!
November 26th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
I said the other night that JC’s slow reads and even slower release was a recipe for disaster against Pitt’s blitzes.
But even on the rare occasion where there was a play to be made, Oakland just looked out of sorts to me. Zach had an unusual number of drops. Murphy had a key fumble and was never a factor.
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TRUTH. JCamp isn’t free from guilt by any means, but the entire team came out flat & uninspired. Pitt was hungry and wanted it more than we did, besides maybe a handful of players (Seymour & Houston to name a few)
Cable has to do a better job of that and Hue Jax got punched in the mouth by Dick LeBeau. I guess thats why Dick L is in the Hall of Fame and nobody besides Oakland offered Hue Jax an OC job. SF passed on him and even though Chicago was interested, they are tied for 1st in that division under Martz … hard to imagine Hue doing any better
November 26th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
I didn’t like the gameplan on either side of the ball, as well. Very conservative. I kept yelling for a screen pass to counter Pittsburgh’s blitzes. Then the first time they try one it goes off Marcel Reece right to a Steeler for an INT. I guess it was just one of those days. Nothing went right.
Raiders just need to take out their frustration on Miami this week.
‘Tis the time of year where it’s better to give than toreceive. A good beatin that is.
November 26th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
lets hope we rebound like we did after the Niner game. Hue’s play calling was a head scratcher last week. No reverses end arounds or an attempt to show a different look. I expect a more open game plan with Miller and Murphy and Roberto Duran returning.
November 26th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
Roberto Duran returning
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who ???
November 26th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
LOL. Roberto Duran. Hands of stone. I assume he’s talking about everybody’s favorite top 10 pick, DHB. ‘Ol hands of stone.
November 26th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
‘Tis the time of year where it’s better to give than to receive. A good beatin that is.
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Agreed!
the Raiders were FIRED UP and ANGRY for 3 weeks there after that loss to the fairys. I hope that blow out to the Squeelers triggers the same response. win or lose they better give it their all. the talent is on the roster
November 26th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
5pm in Podunk – later gents!
Have a great weekend
November 26th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
We need to win three games and that is it!
DEN
SD
KC
We win those three we are in the playoffs.
November 26th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
DHB
November 26th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
Enjoy the rest of your Holiday weekend, Rockstar.
November 26th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
8-8 =2nd place in AFC west
November 26th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Would like to see Campbell come out with some fire in his eyes and DMac too for that matter. We need to get going offensively right away.
Great thing is this is the third game televised in a row here in so cal. Looking forward to watching this game and eating some leftovers….
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!
November 26th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
This Nick Fairley kid for Auburn is a beast!
November 26th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
Campbell = the Tin Man
November 26th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
I agree Lynn. They gotta get to 9-7 to have a shot. 4-2 is doable. Not going to be easy. Hopefully raiders get some help this weekend.
Seattle is a tough place to play. SeaHags are a different team at home. Hopefully they knock off the Chefs.
Then we need Peyton to knock off SD. Rivers and SD have no fear of going into Indy. They have done it before. But the Colts could help out immensely.
The Raiders have to take care of their own business first.
That would set up a huge game in SD next week. Rivers is on fire, but Oakland now believes they can beat them. They beat them up physically last year, and actually held on to win this year. It should be fun.
November 26th, 2010 at 3:13 pm
38.Silver-and-black666 Says:
November 26th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
We need to win three games and that is it!
DEN
SD
KC
We win those three we are in the playoffs.
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6-0 in the division? Wouldn’t that be sweet!!
November 26th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
#90 on Auburn is pretty good. Darn good DT.
November 26th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
People are going to jump all over Newton but i thought Fairley’s sack and fumb recovery was the key to turning the game around. Momentum is a killa in this leauge.
November 26th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Win Sunday then worry about SD. Miami is no gimme lets get that running game back on track and win the line of scrimmage.
November 26th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
sorry but 8-8 does win the AFC west this year
November 26th, 2010 at 3:24 pm
# Silver-and-black666 Says:
November 26th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
sorry but 8-8 does win the AFC west this year
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One thing you got right 8-8 is sorry
November 26th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
We should draft CB Brandon Harris from the U , if he is available in the 2nd. I would trade up to get him.
November 26th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
Marty,
I don’t know if JC can come out with fire in his eyes. The guy just seems almost emotionless to me. He has this glazed over, robotic look to me. I believe it was Vegas who said he looks to be in a permanent state of being concussed. Or something like that.
When I see Campbell sitting expressionless on the bench or in the huddle I hear Roger Waters singing..is there anybody in there?/just nod if you can hear me/is there anyone home?. But that is just his personality type, I guess. He’s not the fiery rah rah, spit and cuss kind of guy like Grads. If that’s not his style, you don’t want him to fake it. Wouldn’t be genuine, and teammates would see right through it.
I just hope he plays well. If they give him time, the guy can make the throws. We’ve seen that. If he’s not on top of his game, I hope they have Grads warming up in the bullpen. This game is pretty much must win. No margin for error.
November 26th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
Gotta run. Hope to be back later.
November 26th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
8-8 is not sorry if you win your division and go to the playoffs there is nothing SORRY about that!
Not to mention that 7 years of 4-12 makes 8-8 look real good.
Again 8-8 wins the division and Lynn is sorry.
November 26th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
Hello Buckeye, and how are you my friend?
Eli Manning is emotioless too, and he does ok.
November 26th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Wild Hog vs Wild Cat?
Oakland needs to “cut it loose” against Miami
http://www.raidernationstation.com/raider_war_room_2
November 26th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
We are one game behind KC for our division, and we are 3-0 in the division.
November 26th, 2010 at 3:35 pm
JC is a good qb with time in the pocket i think we can do to the dolphins what we did to the broncos that straight up stomp them!
November 26th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
[...] [...]
November 26th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
We are not great, but we are Not Sorry! We can run, we have a good defense (can be great after we add an OLB & CB), and we are good at STs.
We need to fix the OL, add a few players to the Defense (it has the potential to be great), and improve our coaching staff. We need a better DC, WR coach, LB coach, and OL coach.
November 26th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
After noon NATION.
Raider O what it b bro? Where ya been?
November 26th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
52.Raider O Says:
November 26th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
We should draft CB Brandon Harris from the U , if he is available in the 2nd. I would trade up to get him.
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O we must trade our 2011 1st round pick for a 2010 1st and draft Stephen Wisniewski.
In the second we may still need to go RT if we do not sign a good one in FA.
November 26th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
Raccoon,
What’s up bro. I like him and Brandon Harris.
November 26th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
I can dig it O.
Another CB would be a good thing.
My hope is McFadden can be the CB oppisite Nnamdi.
Seymore is more important to the pass D than another CB
We really need a C, RT, and a “rotation” guy for the DT’s.
A friend told me Barry Coefield was in the mix @ DT.
I have not seen much of Coefield. Any thoughts?
November 26th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
Moe Patterson in the 7th!
November 26th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
Joe Morgan in the 6th! Bet!
November 26th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
Rashad Carmichael in the 3rd.
November 26th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
Ryan Jones anybody?
November 26th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
DeMarcus Van Dyke in the 5th ?
November 26th, 2010 at 4:47 pm
Christian Yount is the BEST Long Snapper to come out in 20 years! We gotta draft this guy. J/K, but maybe.
November 26th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
Jerrel Jernigan in the 3rd?
November 26th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
Wow, draft talk and we’re at .500 ?? I see we have some true believers in here.
November 26th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Raccoon,
We need:
OT, G, C, OLB, & CB.
We have Goethel, McFadden, and Campbell to step up, or we have todraft all positions above.
I also agree about another DT for rotation.
November 26th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
# Silver-and-black666 Says:
November 26th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
We need to win three games and that is it!
DEN
SD
KC
We win those three we are in the playoffs.
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Problem is, we wont..The SD game will only be won if we make 2 ST TD’s again… +some more freakish things..
November 26th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
..The SD game will only be won if we make 2 ST TD’s again… +some more freakish things..
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Another Holy Roller ?? Rivers gets KOed this week.
November 26th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
La Milicia Negra Says:
November 26th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
# Silver-and-black666 Says:
November 26th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
We need to win three games and that is it!
DEN
SD
KC
We win those three we are in the playoffs.
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another thing, if we win those 3 games, and KC wins thei next 5 games and loses one to us… you still say we are in the PO?
I say you have simplified it rather harshly..
November 26th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
we need to win more than our DIV games to go to the PO, we need to win 5 out of six, including the 3 DIV games..
November 26th, 2010 at 5:41 pm
Beat Miami first then we can talk SD. speaking of SD they get the afc west 3 times in 3 weeks after INDY
November 26th, 2010 at 5:45 pm
Getting Nnamdi back is huge because Rout is a liability in coverage.
November 26th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
WEEK 12, If we lose to MIAMI, and TITANS win and KC wins, plus WEEK 13, MIAMI wins, we win and KC wins, then we are practical more or less out of the race… even if we go 6-0 in our division…
November 26th, 2010 at 6:05 pm
^ is getting “geeked”! I can not wait to get to the game on Sunday!
I am expecting big things from the defense this weekend. Hopefully it doesn’t include Seymore slapping any number of Dolphins in the face, but if the man needs to slap someone, do eeet!
November 26th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
Besides if the game goes south, I would much rather be there to boo in person.
You kNow it!
November 26th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
I think we need to choose a QB and go with it,you can’t go into the last 6 games not knowing who your leader is at the most important position on the team.
November 26th, 2010 at 6:11 pm
35$ for a raider game… crazy!
November 26th, 2010 at 6:17 pm
Signs point to Bruce Gradkowski starting on Sunday
Posted by Mike Florio on November 26, 2010, 9:08 PM EST
In an Associated Press item published earlier today, Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell was quoted as saying that he isn’t concerned about being benched during games, even though it has happened twice this year.
It could be that he’s not concerned about being benched this weekend against the Dolphins because he already knows he won’t be starting.
Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Bruce Gradkowski took most if not all of the first-team reps this week, typically a sign that the quarterback who took the reps will be starting the game.
Campbell isn’t named on the injury report, so it’s not as if Gradkowski got the snaps because Campbell isn’t healthy.
That said, the Raiders have said nothing about a switch to Gradkowski. On Friday, coach Tom Cable addressed the situation from the perspective of Campbell getting the start and then being yanked for Gradkowski.
“We talk about a lot of things all the time [and] he is OK with where we’re going and what we’re doing,” Cable said of Campbell. “He understands it’s the job. It comes with it.”
As for Cable, he possibly doesn’t understand that owner Al Davis is a Campbell guy. So why hasn’t Davis pulled rank? It could be that the coach widely presumed to have gotten himself off the hot seat remains firmly planted on it, and that Davis is given Cable every opportunity to turn up the heat on his own rear end.
November 26th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
Breaking News
Signs point to Bruce Gradkowski starting on Sunday
Posted by Mike Florio on November 26, 2010, 9:08 PM EST
In an Associated Press item published earlier today, Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell was quoted as saying that he isn’t concerned about being benched during games, even though it has happened twice this year.
It could be that he’s not concerned about being benched this weekend against the Dolphins because he already knows he won’t be starting.
Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Bruce Gradkowski took most if not all of the first-team reps this week, typically a sign that the quarterback who took the reps will be starting the game.
Campbell isn’t named on the injury report, so it’s not as if Gradkowski got the snaps because Campbell isn’t healthy.
That said, the Raiders have said nothing about a switch to Gradkowski. On Friday, coach Tom Cable addressed the situation from the perspective of Campbell getting the start and then being yanked for Gradkowski.
“We talk about a lot of things all the time [and] he is OK with where we’re going and what we’re doing,” Cable said of Campbell. “He understands it’s the job. It comes with it.”
As for Cable, he possibly doesn’t understand that owner Al Davis is a Campbell guy. So why hasn’t Davis pulled rank? It could be that the coach widely presumed to have gotten himself off the hot seat remains firmly planted on it, and that Davis is given Cable every opportunity to turn up the heat on his own rear end.
November 26th, 2010 at 6:19 pm
33 bucks to park at the game …greedy
November 26th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Fugg I hope you guys are right. If Gradkowski goes in at half time against Pittsburgh it’s a different game. Just make Gradkowki official. Give him a long term contract now, cut Campbell and get it over with already. Just do it, Al. Stop procrastinating. Part of succeeding is letting go of things. Every genius has said something to that effect, haven’t they?
November 26th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
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November 26th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
LFS….
WHAT!! so its almost cheaper going to the game, than parking there?? sh1t, piiuuuew… at least they dont do that around here, here its still free to park at the stadium..
November 26th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
Cable or Hue must of looked at last weeks film and saw what everyone else saw …. Campbell can’t beat the blitz.
November 26th, 2010 at 6:31 pm
Yeah LMN almost as bad as a 10.00 12 oz beer
November 26th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
Don’t forget that Campbell can’t beat the non blitz, either.
November 26th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
We have a snowball’s chance at 5-1 with Gradkowski. We could definitely go 9-7 with Gradkowski, although we probably wouldn’t get the playoffs with that. But oh well. The choice is obvious. We have a real opportunity to finally end the streak of losing seasons. Al just needs to let go.
November 26th, 2010 at 6:37 pm
LFS…
NOOOooooOOoooo 10$ for 12 oz beer, thats crazy!1.. and yet, I still see drunk guys on TV… I know they cant take a loan in ther house, so did they rob the bank before going to the game?
November 26th, 2010 at 6:41 pm
# Lynn from Snot Says:
November 26th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
Campbell can’t beat the blitz.
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# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
November 26th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
Don’t forget that Campbell can’t beat the non blitz, either.
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well, Campbell cant beat much period.. so far he is a fraction btter han Jammy, and sadly that says a lot…
November 26th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Gradkowski starting? I’m feeling better already.
November 26th, 2010 at 6:44 pm
wtf i live near Tampa Bay i was going to go to a game with a few buddies earlier this season they wanted $125 for the nose bleed seats at the very top wtf i think the nfl is trying to work us all over
November 26th, 2010 at 6:45 pm
o and our beer is $9 haha
November 26th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
Im sure it sounds like this…..
TC- Look Al, Jason just isnt that good he has bad accuracy on deep balls and freezes like dear in the head lights on blitzes.
AL- Look Tim..
TC- Its Tom!
AL- look Tom Jason can throw the deep ball your line never gives him time, and this highschool QB switchin at halftime is over. besides isnt gradkoski our kicker anyways.
TC- Look Al First of all its Jano…oh never mind Sure I’ll start Jason….”mumbels to self” “just not anytime soon”
November 26th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
OAKlifer…
too funny…=)
November 26th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
Serious question. Have any of you EVER heard quarterbacks like Manning, Brady, Rivers, or even Romo or Rodgers say:
“hey, we lost two tough games, but that happens,’’
THAT HAPPENS? Yeah it does “happen” but I have never heard a QB say the above statement.
November 26th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
great day to be a raider fan…grads will get us this win!
November 26th, 2010 at 7:27 pm
olinesux Says:
November 26th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
great day to be a raider fan…grads will get us this win!
It’ll be good to start the game off with some real energy. That’s often half the battle for our guys. The feed off both positive and negative vibes.
November 26th, 2010 at 7:35 pm
How do we know this story is for real? Raiders have fooled Mortenson, Schefter, and everyone else who predicts something like this.
Officially Campbell still starts on Sunday.
November 26th, 2010 at 7:40 pm
djohnnyg Says:
November 26th, 2010 at 7:35 pm
How do we know this story is for real? Raiders have fooled Mortenson, Schefter, and everyone else who predicts something like this.
Officially Campbell still starts on Sunday.
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Maybe it’s just misdirection to get the Fins game-planning for Campbell. Cable seemed to be pretty coy about his defensive personnel, as well. I’ll take any advantages we can get.
November 26th, 2010 at 7:48 pm
What up Nation!
I hope this Florio report is real. We need Grads to start. We also need Boller to be #2.
When the Rush comes at Campbell, he loses sight of his progrsesions and even the checkdown. D-Coordinators know they don’t even need DBs to cover as long as they rush Campbell.
November 26th, 2010 at 7:50 pm
Why are we believing Florio on this? I’m not seeing anything anywhere else saying Grads starts Sunday.
November 26th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
Check this out. I know Al Davis would never go for this dude because of size but right down here in my backyard is a QB that can take us to the next level.
He is smart as hell, can make all the throws, extremely mobile, and is way ahead of where Vick was at this stage of his career.
You guys know him: Chase Daniels
November 26th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
I think Al Davis is going to go for it. I don’t know about Flori’os far fetched theory. I think Al’s letting Cable make the call. He knows this is his only chance. He’s let go before, with Gruden and Gannon. Of course, not entirely (Jano), but he has given some serious rope. I think Grad is going to be the guy.
November 26th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
Chase Daniel is kind of short (as u mention) and has a fairly weak arm. He started well with Missouri and played miserably in the bowl game for the Tigers.
Seems to be accurate enough.
November 26th, 2010 at 7:58 pm
djohnnyg Says:
November 26th, 2010 at 7:50 pm
Why are we believing Florio on this?
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don’t you want to believe him? lol. I don’t know about his theory as to why, but I hope his sources are right that Grad is starting in practice.
November 26th, 2010 at 7:59 pm
# djohnnyg Says:
November 26th, 2010 at 7:35 pm
How do we know this story is for real? Raiders have fooled Mortenson, Schefter, and everyone else who predicts something like this.
Officially Campbell still starts on Sunday.
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1st, it is spelled, MortenSEN… 2nd most often those guys says exactly what is going on in Oakland, at least thats my experience…
the key word in this report is “Per a source with knowledge of the situation”…
and we all saw the game, and as said here, both Al and Cable have watched the game on tape (probably literally in AL’s case) and both came to obvious conclusion, Campbell cant play…
November 26th, 2010 at 8:02 pm
What we better be hoping for is improved Oline play from C to RT!
We better also hope that whatever this proposed solution is to the nickle corner works!
Go DEFENSE!
November 26th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Anybody who doesn’t want Gradkowski to start is prioritizing something above winning. I’ll give them the benefit of the doubt and assume that Campbell just fits the type of system they want to see the Raiders use more than Gradkowski does. But whatever the case, this ideal is more important than winning to them.
November 26th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
I’m sure many of you have already looked at the statistics, but for those who haven’t taken a look, follow the link provided to see the body of work of Jason Campbell. His best year was last year when he threw 20 tds. He also had 15 ints. His team won only a few games last year. For his career he has played in 60 games and fumbled 43 times.
http://www.nfl.com/players/jasoncampbell/careerstats?id=CAM375235
November 26th, 2010 at 8:08 pm
Isn’t it ’say’ and not ’says’?
MortenSEN has been wrong many times in regard to the Raiders. He was the one saying Cable would be fired last year, and Schefter?, he was the one who virtually guaranteed McNabb was coming to Oakland and was saying it for two weeks before Washington announced the signing.
I don’t know much about Florio, but I’m not seeing anything suggesting this Grads.starting thing has teeth.
November 26th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
Night ‘guys.. I better try that fancy new-age thing called sleep…
Take care
November 26th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
Yes I hope the story is true though. I feel much better with Gradkowski behind center.
Watching Campbell is like watching the game in slow motion, and he looks scared. Plus he sucks.
I’m looking for stuff cuz I hope Florio knows what he’s talking about on this.
November 26th, 2010 at 8:20 pm
Well, remember last year when Cable implied that had Gradkowski played the games Russell played, we would have been in playoffs.
So he’s gotta be having flaskbacks to last year. Plus Gradkowski saved his job. Bruce G will start. Period.
November 26th, 2010 at 8:20 pm
115.The Real MaddenRaider Says:
November 26th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Anybody who doesn’t want Gradkowski to start is prioritizing something above winning. I’ll give them the benefit of the doubt and assume that Campbell just fits the type of system they want to see the Raiders use more than Gradkowski does. But whatever the case, this ideal is more important than winning to them.
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Yes. I’m with you on this. The problem has always been if the Raiders see these things. Remember, these are the guys who passed on Adrian Peterson. “Just win baby”. I wish I could trust that were really the case.
If Campbell starts then they obviously either don’t know what they are doing, or they are “developing” him for the future.
We have a shot at the division and Al is 81 yrs. old. The time is now to at least give this “winning thing” your best shot.
November 26th, 2010 at 8:21 pm
For the sake of ending this so called QB controversy, lol, PUH-LEEEEZE start Gardowski!
November 26th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
Man Nevada’s defense looks like high school.
Don’t know about Kapernick. His legs look like No.2 pencils.
November 26th, 2010 at 8:25 pm
I don’t think Grads. is that great either, but he gives us a better chance than Campbell.
If Al is demanding Campbell than Cable has to man up and play Gradkowski anyway.
He’s gonna lose with Campbell and get fired anyway. If he gets fired for winning with Grads. at least he goes out with some dignity.
November 26th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
Campbell is a lousy QB but a good guy. I was surprised to hear him stiff the media yesterday. It’s obvious he knew he wouldnt start.
November 26th, 2010 at 8:50 pm
so it looks like bruce its our guy this week!
November 26th, 2010 at 8:52 pm
Grads is great. I honestly think Grads is everything Gannon is if he’s put in as good of a system. Gradkowski is a solid QB, period. I’ve seen the kid play (if Priest can say that about every player he shills for, so can I)
November 26th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
What’s also surprising is to hear Hue get rolled out by AD to speak about the JC benching. Kinda like the same thing after the STL game. My hunch is Cable knows Al is giving the job to Hue in the offseason so Cable is intent on doing things his way. If he goes out winning, he sets himself up for the next job. I think TC is intent on starting Grad.
November 26th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
First of all dummy let me tell you I’ve seen this kid play. LOL. Let’s just keep saying that to him when he inevitably comes in here pissed off about this.
November 26th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
Man the Warriors play with the lowest basketball IQ of any team I ever seen.
I seen twice today perimeter players running over to double Darrell Arthur 25 feet from the hoop, and leave Rudy Gay or Mayo wide open for a 3. Pushing it 2 on 4 that leads to turnovers, throwing quick outlet passes that get stolen with 15 seconds left in the quarter, not securing the ball, not realizing Zack Randolph is left-handed and goes to his left 90% of the time, etc etc.
This -ish was pathetic tonight. Play with any type of basketball sense and they win easy.
November 26th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
Who was it that had this insight earlier today on Bruce?
The semi-pros got the scoop man I’m telling you!!!
November 26th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
Vittorio has got to be the dumbest writer covering the Raiders right now. Check this out.
He wrote this earlier….
VittorioTafur Vittorio Tafur
Um, you smoking crack “@I_Smoke_Crack: @VittorioTafur Rumor has it Gradkowski starting, any truth to that?… #notbuyinitmyself”
Now he is writing this….
VittorioTafur Vittorio Tafur
Campbell, based on what Cable said, is starter until I find out different … Chasing faceless Internet rumors has sadly become part of job
VittorioTafur Vittorio Tafur
And with the Raiders, if something smells fishy then it’s probably on the grill cooking
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November 26th, 2010 at 8:59 pm
Campbell is the 29th rated QB, and the 32nd ranked completion %.
Not that Bruce has done any better, but it should be no suprise that Campbell gets benched and often. Nobody else amongst his statistical peers gets the same lee-way other than that 41 year old guy stinking up the joint.
November 26th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
This guy started the Bruce starting thing this morning.
109.joetoronto Says:
November 26th, 2010 at 8:00 am
Rumor has it Hue got his way and Bruce is gonna start.
I hope it’s true.
November 26th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
then I also found this as well on the net…..notice the date is 11/22
Vincent – Sources close to me or let’s just say it’s me going out on a limb saying Bruce Gradkowski to start this week.
November 22 at 8:41am
November 26th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
Got W’s tix for $2 on stubhub in Memphis tonite. So effin boring I decided to come home and watch Boise and Sharks.
November 26th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Here’s the difference betweed Grads and Campbell:
When Bruce throws a pick we all say “Oh no, or Damn!”
When Jason throws a pick we all throw our hands up in disgust and yell out “I knew that MF would throw a pick. That sorry MF. WhyTF didn’t Hue call a run play?”
November 26th, 2010 at 9:14 pm
thats cuz grads is trying to make a play but cantbell is throwing it away….
November 26th, 2010 at 9:15 pm
This won’t help the potential boos that will be raining down on Campbell if he does get the start.
And if they go 3 and out???? Forget about it.
November 26th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
139.Just Fire Baby Says:
November 26th, 2010 at 9:15 pm
This won’t help the potential boos that will be raining down on Campbell if he does get the start.
And if they go 3 and out???? Forget about it.
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Which is probably why Gardowski should/will start.
How much “rope” does he get, or is he the guy start to finish regardless?
November 26th, 2010 at 9:30 pm
Hou over Tenn, NYG over Jax, Sea over KC, Indy over SD.
We beat MIA we will be sittin real good.
When all that smoke clears:
Oak 6-5
KC 6-5
SD 5-6
Hou 5-6
Tenn 5-6
Jax 6-5
That would put us back in first place and worst case high in Wild Card spot. This is how it’s gonna look on Monday folks.
November 26th, 2010 at 9:31 pm
Campbell got his rope right after Monday’s film session.
November 26th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Raiders will move the ball and score on the opening drive.
November 26th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
I personally hate these 18,000 edits in 5 seconds videos. I’d really like to see an entire play rather than all these stupid edits and angles and then cut off just as the zenith of the play but for what its worth…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7QIOEVAjRI
November 26th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Kapernick looks like Robbie Bosco (physically).
November 26th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
this is Shonasty’s time to shine and earn the starting job
November 26th, 2010 at 10:34 pm
137.504 Raider Says:
November 26th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Here’s the difference betweed Grads and Campbell:
When Bruce throws a pick we all say “Oh no, or Damn!”
When Jason throws a pick we all throw our hands up in disgust and yell out “I knew that MF would throw a pick. That sorry MF. WhyTF didn’t Hue call a run play?”
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Do you have my house bugged?
November 26th, 2010 at 10:37 pm
To be honest, it doesnt matter who we got as our QB, Camp or Grad wont be able to move the pile if the OL struggle like they did against Pitt. Its all of them including Gallery LT, LG, C, RG and RT need to step up. They need to run block and pass block. If we had a good OL we would be a playoff team by now. Our record should have been 7-3, its just that our bad OL are the most inconsistent unit out there in the league. Our center is the weakest in the whole NFL. Grad and Campbell are good QBs if protected. Hopefully Cable can teach them some blocking.
November 26th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
Wow, Wow, Wow!
Are you guys watching this game? Unbelieveable!
November 26th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
If Bengals get #1 pick and take Luck then Palmer could be out.
Would love to see him in Silver n Black.
November 26th, 2010 at 10:43 pm
yes I’m watching.
Overtime!!!!!!!
November 26th, 2010 at 10:46 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
November 26th, 2010 at 8:59 pm
Campbell is the 29th rated QB, and the 32nd ranked completion %.
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And this guy (Campbell) thinks he’s been playing “pretty good this year”. Compared to what?
That is a big problem. How can Campbell have the intense desire to improve when he thinks he’s doing fine anyway?
I can’t believe I just used the words ‘intense desire’ and Campbell in the same sentence.
November 26th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
A Schilens thought: Is it possible they are keeping Schilens out so they can re-sign him to a cheap long term contract to lock him up for a few years?
Not sure if his contract is up after this season or not. Just a thought.
November 26th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
That’s easy DJohnnyg when you preceed it with “can’t believe.”
November 26th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
Down goes Boise! Down goes Boise!
November 26th, 2010 at 10:54 pm
wow I feel bad for Boise. Really wanted them to get a shot at the SEC.
November 26th, 2010 at 10:57 pm
That Boise missed FG in regulation was worse than Jano in Zona. A 26 yd chipper to win it for Boise and couldn’t do it.
November 26th, 2010 at 10:59 pm
With the kind of defense Boise displayed tonight, most SEC teams would run all over them.
Aside from the kicker missing the FG, the WRs lost this game for Boise. They dropped so many passes.
November 26th, 2010 at 11:00 pm
[...] no matter what’s going on,” the Raiders quarterback said, per Jerry McDonald of the Oakland Tribune. “I feel like, for the most part in this season, I had a pretty good year, and hey, we lost [...]
November 26th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
#159
That was a JaMarcus quote.
November 26th, 2010 at 11:13 pm
I was in and out of the game and did see at least 1 bomb that went through the hands of the Boise WR on a 3rd and 8. They really need playoffs in college. Would love to see Bama and Boise get a shot at the higher ranked teams.
November 26th, 2010 at 11:20 pm
4everRaider.
November 26th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
160.504 Raider Says:
November 26th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
#159
That was a JaMarcus quote.
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Yeah, and the similarities don’t stop there. The slowness, the underthrows, the bounce passes on simple screens, the inflated opinions on his own “performance”. At least Jamarcus didn’t appear to be as scared or nervous as Campbell.
From now on defenses are gonna be throwing the kitchen sink at Campbell and dare the hapless pigskin hurler to beat them.
If I were an opposing DC that’s what I would do.
November 26th, 2010 at 11:48 pm
[...] no matter what’s going on,” the Raiders quarterback said, per Jerry McDonald of the Oakland Tribune. “I feel like, for the most part in this season, I had a pretty good year, and hey, we lost [...]
November 27th, 2010 at 12:30 am
Let’s see what Grads can do. The receivers need to start making plays, though.
November 27th, 2010 at 1:15 am
boise would kill any sec team…nevada would beat most the pistol o is difficult to stop…
November 27th, 2010 at 3:51 am
A good gameplan wont hurt either,cmon hue etc get it going
November 27th, 2010 at 4:30 am
I have been in the basement again studying film.
Its obvious that the tunafish are undermatched against the Mighty Raiders.
It will be another blowout
OAKLAND RAIDERS 41
Miami swamplanders 17
November 27th, 2010 at 4:40 am
Dont laugh. I am serious as a death panel.
They cant run on us. (old arse RB’s
They Cant pass on us (Nnamdi back & Henne = noodle armed turnover machine)
We will run all over them (MAC/BUSH)
This will be Campbells coming out game. He will look like an probowler with over 300 yards passing unless SuperBruce starts. In that case make it 400 yards passing and a 51 – 10 score
November 27th, 2010 at 4:43 am
Big day today for our friends across the pond.
All of Euroland will be watching when the United states soccer team takes on the Hairy pasta cookers from the wonderful country of Italy.
November 27th, 2010 at 5:11 am
Wow. A 19 year old tried to set off a bomb to kill and maim children in the center of Portland.
We will soon see a lot of this in the USA.
The feds have been exporting jobs and importing strife & discord from Islamic countries.
That should work out real well if your intentions are to finish destroying the Constitution, the middle class and the rule of law.
November 27th, 2010 at 5:15 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
November 26th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
Who was it that had this insight earlier today on Bruce?
The semi-pros got the scoop man I’m telling you!!!
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I got it from a dude who claims he knows players on the team and to be honest, he really seems to always get the scoop.
Here’s what he said and when he said it…
“You heard it here first. Insider info: Raider OC Hue Jax has won the battle with Cable. Almighty Bruce will start as Raider’s QB on Sunday. Have your wasabi, ginger and chopsticks ready….we’re having Dolphin sushi come Sunday.”
Wednesday at 9:36pm
He also said Chaz is done for the year.
His Facebook page is right here…
http://www.facebook.com/pages/True-Oakland-Raider-Fans-Only/144927732222235
November 27th, 2010 at 5:27 am
LOL
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs566.ash2/148866_145421942172814_144927732222235_215574_7892493_n.jpg
November 27th, 2010 at 5:31 am
According to the media and Al Davis haters, Cable is gonna get fired at the end of the year no matter what because Al wants Hue to take over and Al wants JC to start.
But Cable wants to win so he will start Bruce against Al’s wishes. And now we hear its Hue who is pushing for Bruce.
As with most Raider rumors theres probaly a little truth mixed with lies to decieve the gullible and sell papers.
It seems obvious that Hue & Tom think Bruce is a much better QB for the team and I doubt that Al is trying to make them start JC
November 27th, 2010 at 5:36 am
MR
I have never seen you root for anyone player like you have for SuperBruce. Lance Kiffin comes the closest.
What is it that spurs you to be so motivated for him?
Also I dont understand the pic you posted.
What does it mean?
November 27th, 2010 at 5:38 am
P.S.
You have been very well behaved of late.
You got a girlfriend? hit the lottery?
November 27th, 2010 at 6:05 am
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
November 27th, 2010 at 5:27 am
LOL
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs566.ash2/148866_145421942172814_144927732222235_215574_7892493_n.jpg
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LMFAO. For any number of reasons, that might be the greatest Photoshop of all time.
OF ALL TIME!
November 27th, 2010 at 6:06 am
Joetoronto,
I’d be more inclined to believe that tidbit if it said “Hue has won the battle with Al Davis.” Cable is Gradkowski’s #1 fan.
November 27th, 2010 at 6:40 am
Ha!!!! It is a middle-aged chick with all the scoops on facebook.
I think I am going to send out a friend request.
November 27th, 2010 at 6:52 am
[...] in practice, but will play. Not a good [...]
November 27th, 2010 at 7:08 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
November 27th, 2010 at 6:06 am
Joetoronto,
I’d be more inclined to believe that tidbit if it said “Hue has won the battle with Al Davis.” Cable is Gradkowski’s #1 fan.
I hear ya buddy, but it could be that Hue said he’d take the fall instead of Cable if Al Davis starts looking for a head to stuff.
November 27th, 2010 at 7:09 am
—”Denver Broncos are being investigated for videotaping a 49ers practice last month in London. The worse news is that the Broncos still lost the game”—
Bwhahaha too funny =)
November 27th, 2010 at 7:28 am
About two weeks ago I was watching the NFL network and they described “Gradkowski” as Hue’s guy. It was the NFL panel show of Solomon Wilcox and others.
November 27th, 2010 at 7:31 am
hope & change
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# Plunketthead Says:
November 27th, 2010 at 5:11 am
Wow. A 19 year old tried to set off a bomb to kill and maim children in the center of Portland.
We will soon see a lot of this in the USA.
The feds have been exporting jobs and importing strife & discord from Islamic countries.
That should work out real well if your intentions are to finish destroying the Constitution, the middle class and the rule of law.
November 27th, 2010 at 7:32 am
The only problem with Grads is he might not make it through an entire game let alone season. Then your stuck with Soup.
November 27th, 2010 at 7:34 am
Replace 2 avg qb we have now with 1 avg qb that hasnt been the same since his knee injury? Way to reach for the stars. Palmers best days are far behind him.
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# Raider75 Says:
November 26th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
If Bengals get #1 pick and take Luck then Palmer could be out.
Would love to see him in Silver n Black.
November 27th, 2010 at 7:37 am
this offense definitely needs a jump start after Pitt. Getting back to running the ball and play action is what makes this team score.
November 27th, 2010 at 7:39 am
Palmer hasn’t been the same guy since the knee and he has better wide-outs. There will be better options down the road.
November 27th, 2010 at 7:44 am
The lowdown:
DMAC will score 2 TD’s and run for 100.
Ford Mustang will snag a bomb for 6.
#21 will do absolutely nothing to help us win.
Seymour will be angry and get 2 sacks.
DHB will be outplayed by K Barnes.
SeaPerch will miss a 40-45 fg
Huff will make plays as he does every week.
At least 25 posters will say all we need is Chaz back by week 13.
Raiders win 27-17
The end
November 27th, 2010 at 7:48 am
Chaz is dead to me. Move on people.
November 27th, 2010 at 7:50 am
Nick Miller is the new Chaz
November 27th, 2010 at 7:55 am
The best news her is Shaughnessy will play more snaps than usual.
Speaking of DE’s, someone better block Cameron Wake or it doesn’t matter wqho is in at QB, they’re gonna get killed. This guy is playing like Burgess did his first 2 years as a Raider.
November 27th, 2010 at 7:58 am
Just read that Brandon Marshall likely won’t travel with the fish to Oakland!
Any word on who’s playing QB for them? Or are they gonna pull a Kiffin and wait until an hour before the game…
November 27th, 2010 at 8:35 am
Plunk,
Was the Atlanta bomber from an Islamic country too?was the Unabomber from an Islamic country too?
November 27th, 2010 at 8:36 am
Their coach is leaning toward Henne but that could change depending on his mobility per PFT.
November 27th, 2010 at 8:37 am
Guess Mystic1 will be upset about his QB of the future.
November 27th, 2010 at 8:39 am
Go Bucks!!!!!!!!!!
November 27th, 2010 at 8:48 am
Preppie,
We will destroy you! Again!!
Goooo Bucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 27th, 2010 at 8:52 am
Going to go watch the game.
Go Bucks!!!!
November 27th, 2010 at 8:54 am
Go Bucks!!!!! Enjoy the game Ex. We will destroy those preppie bastards!
November 27th, 2010 at 8:57 am
WOW PFT just reported that Josh McDaniel is possibly guilty of taping the Niners practice….and still lost that game.
November 27th, 2010 at 8:59 am
If Bruce actually does get the start (will have to see it to believe it) this will be his biggest moment in his career and the proverbial fork on the road.
He can’t play “well” in a loss. He has to win. Play well and win, and his chances of being a starting QB in this league will continue to grow.
A bad outing, and his place as a journeyman, backup sparkplug will be all but solidified.
Go get ‘em Bruce!!!!
November 27th, 2010 at 9:02 am
Bruce, being a 6th round pick and not the “typical” size, weight and arm strength for a QB, just won’t get the benefit of the doubt as a Jason Campbell.
Even though Campbell has stunk most of his career, he still is considered a fringe starter, a guy with the strong arm who just needs everything around him to be great and so will he.
Meanwhile, fans of Jason Campbell’s teams are now into their fifth years invested with him without ever finishing over .500 for a season. This season looked good to debunk that, but here he is getting benched or potentially benched again.
November 27th, 2010 at 9:07 am
James Laurinitis(sp?) MLB of the Rams, his dad was one of the Road Warriors! Too much, theres a special on him right now on NFLN.
Oh ya, Go Raiders!!
November 27th, 2010 at 9:22 am
Raider O…
LOL
November 27th, 2010 at 9:23 am
Morning Nation!
Grads is a good choice over Jason but we will not win consitantly untill we have one leader leading this team. we are heading in the right direction but a QB conterversy with two mediocore Q’s is not the awnser.
November 27th, 2010 at 9:26 am
Go get ‘em Bruce!!!!
______________________________
This!
November 27th, 2010 at 9:28 am
DHB has extraordinary talent you ding a lings are just too stupid to see whats in front of your face…..period
Sincerely
priesttj
November 27th, 2010 at 9:34 am
LMN,
If our Govt doesn’t get involved the right way, both sides can take this to new extremes. We need roger more involved in the media and education. IMHO
OAK,
Well said bro, and good morning.
Go Bucks!!! Kill the wolverines!!
November 27th, 2010 at 9:36 am
*Our Govt needs to be more ….
November 27th, 2010 at 9:39 am
Nice!!!!
November 27th, 2010 at 9:39 am
Where is Preppie?
November 27th, 2010 at 9:40 am
O,
Morning brother im tired of the carousel at the position thtas all!
Go Ducks!!
November 27th, 2010 at 9:49 am
OAK,
Both players are avg, and it doesn’t make a difference who is behind center. We won by playing good D, running well, and with a QB who didn’t have a lot of TOs. We need to fix the OL, and improve the D to become great.
November 27th, 2010 at 9:54 am
ROFLMAO!!! Mich doesn’t have a punter today!
November 27th, 2010 at 9:57 am
Yes that is who we are, I mean TC is a meat and potatoes kinda guy look at all the offenses he has been a part of like the ATL years ago when they rushed for bout 175 a game. Line play can always get better at least we drafted and hopfully continue to adress that. Same with D! Uncle Al has finally started to listen to somebody….I wonder who?
November 27th, 2010 at 9:58 am
O
I dont think they ever caught the Atlanta bomber
but the unibomber was from the USA
November 27th, 2010 at 10:01 am
Geuss I was wrong ATL job was only NFL job he had before Oaktown. my bad.
November 27th, 2010 at 10:09 am
If Michael Huff walks, Jermale Hines from Ohio State might be a mid-round option.
November 27th, 2010 at 10:09 am
Ram’s rookie QB Sam Bradford went 169 passes without throwing an interception, the best mark in the past 15 years.
The previous best by a rookie in that time period was 147 passes without an interception by Buc’s QB Bruce Gradkowski.
Who knew? And where is that QB hiding?
November 27th, 2010 at 10:11 am
Per ESPN
“The Denver Broncos and coach Josh McDaniels have been fined a combined $100,000 for the videotaping of a San Francisco 49ers practice from before their London game of Week 8.
The NFL found that McDaniels, who was fined $50,000, had failed to report the incident as required by league policy. The team was held responsible for its employee and also fined $50,000.”
LOL And they still lost the game man is Macjackels is a BUM Bolen will fire his arse and should.
November 27th, 2010 at 10:13 am
Back in Aug. – I was hoping for a 10-6 season.
Now I am hoping we go 7-9 and at least break the 10+ LPY record.
Much as I hate to say it, any team that loses to both the 49ers and the Cardinals in 2010 does not belong in the playoffs.
I thought maybe we could redeem ourselves if we could at least compete against sh!tsburgh. But, even after two weeks to prepare – we came out flat and unprepared. We got our ass handed to us, and that is 100% on the coaches imo. We Weren’t Ready For Them!
I really tried to give Cable and the “No Knuckleheads Regime” the benefit of the doubt. But, after last week, my doubts have compounded, and have overwhelmed my hopes for this season.
I am glad that the OAKLAND RAIDERS ARE STILL RELEVANT IN THE AFC WEST, and I love saying it. There IS still hope, and that makes the games exciting. We have loads of talent on this team, we have proven we CAN PLAY dominant football. The weapons are there. This bodes well for the future – but 3 of our 5 losses are on the coaches (imo) and their inability to get the team prepared by game time.
It is a team sport, to be sure – but the Raiders have only one problem – the PASS! There are many excuses – the young WRs, revolving QBs, poor O-Line play – but the bottom line is, the coaches are not getting any production out of this unit, and they haven’t for many years. I am certain that, with even a just decent pass offense, we could compete with any team.
Tom Cable and HuJax – I blame YOU for our p!ss poor passing attack and subsequent ineffective offense! Unless you address and fix our passing game, we will not belong in the post-season.
Happy Holidays – and FILLET THE FISH!
November 27th, 2010 at 10:14 am
The NFL should tack on another 25,000 for losing the game while taping the opponent.
November 27th, 2010 at 10:16 am
They should lose thier first round draft pick as well!! Pats were only taping signals like all teams do Macnuggett was taping the Fing walkthrou LOL what a idiot. Why is the NFL not taking more stern action?
November 27th, 2010 at 10:17 am
for all of you who moan about the lack of production by Raider WRs…put any of ‘em with Peyton; JLH, DHB, Murphy, Ford, Nicky – any of ‘em would have six TDs.
QB mediocrity and play design do have something to do with it.
November 27th, 2010 at 10:39 am
—”Raiders CB Chris Johnson (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday’s Week 12 game. The second best Chris Johnson in the league has played nickel and backup to starter Nnamdi Asomugha. Michael Huff could see some time at cornerback in addition to Jeremy Ware.”—
November 27th, 2010 at 10:54 am
Plunk,
What are you talking about? Eric Rudolph!
November 27th, 2010 at 10:59 am
What about abortion cilnics being bombed? Where those people from Islamic contries too?
November 27th, 2010 at 11:08 am
JFB,
good post on Gradkowski and Campbell. Part of the reason that teams like size in a QB and/or the arm strength is because most of the wildly successful QBs are guys that have those traits.
There are always a few that slip through…but the facts are teams are going to keep chasing guys that look like Rivers, Manning, Bradford and Freeman.
Guys like Brees (short) and Pennington (weak arm) tend to have to go through more hoops to prove themselves. A lot of those types fail.
Most of your elite QBs either have size, arm strength or both. QBs take hits and have to be durable hence the size…gotta be able to make all the throws, hence the arm strength.
What is not easy to measure is intelligence, leadership and accuracy. Gradkowski simply has to do more to prove he’s not a flash in the pan guy because his measurables are what they are.
As for Campbell, size and arm strength….his problem is he played college ball in SEC for an elite team. He always played with the best players and didn’t have to worry about fitting in the throws in tight spaces..
I also believe somewhere in Campbell’s history, some coach drilled in his head to be conservative. Campbell is not an NFL caliber starter….
Gradkowski should start because he’s the best of the worst.
Al Davis has cede drafting and analysis of Quarterbacks to someone else
November 27th, 2010 at 11:15 am
SQUISH THE FISH!
November 27th, 2010 at 11:42 am
Gotta’ stop the run to beat the Dolphish.
This is as critical a game for them as it is for us – a must win for both teams.
We have a tough stretch to finish the season. I don’t want to eek out a win here – I want to see a Dominant performance in a very winnable game. We should blow-out the fish at home and make a statement about how we are gonna’ play the rest of the season.
GO D-MAC! Lets see 200 yards on the ground this week, and another 100 in the pass game!
GO SHO’NASTY! Get in there and force a Sack/Fumble!
GO BRUCE! Get creative and make it happen! CUT LOOSE THE BRUCE!
Stop the run, pound the rock, rush the QB, play with poise, GET IT DONE!
RAIDERS!
November 27th, 2010 at 11:43 am
Please tell me you are not gonna compare a few American whackos to the many hundreds of Islamic suicide bombers who have delighted in killing 30, 50, 125 innocent men women and CHILDREN at one time because they think rainbow stew, free bubble up and 72 beautiful virgins await them in Heaven for mass murder.
November 27th, 2010 at 11:48 am
Sey(no)Mour Missed out on a great PR opportunity.
He should have claimed that the hit was for all the sexually abused and battered women of the world.
He could have said he had a family member who was a victim of sexual assault, and that he couldn’t stand to breath the same air as that douche-bag. He could have been a hero and a media darling!
November 27th, 2010 at 11:50 am
CUT LOOSE THE BRUCE!
November 27th, 2010 at 11:50 am
Only problem Ted is that Ben has never even been charged of a crime, better yet convicted of anything.
Not sure if that type of “justice” would fly if it applied to other facets (shooting and assault charges that were dismissed for tons of players, drug charges, drunk-driving, etc.)
November 27th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
Besides, any “doctor” that would murder one of Gods children in mothers womb deserves to be stopped
November 27th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Plunk,
I thought it was 99 virgins!
I think it’s just as sad as killing others because they disagree with our opinions (abortion clinics), forcing our politics (Iraq), killing people on race issues, etc…. Also reminding You People not to stereotype, judge, etc…
November 27th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
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November 27th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
Plunk,
KKK are Christians, but we don’t blame faith. You get the point. Bad people are bad people regardless of their faith.
Look at our school shootings. I don’t think those kids are from Islamic countries too. I’m not comparing, but I’m making a point about attacking the faith of those people due to their poor understanding of faith.
November 27th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
Keep it football folks…
Don’t get me going on the joys of killing based on race…after both Desert Freedom and The Iraq War, it’s fun showing Arabs they got no game…not to mention, they don’t like football, drinking beer is prohibited…the only good thing is they do treat their women like cattle…neat
Only thing bad with abortion it takes away from my consumer base…not that I sell to lowlifes…but the it hurts my margin with the upper/better class folks.
November 27th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
We don’t blame the Christian faith for the KKK’s actions. Islamic countries are not the problem bro. We shouldn’t fear Islam, Islamic countries, or Muslims. We need to fix this issue from both sides before it teaches new extremes.
Can’t we all just get along? LOL
November 27th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
One thing is for sure. Gods hand of protection is slowly being pulled away. Evil is rising all around us, just look south of the border at all the beheadings.
Heres one more sure thing.
Either Islam has been hijacked and lead astray by tens of millions of devout fanatics who believe the Koran orders them to wage jihad against the infidals or it is a peaceful religion that can coexist with humanity.
If its the latter then the peaceful folks better take up the sword and stop the crazy mofos who are giving Islam a bad name
November 27th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Arabs don’t like football?! Is that a fact?
November 27th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Fundi Christians & Muslims suck. Two sides of the same intolerant Taliban coin.
November 27th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Reaches* new …
November 27th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
I agree JFB, but it woulda’ been funny as hell.
Just Sayin’…
November 27th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
why wouldnt he shrug it off, another mediocore player holding back the rest of the team. or should i say, naw better leave it alone.
November 27th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Budddhists with bad attitude suck too! LOL
November 27th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Raider O Says:
November 27th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Budddhists with bad attitude suck too!
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I agree – by far the worst rap group of the 80s.
November 27th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
248.Raider O Says:
November 27th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Budddhists with bad attitude suck too! LOL
——————————————————-man i work with one, no sooner does he put on that music of theirs and i cant get him to do schyt, he tells me to settle down and relax, we have all day. i tell him hes gonna have all day to look for a fucn job if he dont speed up. he just laughs at me. W.T.F.
November 27th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
BTW, GO Bucks!!!
We Won AGAIN Preppie!!!
November 27th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
LMAO Guys!
Later Gents.
Go Raiders!
Go Bucks!
Go Aztecs!
November 27th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
The Arabs we shot didn’t…Plainly said, anyone who doesn’t like the Raiders suk…it’s that easy. Forget religion, race etc. raiders or suk.
November 27th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
Thank god they are starting Bruce owski. Good smart coaching.
November 27th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
BigTed707 Says:
November 27th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
I agree JFB, but it woulda’ been funny as hell.
Just Sayin’…
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I hear ya….would have certainly endeared Richard to the women’s groups.
I wish he would have just said, I can’t stand that guy, and he approached me with a check he couldn’t cash.
November 27th, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Got to give McDaniels some credit on ethics. He refused to watch the video. He is guilty of not notifying the team for a short amount of time. Again he did not use the tape and went down to defeat. Not the same as the NE Cheaters.
November 27th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
Hey JUST FIRE BABY….
U wanna talk payment? Or are you going to disappear again?
November 27th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
RIP Michigan. It’s wait till next year. My condolances also go out to Bo Schembechler Jackson. It sucks to be a Wolverine. LOL