Comments on: Raiders could be sending their hot hand to the showers

By: comment_submission_error

comment_submission_error — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:17:05 +0000

If you think politicians are the world’s biggest liars, you need to spend more time listening to NFL coaches.

By: indianaraidersfan

indianaraidersfan — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 19:15:04 +0000

I guess I’m in the minority on here that thinks it’s ridiculous to bench Campbell at this point in favor of Gradkowski. My fellow Raiders fans are acting as if we’re waiting for a franchise qb to get healthy.
If they’re on a BIG two game win streak and Brady, Brees, or Manning is about to come back, then yea, bench JC. But we’re not talking about a franchise QB. We’re talking about a solid backup. Campbell might not be the guy, but you don’t bench him NOW. The week before a bye? C’mon people! If Campbell stinks it up and we lose to KC, then yea, start Bruce after the bye. BG will be 100% and there will be no momentum to eff up.
I’ve backed Cable, but him saying “no question who our starting QB is” is dumb. Based on what? The big 7-3 comeback against the Rams?
I hate to break it to the Nation, but Florio is right on this one.

By: masterblaster78

masterblaster78 — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 18:02:16 +0000

Campbell was throwing the ball behind, to far in front of and to low to his receivers. He’s lucky the receivers caught what was thrown to them. Grad now has the green light. Give him a break. Until he plays bad, support Grad!!! PFT is and always has been a Raider hater.

By: tooz56

tooz56 — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:59:51 +0000

Florio, since it’s clear to see by what you write, that you did not watch the last 2 Raider games. Campbell is not a good QB, he never has been, cause if he was a good QB, the great Mike Shannahan would never have trade him, ESPECIALLY to the Raiders !
Campbells stats, and I’ve always said stats are BS, are made to look better from all the yards after the catch. ( LOOK IT UP !) and lucky bounces (DHB low ball bounces off his knee right to Bush for 40-50 YAC) The long TD by DHB was an under thrown ball. DHB was WIDE open and had to wait for the ball. PLUS the last 2 games were never in doubt, Campbell CHOKES under pressure with the game on the line, Gradlowski LIVES for those situations.
I do agree though, if Bruce is not 100% let Campbell at least start the game vs the CHEFS, with a short leash.
let me address this comment
“R8ers4evr – So the pass to Reece and the one to DHB those two where dump off. For someone that was “watching the game you sure missed alot. Yes Bruce has the heart but he does not have the skils to start in the NFL!”
‘ The TD pass to Reese on 4th and 1 was a little behind Reese, it was far from perfect. The 69 YD TD pass to DHB was maybe a 20-25 yd throw that was short, and DHB made a great play, a REAL NFL QB would have hit DHB in stride…

By: raidertg

raidertg — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:46:00 +0000

R8ers4evr – So the pass to Reece and the one to DHB those two where dump off. For someone that was “watching the game you sure missed alot. Yes Bruce has the heart but he does not have the skils to start in the NFL!

By: Al Davis Is God - Deal With It

Al Davis Is God - Deal With It — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:28:05 +0000

As usual Florio you got it all wrong. The Raiders are sending their backup QB to the bench. A starter shouldn’t lose his position because of injury. When the starter is healthy he plays, when the starter is injured, the backup plays.

By: shamoo318

shamoo318 — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:10:59 +0000

Start Campbell, and if he struggles, bring in Grad.
Florio, I don’t think you predicted two blowout wins by the Raiders. I think you are better off not writing about the Raiders rather than seeming desperate to squeeze a negative out of their two game winning streak, .500 record and a near (and rare) sell-out for their game this weekend.
So shut up, Florio. Shut up.

By: R8ers4evr

R8ers4evr — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:59:14 +0000

i normally dont care enough to write in. but to make this whole thing a topic is ridiculous. you clearly have not watched the games… campbell gets all those yards on dumpoffs to mcfadden and 5 yd passes to the wr’s if to them at all… the 2 td’s he had against denver was a dumpoff to mcfadden and a blown coverage to zach miller where there wasnt a denver defender within 15yds of miller… and against seattle it was dumpoff after dumpoff after dumpoff… that pass to bush for 50 sum yards was a HORRIBLE throw to one of the wr’s… i forget which one but it was a bad pass that was deflected and went to bush… grad on the other hand throws to the wr’s and hits them in the chest. he has the heart and desire and makes plays when they break down. if you actually watch the games… grad is clearly the better option!

By: DEMOLITION

DEMOLITION — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:05:27 +0000

Hey Mikey,
Is it true Greg With An Xtra G ( But Isn’t A G) in trouble with you?
Everyone pretty much said what I was gonna say already. Whatever happened to the days of fair unbiased journalism. But then again, after reading some of these ‘articles’ on here, its a slap in the face to high school papers.

By: CaliBoy

CaliBoy — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:04:30 +0000

“Tom Cable is many things but he’s not dumb”
Petro
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Funniest thing I’ve ever read. LMFAO. Yeah, he’s many things and dumb is definitely one of them.

By: CAPTAINCJ72

CAPTAINCJ72 — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:53:52 +0000

The Chiefs or ‘the condiments’ if you wish, will get smacked around by the running game regardless who the QB is. They struggled against the Bills last week and now they are coming into a sold out Black Hole a facing a fired up Raider team! RAIDER all the way!

By: cowboys1

cowboys1 — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:47:07 +0000

Campbell has passed for over 500 yards and 4 TDs the last two games with no int’s. If thats not making plays, i dont know what is. He sets up his RBs perfectly. I like Bruce, but campbell is managing the offense and making plays, to bench him now would be a huge mistake.

By: BleedingSilverAndBlack

BleedingSilverAndBlack — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:32:15 +0000

As long as Bruce is healthy, he is the better player. There’s no such thing as a hot hand. That is superstitious.

By: sraidersteve

sraidersteve — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:20:59 +0000

Do the chiefs fans realize they barely got by the 0-7 bills at home just a week ago?

By: shaqter

shaqter — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:06:05 +0000

Don’t let the QB Rating fool you. Campbell looked decent on paper in Washington too, but he ins’t a playmaker.

By: raidertg

raidertg — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:04:21 +0000

I don’t know why everyone is all on Bruce’s sack but he is not a starting QB. Yes JC had 2 bad games but he is getting into the offence now and hitting a stride. I also don’t understand why everyone says he has not helped us win the last two games. Try watching the game. Yes we have been running the ball well but that is also because of the improved passing game. Other teams are not just stacking the box.
I also think this is just Cable keeping the Chiefs on there toes and giving them two QB’s to plan for!

By: petro

petro — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:02:15 +0000

Florio….I’m sure Tom Cable knows his own team better than some “lego hair” blogger. Tom Cable is many things but he’s not dumb. That teams playing great D and running the ball a ton.

By: joetoronto

joetoronto — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:44:52 +0000

Check out the Chiefs fans talkin smack. lol.

By: Ucantzstopuz

Ucantzstopuz — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:37:42 +0000

I lovw how people just comment cause they see the word “raiders” Thats jusr because deep down inside everyone wants to be a raider fan.
Bruce Almighty is our starting QB. Thats been clear all season. So if Peyton Manning gets hurt and Painter comes in wins 2 in a row do you bench manning?
Come on PFT!? You have not watched any of the games, You just like to try your best to stir up negative stuff about the raiders.
I got news for you Raiders are gona win alot more than 2 in a row with the bruce.
Superbowl Bound Baby

By: Tinbender

Tinbender — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:36:16 +0000

@ToddHaleyKicksASS
I’m picturing your players lookin like a bunch of Fog Horn Leghorns – red and white with plungers sticking out of their arse!
Go Raiders

By: Laxer37

Laxer37 — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:25:10 +0000

Jason Campbell has put two nice games together against two bad teams.
Gradkowki is the right choice as the competition gets tougher down the road.

By: Raider B

Raider B — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:21:30 +0000

Prove you wrong?
Like the time you said Cable will be fired?
Or the hiring of Hue Jackson meant Paul Hackett would be fired?
Or when you said Richard Seymour wouldnt report to the Raiders? (here he is 2 years later balling).
Or my favorite, claiming McFadden is a bust?
LMFAO! What a joke.

By: raiderrob21

raiderrob21 — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:15:11 +0000

Fortunately we have 2 QBs we can start when healthy. And yes Campbell has 2 games with good ratings. Try checking his rating in the season opener and his rating vs the 49ers.
Its pretty obvious you wrote this to get attention from the RAIDER NATION. If not, you have NO CLUE what the hell your talking about Gloryhole!
JUST WIN BABY!!!!!!

By: pioli_for_prez

pioli_for_prez — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:13:23 +0000

unless they bench campbell for Rich Gannon from 10 years ago, this will not even be a contest

By: Chiefs2010

Chiefs2010 — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:10:28 +0000

word is Kenny Stabler may get the start

By: CHIEF ZEE

CHIEF ZEE — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:08:27 +0000

Campbell has always shown flashes of brilliance, but he inevitably screws the pooch.

By: favreslegacy

favreslegacy — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:05:47 +0000

Jason Cambell does not have a “hot hand” This is his MO. His entire career he would have a few good games then 6 terrible ones. Prove me wrong.

By: Tdk24

Tdk24 — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 09:53:00 +0000

What happened to you can’t lose your starting job because of injury? Cable just wants to show Grads a little respect.

By: tom coughlin's coat holder

tom coughlin's coat holder — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 09:41:23 +0000

oh…i see…you know more about what is going on inside the team,more that the coach.
it’s patently obvious that you put up this post to stir up the raider troops.florio,you’re just unbelievably greedy for “hits”.

By: ToddHaleyKicksASS

ToddHaleyKicksASS — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 09:05:56 +0000

I don’t care if they bring back Daryl Lamonica….the Chiefs are going to plunger-rape the Primer and Soot on Sunday.