Back in April, when Jason Campbell got his wish and was dealt from the Washington Redskins to the Raiders for a future draft pick, media outlets hailed it as a great move for Oakland, a sign that the team was moving forward. They also trumpeted the Raiders again after JaMarcus Russell was released, saying the team made the right choice.
Now, two weeks into the season and the Raiders at 1-1, Campbell has realized how hard reality is in the NFL, when he was pulled at halftime of a game down by four...and his backup, Bruce Gradkowski led the team to ...
Darren McFadden appears to be on a mission this year and going into the Oakland Raiders' week 3 match up versus the Arizona Cardinals, he has a chance to really break out. He has come out with a chip on his shoulder this season after hearing the "bust" whispers. McFadden looks to have really done all the work that Raider Head Coach Tom Cable spoke of and it's paying off. He's second in the league in rushing and coming off of a 145 yard game against the Rams last week. McFadden could very well have the first 200-yard game of his career against the Cardinals. Turn the ...
Sometimes a leader will "tweak" the model to get better results. The recent decision to let Bruce Gradkowski start against the Arizona Cardinals is a wise one, in my opinion.
It gives the Raider Nation something to look forward to. A little spark at the beginning of the game could start a "fire" that burns strong throughout the entire four quarters.
You don't know what will work unless you try something new.
Jason Campbell is still a good quarterback with a lot of potential. He is new to the Oakland Raiders and giving him more time to get the rhythm and flow of things ...
The Oakland Raiders go into week 3 trying to improve their season record against the Arizona Cardinals.Well...it's that time again. That's right, I know you've all had your calendars marked since last week and have been waiting for it, so here it is: Oakland Raiders pressures, hurries, and knockdowns, week three edition.Unfortunately, as it's been so quiet on the Raiders front this week, there isn't much to write about.......oh wait, there was some quarterback decision made yesterday. That's not important though....Anyway, all the moving and shaking in Raider land recently coupled with our first win in this young season has ...
Cruising down the highway without a care in the world, the best mode of transport is a chauffeur-driven limo to allow you to take in the view.
However, when the road disappears and the terrain becomes rocky, you need a rugged off-road vehicle equipped to get you moving and keep you in one piece. When you hit the highway again, you may want to revisit your options.
The Oakland Raiders are a long way from the highway. The Silver-and-Black have a sluggish offense, held back by a struggling offensive line.
The Raiders need a quarterback cast in the image of the offensive coordinator ...
Here we go again. What would a season in Oakland be without controversy? Raider fans have their quarterback this Sunday. Hue Jackson got his quarterback. And probably Bruce Gradkowski's biggest advocate, Tom Cable, got his quarterback this week. So what's the problem? Every indication is that Al Davis didn't get his quarterback. Everyone knows things are run differently in Oakland. Only a few of Davis' loyal minions actually know what goes on behind closed doors. What we do know is that Al Davis likes control. At this point he has earned as much. Even if he had not earned it, ...
If I asked you around the start of training camp who you would rather see get the bulk of Oakland's carries, you would most likely say Michael Bush.
Tom Cable said he wanted a running back to step up and take over the position.
After two games into the 2010 season, Darren McFadden has burst onto the scene, and he ranks second in the NFL in rushing yards behind the Houston Texans' Arian Foster.
McFadden had a good game against the Titans, but it was overlooked by a 38-13 loss. McFadden came back against the Rams a week later and took 30 carries (career-high) ...
This Sunday, Tom Cable will lead the Oakland Raiders into the desert to take on Ken Whisenhunt and the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium.On paper, this game is a dead heat.Both teams are 1-1, the Raiders are up and coming, the Cardinals are somewhat falling from power, and both the Raiders and the Cardinals won close games against the St. Louis Rams in previous weeks.NFL games aren't played on paper.This is a very winnable for the Raiders, but only if they create the right game plan and execute it well.Let's have a look at what this old coach ...
Since being beaten by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Super Bowl following the 2002 season the Raiders have struggled. Struggled is not the proper word to describe how the Raiders have played but we will go with it.
Bill Callahan was the coach at the time and was fired the following season when the Raiders (clearly suffering the famed Superbowl hangover) went 4 and 12.
Norv Turner got a shot for two seasons in which he went 9-23 collectively. Then came Art Shell Part Dos, who won a meager two games. Young, rebellious offensive genius Lane Kiffin came along and won ...
Conflicting reports are coming out Oakland about who the Raiders’ starting quarterback will be this Sunday, and according to NFL Insider Jason LaCanfora, the starter will be:
Bruce Gradkowski.
The fourth-year pro replaced an ineffective Jason Campbell last week in Oakland’s 16-14 comeback victory over St. Louis, and now, Gradkowski could be named the starter for the remainder of the season.
Surprising? Yes and no.
As of Wednesday morning, the Oakland depth chart still has Campbell listed as the Raiders No. 1 quarterback for this weekend’s game in Arizona. However, LaConfora—who reports for the NFL Network—tweeted unofficially that a source tells him that ...