Campbell it is

[Over-Head]

sorry if re-post

Before first snap, Jason Campbell named Oakland Raiders' No. 1 QB

http://bleacherreport.com/tb/b56vs


Jason Campbell was named the Raiders' starting quarterback on Wednesday by coach Tom Cable on the eve of his team's first training camp practice in Napa.

Cable included the caveat that this assumes Campbell stays healthy throughout camp and holds off challenges from Bruce Gradkowski, Charlie Frye and Kyle Boller.

The Raiders traded for Campbell during the NFL draft in April and saw enough of him during offseason workouts to determine that he was the best option to succeed departed quarterback JaMarcus Russell.
Cable said the decision was made easy because Gradkowski was sidelined the entire offseason as he recovered from surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle.

"The first thing people are going to want to ask is, 'Where is Bruce and (how do) the other guys fit in terms of competition and all that?' " Cable said. "Bruce hasn't done anything for the last three months. He'll catch up and he'll get himself up to speed and he'll go out and battle and all that. But, as we move forward (this) morning and go to practice the first time, Jason will be in that first huddle."

Cable had plenty more to say, suggesting that his team could wind up playing in the Super Bowl at Cowboys Stadium on Feb. 6.
"What's in front of us is winning a championship," Cable said Wednesday at a news conference on the eve of his team's first training camp practice in Napa. "That's the goal now. Let's go for it."
The Raiders were 5-11 last season, but Cable feels the team he has assembled is primed for more than its first winning season since 2002.

"I know we're going to be a good team, and I'm not afraid to say that," Cable said. "We're going to go after the AFC West. I'm not afraid to say that."

For now, Cable intends for Campbell to lead the Raiders.
Gradkowski supplanted Russell as the starting quarterback nine games into last season, and he provided an instant upgrade to the league's worst-ranked passing attack. Yet, it's back to being a backup until further notice.
Gradkowski resumed throwing in recent weeks and is expected to participate in the Raiders first practice this morning. But he will have to wait until Monday to test his arm in a team setting because Cable intends to use the first four days — eight practices — for "intensive learning" drills that don't include much contact or full-scale plays.

The Raiders play their first exhibition game in Dallas on Aug. 12.
Notes: First-round draft pick Rolando McClain still hasn't signed a contract. Cable said negotiations are ongoing and that it's possible McClain will be under contract and at practice today. "... Langston Walker is the projected starter at right offensive tackle, Cable said. Cornell Green held down that job the past three seasons before signing with the Buffalo Bills via free agency this offseason. "... The Raiders formally announced the hiring of Craig Dickenson as assistant special teams coordinator.

He joined the team in April and will work under John Fassel.
Dickenson last worked for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. "... The Raider Nation Celebration is slated for Aug. 27 at Frank Ogawa Plaza in Oakland from 4-6 p.m.

[Over-Head]

Originally Posted by Rausch

They drafted terrible this year but they always add top end talent.

They always do.

That remains to be seen

Originally Posted by Rausch

The secondary is loaded, they have a solid O line, and I'd argue there are 3 HB's on this team that would top 1,200 yards given the chance to carry the load full time.

I honestly believe Cable could have Marty'ed the Faiders to respectable and perhaps (if lucky) the playoffs.

The Raiders just insist on breaking every rule of common sense by taking offensive lineman in the top 10 and HB's in the top 15...

No one will ever say Al is good at teh draft, but he has pulled out a few gems befor. Playoffs, I really don't know, wild cat maybe, with a lot of luck, lets get what we have working now for an 8-8 or better first, personally 9-7/10-6 I see.

[Consistent1]

Originally Posted by kcrockaholic4life

They drafted very well this year. I'm not sure where you're getting that.

The secondary is average outside of Asamough. Chris Johnson is a horrible CB, and Michael Huff is a liability.

Their front 7 is very improved from a season ago.

They have 2 good runningbacks in Bush and McFadden, but McFadden is not an elite HB or even close.

The raiders won't make the playoffs this year but they will improve plenty much like KC.

I don't know man. My belief is that they have much more going for them right now than KC.

[KCrockaholic]

Originally Posted by Consistent1

I don't know man. My belief is that they have much more going for them right now than KC.

Like what? How is their base foundation at this point better than KC? Don't give me the Jason Campbell stuff, we don't know how he is going to do, and Cassel will be in year 2 with KC, with more talent. What makes them stand out?

[boogblaster]

8-8 team ... poor everything ... Campbell will not matter ....

[KCrockaholic]

The Raiders just aren't as good as some Chiefs fans want them to be. I think we feel that Oakland needs to be brought back from the dead, because our "rivalry" is pathetic at this point.

[beach tribe]

I have never thought that JC was worth a shit. Didn't think he would amount to crap, and really i still don't. Which is why I can't figure out why his signing gives me a bad feeling. It worries me for some reason. Just thinking that maybe I'm wrong about this guy. That would really suck for us if this guy hits his stride, and starts playing above average football.

[beach tribe]

Originally Posted by kcrockaholic4life

The Raiders just aren't as good as some Chiefs fans want them to be. I think we feel that Oakland needs to be brought back from the dead, because our "rivalry" is pathetic at this point.

Dude, Oakland has a lot of talent.

[DJ's left nut]

Campbell is about the perfect example of a league average QB.

He does some things well, he does some things poorly.

He works hard and seems to have the respect of his teammates.

I'd take him over Cassel anyday and I suspect that will be established in all its glory this season.

[KCrockaholic]

Originally Posted by beach tribe

Dude, Oakland has a lot of talent.

Raw, raw, raw talent.

Heyward-Bey is a bust first of all. No exceptions. I was dead on the money with this guy.

I like Luis Murphy. Chaz Shilens is nothing if he can't stay healthy. I think he is just an over hyped guy.

Michael Bush is better than McFadden. Campbell is not talent. Campbell is a role player that will never win a SB.

Their D has some talent. I like the McClain pick a lot by them. Nnamdi is good like I said. But the rest of the pass D just isn't anything.

Zach Miller is pretty good. Not a top 10 TE but he isn't bad.

Like I've said, they do have some talent, but they have terrible coaching and a terrible base foundation and that is going to keep them around 8-8 or 7-9 this year.

[Over-Head]

Originally Posted by kcrockaholic4life

Like what? How is their base foundation at this point better than KC? Don't give me the Jason Campbell stuff, we don't know how he is going to do, and Cassel will be in year 2 with KC, with more talent. What makes them stand out?

Dude, less weed more filter

[SenselessChiefsFan]

I hate to say it, but with Jason Campbell, the Raiders may be the best team in the division. Although, that isn't saying much for THIS division.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

I hate to say it, but with Jason Campbell, the Raiders may be the best team in the division. Although, that isn't saying much for THIS division.

We are talking about the same Jason Cambell that was benched for poor play against KC's defense last year. It is SanDiego's division to lose with the edge they have with Rivers at QB.

[SenselessChiefsFan]

Originally Posted by PGM

We are talking about the same Jason Cambell that was benched for poor play against KC's defense last year. It is SanDiego's division to lose with the edge they have with Rivers at QB.

I am not saying that Jason Campbell is a 'great' qb, but he could very well be the second best QB in the division.

San Diego is having a lot of hold outs and is getting old fairly quickly.

[BossChief]

he scares me about as much as Kerry Collins did.

[kcxiv]

Originally Posted by kcrockaholic4life

The Raiders just aren't as good as some Chiefs fans want them to be. I think we feel that Oakland needs to be brought back from the dead, because our "rivalry" is pathetic at this point.

NO one wants them to be good at least no Chiefs fans, but some of us realize that they have some good players and they can be good. I wouldnt be shocked if they took the Division this year. They have some really nice players on that team.

With that being said, i hope they finish last. lol