QUARTERBACKS: A Jason Campbell turned it around after posting miserable numbers for the Oakland Raiders last week. He was an efficient 12-of-20 for 204-yards and 2-scores (127.9 QB rating). Campbell started the contest with a 9-yard slant to Louis Murphy. Later on the opening drive, he used his legs to pick up 15-yards on a 3rd and 10 and a few plays later, he...
Raiders on Monday: Miller, Campbell, Johnson, Goodell & more
The Oakland Raiders debuted Nick Miller yesterday on punt returns. His 46-yard return was a jump-starting play that will allow him to keep the job for another week. “Yeah, it was caught on the 10-yard line, the guy was right in my face, made him miss and the basically just set up the next little move and off from there,’’ Miller commented today. “I just...
Game Grades: Oakland Raiders 35 – San Diego Chargers 27
QUARTERBACK: Bruce Gradkowski – D The fiery starter ended the contest 1-of-7 for 14-yards and a rating of 39.6. His lone positive was the first play from scrimmage when he connected with Zach Miller for 14-yards. Gradkowski was inaccurate all day, as evidenced by missing Darrius Heyward-Bey on a 2nd and 4 and missing Johnnie Lee Higgins on a 3rd and 6 in the...
Chargers vs. Raiders: Inactives
For the Oakland Raiders, running backs Darren McFadden and Michael Bennett, linebackers Travis Goethel and Thomas Howard, offensive lineman Robert Gallery, defensive tackle John Henderson and wide receiver Chaz Schilens will be inactive in today’s contest versus the San Diego Chargers. Oakland has designated all three of their passers active; Bruce Gradkowski,...
Yamon Figurs: Shaky first impression in Oakland, on the hot-seat
One position that will have a quick benching if there is not improved play for the Oakland Raiders will be at kick returner. Yamon Figurs fumbled the opening kickoff on Sunday versus the Titans and was shaky this pre-season, misplaying a punt against Seattle. “It’s something that we’ve got to work on, we have to harp with him. A light, fast...