A lot is riding on the shoulders of Raiders QB Campbell to guide his new team to the post-season.
By Felicia
Sports in the Bay, Inc.
One good thing right now is the Raiders are undefeated, no wins or losses. But the best thing about the Raiders this year that fans would say is the quarterback season. Oakland got rid of some dead weight (literally) by releasing JaMarcus Russell, immediatelly thrusting QB Jason Campbell into the starting position.
Sports in the Bay, Inc.
One good thing right now is the Raiders are undefeated, no wins or losses. But the best thing about the Raiders this year that fans would say is the quarterback season. Oakland got rid of some dead weight (literally) by releasing JaMarcus Russell, immediatelly thrusting QB Jason Campbell into the starting position.
However, back-up QB Bruce Gradkowski isn't shabby either, garnering a following of his own when he took over for a benched Russell last season.
Although the pocket presence of both the current Raiders QB's are much different than Russell's, Sunday will give all a better prespective of what lies ahead for the Silver and Black. Marred by injuries, head coach Tom Cable is concerned and anxious to be able to have all of his players healthy and on the field at once.
Much rides on the shoulders of off-season acquisition, quarterback Jason Campbell, running back Darren McFadden and wide receiver Louis Murphy; however, the Oakland Raiders are ready for the task after a solid pre-season (3-1) and a dismal 5-11 season last year.
Although the pocket presence of both the current Raiders QB's are much different than Russell's, Sunday will give all a better prespective of what lies ahead for the Silver and Black. Marred by injuries, head coach Tom Cable is concerned and anxious to be able to have all of his players healthy and on the field at once.
Much rides on the shoulders of off-season acquisition, quarterback Jason Campbell, running back Darren McFadden and wide receiver Louis Murphy; however, the Oakland Raiders are ready for the task after a solid pre-season (3-1) and a dismal 5-11 season last year.
Unlike recent years, the Raiders locker room was laid back and loose on the Thursday leading up to the kick-off of their 51st NFL season Sunday as they travel to face the Tennessee Titans.
The expectations to break their 7th year playoff slump is high and the Raiders have had a favorable schedule compared to previous years.
One less concern for Oakland is former Raider killer LaDanian Tomlinson who racked up career games against the Raiders as a San Diego Charger. Kansas City is in a rebuilding stage and the Denver Broncos are banged up so the AFC West are for the Raiders to claim.
Notable Injuries: RB Michael Bush (thumb surgery -out), WR Chaz Schillens (knee-out)
Notable Injuries: RB Michael Bush (thumb surgery -out), WR Chaz Schillens (knee-out)
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