Sunday Morning Bloody Mary: This Sunday Belongs To Bruce Almighty! Or Does It?
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Nov 28, 2010 5:49 AM PST
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Well, it looks like Bruce Gradkowski did exactly what he said he'd do. He went out and prepared as the starter and it payed off.
Last night, Adam Schefter, who is nearly 98% correct when it comes to the Raiders, Tweeted that Gradkowski, according to sources within the organization, would be the starter today.
Love him, hate him or indifferent about him, Gradkowski gives this team the best chance to win. Now, if he slips and slides into an abyss, the loyal Raider faithful can all start chanting Ja-son, Ja-son in the second half!
Then again I am assuming that a team who may have played possum with the press and opposition by, perhaps, disguising the fact that Grads was the starter all along isn't floating the rumor in order to cause chaos when Jason appears with the starting team. After all it is more difficult to gameplan for two QB's than one.
If you are NOT a Raider fan, then welcome to Cloak and Dagger-Ville, otherwise known as "Inside The Oakland Raiders". If you are an Oakland fan, then, we will know, as always, when they take the field for the first time.
In other news, Nnamdi WILL play!!! Nnamdi WILL play!!!:
Say what you want about the quarterback, offensive line, pass rush or running game, there is no doubt that the anchor of this team, ahem, the anchor of this organization is #21 Nnamdi Asomugha.
With Nnamdi taking out the #1 receiver and Routt playing the second best receiver, the D-Line should be able to get to a rather gimpy Chadd Henne early and often.
Raider cornerbacks have always been the key to the pass rush and this year is NOT exception. Shutdown corners take away the wide-outs and make quarterbacks go to 3rd and 4th reads on plays that they want to go deep. This allows the big dawgs up front a second longer to get to the QB and break him.
With Nnamdi back, this team will be back.
With Bruce at the helm, this team will win. There it is, I am calling it, 34-10 Raiders!!!
I am ABSOLUTELY sure about that. MMMMM, I can't wait to get into the parking lot and enjoy a Bloody Mary. T minus 47 minutes and counting down!!!
Go Raiders!!!
ENJOY WITH ABSOLUT RESPONSIBILITY®
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Good morning Nation...
I just read the news that bruce will start and being a JC supporter i can say that im really happy for Grads chance again. Im not starting a Bruce vs JC war here, im being serious.
I accuse this blog of suffering from Tribalism and i was wrong for that so i would like opologize to SOB and Jagger for letting my mouth out think my brain (hopefully they except my opology), anyway, on to the game today…i believe we will win today anyway with either JC or Grad. Lets keep the fins off balance with a selection of short intermediate plays, mixed in with play-action, sweeps, and power run plays. Once the game starts i will be rooting for Grad just as hard as i would for JC and i will not make it a point to bash Grad for every bad pass or int. Last week is behind us, and we need this win more than anything just to stay in the hunt, and Grad needs the nations full support to win this game.
now on to my weekly saying!!!!
LET NO JOYFUL VOICE BE HEARD
LET NO DOLPHIN LOOK UP IN THE SKY WITH HOPE
AND LET THIS DAY BE CURSED BY HE WHOS READY TO WAKE…
THE RAIDDDAAAAAZZZZZ
I want to be the modern day version of Super Mario Brothers!!! Dont care for *shrooms*, but would love to *get large* and *spit fire*...unless im constantly told "thanks, but your girl is in another castle". That would rate a 8.9 on the ole *Suck-ometer*!!!
by Kobe Won Kenobi on Nov 28, 2010 7:02 AM PST reply actions
Yep, I root for whoever is playing
While reserving the right to call for the other guy if the starter is playing like crap.
@WorldBLee
by worldblee on Nov 28, 2010 9:03 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Very Nice!!!!
It is all about coming together as a team. At the end of the day, the team is all we have. - T. Branch 10-14-09
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Nov 28, 2010 9:03 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Firing me up, K!
As if I needed any more, but Greenpeace is coming out on this one, because we’re gonna get medieval on some Dolphins!
"The only yardstick for success our society has is being a champion. No one remembers anything else."--John Madden
Go Raiders!!!
I stick behind everyone of our players that gives us their best for the team. I feel JC and Bruce work hard. I just prefer Bruce because of the passion he brings. No matter the players on the field Im gonna cheer loud all the way from SLC. Im still booking on 9 wins and today is the next step towards that.
by $73.27 on Nov 28, 2010 8:07 AM PST via mobile reply actions
Great news on getting 2 important players back
I hope the Raiders kick ass this afternoon, does anyone know if they will be showing the game on CBS in LA? Thanks in advance, Go Raiders!!!!!
As you say Saint,
We’ll see what happens and who comes out and starts this game for us. You know the Raiders are not going to let on. Personally I hope it’s Bruce because I beleive he gives us the best chance to win, but if it’s not I’ll root for Campbell to play well and get us the win.
GO RAIDERS!!!
JUST DOMINATE BABY !!!
Getting Nnamdi back is bigger than whoever plays QB
He’s our best player whereas our two QBs are journeymen. They each have different strengths, but neither one is a world-class player like Nnamdi. Hopefully we have a good game plan today, unlike at Pittsburgh. And also, hope we execute to our potential (unlike last week). Go Raiders!
@WorldBLee
I will say this, nothing like a little pre game mystery.
That said, whoever starts under center should have Raider Nation’s undying support. Unless they screw the pooch and get pulled. Then, the #2 QB should have Raider Nation’s undying support.
I'm coming to the tailgate.
Also i have an extra ticket cause my friend can’t make it. It’s a nosebleed section 355.
I will be in the #3 George jersey before the game somewhere by the grill iron gang.
I’m gonna bring some pie :D
John
RAIDERS - AS ROMA - CUBS - WARRIORS - MUAY THAI - HIP HOP
~R.I.P. Patrick Patterson~
by Ionnes on Nov 28, 2010 10:19 AM PST reply actions
While it's not secret I believe Bruce is and has been the guy
I pull for Jason no less while he’s at the helm, and wish for his success at all times. I understand both guys bring something entirely different, and think it could be a lot worse than having two guys like these rotating at 1 and 2.
This game will be all defense, with at least 10 coming almost directly from defense. Jacoby Ford and Nick Miller have big days again. Murph has some inspirational blocks downfield again.
"The only yardstick for success our society has is being a champion. No one remembers anything else."--John Madden
logging in from afar
GO RAIDERS! Sons and I here at my brother’s, preparing to watch the game, which starts at 11pm local time on adthe.net and the Chiefs game on tv. Tailgating at full swings – rakia’s flowing.
by Spirals galore on Nov 28, 2010 11:35 AM PST reply actions
Hey
The game is sold out right so it will be on T.V?
"The Silver and Black are Back" -Greg Papa 2002 AFC Championship game
My t.v. says chiefs vs. seahawks will be playing
I heard the game sold out to. But it looks like it won’t be aired
1 hr and counting..
I want to be the modern day version of Super Mario Brothers!!! Dont care for *shrooms*, but would love to *get large* and *spit fire*...unless im constantly told "thanks, but your girl is in another castle". That would rate a 8.9 on the ole *Suck-ometer*!!!
by Kobe Won Kenobi on Nov 28, 2010 12:00 PM PST reply actions
hello S&BP. Been a long time.
But I am back and better than ever
The Sunkist Kaiser, most epic thing since the Grizzly BLAAAAAAAIR! Relax, play, and drink Sunkist! Your Kaiser commands it.
Bruce
What a brilliant job in starting Gradkowski!!! BULLSHIT!!! The only thing he does is running around or sling the ball!! He is not an accurate passer and sucks as a starter!!!
by Archangel25 on Nov 28, 2010 2:01 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Disgusting
Gradkowski is garbage. They should have benched him after his second INT. At least Campbell is good in his inconsistency. The only player who earned his pay today was Ford. The Raiders are playing like they have for the last 7 years in these past 2 games. What happened to the team of 3 weeks ago?
Why Was He Not Pulled Out Of The Game!!?
If that was Jason Campble playing like that, again, he would have been pulled. So why was Bruce allowed to stay in the game? If they didn’t want to put Jason in the game, then maybe they should have given Kyle Boller a shot.
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