Gradkowski speaks on KNBR (3/9/2010)

"I haven’t officially signed with them yet. They offered a second round tender. So its still free agency going on, so there are other teams out there, but in my heart, I want to be in Oakland. I believe I’ll be in Oakland and I’ll like to be here for years to come. I just feel a good presence here, especially with the fan-base we have. It’s the best in football and fans that love their team. And we need to give them something to cheer for. So that’s what I’m looking forward to changing this year and going in and having a good season."

Grad sounds like Cable in this interview - extremely cagey and vague.

almost 2 years ago Spirals galore 5 comments 0 recs |

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Gradkowski

Yes, he’ll be here because no one is dumb enough to offer a second-round pick for the him. I’m glad he wants to be here, though, and I think I speak for everyone when I say that I hope he’s our starter for at least this upcoming season.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 10, 2010 6:44 AM PST reply actions

oh yes!

Here is more:
About the return of Tom Cable:

Yeah, coach Cable is going to be back. A lot of our coaching staff has stayed the same and we brought in a good coach in Hue Jackson, coming from the Baltimore Ravens, and you know, I’m excited.

Asked if he’s been told Cable will be back, specifically:

We are going to work everyday like it’s the same. Coach Cable is in there working and that’s all I care about. I don’t look into details, but I just go in and take care of my own business and whoever is there I’m going to work with and we are going to do just fine.

by Spirals galore on Mar 10, 2010 6:48 AM PST up reply actions

About the situation with Russell, and how his large contract may dictate what occurs on the field:

Well, its tough. A guy like Jeff Garcia whose been in the league for years and he’s been successful, he’s never gotten the big signing bonus, the big contract that he’s deserved. And you know, its crazy how things work out in the NFL. It’s frustrating to a certain point, but you can’t worry about those things.
You just keep on working hard and good things will come. And you’ll get what you deserve. So that’s all I can really focus on.

by Spirals galore on Mar 10, 2010 6:50 AM PST reply actions