Report: Raiders will likely draft Bruce Campbell

I know we've all been hearing that for weeks now, but this doesn't come from some random mock drafter who has nothing but conjecture to go on. David White, though unfortunately switched from the Raiders to the 49ers beat, apparently has been informed by contacts he still maintains in Oakland that the Raiders (read: Al Davis) are firming up their decision to make Maryland offensive tackle Bruce Campbell the #8 overall draft pick in 9 days.

I know this is the "smokescreen" time of year, but White stresses (as best as he can within Twitter's 140 character limit) that this is good information and not the B.S. commonly shoveled about by clubs looking to distract from their real intentions. Is this truly good info? Who knows. But I thought I'd pass it along, since White is one of the few guys (Jerry McDonald and Steve Corkran being the other two) who was ever a reliable source of Raider info

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Uh oh

Pretty easy to see this coming though

The person who writes for fools is always sure of a large audience.

by dubzfan on Apr 13, 2010 10:37 AM PDT reply actions

Well, plans can certainly change. We’ll see, though.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 13, 2010 11:35 AM PDT reply actions

Thanks for the link,

however I am very skeptical of anyone who says they have Raiders info. Even if they are from reliable sources, Al will give his own people bogus info just to have it leaked.

Only dull people are brilliant at breakfast.

by Rich Langford on Apr 13, 2010 11:42 AM PDT reply actions

I hope Campbell is not the pick at 8

Only dull people are brilliant at breakfast.

by Rich Langford on Apr 13, 2010 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions

You know its going to happen.

He always does this. There are many sources saying last year he would take Darius “Hey, what’s a football?” Bey. The rest were saying he should take Crabtree. You know he geta hard-on for combine workouts & hope they stick. Oh well, another “project” here we come.

by TAW on Apr 13, 2010 12:06 PM PDT reply actions

I don't recall these many sources....

Only dull people are brilliant at breakfast.

by Rich Langford on Apr 13, 2010 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh please no...

by patriotguy2 on Apr 13, 2010 12:21 PM PDT reply actions

White dosn't F**k around, I think this is legit, Al will pick Campbell. This will be our pick Thursday of next week...

(or Trent) hopefully Cable slaps some sense into Al.

The RaiderLaker

by JaggerJaw on Apr 13, 2010 3:52 PM PDT reply actions

This guy better become a beast if they get him, or else it's just another stupid pick.

by duballers23 on Apr 13, 2010 4:09 PM PDT reply actions

What could go wrong?

A huge guy w/ motivation problems getting the most money he has ever seen in his life at one time, sounds like someone who would become extra motivated to kick ass!

Oh wait, this is a horrible idea.

If they do get Campbell, I hope they at least trade down.

Only dull people are brilliant at breakfast.

by Rich Langford on Apr 13, 2010 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions

Actual they say he's a workout warrior

He’s just raw

The person who writes for fools is always sure of a large audience.

by dubzfan on Apr 13, 2010 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, I don't think he has motivation problems, it was just that he was still learning the position at Maryland, which led to him struggling a bit. Comparing him to Russell is aboslutely ridiculous, because Russell is the anti-workout warrior.

by duballers23 on Apr 13, 2010 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, I don't think he has motivation problems, it was just that he was still learning the position at Maryland, which led to him struggling a bit. Comparing him to Russell is aboslutely ridiculous, because Russell is the anti-workout warrior.

by duballers23 on Apr 13, 2010 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Fuck Me! Then twice on Sunday as this guy gets ripped up by every DE in the NFL!

I really really really really really really really really really hope this is just a rumour.

In Bruce We Trust

by Remix. on Apr 13, 2010 10:42 PM PDT reply actions

Wait and see

I know everyone is down on Campbell but if we pick him give him a shot to perform. If he is the motivated man that he displays and puts his head to the grindstone he may be a good pick. I am think Williams, Iupati and Okung are better with what we see but perhaps we will be pleasantly surprised.
I will give him a shot. He atleast seems to want to work at getting better unlike some of our other draftees in recent memory.

Win at all costs! Winning ugly is still winning! Remember the past and what got us to the top before. Jim Plunkett and winning ugly......enough said!

by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Apr 14, 2010 5:25 AM PDT reply actions