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The Bruce Campbell Imaginarium: First and Goal From Inside The 3 Yardline

When you have a physical specimen such as Bruce Campbell on your team, the minds of coaches and fans alike will wonder about all of the scenario's that could be effected by the addition of a 315 pound body that runs a 4.78 40 and is capable of lifting a trailer truck.

This afternoon, I was wondering about whether or not B. Campbell could play RG this season and then my mind wandered to the possibility of a McFadden, Bush and Ford Wishbone, when I suddenly saw Bruce Campbell lined up in the backfield and lead blocking for Tonga or Bush.

This is where the Imaginarium comes into play. Imagine what force he could generate by accelerating at 4.78 speed and running 7 yards before he hits the line. Oh My!!!

I now wonder if the coaching staff is thinking the same thing? I ask you...Should Bruce Campbell be inserted into a short down package?

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I was actually wondering if he could play some tight-end

in goalline situations. Maybe play somewhat like Warren Sapp from a fullback spot as well. On special teams, he could make like Langston Walker did in his first stint here and get up to block field goals. I do hope the coaching staff has enough imagination to take advantage of this guy’s unique phisical tools.

"We have to win eight. I'll be crushed if we don't win eight." CRN...Eat it BN, lol

by S Jay Bruin on Apr 27, 2010 11:44 AM PDT reply actions  

Depends I guess...

If he can on to the ball then it could prove useful every once in a while to throw off defenses.
Overall, I think he would be more useful blocking for bush in those situations.

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by Kwester421 on Apr 27, 2010 12:01 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

His skills really seem more suited for D end.

I say put him anywhere on the field he can run into people and knock them over or out of the way!

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by Rich Langford on Apr 27, 2010 12:27 PM PDT reply actions  

He'd be a bigass DE haha

I want to see him play RG. I think it was SOB that said playing Guard is alot easier than playing Tackle.

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by JaKe. on Apr 27, 2010 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

no

i played RB for years and i remember having coaches try this method, we’d be on the one, the two, the three and we put in the jumbo package and have our fb and our DE up infront of me and of course the line would open the hole but i’d end up riding on the backs of the big guys because they would get stuffed where we obvs. show where we were going to run. instead i hope we’d do what the Raven did when instead of having a TE they put an extra tackle out and threw the toss or dive to ray rice, we can use dmc or bush for that

by NYraider29 on Apr 27, 2010 12:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Man, I love options

When I want Mel Kipers opinion, I'll fucking give it to him !
Me

by rambis64 on Apr 27, 2010 1:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Special teams was mentioned.

In an interview, Campbell was asked if he would be willing to play special teams, he said yes he would. I guess the interviewer ask that question because of his size and speed. You just don’t see offensive lineman play special teams. Coach cable was asked if he was open to using Campbell on special teams, and he chuckled and said, anytime you have a player that big and fast that could really lay somebody out, you have to give him a chance on special teams.

by Captain Chaos on Apr 27, 2010 1:50 PM PDT reply actions  

noo

he should be on the offensive line…

he should be an every down lineman. most scouting reports say he looks natural and phenominal in pass protection, but its his power run blocking that needs help. even though his physique is god-like, if he tacks on another 10-15 pounds he will be able to take his game to the next level. he could play RT immediately, and eventually move to LT. i think veldheer could put on another 15 pounds and play right guard for the aging carlisle. veldheer is 6-8, but he has short arms, so playing tackle would be tough.

i think ideally, in 1 or 2 years, you have Campbell as LT, gallery at G, draft a center in next year’s draft, veldheer at right guard, and mario henderson at right tackle

by raiderrocker18 on Apr 27, 2010 2:06 PM PDT reply actions  

He would be nasty pulling around the corner and blazing a trail for the O.G. wildcat runner DMac. Lets see a little wildcat this year maybe a little more unpredictable with a qb that can do more than drop back look around then fumble. Love the draft, love Cable, thanks Al lets make a run!!! Raider Nation!!!!

by Silverandblack4life on Apr 27, 2010 6:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Jumbo Heavy

Just put Campbell and Walker (if he is not a starter) in along with the five other lineman and they just go forward until they reach the Black Hole…

by Mallard Davis on Apr 27, 2010 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Having been in a wishbone in high school

This is how it was run at my school
      QB
      FB
RB1 RB2
One WR was out side with the TE on the opposite side on the line. If the way I’m understanding how you want to run it is correct, Saint, we would run a toss play to either side with Tonga and Bruce as the lead blockers for Dmac or Bush. So let’s say this is how it will work based off of a toss right sweep
                             Jason/BruceG
                                    Tonga
                    DMac BruceC
Do I have this right? If so, it might work. Be interesting to see.

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by angelesoterica on Apr 27, 2010 10:44 PM PDT reply actions  

The QB would be McFadden:

Tonga/Bruce Bush
              Ford

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 Apr 28, 2010 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

Yes

Many possibilities… An up back out of a Power I (or Tandem) formation, an “extra” interior lineman, a tight end, , fullback in regular I, flanker in motion…

Kinda fun thinking about it actually…

by shadowfreder on Apr 27, 2010 11:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Its a fun idea but I don't think it's that easy

to step in and carry the ball. All kinds of technical issues there, from ball protection to recognizing when he has enough room to go, to picking a second hole if the first one isn’t there, to vision on tacklers. Perry did and excellent job, but I think there’s a reason we don;t see more of that in the league. I thought Perry was a lot bigger, but maybe I’m mistaken.

 Campbell also needs to get up to speed on OT and maybe should really focus on getting proficient at that before adding more duties. He doesn’t have a lot of experience to draw on and the pro season is coming quickly. Just my opinion.

The rams got a guy 250 that runs a 4.48 that they’re trying to develop at TE, so maybe the Campbell project isn’t too crazy

Stop bitching.

by CoachConnors on Apr 28, 2010 8:37 AM PDT reply actions  

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