On Jason Campbell: Campbell's Pocket Presence Is Quite Apparent After Two Pre-Season Games

by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Aug 24, 2010 6:27 PM PDT in Xfinity Sponsored Posts

Many of us will banter back and forth about whether or not Pre-Season Games mean anything, but, there is one thing that we should all agree on and this is that there are things that we see in Pre-Season games that can tell us a lot about a particular player.

For this piece, I would like to speak about Jason Campbell's pocket presence as I believe that has been on display consistently over the first two games.

Time and again through the first two preseason games, Oakland Raider, fans have witnessed Jason Campbell handle the pressure of the rush with grace. Whether he has scrambled, gotten rid of the ball or sorta "practiced" and did not give 100% at the end of a broken play (Not wanting to pull a Tebow), he has looked very good on nearly every play. In fact, I am laughing as I write this and realize that Jason Campbell has only made one boneheaded play this pre-season.

I guess that I truly am used to something much worse.

Knowing that Jason Campbell is new to the offense, offensive coordinator (6th in 6 Years) and everybody in Silver and Black NOT named "Rock" Cartwright it seemed to be safe to assume that he would look a bit lost and dicombobulated, but, to the contrary, he has looked quite and right at home.

Am I right Nation?

Knowing how much Al Davis relishes beating the 49ers, it's territorial pride, I expect to see Campbell at full speed on Saturday.

I am buying a Campbell Jersey. My Grandmother's Maiden Name is Campbell. And, no, that won't let you access my checking account, it is my Paternal Grandmother's Family Name from the "Bloody Campbell's" of Scotland.

Go Raiders!!!!

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You are related to the great Sensei Sid Campbell??

That makes Jason Campbell related to him too. I am sold.

I read the piece earlier today, along with other e-stuff, and think we may have a QB who’s been in the dark hole of the burnout syndrome and is successfully emerging from it.

by Spirals galore on Aug 24, 2010 7:30 PM PDT reply actions

One thing you can say for him, "Jason is cool"

I hope “Cool Blood” has the game of his life Saturday. He seemed down after Saturday and I suspect his standard is as high as anyone’s. He’s a thoroughbred, no question, and as he settles in, I expect some fireworks like we haven’t seen for almost a decade.

S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.

by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 24, 2010 7:38 PM PDT reply actions

Damnit I hope so on the fireworks

I am ready to this team to become a defensive BUZZSAW and simply disect teams, give JC and the boys a short field. Short fields and a QB that is merely competent should translate to an above average offense, Buzzsaw D and above avg O = .500 or better.

NO MERCY!

by RAIDERSNOMERCY on Aug 24, 2010 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions

As I stated Yesterday !!!!

Campbell is the best QB we’ve had since Gannon !!! Far as pocket pressence, I love the way he FEELS THE PRESSURE, and so far, without panic in his game, locates his checkdowns or takes what given too him far as running the ball. At 6’5 225, on goaline situations, he’s even money to get the score!!! It’s been a while since we’ve had the odds in our favor on the goaline. So far the man has been cool, as noted by S-O-B. Can I say ICE !!!! That’s a 180* turn around from the past 7 seasons, especially the last 3 !!! Speakinng of turn arounds, what’s Satele’s status? Last I heard, hi ankle sprain, but not severe. Not that it’s inpearative at this point, but too have some confidence and stability for this still improving O-line, might this be the time to call Kevin Mawae’s agent ? I hate to see this go down the same way, as what we’re dealing with at the Receiver Position, you know…..the T.O. debate !!!

by papabegood on Aug 25, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Hang on! Just heard from Ozraider that reports from Napa (Jerry MacDonald) say the Jered Veldheer is working with

the starters at Center!!! … and it’s likely that the Dutchman will start this Saturday against the heinous 9rs!!! Moreover, Bruce may make an appearance (this is my own speculation based on unadulterated speculation). So, Mario has his work cut out for him and Langston, the happy giant, too. Campbell will relieve Carlisle (and the rest of us) and Gallery. So, all plugs are being pulled and we’re treating this contest with the utmost seriousness and sobriety.

S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.

by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 25, 2010 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions

The Campbell's are a wildass clan noted for warriors. My moms got the Judd and Shiras clan in er veins but expresses

respect has always expressed a certain respect for the Campbells – Go Blood Go Soup!!!

S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.

by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 24, 2010 7:46 PM PDT reply actions

Yes. Saint! Our QB is pocket present! I'm having difficulty putting my mouth around the words, myself...

and knocking on wood as we speak! But of all the things for which my future is not so bright, the Raiders for me, are no longer among them, and that, makes me a truly happy man :)

I’ll remain excessively critical of the guy at times, so you all must forgive me, but he is a Raider QB, who has some pretty big shoes to fill to be compared to our greats. The better part of it all is that this is the plain truth, and the Raider football I know:

Short fields and a QB that is merely competent should translate to an above average offense, Buzzsaw D and above avg O = .500 or better.

and though buzzsaw has never been part of my football vernacular prior to this moment, I must say, that I couldn’t have said it better myself, and now it will be!

GO RAIDERS!

"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew

by brhynno on Aug 24, 2010 9:12 PM PDT reply actions

"In Our Defense We Trust"

S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.

by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 24, 2010 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions

In D we trust

"We want to win. The Raider fans deserve it. The Raider players deserve it, even my organization deserves it. You have to win and you have to win with a vision for the Super Bowl. That's our passion here." - Al Davis

by Ozraider on Aug 24, 2010 9:24 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

Like in Hells' Bells?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl-sDEfGT9Q

by Spirals galore on Aug 24, 2010 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions

I love that Bell!!!

S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.

by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 24, 2010 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Gives me goosebumps.

True knowledge consists in knowing that you know nothing

by JaKe. on Aug 25, 2010 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions

I hate ACDC...

Give me In a House, In a Heartbeat by John Marshall any day to describe my feelings of how awesome the Raiders shall be this year: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST2H8FWDvEA

I'm also a Raider Fan dammit!!! RAIDER NATION!!!!

Down with Big Brother!

by patriotguy2 on Aug 24, 2010 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions

BLASPHEMER!

by Ozraider on Aug 25, 2010 12:59 AM PDT up reply actions

On top of the screen it says "Eradication Sterilization Re-population Re - infection"

What’s the re-infection for?

AC/DC I like better – massive beat for a massive D.

by Spirals galore on Aug 25, 2010 6:04 AM PDT up reply actions

Nihilist blather - just cynicism about the futility of everything ... probably raised by Donkey

or Charger parents.

S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.

by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 25, 2010 7:12 AM PDT up reply actions

I think mine

gives off a sense of dread and hopelessness. Like how opposing offenses will think.

I'm also a Raider Fan dammit!!! RAIDER NATION!!!!

Down with Big Brother!

by patriotguy2 on Aug 25, 2010 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions

I don’t know. I think of yours as something Philip Rivers hears when he see’s our D warming up before the game. But when we run onto the field, Hells Bells is a must.

True knowledge consists in knowing that you know nothing

by JaKe. on Aug 25, 2010 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions

The beginning is where I can see what your saying,

but in the climax of In a House, In a Heartbeat… I think is pretty fucking awesome.

Then again, I hold john Marshall as one of my gods :)

I'm also a Raider Fan dammit!!! RAIDER NATION!!!!

Down with Big Brother!

by patriotguy2 on Aug 25, 2010 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Way better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhiBMLEBEL0

True knowledge consists in knowing that you know nothing

by JaKe. on Aug 25, 2010 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Its good.

But it’s not John Murphy(I know I said Marshall, I meant MURPHY!).

I'm also a Raider Fan dammit!!! RAIDER NATION!!!!

Down with Big Brother!

by patriotguy2 on Aug 25, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions

I tried finding the instrumental of this. Oh well:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxM4EbN9lMY

I'm also a Raider Fan dammit!!! RAIDER NATION!!!!

Down with Big Brother!

by patriotguy2 on Aug 25, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Smashing Pumpkins are amazing. And I was gonna say, it’s rather Ironic that your favorite composer happens to have the same name as our D coordinator.

True knowledge consists in knowing that you know nothing

by JaKe. on Aug 25, 2010 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Dude

You should have mentioned that when they lost Bon Scott, they totally went commercial and stopped being AC/DC.

by rightnasty on Aug 25, 2010 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions

A team like the Raiders

Needs an appropriate song like Slayer’s “War Ensemble”.

by rightnasty on Aug 25, 2010 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions

With Sons naming Campbell Cool Blood, I think Reign In Blood is more appropriate

"God will understand. And if he does not understand, then he is not God, and we need not worry." -Orlando Bloom, Kingdom of Heaven

by angelesoterica on Aug 27, 2010 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions

+1

by Spirals galore on Aug 24, 2010 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions

"D" Keeps Us In The Game "O" Wins It For Us Unless That "D" can Also Score...

by PantyRaider on Aug 24, 2010 9:41 PM PDT reply actions

Maybe Jason Campbell

needed a new home to showcase his talent history shows there are other quarterbacks that have come to the Raiders to make a name for themselves. Let’s pray that the Oline protects him enough that he will be comfortable in the pocket so that he can make good plays. Let’s also pray that Defense shreds everything in site like the teams of old.

I've been bleeding Silver and Black for 40 years its time they get back to playing Raider's football

by old raiderdude on Aug 24, 2010 11:50 PM PDT reply actions

I was most surprised by how well he scrambled and got good yards after he felt the rush.

He looked better than I have ever seen him in that category actually. Of course I am paying more attention to him now that he is with us but I did see alot of Redskins games living here in Cowboy country and the BS regional coverage assuming everyone is a fan.

Cowards die many times before their deaths
The valiant never taste of death but once.
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, Julius Caesar

by TAW on Aug 25, 2010 9:10 AM PDT reply actions

Saturdays game against the 49ers defense will be a good test for Campbell and the Raiders offensive line. The 49ers D gets after the QB, they are very physical, kind of like the Raiders defense. Since the Raiders offense go’s up against a very physical defense in practise everyday, I think Campbell will have some success throwing short passes to the running backs & TE’s. But don’t expect Campbell to have any success going deep, he won’t have the time to throw deep, taking away the Raiders deep threats like DHB.

by Captain Chaos on Aug 25, 2010 9:44 AM PDT reply actions

If he's good he's JC the savior

if he’s bad he’s Aaron brooks.

"God will understand. And if he does not understand, then he is not God, and we need not worry." -Orlando Bloom, Kingdom of Heaven

by angelesoterica on Aug 25, 2010 11:05 AM PDT reply actions

Raiders

You know I was watching the game and I started hearing myself say WOW we have a QB. WOW, we have recievers with speed! WOW, we dont look like a monkey f#@king a football in front of everyone. Thank you Uncle Al for getting rid of that retard Jafatness.

by Chef al'la Glenn on Aug 25, 2010 11:16 AM PDT reply actions

the best thing about campbell

well, to me at least, is his uncanny ability to progress

hes constantly and steadily getting better. the main thing i hear about him is that hes had so many changes in offenses and whatnot, but the one thing that seems to be consistent is that his numbers have been on the rise.

its evident in the past two games as well. hes made mistakes in game 1, learned from them by studying tape, and came out and had the raiders first scoring opening drive that i can remember. not to mention going five for five that drive.

the thing im getting at is that hes on a steady increase constantly. by mid season, he should be hitting his stride and ranking at least in the top ten. maybe even better than mcnabb

by S.D. Raider on Aug 25, 2010 11:55 AM PDT reply actions

Preseason

can be an illusion; however, this offseason has manifest a conviction in cohesiveness we in the Nation have not seen in a long time. My futures’ bets are in; convinced we shall be respected in the “win” columns throughout the season. Hopefull we get another proven center, o-lineman, and perhaps another proven w-receiver. Very excited about the acquisition of qb Campbell (regardless of his DNA), he will create another greatness for his lineage to be proud of; the new db’s will help to create a unit-nick-name like the other Bay Area “Hot Licks” of the ’80s (consisting of the 49s Ronnie Lot, Eric Wright, Carlton Williamson, Dwight Hicks, the chicken-walk man, etc) did when most of that crew were drafted around the same time by Bill Walsh; our two new o-linemen drafted have already shown they are more than potential pros. …Go Raiders!!!!!!!

by Realtooreal on Aug 25, 2010 12:03 PM PDT reply actions