“ Jacoby Ford can be as good as any receiver in the league,” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHTaEjIGSPE&NR=1 http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/42381823
Jamarcus Russell: could be Peyton Manningesque. by steve tripe (Scribe) May 24, 2008 What, Peyton Manning?! Are you crazy? I can see the Raider haters now. Colts fans are screaming how dare you compare Jamarcus to Peyton, that's insane. And your right Jamarcus is his own man, and could be better than Peyton, what are you crazy as they hurl their insults at me again lol. Well although nobody can predict the future you can look at the process at least. let me show you similarities to what Jamarcus has quietly been doing in comparison to Peyton. First off, if anyone cares Jamarcus scored a 24 on the wunderlic test and Peyton a 26. Hmmm... pretty darn close there. Now the work ethic. Jamarcus has been studying like crazy and proving it to his offensive coaching staff. He is also the first one in and the last one out during offseason workouts. Which means, your leader, the QB, should be leading the way and he is doing that in hard work. When someone on NFL access talked to Kirk Morrison he said that Jamarcus has been running with the LBs and everyone else and has been the hardest working Raider this offseason. When the offensive coaching staff gives him scenarios from the plays hes been learning, he will tell them exactly what needs to be recognized or done and then tells them this is old news give me new stuff, and this happens consistently. His mindset is completely different with much more confidence and decision making. Now not only is he working as hard as Peyton ever did, but Jamarcus has far more gifted abilities. Hes bigger and stronger, much more mobile, and has an arm like no one else, maybe ever. Now we throw in a great running game due to Tom Cable with a potential superstar homerun threat in Darren McFadden and the sky is the limit. Oh yes, and the Raiders have been quietly adding many tall, fast, athletic, physical WRs this offseason. They have about 8 WRs, veteran and drafted, that range from 6'2 200 to 6'4 225 and one is 6'3 240. And they are fast and physical especially a few of the bigger ones. There will be plenty of competition this year for the WR positions. One thing i like about Kiffin he definitely has the attitude of commitment to excellence. It doesn't matter who you are, just about your hard work and commitment. and it seems to be at least reflecting in Jamarcus and others have followed. When was the last time during an offseason workouts for the Raiders that you heard they were too intense like we heard last year. Actually a prominent coach who went around to the different mini camps said the Raiders were the most intense and focused. And then someone complained, which was probably Lamont Jordan cause according to Sapp he gets lazy. __________________
Hey everyone lets get riled up by this fake troll. OMG the Raiders are the best. Hue Jackson is a way better coach than Rex Ryan. Al Davis has the best rest room ever, he can even hold his urine while he sleeps, what an incredible man.
Not reading the article because who cares, but despite the OP it's not necessarily a smart thing to knock Jacoby Ford after what he did as a rookie. There was a large number of people that thought he'd never amount to anything ever (inc. me), but he was pretty damn good in year one. Kid's got what you can't teach, and if he keeps picking up what you can as fast as he has he is going to be VERY dangerous.
You have to add in the fact that he really was only given a chance about week 7 . Should have had at least 250 yards recieving against the dolphins. Gradkowski who was obviously hurting , missed so many times to a wide open jacoby Ford.(Cable starting an ineffective Gradkowski (dolphins) clearly might have cost him his job)
Jason Campbell>>>> mark Sanchez http://www.nfl.com/stats/headtohead...Select+a+Player...&playerFour=Select+a+Player...
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Let me make my case. Raiders oline might have been better than jets oline run blocking, but they clearly weren't better than jets oline in pass blocking. Even with that disadvantage Campbell averaged a way better 7.3 average per pass to Sanchez 6.5 . Campbell completed 59 to sanchez 55% So Raiders improve their pass blocking this offseason , its not unrealistic to expect Campbell numbers to be better than M Sanchez. JMO Mark Sanchez still has alot to improve on.
The book not closed on Dhb just yet. The kid has a great work ethnic and is a good guy. (not to mention a terrific blocker) He can still develope into the Wr the raiders envision when they drafted him. (he made big improvements last year from his rookie year) What they can't do is force him into the starting lineup to justify where he was drafted. Right now he is their fourth best WR(Schilens, Louis Murphy and Jacoby Ford) Probably fifth best as Raiders will get a proven veteran Wr in freeagency. (when there is one) Even in that role they can design plays to make him a dangerous weapon. Let Dhb prove he deserves more playing time. Also it simple a crime that raiders didn't use D Mcfadden and marcel Reece recieving skills more.
Name me one time Jason Campbell has made a huge clutch play to win a game? Name one time Campbell has ever shown flashes of being a franchise QB?. Does Sanchez benefit from a great Oline and defense? Of course. But there is no way in hell you should ever take Campbell over Sanchez. He's WAY more mobile, he is great at throwing on the run, he makes much more bold decisions, he can play in ANY situation he is put in and has a much better skill set overall. Not to mention that he already has a great record in the playoffs ALL on the road and oh yeah he's only 24. Campbell played in 13 games compared to Sanchez's 16 which could inflate his numbers a bit. Sanchez has 507 attempts compared to Campbells 329 that changes numbers and percentages a great amount. I could go on and on but Sanchez >>>>>>>>>> over Campbell
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1.Against the Chiefs he made big play after big play to win that game. against the Chargers on fourth and one.(naked boot leg on fourth and One) 2.Again Campbell hasn't had the benefit of a great pass blocking oline yet with either the Redskins or Raiders. Not to mention hasn't had the same offense coordinator .(alot of change) As we saw in the Playoffs even great Qbs look average when they don't have the time. (so again having a oline that can pass protect is a tremendous advantage) 3 Mark Sanchez isn't more mobile than Jason campbell but he probably throws a more accurate pass on the run than him. (will give him that one) 4 Trent Dilfer had a great playoff run. He made the biggest throw at his two yard line against my Raiders in the Afc Championship. (reason Raiders were keying on the run and making Dilfer have to beat him- he did) Nobody is putting Dilfer in their top Qb ranking because he did well in the playoffs. 5 Jason Campbell for his career is well over 60 % percent completion percentage. Mark Sanchez is 54% Again Campbell might not be a franchise Qb but Sanchez still hasn't proven he is one yet either.
Okay if I comment on each and every thing Ill go on a crazy rant not worth my time. Campell has played as a dump passer his whole 7 year career, he is accurate but barely makes an "risky" passes. Sanchez at least throws the friggin deep ball and makes some plays. And yeah dont forget 60% in 7 years compared to Mark 54% in 2 years. Their very close to each other and Mark hasnt even come to his own. Mark makes plays all over the field and has played 3 years of competitive football ( 1 year at USC 2 in the NFL) if thats not impressive I really dont know what is. Yes the raiders have a shitty line and yes they have a different cordinator every fucking day of the week but thats not anyones fault but the shithole raiders organization trading firsts and drafting unreasonable players when needs and value are there. At the end of their careers Sanchez will be leaps and bounds over Campell.
The truth is Mark Sanchez holded back that Jet offense for the last two years. You can blow all the smoke up his arse and it still dosen't change that fact. NO QB with the advantages he had puts up lousy numbers like that. You do know Campbell plays for the raiders. The deep pass is always a part of there offense.(they are one of the top speed teams out there) When the pass protection improves it will be even a bigger part of the offense. Raiders oline improves in pass protection( feel there is a very good chance that will happen) this Raiders offense has as many explosive weapons as anyone. Jason Campbell numbers will be better than mark Sanchez without a doubt. JMO I don't think neither Qb is a franchise Qb but while your team paying him as one, my team isn't. BTw Raiders great 2010 draft has set them up quite nice on the oline. LT Jared veldheer - dominating run blocker already . Only needs more experience in pass protection as he never saw the pass rushers in college he saw in the NFl(coming from hillsdaloe) KId is going to be a top Lt in this league. Bruce campbell has all the protypical qualities you look for in LT in this league. Wingspan, long arms, quick feet etc . He will be given every oppurtunity to be the Rt. Samson Satele in the second half was play at a very high level at center. Raiders will surround him with two very big guards to help him against the massive Nts.
