Raiders pull Campbell in favor of Gradkowski

Published: November 21st, 2010 | | Tags: Bruce Gradkowski, Jason Campbell, Oakland Raiders, Tom Cable

UPDATE: For now, at least, it doesn’t appear that Campbell’s starting job is in jeopardy. Cable gave Campbell a vote of confidence, saying during his postgame news conference he will remain the starter against the Dolphins next week.

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After riding a hot hand in Jason Campbell, Raiders coach Tom Cable has decided that hand has cooled off. Cable has pulled Campbell during the third quarter against the Steelers, looking for a spark from Bruce Gradkowksi.

According to the Raiders, Campbell is not injured. This is a coach’s decision.

The Raiders’ recent offensive success has come to a halt against the Steelers. Nearing the end of the third quarter, they’ve managed three points, 83 total yards and 19 rushing yards.

Campbell had led the Raiders to wins in their last three games, throwing for 843 yards with five touchdowns and an interception.

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Monday Nightmare: Rivers returns the favor

Published: November 23rd, 2010 | | Tags: Jimmy, Kyle Orton, Michael Vick, Mike Eruzione, Monday nightmare, Philip Rivers

Fantasy football sure can be fickle. One week, you are taunting your friend as Eagles QB Michael Vick scored touchdown after touchdown after touchdown.

After touchdown.

After touchdown.

And one more touchdown for good measure.

The following week, you are watching Chargers QB Philip Rivers carve up the Broncos and give your ultimate fantasy rival, Jimmy, a victory he did not deserve. But that is the breaks old boy. One week you are Mike Eruzione celebrating the “Miracle on Ice” during the opening credits of the Wide World of Sports.

The next week you are that anonymous skier wiping out in a blaze of snowy glory.

You know what helps me in times like this? Reading all of your comments about it. And trust me, a lot of them are hilarious. So where were you this week? Did Rivers deliver you the win, or did he sink you? What about Broncos QB Kyle Orton? One of my friends was confident that the bearded one could do enough to push him over the top. But his 12 points (in our league scoring) left him just short. (And our league is very generous with quarterbacks.)

So what do you have? Consider the comments section your therapy couch. Let it out. You will feel better when you share.

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