Chiefs vs. Raiders: Oakland Tabs Jason Campbell Starting QB

by Joel Thorman on Nov 4, 2010 7:44 PM CDT in 2010 Kansas City Chiefs Season

For the second time in as many seasons, the Kansas City Chiefs will face a team quarterbacked by Jason Campbell. Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable announced on Thursday that it would be Campbell taking the reins on Sunday against the Chiefs. This means that Bruce Gradkowski is not quite over a shoulder injury that's kept him out the last three weeks.

So what does Jason Campbell bring to the table?

"Jason Campbell here the last couple weeks is playing at a very high level," Chiefs head coach Todd Haley said on Wednesday. "He understands who are the guys that are making plays for them and he gets the ball there in a strong, firm fashion with great touch on deep balls."

The last time the Chiefs saw Jason Campell was in Washington Oct. 8, 2009. I remember sitting in the Redskins press box and seeing our old friend Todd Collins come running out to replace Campbell in the second half. Campbell's final numbers: 9-of-16, 89 yards, 1 INT. It was the Chiefs first victory of the season after starting 0-5. If possible, the Redskins offense was worse than the Chiefs.

If the Chiefs knock Campbell out of the game again (or Campbell knocks himself out of the game), Cable says he's not sure if it'll be Gradkowski as the No. 2 or No. 3 quarterback.

In other Oakland personnel news, Nnamdi Asmomugha did not practice (again). The Raiders have yet to rule him out but he seems unlikely to play.

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I think Campbell scares me more than Gradkowski

He has played well the last two weeks, and it more mobile.

"I can only imagine what it is going to be like in that town if we are fortunate to build a winner. You win there, you can sense that it would be something really special." - Todd Haley

by Jason Shore on Nov 4, 2010 7:47 PM CDT reply actions

No, no

Gradkowski is much scarier than Campbell. Any Raider fan would tell you so. He brings energy and lift to that team. Elevates his teammates play and is very mobile. Campbell doesn’t deal well with pressure or when he doesn’t have the support of the run game.

by Larryemcdaniel on Nov 4, 2010 7:55 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Didn't we beat Campbell last year?

by kcgiant06 on Nov 4, 2010 7:53 PM CDT reply actions

Let me guess?

You red the title then posted without reading the article?

Football Then Hockey 7 days a week...

by Akr_Baby on Nov 4, 2010 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions

Well Played Good Sir

by GracieKal on Nov 4, 2010 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions

I'd rather face Campbell

But I’m biased, because of how atrocious he was against us last year.

Also, I see Bruce as more of of a gamer. If we can get a lead on Campbell, I don’t think he’s got the fight in him to try and mount a comeback.

I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.

by MNchiefsfan on Nov 4, 2010 7:56 PM CDT reply actions

Racist.

I don't mean to brag, I don't mean to boast, but I'm intercontinental when I eat French Toast.

by craig in calgary on Nov 4, 2010 7:59 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs

Three minutes

About Two longer than I thought that would take…

I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.

by MNchiefsfan on Nov 4, 2010 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions

Bruce is a gym rat, but Campbell is a class act

Anthrax, ham radio, and liquor.

by KeyboardGato on Nov 4, 2010 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions

I just want the guy who will throw the most INTs.

by Chiefs_40 on Nov 4, 2010 8:07 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

Rec

I want to see Berry get another one. That guy NEEDS the endzone when he has the ball.

I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.

by MNchiefsfan on Nov 4, 2010 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions

You forgot to mention Zach Miller

He hasn’t been practicing all week either, seems like he won’t be playing either.

by ChiefWarPaint on Nov 4, 2010 8:13 PM CDT reply actions

Good point.

And WR Murphy is hurt as well

"I can only imagine what it is going to be like in that town if we are fortunate to build a winner. You win there, you can sense that it would be something really special." - Todd Haley

by Jason Shore on Nov 4, 2010 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions

Yep true that

Though we’ve got Dex hurtin so he’ll be sitting as well, hopefully Lilja isn’t a healthy scratch. Though Asamoah seemed to get better as the game went along last week so I’m confident in his abilities so far.

by ChiefWarPaint on Nov 4, 2010 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions

RAIDER WEEEEEEEEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!

oh yes… I can’t wait…. it doesn’t matter who they put in at QB

what just happened?

by ArrowheadHunter on Nov 4, 2010 8:20 PM CDT reply actions

what about Asamougoughaghouie?

November 23, 2006. 1st and only trip to Arrowhead. That was a good day...

by florida chief on Nov 4, 2010 8:23 PM CDT reply actions

Didn't practice again today

Doubtful

I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.

by MNchiefsfan on Nov 4, 2010 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions

Great!

November 23, 2006. 1st and only trip to Arrowhead. That was a good day...

by florida chief on Nov 4, 2010 8:29 PM CDT reply actions

No Difference

Truthfully I think they are both pretty equal. And I don’t think they will be passing to much anyways.

by Toastergrilled on Nov 4, 2010 8:30 PM CDT reply actions

doesnt matter

The game hinges on stopping Dmac! Both these losers blow! Completely irrelevant

by CHEEFN58 on Nov 4, 2010 8:30 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Wait Jamarcus Russel isn't their quarterback?

"Sure, luck means a lot in football. Not having a good quarterback is bad luck."
-Don Shula

by Aero on Nov 4, 2010 8:45 PM CDT reply actions

Nope... he's going to be replacing that bum Donovan McRib

Go Chiefs!!!!

by ravenhawk on Nov 4, 2010 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions

because

he’s got excellent cardiovascular endurance

by kabrink on Nov 4, 2010 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions

Lets not forget the fantastic 2 minute drill he brings too...

Mcflurries, Quarterpounders shack with fear!!!!

Go Chiefs!!!!

by ravenhawk on Nov 5, 2010 7:23 AM CDT up reply actions

Off Topic

Did you know it was possible to make over 100,000 comments about hockey?

I don't mean to brag, I don't mean to boast, but I'm intercontinental when I eat French Toast.

by craig in calgary on Nov 4, 2010 9:08 PM CDT reply actions

I got one comment for hockey

Please stop

Homers vs Haters... Will there ever be a winner?

by Idahochief on Nov 4, 2010 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions

At least it's not soccer.

by OJ In Nevada on Nov 4, 2010 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions

Actually it is soccer only played on ice.

Homers vs Haters... Will there ever be a winner?

by Idahochief on Nov 4, 2010 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions

...With Sticks

Predictions:
This year IS be better.
oh, and...
Todd Haley doesn't give a damn about your fantasy team.

by jmcgoblue on Nov 4, 2010 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions

"on ice, with sticks" makes it quite a bit better.

Not good, but better.

“On ice, with sticks” could make lots of things better.
Basketball.
Bike racing.
Beauty pageants.

by TwelfthMan on Nov 5, 2010 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions

which still makes it better than baseball or basketball.

Live Adventure!

by MountainManMike on Nov 4, 2010 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions

well puck me!

that’s incredible

by kabrink on Nov 4, 2010 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

WTF

How is D.T. not in the nfls top 100 players! !!!????

by njchiefs on Nov 4, 2010 9:09 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

+1

Unbeleivable! DT’s gotta be on that list

by CHEEFN58 on Nov 4, 2010 9:23 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

The same way that the best TE to ever play the game and revoltionized the position and will be 2nd alltime in receptions only behind Jerry Rice when he finishes his career ranked 45?

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Nov 4, 2010 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions

I thought TG's ranking was fair

DT not on the list is horseshit.

And Jerry Rice #1…c’mon?

by kcsno56 on Nov 5, 2010 9:12 AM CDT up reply actions

I got 20 bucks on this game!

And i got my swagger, GO CHIEFS! First time in years a game with oakland mattered, i love it so much. I’m ready for Chiefs to roll into Oakland and lay the smack down on a bunch of start ups.

Chiefs are Back Baby!

by First_It_Giveth on Nov 4, 2010 9:18 PM CDT reply actions

doesn't matter who starts

Were stacking the box either way.. Flowers, Carr, Lewis should be fine against a Schilenless, Murphyless, and Millerless offense.

DJ will monster man McFadden all day and im not sure there are any pairs of Oakland O lineman that could even sucessfully double team Hali

2010 predictions live by em die by em
- Chiefs do what they did last year and double their win total.. Good for a second place finish in the AFC West
-McCluster is considered for ROY, doesn't win it
- Arenas takes two to the house
- Carr becomes a legitimate corner
-Flowers gets jipped in Pro Bowl voting

by 808NaNz808 on Nov 4, 2010 10:03 PM CDT via mobile reply actions