Raiders Quarterback Search Continues With Familiar Names

by Joel Thorman on Oct 18, 2011 8:01 AM CDT

A few updates on the Oakland Raiders quarterback search. As you know, Jason Campbell suffered a broken collarbone last weekend and the Raiders have reportedly reached out to Carson Palmer (can't agree on a trade with the Cincinnati Bengals) and David Garrard (he's having back surgery).

Here's where Oakland stands now:

First, Campbell says he's having surgery this week and hopes to be back in six weeks, if all goes well. That seems awfully optimistic for this type of injury but we'll see. With the bye week, that would mean missing just five games.

Second, the Raiders are working out Todd Bouman, whose name should sound familiar. He played for the Jacksonville Jaguars last year and actually started the game against the Chiefs. His stats: 18-of-34 for 222 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.

Third, the Raiders contacted Todd Collins about the job. No, really: Todd Collins. He and Al Saunders, Oakland's offensive coordinator, should remember each other at a couple of stops together. Collins hasn't lost a game he's started since 1997 (4-0).

It's looking more and more like backup Kyle Boller is going to be the man behind center for the Raiders. Behind him is Terrelle Pryor so this could be an interesting game for Raider quarterbacks.

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FREE PRYOR!

Or call Vinny

Standing on the corner in a white Godfather hat. He drives a long black gangster Cadillac. He can steal a broads mind, man, in three or four minutes. It’s not how long you talk, brother, it’s what you put in it.

by HIV 2 Elway on Oct 18, 2011 8:03 AM CDT reply actions

Surprised they didn't try to trade for Gradokowsi (sp)

Isn’t he on the Bengals? I guess they don’t have much ammo…

Arrowhead pride addict

by groundedchevy on Oct 18, 2011 8:06 AM CDT reply actions

But, but, but....

Orton is going to the Raiders. The Denver Front Office said so….errrr, at least a reporter reported a rumor or was just talking out loud and another reporter heard it.

Like the Bronco’s would send Orton to the Raiders…guess the Bronco’s could write off their upcoming Raiders games as a loss since ORTON KNOWS THEIR OFFENSE.

Wright = Harry = Major Media = all crap

ROOT with your heart.
ANALYZE with your head.

by THE_TRUTH on Oct 18, 2011 8:14 AM CDT reply actions

*game, not games...they have one left in Oakland

ROOT with your heart.
ANALYZE with your head.

by THE_TRUTH on Oct 18, 2011 8:15 AM CDT up reply actions

What do you want the local and national media to do?

What do you think this site is fed by? In the NFL there are two days of games, the rest of the week is fan and media speculation about what did and may happen both on and off the field.

This post itself is pure speculation about who they may or may not sign. You going to start blasting Primetime or will his ass get kissed?

by HIV 2 Elway on Oct 18, 2011 8:20 AM CDT up reply actions

At least Joel says when he's speculating, instead of citing numerous anonymous mysterious invisible sources.

by bossmanham on Oct 18, 2011 8:49 AM CDT up reply actions

Please tell me Todd Collins didnt play for the Skins before

I have heard terrible things about former Skins QBs playing for the Raiders against the Chiefs.

When you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.

Jamaal above all. #25 ftw.

CHIEFS WILL!

by NJChieffan16 on Oct 18, 2011 8:17 AM CDT reply actions

Oh Todd Colllins

Where’s that one guy that wanted us to sign Todd Collins this year? I’m sure he’s gushing at the possibility of seeing his favorite QB again.

by NotAGoodName on Oct 18, 2011 8:18 AM CDT reply actions

I am right here, bud

and yes I am absolutely frustrated they took Palmer over him

by Dirk_N_41_rules on Oct 18, 2011 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions

I really thought Brodie Croyle would be signed here. The big arm and knowledge of

the Chief’s.

by dubld on Oct 18, 2011 8:33 AM CDT reply actions

he was contacted

But in the excitement of getting a call up, he raced down the stairs to the car, fell down and broke every bone in his body

KC Draft prediction: No OT taken in first round

by trentchiefsfan on Oct 18, 2011 8:35 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs

Whoever they get (or don't)...

We’ll see Boller this Sunday. Nobody is going to come in and step right into a game that’s a few days away.

Can we get off this "Suck4Luck" bullshit? Actually WANTING us to lose? Seriously...WTF???

by Scott B. on Oct 18, 2011 8:59 AM CDT reply actions

Baldwin has been out longer than 6 weeks with a thumb injury

If Campbell comes back faster than that after a broken collar bone, he should just walk up and slap Baldwin the next time they play.

by Chiefs4Life on Oct 18, 2011 9:01 AM CDT reply actions

was thinking the same thing

and a collar bone is a lot more iffy than a thumb, especially as a QB. Players play with broken digits all the time… you don’t tempt a broken collar bone.

I give him 8 weeks minimum… and at that point he may as well sit the season.

by Ochophosphate on Oct 18, 2011 9:23 AM CDT up reply actions

According to Twitter

It’s looking like Carson Palmer for a first round pick in 2012.

by RA_ChiefsFan on Oct 18, 2011 9:12 AM CDT reply actions

desperation....

by SillyHatDay on Oct 18, 2011 9:17 AM CDT up reply actions

And another pick

In 2013, what idiots

by Supersexy on Oct 18, 2011 9:18 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

So how many picks does that leave them with for 2012? One, two?

by RA_ChiefsFan on Oct 18, 2011 9:19 AM CDT up reply actions

Raiders should get some compensation picks for losing Namdi, Miller, Gallery

KC Draft prediction: No OT taken in first round

by trentchiefsfan on Oct 18, 2011 9:20 AM CDT up reply actions

It’s looking like Carson Palmer for a first round pick in 2012.

That would leave them with just a 5th and 6th in the 2012 draft, and only 5 picks in 2013…

Then when Seymour and Palmer retire they’ll fall into the cellar again.

Ryan Succop will be the kicker for the AFC in the 2011 Pro Bowl

by PVChiefsfan on Oct 18, 2011 9:19 AM CDT up reply actions

If they pull that off, I think they win the division.

They will be a better team than they were before.

We probably see Boller next weekend.

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by saskwatch on Oct 18, 2011 9:20 AM CDT up reply actions

Palmer isn't worth a 1st round pick

He would make them better right now. But this move screams desperation to win right now. Palmer is 31 and hasn’t been a top QB in the league since 2006. They could easily build for the future by keeping that 1st round pick and using it on one of the promising QBs in this next draft. if they make this trade happen, they may compete for the division title this year then disappear completely in 2 to 3 years.

by Chiefs4Life on Oct 18, 2011 9:28 AM CDT up reply actions