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Bruce Gradkowski News & Rumors

10 things you might not know about Bruce Gradkowski
August 23
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"Did you know that Bengals backup quarterback Bruce Gradkowski holds the MAC's all-time career pass completion percentage record (68.2 percent) while at Toledo? Bengals teammate Dan LeFevour (Central Michigan) is No. 2 all-time in the conference (66.4 percent). 1. Bengals quarterback Bruce Gradkowski shares a Jan. 27 birthday with former Bengals wide receiver Cris Collinsworth. 2. Gradkowski, who played at the University of Toledo, is tied for 11th all-time in the Mid-American Conference for most passing attempts in a game (62) with La Salle graduate and Cincinnati Commandos quarterback Tyler Sheehan (Bowling Green). 3. In the 2006 draft, Tampa Bay selected Gradkowski in the sixth round"
J.T. O'Sullivan signed; Bruce Gradkowski on injured reserve
December 3
Oakland Tribune
 
"The Raiders signed veteran quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan on Thursday and placed starter Bruce Gradkowski on the injured-reserve list, ending his season. Raiders coach Tom Cable said O'Sullivan will be the No. 3 quarterback for Sunday's game against the San Diego Chargers, behind starter Jason Campbell and Kyle Boller, who was elevated to No. 2. O'Sullivan, 31, started eight games for the 49ers in 2008, but he has not started any games for any of the eight other NFL teams for which he has played since joining the league in 2002. "We know a little bit about his background," Cable said. "(Passing game coordinator) Ted Tollner was with him in San Francisco, so he's got some experience and a"
Gradkowski put on IR
December 3
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"The Raiders placed quarterback Bruce Gradkowski on the injured reserve list Thursday, ending his season and likely his two-year tour of duty here. Oakland then signed former 49er J.T. O'Sullivan as their third quarterback behind Jason Campbell and Kyle Boller. Gradkowski started four games this season, including last week against Miami, before re-injuring his shoulder. He had an MRI on Monday that showed he had a third-degree separation, and the Raiders thought that the Gradkowski-Campbell 'controversy' was finally over. But Gradkowski returned to the team facility on Wednesday, said he didn't need surgery and thought there was a chance he could play again this season, in three or four"
Will Raiders' Jason Campbell play better after injury to Bruce Gradkowski?
December 2
Oakland Tribune
 
"The Raiders lost their starting quarterback because of the shoulder injury to Bruce Gradkowski. At the same time, they just might have gained something lacking at times this season. Continuity. Jason Campbell will make his eighth start at quarterback Sunday against the San Diego Chargers, perhaps providing the kind of stability the Raiders had during their three-game win streak. During that spell, Campbell was allowed to play without worry of Gradkowski replacing him at some point. "Offense is all about chemistry and continuity and getting a feel for each other and learning each other, especially when you don't have a lot of years together," Campbell said of sharing the position with"
Bruce Gradkowski confident season isn't over
December 2
Oakland Tribune
 
"Quarterback Bruce Gradkowski said Wednesday that he is confident he can recover from the third-degree separation of his right (throwing) shoulder in time to play again this season. He said doctors told him his shoulder remains sound and won't require surgery. Raiders coach Tom Cable said team doctors told him Gradkowski is "one or two weeks away" from action. "It seems like my shoulder's still strong to where if I just let it heal right, I'll be all right," Gradkowski said. "Just a couple of weeks, for sure, I'll be out. And other than that, I don't count the season out yet." Gradkowski suffered the injury against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday when he was hit on his final pass of the game."
Gradkowski likely out for season
December 1
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Raiders quarterback Bruce Gradkowski has a separated shoulder, an MRI exam revealed, and is probably out for the season. Jason Campbell, who has been benched three times, reclaims his starting job for Sunday's game against San Diego. Gradkowski reinjured his right (throwing) shoulder Sunday in a 33-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins. It was his first start since Oct. 10, when he first hurt his shoulder against the Chargers and Campbell came in for a come-from-behind win."
Bruce Gradkowski's MRI reveals shoulder separation, season likely over
November 30
Oakland Tribune
 
"An MRI performed on Raiders quarterback Bruce Gradkowski on Monday revealed a third-degree separation of his right (throwing) shoulder, according to a source familiar with the situation. Coach Tom Cable hadn't received word of the results of the MRI by the time he met with the media for his weekly news conference, so he wasn't able to comment on the bad news he expected. Gradkowski reinjured the shoulder Sunday against the Miami Dolphins in a 33-17 loss at the Oakland Coliseum. He was making his first start since Oct. 10, when a sack by San Diego Chargers linebacker Shaun Phillips aggravated the injury he first suffered Sept. 26 against the Arizona Cardinals. Gradkowski missed the"
Gradkowski having MRI
November 29
Oakland Tribune
 
"Raiders quarterback Bruce Gradkowski is having an MRI today and fears bad news, a source familiar with the situation said Monday. Gradkowski has been battling a shoulder problem since Week 3 against Arizona, ultimately going down with a third degree separation just before halftime of a 35-27 win over San Diego on Oct. 10. He missed the next five games, returning to start and play ineffecitvely in a 33-17 loss to Miami. Following the game, Gradkowski left the field carrying his right arm awkwardly after being hit on the Raiders final play from scrimmage."
Gradkowski re-injures shoulder
November 29
Oakland Tribune
 
"Quarterback Bruce Gradkowski re-injured his throwing shoulder in a 33-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins and rendered the Raiders' quarterback issue meaningless for at least the next few weeks. Gradkowski said it felt much like it did after the San Diego game, a third-degree separation which cost him five weeks."
Tom Cable's quarterback sneak: Bruce Gradkowski will start
November 28
Contra Costa Times
 
"Raiders coach Tom Cable has picked Bruce Gradkowski as the starting quarterback for today's game against the Miami Dolphins despite giving every indication that he was sticking with Jason Campbell. Two people from within the organization and a person in Gradkowski's camp confirmed that Cable is switching quarterbacks once again. Campbell started the past five games, while Gradkowski recovered from a strained right shoulder. Cable yanked Campbell late in the third quarter last Sunday in a 35-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but Cable said afterward that Campbell would "be the starter next week, there is no issue there." The first sign that Cable changed his mind came when the Raiders"
Injured quarterback Bruce Gradkowski misses another practice
October 28
Oakland Tribune
 
"Bruce Gradkowski missed his seventh straight practice Wednesday, so Jason Campbell's temporary hold on the starting quarterback spot appears safe for at least one more game. Gradkowski's right (throwing) shoulder strain is healing, but not to the point where he can play, Raiders coach Tom Cable said. Cable said he will decide later this week who will start against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. On Monday, Cable said Gradkowski is the starter once he returns from his injury. In the interim, the Raiders are riding high on Campbell after his career-best 127.9 passer rating in a 59-14 victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Cable attributed Campbell's success one game after he recorded a"
Raiders shed no light on starting quarterback
October 21
Oakland Tribune
 
"The Raiders' starting quarterback is made available to the media on the same day each week, but the podium went unoccupied on Wednesday, another sign of the uncertainty surrounding that position. Third-string quarterback Kyle Boller was taking reps with the first-team offense during the brief window of media access at practice. So was punter Shane Lechler. Regular starter Bruce Gradkowski is limited because of a right shoulder injury, and backup Jason Campbell also is limited because of a left knee strain he suffered against the 49ers on Sunday. "It may have to be a game-time decision," Raiders coach Tom Cable said about his starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Denver"
Kyle Boller could be coach Tom Cable s No. 1 option with injuries to Jason Campbell and Bruce Gradkowski
October 19
Contra Costa Times
 
"An MRI on quarterback Jason Campbell's injured left knee has revealed a sprain, and his playing status for Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos is uncertain, Raiders coach Tom Cable said Monday. Cable first said Campbell's knee was fine, but a few minutes later the coach said "absolutely" when asked if he could envision No. 3 quarterback Kyle Boller starting against the Broncos. How realistic that is will begin to crystallize Wednesday when Cable gets a look at regular starter Bruce Gradkowski (right shoulder) and Campbell in practice. Gradkowski was injured during a victory over the San Diego Chargers on Oct. 10 and missed Sunday's loss to the 49ers. Campbell was hurt in the first"
Bruce Gradkowski to remain QB, if healthy
October 12
Oakland Tribune
 
"Bruce Gradkowski has an ailing right shoulder. Jason Campbell is playing the way the Raiders envisioned when they traded for him in April. So, who is the starting quarterback on Sunday when the Raiders visit the 49ers? "Bruce would start if he's healthy," coach Tom Cable said Monday. Healthy being the key word. Gradkowski had an MRI on his shoulder Monday to determine the extent of the injury to his A-C joint. Results won't be released until Wednesday. For now, Cable is content focusing on the strong play of Campbell, who relieved Gradkowski during a come-from-behind victory over the San Diego Chargers. Campbell was benched by Cable midway through Oakland's second game of the season for"