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Jason Campbell News & Rumors

Jason Campbell and fiancee put on toy giveaway
December 22
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Jason Campbell's football season might be over, but he and fiancee Jenny Montes are among the many most valuable players of the holiday season. The Raiders' injured quarterback and nine of his teammates made sure 13 single mothers and their children would have a nice holiday season with the Jason Campbell Christmas Toy Giveaway in Alameda on Tuesday night."
If he's ready, Jason Campbell could be option
December 12
San Francisco Chronicle
 columnist Scott Ostler
"As reality checks go, this one was unreal. Or maybe surreal? Too real? The Raiders wanted to test themselves Sunday, see if they could hang with the big boys, the NFL's biggest boys, and the Raiders got slapped upside the head with the tundra-cold truth: No can do. The bottom dropped out almost instantly. On the game's sixth play from scrimmage, Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer threw an interception, and after a penalty, the Packers turned the pick into an insurmountable 7-0 lead. Palmer threw two more interceptions before halftime, and another in the second half. The Packers are a pickoff-happy team, but these were bad chucks."
QB Campbell hurt in Raiders' victory
October 17
Sacramento Bee
 
"With 4:18 left in the first half, the burden of leading the Raiders to the playoffs shifted. That's when Cleveland Browns linebacker Scott Fujita, a former Cal standout, landed on Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell, resulting in a broken collarbone. That leaves Kyle Boller, a first-round pick out of Cal by Baltimore in 2003, leading the Raiders' offense for the foreseeable future. Boller takes over a 4-2 team after the Raiders managed to defeat the Browns 24-17 Sunday at O.co Coliseum."
Kyle Boller is Oakland Raiders' starting quarterback, for now
October 17
Oakland Tribune
 columnist Tim Kawakami
"You know him, you've watched him, you might have even cheered for him a time or two. I know you've winced at him. So, can you really imagine Kyle Boller leading the Raiders into the playoffs? It's difficult. It takes a powerful imagination and some stubborn optimism. Maybe a few high-quality hallucinogens would help, too. But that's where the Raiders find themselves after Jason Campbell suffered a broken right collarbone in the second quarter of an eventual 24-17 Raiders victory over Cleveland at O.co Coliseum on Sunday."
Raiders QB Campbell breaks collarbone vs. Browns
October 16
NFL.com
 
"Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell has a broken collarbone, according to league sources, and is likely to miss the rest of the regular season. The free-agent-to-be quarterback was having his best season under coach Hue Jackson's tutelage and had the Raiders pointed to what could be a playoff season."
Quarterback Jason Campbell giving Oakland Raiders fans thrills and chills
October 7
Oakland Tribune
 
"For the better part of a half, Jason Campbell was everything the Raiders wanted in a quarterback. He was patient but decisive, executing the offense when he got the right defensive look but unafraid to use his feet to get out of trouble. Campbell had the Raiders in position to take a 17-14 halftime lead against the New England Patriots until ... "No! Jace! What's he doing?" coach Hue Jackson shrieked as Campbell's second-and-goal pass from the 6-yard line went directly to New England safety Patrick Chung for a momentum-altering interception. Jackson, wearing a microphone for an NFL Network feature, was echoing the sentiments of virtually everyone watching the game either on site or on"
Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell not up to challenge against New England Patriots
October 3
Oakland Tribune
 columnist Tim Kawakami
"Jason Campbell got his chance to duel Tom Brady, and to carry the Raiders on his shoulders Sunday. Campbell failed, the Raiders lost, and there is no soft or consoling way to put that, for Campbell or the Raiders. Is it fair to measure Campbell against the best quarterback in the league, when so many other factors led to the Patriots' 31-19 victory over the Raiders at O.co Coliseum? Maybe not so fair. So it goes. At its most elemental point, this game was about the quarterbacks -- Brady held New England together, and Campbell helped break the Raiders apart. The Raiders could have won if Campbell had played better, and have to wonder if Campbell is the QB who can lead them into the playoffs"
Two ugly pickoffs mar Jason Campbell's game
October 3
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Jason Campbell completed seven of his first eight passes for 80 yards Sunday, picking up where he left off on what has been a strong start to the season. But just when fans started thinking about buying his jersey, he threw two ugly interceptions in a 31-19 loss to the Patriots. The first came in the second quarter, a stupefying 6-yard toss into the end zone to Patriots safety Patrick Chung. There wasn't a receiver around as Campbell was throwing the ball away but pulled back at the last second."
Campbell prefers wins over lofty stats
September 26
Sacramento Bee
 
"In two wins this season, Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell has thrown for 261 yards and one touchdown. Not that he's complaining. With the Raiders 2-1 after Sunday's 34-24 win over the New York Jets at O.co Coliseum, Campbell is gladly trading big passing days for wins. "A lot of people get caught up in stats sometimes, but last week I threw for what (323 yards) and we lost," Campbell said. "And this week I throw for (156) and we win. "So it's not about that for me. It's just about moving the team and keeping the team in good position to score and have a chance at the end to win it.""
Raiders fans waiting to see if QB Campbell clicks
September 25
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"A scan of the jerseys in the stands today at the sold-out Raiders game at the Coliseum will take you through the glory years of the once-proud, trying-to-be-proud-again franchise. You will see Stablers, Longs, Plunketts, Branches, Browns, Allens and countless others. In recent years, fans forked over their hard-earned money for Asomughas, McFaddens and Millers, and there are even Mosses, Culpeppers and Russells. But you will not see many Campbells. Which makes sense, given our survey of fans (reasons later), but is also funny because Jason Campbell and his quarterbacking will be the single biggest reason the Raiders beat or lose to the Jets today."
Jets well aware of athleticism of Oakland Raiders offense
September 23
New York Daily News
 
"Rex Ryan refers to the right arm of Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell as a "bazooka" and estimates that the speed of his receivers is similar to that of a missile. In defensive meetings throughout this week, Ryan's staff is preaching "stay deep" to Jets safeties and aggressiveness by the defensive line to unsettle skill players before they can break into open space. "I don't think we'd have a chance to match them in a 4x100 but we'll try to match them in football," Ryan said. The Raiders, equipped with an endless supply of speed bursts, displayed the depth of the receiver position last week by running out rookie Denarius Moore to replace starter Jacoby Ford, who was forced to sit because"
A win or 300 yards? Raiders QB Campbell will take the 'W'
September 15
Sacramento Bee
 
"It seems the NFL certainly is becoming a passing league. Week 1 of the season featured five games where each starting quarterback passed for at least 300 yards. Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell was not in that group. Not even close. That's no big deal for Campbell and the Raiders. Campbell wasn't feeling down about throwing for a little more than 100 yards in the Raiders' season opener. Oakland beat Denver, after all. So while Campbell's statistics (13 for 22, 105 yards, one touchdown, one rushing touchdown) might not have fantasy football owners clamoring over him, he's fine with that. "A lot of people base things off stats, but I don't," Campbell said. "Because there have been games"
Jason Campbell news 'a huge relief'
August 22
San Francisco Chronicle
 columnist Vittorio Tafur
"Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell is undergoing concussion tests to determine his availability for next weekend's preseason game against New Orleans, and it sounds like they're going well. Coach Hue Jackson said Sunday that Campbell might practice today. "It's a huge relief," Jackson said. "Anytime a guy goes out and needs to be checked, you want to make sure that the next day that everything is going to be OK. He's going to be well." Campbell was knocked out of Saturday's 17-3 preseason loss to the 49ers when he was kneed in the head by linebacker Ahmad Brooks, who was pursuing a loose ball. That wasn't the play Campbell was most concerned with after the game. He was more worried about"
Oakland Raiders QB Campbell injured in 17-3 loss
August 21
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Preseason games don't count, but sometimes do they matter. The Raiders couldn't stop the run against the 49ers on Saturday night, and more important, they lost quarterback Jason Campbell late in the first half. Campbell was knocked out of the game with 2:44 left in the second quarter, after taking a knee to the helmet. He said he was dizzy, didn't return in the 17-3 loss at Candlestick Park and will get tested for a concussion in the coming days. "I'm just glad I'm all right," Campbell said. "We'll see how the tests go and what the trainers say, and take it from there." Campbell took some big shots last season and had three stingers - injuries that affect the nerves in the neck and"
Oakland Raiders QB Campbell injured in 17-3 loss
August 21
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Preseason games don't count, but sometimes do they matter. The Raiders couldn't stop the run against the 49ers on Saturday night, and more important, they lost quarterback Jason Campbell late in the first half. Campbell was knocked out of the game with 2:44 left in the second quarter, after taking a knee to the helmet. He said he was dizzy, didn't return in the 17-3 loss at Candlestick Park and will get tested for a concussion in the coming days. "I'm just glad I'm all right," Campbell said. "We'll see how the tests go and what the trainers say, and take it from there." Campbell took some big shots last season and had three stingers - injuries that affect the nerves in the neck and"
Raiders players, led by Campbell and Seymour, setting up weeklong workout session
May 11
Oakland Tribune
 
"Lockout or no lockout, the Raiders are going to work. That was the message delivered by quarterback Jason Campbell on Tuesday in interviews on SiriusXM radio and Pro Football Talk Live. Campbell said he and defensive tackle Richard Seymour are organizing a weeklong workout session, declining to give the date, time or location. "We have found a complex to use. The guys don't want us to tell where it's going to be," Campbell said. "We want it to be about us and our time to build unity. We've called guys, making sure everyone is getting their flights on time, and everybody can be at this certain location." Campbell named running back Darren McFadden, receivers Darrius Heyward-Bey, Louis"
Jason Campbell converting his critics
December 17
Oakland Tribune
 
"Raiders managing general partner Al Davis never has wavered in his belief that Jason Campbell should be the team's No. 1 quarterback. His belief in Campbell was so strong that he extended Campbell's contract and compared him to Jim Plunkett before Campbell played his first game with the Raiders. Winning over coach Tom Cable and offensive coordinator Hue Jackson took Campbell quite a bit longer. But he appears to have done so with back-to-back impressive games. "It's been a roller-coaster ride," Campbell said recently. "Not just for me but for a lot of guys on this team." Campbell has spent time in both the lead and last car of the roller coaster that has been his past three months. He"
Jason Campbell plays through stingers
December 16
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell has had three stingers on his shoulders this season, including two in the last two games, but head coach Tom Cable is not concerned. "No, this was the least of any issue before it," Cable said Wednesday. "For him wanting to go back in the game tells me he was OK, and there's been no lingering effects from it." Campbell left in the fourth quarter of the Raiders' 38-31 loss in Jacksonville with the injury - which affects the nerves in the neck and shoulder region, causing shooting pain - but returned after one series to lead the game-tying drive. He got hit in the left shoulder two weeks ago in San Diego, then again on Sunday on a helmet-to-helmet hit by"
Jason Campbell fights through pain
December 13
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Tight end Zach Miller saw Jason Campbell lying on the grass, having been hit in the jaw and the shoulder on the same play, and thought his quarterback was done for the day. But Campbell missed only one series in the fourth quarter, and he came back to lead the Raiders to a game-tying touchdown late. It wasn't enough, as the Raiders lost, but he earned even more respect from his teammates and coaches after a roller-coaster season. "Hats off to Jason," receiver Louis Murphy said. "He's a warrior. He plays when he's hurt and can't move, and always fighting. I knew he would come back in the game." Campbell was in serious pain after the helmet-to-helmet hit from Will Middleton. "I got (a"
Jason Campbell is unquestioned No. 1 quarterback of the Oakland Raiders
December 9
Oakland Tribune
 columnist Monte Poole
"The breathing on the back of his neck is gone, vaporized, and with it the doubt that had entered his mind. Jason Campbell can go back to single-minded concentration on football. After being subjected to the quickest quarterback hook in Raiders history --11/2 games before being replaced -- Campbell now operates with practically zero concern about being removed. The job is all his, for better or worse, playoffs or no playoffs. The first 12 games of this season represent Campbell's trial by fire in Oakland. Having survived without the slightest trace of envy or bitterness, he is in a position where the next four, beginning in Jacksonville on Sunday, will determine not only whether the Raiders"
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"
Jason Campbell pleased to earn start at quarterback against Pittsburgh Steelers
November 18
Oakland Tribune
 
"Jason Campbell let down his guard Wednesday, admitting he received satisfaction in hearing Raiders coach Tom Cable say Campbell "earned" the right to be the starting quarterback against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. "Yeah, (it was nice) because nothing is given to you in this league, nothing is given to you in life," Campbell said of Cable's praise. "To earn something makes you appreciate it more. At the same time, it makes you work even harder because you want to keep it going and you want to stay on top of what you're doing." Campbell has steered clear of any talk about the quarterbacking situation since he was benched in favor of Bruce Gradkowski at halftime of Oakland's second"
Al Davis calls shot at Oakland Raiders quarterback, insisting Jason Campbell start
November 10
Oakland Tribune
 
"Raiders managing general partner Al Davis has expressed to coach Tom Cable his desire for Jason Campbell to remain the starting quarterback for the foreseeable future, according to sources inside and outside the organization. "Mr. Davis likes what Jason has done the past month and doesn't see the need to change when things are going well," a person familiar with the situation said. "He thinks Jason is a classic fit for the Raiders style of play." One source said Campbell's accuracy on deep throws endears him to Davis. Nine days ago, Cable said Bruce Gradkowski was the "clear-cut" starter and there was "no issue" regarding the situation. Now Cable is saying he is inclined to stick with"
Raiders leaning toward sticking with QB Jason Campbell
November 9
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"The Raiders' Jason Campbell heard the boos after he missed some throws - badly on a couple of occasions - during the first half of Sunday's 23-20 win over Kansas City. "You have to have alligator skin to be a quarterback," Campbell said. Campbell has been tough, coming back from being benched in the second game of the season to lead Oakland to three straight wins. He saved some of his best football for the last two minutes of regulation and overtime of Sunday's win, and finally got the equivalent of a pat on the back from coach Tom Cable. Just a week after Cable said the quarterback situation was "clear cut" and Bruce Gradkowski (shoulder) would be the starter when he was healthy, Cable"
Tom Cable changes tune, says Jason Campbell will remain the starting quarterback
November 9
Oakland Tribune
 
"Jason Campbell is going to remain the Raiders starting quarterback for the foreseeable future, perhaps even beyond the time when Bruce Gradkowski returns from a right shoulder sprain, coach Tom Cable said Monday. This statement comes a week or so after Cable said Gradkowski was the "clear-cut" starter and that there was "no issue" regarding that situation. "I really haven't wavered, but I do have a belief in me about when you're dealing it and you got the hot hand, and things are going in the right direction for your football team, why would you make a change?" Cable said. Campbell has guided the Raiders to victories in three straight games, while throwing only one interception. Cable said"
Oakland Raiders stick with Jason Campbell at starting quarteback
November 5
San Jose Mercury News
 
"The Raiders asked for, and received, a 24-hour extension Thursday in hopes of selling out Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The deadline is 1:15 p.m. today to avoid a local television blackout. Raiders coach Tom Cable didn't need that long to decide on a starting quarterback for the Chiefs game. He said Jason Campbell will start in place of injured Bruce Gradkowski for the fourth straight game. Cable said Gradkowski's sprained right (throwing) shoulder is making progress toward a full recovery but isn't quite ready to hold up in a game. "He's got to be able to do everything we need him to do," Cable said. "He's improving "... but, still, to say he'd be 100 percent, it wouldn't"
Jason Campbell is still QB 2
November 1
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Ninety-two points and 1,053 yards in total offense the last two games is not good enough for quarterback Jason Campbell to keep his starting job. At least that's what Raiders head coach Tom Cable said after Sunday's 33-3 win. Bruce Gradkowski, out for a third straight week with a shoulder injury, will not lose his No. 1 status. "No," Cable said. "We're not going to get into that. Bruce is the starter. When we get him healthy and he's able to move forward, that's what we'll do." Gradkowski warmed up before the game and looked pretty good, throwing 20-yard passes. Campbell got hot during the game, finishing 15-for-27 for 310 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. Cable still thought his"
Jason Campbell to start against Seattle Seahawks
October 30
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell will get another chance to prove critics wrong Sunday when he makes his third straight start. Bruce Gradkowski, though making progress coming back from a shoulder injury, was limited at practice Friday, and coach Tom Cable is again telling Campbell to "cut it loose." That was the message after Campbell struggled in a 17-9 loss at San Francisco on Oct. 17, turning in a career-low 10.7 quarterback rating (8-for-21 for 83 yards, two interceptions). And he responded in a 59-14 rout at Denver. Campbell completed 12 of 20 attempts for 204 yards, two touchdowns and a 127.9 rating as Oakland set a franchise record for points scored. Campbell, who was the starter"
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"
Jason Campbell has career-best rating
October 25
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Jason Campbell was asked it felt like a dream, going from a career-worst 10.7 passer rating last week against the 49ers to a career-best 127.9 in Sunday's 59-14 romp over the Broncos. "It must have been a real good dream, because I am still having it," he said at the interview podium. Campbell was told by coach Tom Cable to let it loose and got a number of pep talks from offensive coordinator Hue Jackson. Jackson even called Campbell on Friday night to hammer home the message. "He said, 'J, in order for this team to go where we want to go, you need to be great,' " Campbell said. " 'Not just good, but great. But just play the game - don't worry about being perfect. Sometimes you feel like"
Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell benefits from talk with offensive coordinator Hue Jackson
October 25
Contra Costa Times
 
"The Raiders didn't have to worry about which quarterback was taking snaps on Sunday. Jason Campbell got the start in front of injured Bruce Gradkowski, and took down division rival Denver in record-breaking fashion, 59-14, with a lot of help from his friends. After a week of conversations with offensive coordinator Hue Jackson, Campbell realized that being a perfect quarterback is not the key to winning games. More important is giving his teammates an opportunity to do their jobs. "We talked all week," Campbell said. "He called me Friday and said if we want this team where we want to go, we need you to be great. He said just play the game and don't worry about being perfect. Sometimes you"
Raiders coach Tom Cable says Jason Campbell is 'close' to being able to start against the Broncos
October 23
Contra Costa Times
 
"Jason Campbell will start at quarterback for the Raiders against the Denver Broncos as long as his injured left knee holds up, coach Tom Cable said Friday. Campbell was limited in practice Friday for the third straight day. However, he "was pretty close" to where he needs to be to start Sunday against the Broncos, Cable said. "If it stays this way, it would be him," Cable said, as long as there aren't any setbacks. Cable termed regular starter Bruce Gradkowski (shoulder) "very questionable," although he got in more work Friday than he had the past two weeks. Kyle Boller also worked with the first-team offense in practice for the third straight day. He is ready to make his first start"
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"
Jason Campbell's forgettable day: 83 passing yards
October 18
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"The Niners' Alex Smith completed two of his first 11 passes for 21 yards and was booed by the home fans at Candlestick Park on Sunday. And he was easily the best quarterback on the field. The Raiders' Jason Campbell, making his first start after being benched earlier in the season, finished the 17-9 loss with a passer rating of 10.7 (compared with Smith's 87.4). Even the one who should not be named (JaMarcus Russell) never unleashed a 10.7. Campbell completed 3 of 14 passes for 55 yards and two interceptions over the last three quarters. He finished 8 of 21 for 83 yards as Bruce Gradkowski watched helplessly from the sideline with a shoulder injury. Campbell was sacked twice, but the"
Benched QB responds well to challenge
October 11
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Jason Campbell wasn't exactly ready when quarterback Bruce Gradkowski got knocked out at the end of the first quarter with a shoulder injury. Campbell's back was tight and his legs were tight, not to mention what must have being going through his head. After all, he was acquired from Washington to be the Raiders' starting quarterback and was benched at halftime in the second game of the season. Campbell didn't complain then and didn't gloat Sunday after leading a 35-27 win over the Chargers. "The one thing about playing this game the last six years is that I have been through a lot," said Campbell, who never totally won over the Redskins' front office in his years starting for Washington."
Campbell looks like Raiders' latest bust
September 24
Sacramento Bee
 
"When the Raiders acquired Jason Campbell from Washington last April, I scratched my head in print. I wondered why they were loading the roster with another underachieving quarterback. After all, Bruce Gradkowski brought enough energy into the offense to make Al Davis forget about JaMarcus Russell. The Raider Nation toasted me repeatedly like s'mores at a Girl Scouts camping trip. Raiders fans pointed to his 61.2 completion percentage and the lack of the word "JaMarcus" in his name. I pointed to his 20-32 record as a starter and his ineptness in marquee games. Now that I've finally scraped off the melted chocolate and marshmallows, Campbell has been replaced as the Raiders' starting"
Jason Campbell isn't talking, on team's orders
September 24
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"If anyone in the locker room is taking sides in the Jason Campbell-Bruce Gradkowski quarterback controversy, you would have to ask the towels and athletic tape. While Gradkowski faced the cameras and answered questions outside by the practice field Thursday about being the new starter, Campbell politely declined to be interviewed when approached inside. He said he would do it, but was asked by the team not to talk to reporters. Other players stayed clear of the locker room during the 45 minutes when the media is allowed in. Gradkowski, meanwhile, has no illusions of being the starter for long if he doesn't play well Sunday at Arizona. "You just never know," Gradkowski said. "Winning's the"
Raiders promote Bruce Gradkowski to starter over Jason Campbell
September 23
Oakland Tribune
 
"Bruce Gradkowski will be the starting quarterback Sunday when the Raiders visit the Arizona Cardinals. Coach Tom Cable made the announcement Wednesday, three days after he benched Jason Campbell with the Raiders trailing 7-3 at halftime of their game with the St. Louis Rams. Gradkowski rallied Oakland to a 16-14 victory. "We were able to go out and move the ball and score some points," Cable said. "He'll go in there and do the job. It's his now. Where we go from here, obviously, will be decided by how well he plays." Offensive coordinator Hue Jackson said Wednesday that he approached Cable at halftime of the Rams game about making the switch. "It was just that I didn't like the energy of"
Cable won't commit to naming starting QB
September 21
Sacramento Bee
 
"There were changes aplenty in the Raiders' white-knuckle, 16-14 come-from-behind victory over the St. Louis Rams on Sunday. Of course, the second-half quarterback switch from Jason Campbell to Bruce Gradkowski is the most obvious. Because there is such a fine line between being bold and acting in a panic. And coach Tom Cable straddled said line with aplomb on Sunday. But other, perhaps just as peculiar and, it turns out, successful changes contributed to the Raiders pleasing a desperate home crowd for the home opener. Even if it was against a team in the Rams that lost for the 27th time in 28 games. Cable is an offensive-line guy at heart. So you know it hurt him on a personal level when"
Jason Campbell's rebirth in Oakland short-circuited for now
September 20
Oakland Tribune
 columnist Gary Peterson
"On the bright side, Jason Campbell's first home game as an Oakland Raider was a real crowd-pleaser. Before the first half of Sunday's game against the St. Louis Rams was over, Campbell's new fans were not-so-kindly requesting the presence of his backup. Before the second half was over, they were hailing that backup, Bruce Gradkowski, as a folk hero. "Of course it's disappointing," said Campbell, who was acquired from the Washington Redskins during the offseason for a 2012 fourth-round draft pick. "But at the same time, I didn't want to be a distraction to the team. It's bigger than me. It's not about me, it's about the team." That team looked sluggish in the first half, lugging a 7-3"
Campbell's first Oakland Raiders impression not a good one
September 13
Contra Costa Times
 
"Quarterback Jason Campbell's debut could not prevent the Raiders from losing an eighth straight season opener. Did he enhance Sunday's Music City Massacre? It is easy to spread blame when a team is whipped 38-13, as the Raiders were by the Tennessee Titans. But this was our first look at Campbell, and he did not make a good first impression. He played like a losing quarterback, emblematic of his hapless supporting cast. "Obviously we're not proud of how we played today," Campbell said. "We take our hats off to Tennessee. They were more detailed today than we were and more physical." No way can the Raiders do this every Sunday and avoid an eighth straight season of 11 or more defeats. They"
Jason Campbell says he's ready for Titans in opener
September 9
Oakland Tribune
 
"Quarterback Jason Campbell practiced at full strength Wednesday and pronounced himself ready to play against the Tennessee Titans in Sunday's regular-season opener. He suffered neck and wrist injuries against the 49ers on Aug. 28 and missed practice time. The neck injury knocked him from the 49ers game. However, Campbell said, only so many opportunities to play exist. "During the year or a season, you'll never be 100 percent," Campbell said. "There will always be nagging injuries. But, at the same time, I'll be ready to go." Wide receiver Chaz Schilens (knee), linebacker Travis Goethel (back) and cornerback Walter McFadden (hamstring) did not practice. Running back Michael Bush (thumb) and"
New Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell gets a fresh start, and so does team after JaMarcus Russell era
September 7
San Jose Mercury News
 
"Every conversation about Jason Campbell gravitates toward professionalism. He is always prepared. Handles his business. Carries himself the right way. "He's exactly what you want in your quarterback," tight end Zach Miller said. In other words: exactly what the Raiders didn't have in JaMarcus Russell. As the Raiders try to emerge from the wreckage of the Russell era, hope of ending a string of seven seasons with at least 11 losses has settled squarely onto Campbell's shoulder pads. Though he still has much to prove as an NFL quarterback, his teammates can't question his commitment to excellence. And for the once-proud Raiders, that's a good start. "Guys talk to me a lot about things that"
Jason Campbell, tight end Zach Miller are on same page
September 1
Oakland Tribune
 
"Quarterback Jason Campbell's acclimation to the West Coast has been a smooth one, thanks in no small part to the presence of tight end Zach Miller. Campbell latched on to Miller as a security blanket of sorts as soon as he stepped on the field a week after the Washington Redskins traded him to the Raiders in April. It's a relationship that figures to help both players prosper this season. Raiders coach Tom Cable talks up his wide receivers at every turn as emerging talents. Yet, as their progress moves along at a slower-than-hoped-for pace, it's apparent Miller again will be the focal point of the passing game. "There's a comfort level there with both of them, whether it be in third down"
Campbell OK, Cable says
August 31
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"Oakland quarterback Jason Campbell participated in Monday's walk-through practice, showing no ill effects of the stinger and wrist injury sustained in Saturday's exhibition game against the 49ers. He threw the ball and did everything the other quarterbacks did in practice. "I knew after (Saturday's) game that he would be all right," coach Tom Cable said, "so it was just a matter of him going back to work." In an odd turn, the Raiders would not verify that running back Michael Bush had the expected surgery on his thumb. Oakland released four players - tight end Tony Stewart, receiver Paul Hubbard, guard Allen Smith and fullback Chane Moline - and has one more cut to announce today. The"
Concern for Raiders QB Jason Campbell: his wrist, not neck
August 30
Oakland Tribune
 
"Tests taken Sunday confirmed the neck injury suffered by starting quarterback Jason Campbell isn't as serious as it first appeared, Raiders coach Tom Cable said. Now, for the bad news: Campbell suffered an injury to his right (throwing) wrist earlier in the game against the 49ers, and his status is uncertain. Cable said Campbell's progress will be monitored in the coming days. "Right now, I guess it's the wrist," Cable said, when asked if the neck or wrist is the more pressing issue. It's understandable why Cable is so concerned about Campbell's wrist. Backup quarterback Charlie Frye underwent season-ending surgery less than two weeks ago to repair the damage he suffered in his right"
Jason Campbell injured in Oakland Raiders' loss
August 29
Oakland Tribune
 
"An injury to Raiders starting quarterback Jason Campbell midway through the second quarter Saturday night shattered coach Tom Cable's hope that his team would make it through training camp relatively healthy. Campbell was carted off the field after being sacked by 49ers linebacker Travis LaBoy. A Raiders official said Campbell suffered a stinger, which is described as a nerve injury caused by trauma to the neck and shoulder. Campbell was examined in the locker room and later rejoined his teammates on the sideline for the second half of the 28-24 exhibition loss to the 49ers at the Oakland Coliseum. When asked if he expects Campbell back for the regular-season opener Sept. 12, Cable said,"
Jason Campbell moving on with Oakland Raiders
August 24
Washington Post
 
"It took two preseason games for Jason Campbell to stop feeling like the deposed quarterback of the Washington Redskins and to begin feeling like the rightful quarterback of the Oakland Raiders. "It was weird when I first got here," Campbell said late Saturday night, standing in a rapidly emptying visitor's locker room at Soldier Field after he made his second preseason start for the Raiders. "But as months have gone by, it's kind of like getting farther away now. Last week, the first time being in a different uniform playing a game just felt different. But this week, it was like, 'Okay, you got that first game out of the way. Now let's turn to the second game.' " Campbell's five-year"