Hey Bucs fans, Al needs your advice

by rightnasty on Oct 17, 2009 9:19 PM EDT

That's right. By now you know the troubles JaMarcus Russell is having completing a pass, hanging on to the football, etc. As fate would have it, Gradkowski is the second string QB for the Raiders now. Now Al Davis doesn't know Grad like you guys do, so what say you? If they were to bring Gradkowski in tomorrow, would he be an improvement over Russell? Or would Al be better off taking over the quarterbacking himself?

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I’m sure they wish they still had Garcia…

by shadowchicken on Oct 17, 2009 11:15 PM EDT reply actions

A lot of Raiders do want him back

But he doesn’t want to be here, so that’s irrelevant. I don’t want him, personally, because of you guys. Because awhile back the Bucs organization said they couldn’t even give him away, and despite having QB troubles now, still don’t want him back. Nor does any other team, so why, I keep asking myself, do Raiders fans think he still can make a difference when nobody else in the league does.

by rightnasty on Oct 18, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions

At this point, I think a drunk two year old would be better than Russell

It’s been awhile since we’ve seen Gradkowski. He had two HORRIBLE games last year as a Brown. He seems to fit best in an offense that requires NO down field throws which is the opposite of what Al Davis wants.

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by Buc Wild on Oct 17, 2009 11:52 PM EDT reply actions

ouch.

by Hook85 on Oct 18, 2009 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions

I agree with BucWild,

Downfield throws are not his specialty. He was best in his first game as a pro, at New Orleans week 4 2006. Then his numbers got worse, even though he got a few W’s. Eventually it got so bad, Gruden had no choice but to change him out, and in one half the offense went from “cant score a TD in 2 games” to scoring 4 TD in a half.
Last time in a Buc uniform, Gradkowski took over for an injured Garcia and did NOTHING with the ball despite 5 turnovers.

Sometimes a good benching is what a QB needs. Trent Dilfer and Vinny Testeverde played their best games after being benched. How often can you bench someone though??

If anyone can get production out of Gaines Adams, it will be Rod Marinelli. Good Luck Gaines and thank you Bucs for restoring my confidence that there is accountability.

by Niko Houllis on Oct 18, 2009 6:08 AM EDT reply actions

Gradkowski single handedly took a playoff team and lost with it, although he was a rookie, it just wasn’t pretty. My opinion, in which many agree with me about the Raiders is uncle Al. The 70’s are gone and with it his football knowledge. The game has just flat out passed him by. So when he’s gone, maybe things can be fixed there, but it is a mess, like here. At least Tom Cable could beat up Raheem Morris. ;)

by bucnut1 on Oct 18, 2009 11:15 AM EDT reply actions

I see no comparisons to the Raiders and Bucs organizations.

Only the record.

If anyone can get production out of Gaines Adams, it will be Rod Marinelli. Good Luck Gaines and thank you Bucs for restoring my confidence that there is accountability.

by Niko Houllis on Oct 18, 2009 11:34 AM EDT reply actions

and...

They have at least won a game!

"In life, you'll have your back up against the wall many times. You might as well get used to It." - Coach Paul 'Bear' Bryant

by Tye on Oct 18, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Two games now

Just beat the Eagles

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by Buc Wild on Oct 18, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions

LUCKY

Why can’t we beat the Eagles?

J.J LOVE SPREADS while RAHEEM MORRIS'S PLAN FOR NFLDOMINECION IS COMING TO AN END.

by 4QB on Oct 18, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions

I say no one does it.

Bucs win on British Soil, as those guys over there have been waiting 20+ years to see their team play at home….God Save the Queen (and the Bucs)!

If anyone can get production out of Gaines Adams, it will be Rod Marinelli. Good Luck Gaines and thank you Bucs for restoring my confidence that there is accountability.

by Niko Houllis on Oct 18, 2009 10:42 PM EDT reply actions