Kiffin says he wants DET to prepare for both so won't name one or the other. I have a hard time imagining it won't be C-pep though. I'm a fan of both but C-pep has earned it based on his performance on the field imo. He looks so much different than last year. The raider talking heads say he's more healthy but I disagree, he's just accepting his mobility this season. Last year with MIA he was always tucking the ball away and trying to run around the corner.... only it took him about ten seconds to get around the corner and some NT would catch him from behind. This season he looks like he accepts the fact he can't just tuck the ball away and run for 20 yards. He looks like he's concentrating on just getting rid of the ball instead of taking a huge sack trying to gain yards on the ground. He also looks like he's accepting the limitations of his WR's unlike in MIA. In MIA it seemed to me he was way to willing to toss the ball into a situation where the WR/DB could get to it with the assumption his WR would beat the DB to the ball. I don't think the WR's in MIA were good enough to do that. And they aren't in OAK either. C-pep has been much more careful about dangerous throws this preseason. Just my take from watching him.We'll never see the 20-something C-pep again but he still has a strong arm and if his decision making has improved he's a legit QB in this league.Does anyone have definite information that the Raiders have named a Week 1 starter at QB?I'm just curious to see if C-Pep will get the nod or not.
The Lions secondary may be the worst in football, so I would not expect many problems for whoever starts this game.I think C Pep will start but after 1/2 with 3 fumbles 2 Ints he will be benched in favor of McCown who will lead the Raiders to a come back win and steal the starting job from Cpep.I dont own any of the but that s how C Pep has been playing the last few years .
Culpepper is only 30, so he's still younger than Kiffin.The thing I find silly about Lane trying to make the Lions prepare for both is that they're the same type of QB anyway. It could be argued that McCown is a lot like what Pepper used to be because he's athletic as hell and hasn't lost a step yet. I was reading how thrilled they were with him and was shocked they acquired Pepper but I think that was all Mr Burns (Al Davis). Who knows maybe it hasn't been announced because Lane wants McCown and Burns wants Culpepper. Aren't people saying that Lane's been hard on players that are older than him... isn't Culpepper among those older guys?
I heard on colin cowherd on espn radio this morning that Kiffin told them both and by facial expressions after practice Cpep was happy and McCown was sad. Take that for its worth.Bump for recent news.Someone in the Detroit vs. Oakland thread said that ESPN is reporting that Culpepper has been named the starter... anyone hear this or have a link??
ESPNEWS thinks it will be CulpepperlinkDoes anyone have definite information that the Raiders have named a Week 1 starter at QB?
I'm just curious to see if C-Pep will get the nod or not.
I'm not sure I'd call starting against DET's secondary being thrown to the wolves or not.My take is McCown is being thrown to the wolves. Once he stinks it up Culpepper will look better by comparison.
ESPN viewers get what they deserve, and they keep coming back for more.ESPN has now reported that BOTH Culpepper and McCown will start.
Worthy of a 7 laugh salute.ESPN has now reported that BOTH Culpepper and McCown will start.
"oof".From KFFLRaiders | McCown to start?Wed, 5 Sep 2007 12:40:08 -0700Michael Smith, of ESPN, reports Oakland Raiders QB Josh McCown appears likely to start in Week 1. McCown has taken all of the first-team reps at practice Wednesday, Sept. 5. Earlier reports had indicated that QB Daunte Culpepper was likely to be named the starter for Week 1.
Exactly. That guy kills me.typical espn shotgun approach. About time for Mort to make something up regarding the move.
He's a horrible journalist, like the tv version of pasquerelli. I don't remember the context, but before a MNF game last year mort broke a story, then later in monday night countdown he restated the story and said he hadn't heard it from anyone, it was just a hunch. WTF happened to reporting the facts? I also loved his articles that Cutler would be the first QB taken in the '06 draft.Exactly. That guy kills me.typical espn shotgun approach. About time for Mort to make something up regarding the move.
Lane Kiffin plays exclusively in "start 2 QB" leagues, saying that 1-QB leagues are for guppies.Edit: McCown will be starting at Quarterback, Culpepper will play 3/8thsback, LaMont Jordan will be halfback, and when Dominick Rhodes comes back, he'll be the 60%back.ESPN has now reported that BOTH Culpepper and McCown will start.