The Raiders looked pretty good on offense last night but the defense and special teams let them done.  Jason Campbell completed 6 of 8 passes for 93 years before he was injured (neck stinger).  Bruce Gradkowski replaced Campbell and he was outstanding.  Gradkowski completed 14 of 22 passes for 202 yards with 2 TD passes and 0 INTs.  Michael Bush carried the ball 7 times for 23 yards (3.3 ypc) with a TD and he also caught 2 passes for 15 yards.  WR Louis Murphy led the way in the passing game for the Raiders last night with 2 grabs for 87 yards (43.5 avg) with a TD grab.  WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (3 rec, 46 yards) and TE Zach Miller (1 rec, 27 yards, TD) both also helped out in the passing game for the Raiders last night.  The Raiders finished up with 55 yards rushing (2.9 ypc) and 276 yards passing last night.

LB Rolando McClain (8 tackles) and S Michael Huff (5 tackles, 1 tackle for a loss and 2 passes defensed) led the way for the Raiders’ D last night.  The Niners finished up with 165 yards rushing (5.0 ypc) and 167 yards passing last night.  The Raiders are now 2-1 on the pre-season.

The Raiders had a solid all around effort last Saturday Night in downing the Bears in Chicago.  Jason Campbell was so-so as he completed 10 of 20 passes for 170 yards with 1 INT.  He also carried the ball 4 times for 14 yards (3.5 ypc) with 1 TD run.  Kyle Boller was very solid completing 7 of 9 passes for 55 yards.  He also had 1 carry for 2 yards and it went for a TD.  Colt Brennan completed his only pass attempt good for 14 yards.  Michael Bennett led the way for the Raiders on the ground in this game with 64 yards rushing on 15 carries (4.3 ypc).  Michael Bush pitched in with 26 yards rushing on 8 carries (3.3 ypc) in this game.  WR Louis Murphy (3 rec, 53 yards) and TE Zach Miller (3 rec, 32 yards) both had solid games for the Raiders.  The Raiders finished up with 113 yards rushing (3.0 ypc) and 225 yards passing in this game.

The defense was outstanding against the pass but not so good against the run in this game.  OLB Kamerion Wimbley was an unstoppable beast for the Raiders in this game with 6 tackles, 4 sacks, 4 tackles for a loss and 4 QB hits.  DT Desmond Bryant also had a solid game with 6 tackles, 1 tackle for a loss and 1 QB hit.  The Bears finished up with 174 yards rushing (7.0 ypc) but only 100 yards passing in this game.

The Raiders played great on defense last night but they didn’t score themselves until the 4th quarter.  Jason Campbell didn’t look to confident last night completing 7 of 13 passes for 49 yards.  But it was his first game in the Raiders’ system so maybe he’ll be better next week.  Kyle Boller solid for the Raiders last night as he completed 12 of 21 passes for 148 yards with 1 TD pass.  Michael Bennett led the way for the Raiders on the ground last night with 68 yards rushing on 12 carries (5.7 ypc).  He also caught 1 pass for 33 yards.  Michael Bush was also solid with 31 yards rushing on 7 carries (4.4 ypc).  Rock Cartwright carried the ball 7 times for 25 yards (3.6 ypc) and he also caught 2 passes for 28 yards (14.0 avg) last night.  Johnnie Lee Higgins (3 rec, 38 yards) and Yamon Figurs (3 rec, 34 yards) led the way in the passing game for the Raiders last night.  The Raiders finished up with 129 yards rushing (4.6 ypc) and 188 yards passing last night.

The Raiders finished up with six sacks last night and they stuffed the Cowboys running game.  Rookie DT Lamarr Houston and DE Matt Shaughnessy each had 2 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 tackles for a loss and 2 QB hits apiece.  Safety Jerome Boyd didn’t make any tackles last night but he intercepted a Matt Nichols pass and returned it 48 yards for a TD.  The Cowboys finished up with 66 yards rushing (3.0 ypc) and 197 passing last night.

Four time Pro Bowl quarterback Jeff Garcia is unemployed… again. Today he was cut by the Oakland Raiders, which would make them the second team to cut him this year. Earlier in the year, Tampa Bay cut ties with the quarterback that helped lead them to the playoffs in 2007. Now that he is without a job, what is his next move?

Apparently, it won’t be as a backup. Some are speculating that part of the reason that Garcia was cut is because he was unwilling to be a backup in Oakland. As a weak armed, limited offensive system, 39 year old quarterback, Garcia may not have many options as a potential starter. However there are plenty of teams that could use a solid backup with a resume as distinguished as Garcia’s.

Baltimore, Seattle, Denver, and New England are just a few teams that wouldn’t mind an upgrade at backup quarterback, and there are probably more. Garcia should have his pick of the litter - as long as he’s willing to hold the clipboard until his number is called.