Seven-step drop

...return experiment a rest. The Bengals also could not rush the passer against Oakland. Journeyman quarterback Bruce Gradkowski threw 31 times and Cincinnati had zero sacks. The Bengals also continued their season-long trend...

Morning take: AFC North goes 0-4

...take: I understand the turnovers. But I'm still trying to figure out how journeyman quarterback Bruce Gradkowski lit up Cincinnati's defense in the clutch. The Cleveland Browns led by three touchdowns and...

Ten things I learned: Stafford, Cutler, Maroney ...

...Thanksgiving. Bad quarterbacks can make a difference: Maybe it's unfair to call Ryan Fitzpatrick and Bruce Gradkowski bad, but Fitzpatrick made Owens relevant (and not just on the 98-yarder), while Gradkowski actually...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Scouts Buzz: Stafford growing up fast

Scouts Inc. examines Matthew Stafford's development, the Vikings' dynamic offense and more.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Wrap-up: Raiders 20, Bengals 17

Bruce Gradkowski was named Oakland's starting quarterback because team officials thought he could give the Raiders a...

Bengals fall to 0-10 in Oakland after Janikowski's winning kick

Bruce Gradkowski threw a 29-yard tying touchdown pass to Louis Murphy with 33 seconds left and Sebastian Janikowski kicked a 33-yard field goal after Andre Caldwell fumbled the ensuing kickoff, giving the Raiders a 20-17 victory Sunday.

Countdown Daily Recap: Bengals-Raiders

Alex Loeb and Eric Allen look at the Raiders' upset of the Bengals

John Clayton's Last Call: Giants end skid; problems mounting for Steelers

AP Photo/Bill Kostroun After a four-game losing streak that spanned 42 days, the Giants tasted victory in Week 11 -- but it wasn't easy. Eli Manni...

Evening AFC West news and notes

...The Raiders ar excited about the energy new quarterback Bruce Gradkowksi has brought this week. Let's see if it will result in success as Gradkowski takes over for the benched JaMarcus Russell

Final Word: AFC North

...Raiders shouldn't be a close contest, right? The Raiders are 2-7 and starting quarterback Bruce Gradkowski against the first-place Bengals (7-2). But when you look deeper, consider the fact that...

D Up! Pick up Harrison, Hawthorne now

Jim McCormick looks at defensive players you need to pick up now who can be a major help for your team.

Enjoying the tough QB, lineup decisions

...wasn't even available. No Oakland Raiders quarterbacks are owned, but I'd prefer to avoid Bruce Gradkowski if I can. That seems like throwing in the towel. My backup quarterback is Mark Sanchez...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009

At This Hour: Russell Sacked,Bills Want Shanahan, Hawks Soaring,

...JaMarcus Russell (9 INT, 2 TD this season) has been benched in Oakland in favor of Bruce Gradkowski, who has a sore hamstring. AP Photo/Jack Dempsey SHANAHAN BILLS FIRST CHOICE TO REPLACE JAURON...

Requiem for 'Remote Control'

Matthew Berry remembers Ken Ober before weighing in on dozens of players' predicted performances in the form of his weekly Love/Hate feature.

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 15: Bruce Gradkowski #5 of the Oakland Raiders is sacked by Alex Magee #71 of the Kansas City Chiefs...