Gradkowski and McFadden questionable against 49ers
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81b54c29/article/raiders-gradkowski-still-cant-practice-mcfadden-questionable?module=HP_headlines
For the second consecutive week, it looks like RB Darren McFadden will be out for Sunday’s matchup with the 49ers. Unfortunately for the Raiders, Bruce Gradkowski will most likely also be on the sideline on Sunday. This is bad news for fellow Raiders fans because over the 1st quarter of the season, “Run DMC” and “Bruce Almighty” were two of very few bright spots on offense. While it may take a long series with few big plays, Bruce knows how to drive the field and give his team an opportunity to score. That’s where McFadden comes in. He’s been the big play threat that the Raiders have been missing for years and he is finally living up to his potential.
While most might not find this to be news, it is important information to Raider fans like myself. With Gradkowski out, that means Jason Campbell will get the start. Campbell is a game managing quarterback. A game managing quarterback isn’t very useful when your team needs to come from behind every game. That’s why Gradkowski has been a savior for Raider Nation this season, because he plays with a fired up intensity that is contagious on offense, making everyone else play with that little extra inspiration. As for the article itself, it was written very well as usual for NFL.com. I would have tried to add some quotes from McFadden or Gradkowski for the article.