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j3xperience · 2011-01-09T21:31:56-08:00

So it seems that Oakland is quite set on Campbell being their QB for the long haul. Gradkowski's contract is up this season, but is coming off an injury. He has shown flashes of well enough for a starter but would be a solid back up. I would love this guy on the roster, I think his passion and fire could teach a QB or even take some snaps in the beginning of the season for us.

Jan 11, 2011 at 10:11 AM

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susweel
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That dude is softer then Jonas Jennings.

Jan 11, 2011 at 10:16 AM

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Joecool
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Originally posted by boriken_9er:
Originally posted by Joecool:
Originally posted by Gavintech:
Originally posted by boriken_9er:
Why? Really, everytime anyone becomes available people here want to sign them, regardless of how crappy they may be.

Gradkowski is just not very good. But people love him for his heart and tenacity. For whatever reason it masks his actual ability/play in their eyes.

His personality would mesh perfectly with Harbaugh. Sometimes, that makes for a very solid relationship.

He is looking for a QB not a drinking buddy.

What's your deal?

Jan 11, 2011 at 11:23 AM

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Originally posted by Joecool:
Originally posted by boriken_9er:
Originally posted by Joecool:
Originally posted by Gavintech:
Originally posted by boriken_9er:
Why? Really, everytime anyone becomes available people here want to sign them, regardless of how crappy they may be.

Gradkowski is just not very good. But people love him for his heart and tenacity. For whatever reason it masks his actual ability/play in their eyes.

His personality would mesh perfectly with Harbaugh. Sometimes, that makes for a very solid relationship.

He is looking for a QB not a drinking buddy.

What's your deal?

LOL! It's pretty obvious that he's saying their personalities meshing shouldn't hold much weight when it comes to going after a QB.

Jan 11, 2011 at 11:40 AM

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Originally posted by Gavintech:
Originally posted by boriken_9er:
Why? Really, everytime anyone becomes available people here want to sign them, regardless of how crappy they may be.

Gradkowski is just not very good. But people love him for his heart and tenacity. For whatever reason it masks his actual ability/play in their eyes.

He reminds me a lot of Garcia (and that is a very, very good compliment).

[ Edited by YouGotGored on Jan 11, 2011 at 11:40 AM ]

Jan 11, 2011 at 2:11 PM

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Originally posted by YouGotGored:
Originally posted by Gavintech:
Originally posted by boriken_9er:
Why? Really, everytime anyone becomes available people here want to sign them, regardless of how crappy they may be.

Gradkowski is just not very good. But people love him for his heart and tenacity. For whatever reason it masks his actual ability/play in their eyes.

He reminds me a lot of Garcia (and that is a very, very good compliment).

Right! That's why people, especially around here, like him so much. He's got that Garcia tenacity and competitive spirit but he's not as good as Garcia and never will be.

Jan 11, 2011 at 2:15 PM

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Originally posted by Gavintech:
Originally posted by YouGotGored:
Originally posted by Gavintech:
Originally posted by boriken_9er:
Why? Really, everytime anyone becomes available people here want to sign them, regardless of how crappy they may be.

Gradkowski is just not very good. But people love him for his heart and tenacity. For whatever reason it masks his actual ability/play in their eyes.

He reminds me a lot of Garcia (and that is a very, very good compliment).

Right! That's why people, especially around here, like him so much. He's got that Garcia tenacity and competitive spirit but he's not as good as Garcia and never will be.

Agreed. I don't think he will be the reincarnation of Garica either. However, if he is put into the right system that suits his strengths, he could be a very serviceable QB stopgap for a rookie.

Jan 11, 2011 at 4:00 PM

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Originally posted by YouGotGored:
Originally posted by Gavintech:
Originally posted by boriken_9er:
Why? Really, everytime anyone becomes available people here want to sign them, regardless of how crappy they may be.

Gradkowski is just not very good. But people love him for his heart and tenacity. For whatever reason it masks his actual ability/play in their eyes.

He reminds me a lot of Garcia (and that is a very, very good compliment).

this

Jan 11, 2011 at 7:24 PM

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BuZzB28
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Originally posted by SybErkRimInAL:
I've always liked Gradkowski.

i agree it with you..

Jan 11, 2011 at 7:26 PM

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Originally posted by BuZzB28:
Originally posted by SybErkRimInAL:
I've always liked Gradkowski.

i agree it with you..

Where u been?

Jan 11, 2011 at 8:02 PM

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BuZzB28
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Originally posted by DaDivaRecieva15:
Originally posted by BuZzB28:
Originally posted by SybErkRimInAL:
I've always liked Gradkowski.

i agree it with you..

Where u been?

hi dude.. my laptop was broke it. finally get a new laptop for xmas.

Jan 13, 2011 at 10:23 AM

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Originally posted by YouGotGored:
Originally posted by Gavintech:
Originally posted by boriken_9er:
Why? Really, everytime anyone becomes available people here want to sign them, regardless of how crappy they may be.

Gradkowski is just not very good. But people love him for his heart and tenacity. For whatever reason it masks his actual ability/play in their eyes.

He reminds me a lot of Garcia (and that is a very, very good compliment).

i thought you were talking about TO assessment of Garcia....gay

Jan 13, 2011 at 12:53 PM

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Originally posted by boriken_9er:
Why? Really, everytime anyone becomes available people here want to sign them, regardless of how crappy they may be.

Jan 13, 2011 at 6:41 PM

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He is like a really poor man's version of Jeff Garcia. I think I would bring him in for cheap and make him backup if he would be comfortable in Harbaugh's WCO system. Not sure how much different it is than what he learned in TB. Also, not sure how much he would have to refresh being in Oakland the past two years.

Jan 13, 2011 at 7:07 PM

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Let him and Alex duke it out for our #3 QB spot.

Jan 18, 2011 at 5:45 AM

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Mr.Mcgibblets
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I think Gradkowski would be a fine stop-gap starter for SF. What kind of contract do you guys see him being offered in the off-season? 2 million a year? Far more?