Oakland Raiders Improve Offense With “The Freak” Bruce Campbell

The Oakland Raiders' offensive front has been criticized for not giving the QB enough time to make plays.

However, last season it appeared that Oakland Raider QB Jason Campbell had the opportune time to complete passes and pick apart defenses with ease.

Campbell has, on rare occasion, held onto the ball too long. Yet, there's always room for improvement.

Enter the "Freak" Bruce Campbell hailing from Maryland. Bruce was drafted by the Silver and Black in the fourth round of the 2010 draft. Campbell is an absolute "freak" and will fit like a glove in the Oakland Raiders offense.

At 6'7" and weighing 310, he is big, fast and extremely athletic. He will most certainly excel at his job and will only assist the Raiders on their drive to Super Bowl win No. 4. He should also become a prominent factor in the run.

There are rumors that owner Al Davis wants Bruce to start as an OG. As an offensive guard, he can give QB Jason Campbell the time to "lob the bomb." He is also powerful enough to block for the aspiring Darren McFadden or Michael Bush.

Either way, the Oakland Raiders have done extremely well in the draft. Players like Charles Woodson, Zach Miller, McFadden, Bush, Nnamdi Asomugha, Shane Lechler, Seabass, etc.

This team is filled with young talented athletes like Jacoby Ford and Louis Murphy.

The addition and youth of Campbell only adds to the total strength of the Oakland Raiders. The defensive line is impressive and the offense will be without Robert Gallery.

So be it. He wanted too much money.

When comparing the current guards for the Silver and Black, it's easy to see Campbell's positives. He is 10 years younger and bigger than the 33-year-old, 6'5", 295-pound, Cooper Carlisle.

In comparison to the former 6'7", 325 lb. guard Robert Gallery, Campbell is once again younger and much more mobile.

Gallery was a...

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