PulpExposure wrote:Another thing is all of those guys except Brady, had the luxury of a offensive coordinator commited to the run game. I hope Saunders decides to run a bit more, because that will take a lot of pressure off of Campbell.
I don't disagree vis-a-vis the defensive issues but your statement about the lack of a commitment to the running game is not accurate, when Saunders has good backs, he has run the ball: in the past five seasons the Chiefs were 4th, 5th, 15th, 3rd and 6th in the NFL (in rushing yards) respectively.
I'll allow that the Redskins did not use Portis nearly enough this season but the overall woes contributed to that moreso than an anti-rushing philosophy.
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cleg wrote:Look at the still to be determined but promissing start of careers of Romo and Phillip Rivers. ...
I have seen enough comparisons in this board between Jason Campbell and other young, talented and successful QBs that a word of caution is warranted.
PLEASE people, before you start judging Jason consider the fact that the GREAT successes by young QBs such as the 1st years of Brady, Roethlisberger, Rivers and Romo are predicated under the fact (not the assumption) that they have GREAT defenses on their sides. Jason does not. Our defense appears to have more holes in it than a thin slice od Swiss cheese. HUGE difference.
There have to be improvements on defense over which the switch to Jason Campbell has NOTHING to do with. It takes more than one player to get this thing working.
I agree with your assessment but those guys have some serious talent and that is what I am hoping J Camp has.
PulpExposure wrote:Another thing is all of those guys except Brady, had the luxury of a offensive coordinator commited to the run game. I hope Saunders decides to run a bit more, because that will take a lot of pressure off of Campbell.
I don't disagree vis-a-vis the defensive issues but your statement about the lack of a commitment to the running game is not accurate, when Saunders has good backs, he has run the ball: in the past five seasons the Chiefs were 4th, 5th, 15th, 3rd and 6th in the NFL (in rushing yards) respectively. I'll allow that the Redskins did not use Portis nearly enough this season but the overall woes contributed to that moreso than an anti-rushing philosophy.
Oh no, I'm quite aware that Saunders has a history of running the ball a lot, and effectively. But I meant it in reflection of his playcalling as the Redskins offensive coordinator. Too many short passes called when rushes would have worked as well (or better).
DEHog wrote:I will root for JC but there's a reason why he's been on the bench for two plus years now. Look at Dallas, you heard before the season that Romo was pushing Bledsoe for the starting job. Did you ever here that in D.C.? JC was 3rd on the depth chart coming into the season...I think we are about to see why.
i'm not saying campell will be the next coming of joe montana, but the whole "third string" thing doesn't hold water with me.
i think it was absolutley intentional on gibbs part to make sure that if campell didn't win the starting job, he wouldn't be in the position he was in 2 years ago in the bengals game as a coach. (see ramsey, patrick)
the 'ram-sey' chants were completley over-whelming. joe is a smart man. smart enough to put himself in the position that it wouldn't happen again. nobody in their right mind would chant for collins. and thats all they would get with campell at #3.
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I noticed something in the latest Gregg Williams presser on Redskins.com.
First of all, there was a noticeable difference in Gregg's demeanor. He was very upbeat and appeared to have a very positive attitude, different from other presser's this year. Additionally, he was asked about practicing in the rain on Wednesday, I believe. He made a point to comment, without being asked directly, on how good Jason looked in practice, and how well he was throwing the ball in poor weather conditions.
I don't believe I've ever heard him comment on Brunell and thought this was very telling. I think he is very happy about the switch to Jason. Strange to hear a deffensive coach comment on an offensive player.
