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Campbell Puts Offseason Drama Behind Him

Jason Campbell said today he is eager to participate in minicamp this weekend and isn't "interested in looking back at everything that's happened."

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redski ... .html#more

If I was the Redskins I would still try and trade for Brady Quinn.

^^

Campbell is going to be here. He has provided a model of how to respond when the rumors start flying (paying attention, Mr Cutler?). Well played, JC.

Now, it's time to earn a big payday.

"Once you get to this point, it's all about putting everything else aside and just going out there to be the type of leader your coaches and teammates expect you to be," Campbell said. "I'm the quarterback of this team, I know Coach Zorn and the whole coaching staff is counting on me, and I haven't put in all this hard work to go out there now and let everybody down. Everybody always looks to the quarterback, so you understand it starts with you."

"Looking back isn't going to help me have a great year for our team. That's not going to help me be the type of quarterback I need to be to help us accomplish our goals. Right now, with minicamp, then with OTAs and training camp coming up, it's all about getting yourself prepared for the season. It's not about anything individual. I'm always going to put team goals ahead of myself, and right now I'm thinking about my coaches and my teammates. That's really what I'm focused on."

THAT... is a classic example of a class act. I'm pulling for this kid in a big way.

You can't question his character, and he does improve every year. Maybe, if he even has time to finish his drop, he could earn a spot for the future.

He certainly says all the right things. He needs to stop thinking and just play, but to do that the system has to be second nature, and I don't know if he's there yet..

He needs to stop thinking and just play

Jason is getting too much credit for being "classy"... He's not being classy, he's being Jason. It's not hard to act within your demeanor. If he was a raging lunatic that was out of his mind and he retained self control during this storm of foolishness, then you can pat him on the back.

Jason has always been reserved, quiet and basically a gump. That's always been the knock on him. He's not fiery enough, he's not passionate enough, etc, etc, it's not hard for him to be this way cus it's just him. It'd be IMPOSSIBLE for him to act any other way.

If anything he should have flipped out and shown some gonads, I would have applauded that.

I respect Campbell and the adult way he's handled all this. What I have a problem with is the conclusion many have jumped to that the Redskins are either completely unhappy with Campbell or are treating him unfairly. I think the truth is none of the above.

I don't think the Redskins have completely written Campbell off or they'd have outbid the Jets for Sanchez. If you look at they gave up, it wasn't more than we could have come up with if we'd wanted to. But we didn't because we still have a viable quarterback.

That said, it's also true Campbell hasn't really blossomed yet. He may eventually do so, and many of us are hopeful this is the year it happens. But until it does, it's still speculation. More importantly, Campbell is set to become a free agent after this season. Consequently, I think it makes perfect sense the front office would do its due diligence in terms of finding a potential replacement just in case. They wouldn't be doing their jobs if they didn't at least explore the possibilities.

As far as I can tell, they nosed around to see if Sanchez or Cutler could be had cheap. But when they couldn't, both deals died. For all the overheated rhetoric about how Snyder was hot to trot for both quarterbacks, it seems to me we set the bar pretty low in each case and didn't get bullied into raising our bid.

I don't blame Campbell if he's unhappy about recent developments, but I also don't really see where he's earned the right to be insulted.

Hey guys, lets congratulate the sun for shining today.

Zip it..... He is winning more fans for being a team player:

It certainly isn't Campbell's style to throw a proverbial tantrum, as Cutler did when demanding a trade from Denver.

"If I had acted rebellious or anything, that would have made the situation a lot worse," Campbell said. "It would have affected a lot more people than myself, and I feel that's not right. Those guys I work with every day, lifting weights and sweating, and then the fans that still support me."

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d ... nfirm=true

I think Campbell is a good guy and all but I do not think he has what it takes to be really good as an NFL QB - I also could not care less how he handles being our starting QB, which he is, or how he feels about anything - I just want him to have his best season ever as a QB and then when it is obvious to everyone that he is just a good QB and not a great QB I also want him to handle that reality too.



we will all have to wait and see but we will come back to this next year for those of you that are predicting greatness we will embrace your success but, if things are not so great, we will also be very quick to remind you all that there were those of us who predicted that Campbell is just a good QB and not destined for greatness



HAIL JC, here's to your best year yet

posted April, 2009

Countertrey wrote:^^

Campbell is going to be here. He has provided a model of how to respond when the rumors start flying (paying attention, Mr Cutler?). Well played, JC.

Now, it's time to earn a big payday.

what are u talking about, he did the same thing Cutler did... there were rumors, and JC threatened to demand a trade if the Skins brought in more competition for him... he would have felt disrespected, and would have demanded a trade... Cutler felt disrespected, and demanded a trade...

no difference to me... if Sanchez was drafted, and JC demanded a trade, would you still say he is handling it in a "model" way???

JCaptMorgan12 wrote:

Countertrey wrote:^^

Campbell is going to be here. He has provided a model of how to respond when the rumors start flying (paying attention, Mr Cutler?). Well played, JC.

Now, it's time to earn a big payday.

what are u talking about, he did the same thing Cutler did... there were rumors, and JC threatened to demand a trade if the Skins brought in more competition for him... he would have felt disrespected, and would have demanded a trade... Cutler felt disrespected, and demanded a trade...

no difference to me... if Sanchez was drafted, and JC demanded a trade, would you still say he is handling it in a "model" way???

Yes, because "unnamed" sources close to the situation say he demanded a trade if Sanchez was drafted, though no quote to that effect was ever attributed to him.

Deadskins wrote:

JCaptMorgan12 wrote:

Countertrey wrote:^^

Campbell is going to be here. He has provided a model of how to respond when the rumors start flying (paying attention, Mr Cutler?). Well played, JC.

Now, it's time to earn a big payday.

what are u talking about, he did the same thing Cutler did... there were rumors, and JC threatened to demand a trade if the Skins brought in more competition for him... he would have felt disrespected, and would have demanded a trade... Cutler felt disrespected, and demanded a trade...

no difference to me... if Sanchez was drafted, and JC demanded a trade, would you still say he is handling it in a "model" way???

Yes, because "unnamed" sources close to the situation say he demanded a trade if Sanchez was drafted, though no quote to that effect was ever attributed to him.

read the interview with JC on ESPN.com, and when they asked him that, he said "no comment"... if that wasn't what he had said prior, why didn't he just come out and say he never said that???

Once was bad enough. Twice was too much. Had the Redskins drafted Sanchez, Campbell would have asked for a trade, said a person familiar with the situation who requested anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the subject.

Asked if it were so, Campbell dodged the question with a huge smile.

"No comment, you know," he said.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4105920

JC absolutely wanted a trade (the "no comment" was obvious enough -- it's like pleading the 5th in court).....and why wouldn't he? He considers himself an NFL starting QB. Now the real question is do other teams? Neither the Jets nor the Broncos wanted him (the Broncos went as far as to take a 17th and Orton over our 13th and Campbell) , but that doesn't mean that other teams would like to pick him up. I personally can only think of a couple, but that's not to say it isn't possible.

In relation to Culter, the fact is that JC wasn't as aggressive towards a trade -- which I personally attribute to his personality more than anything else. His reaction is very much like the way he plays -- not very aggressive or outspoken --- one of his major problems as a QB. To me (and I say to me), it looked as if he was not confident enough to go out to the media, express his worth and say that the front office is crazy for looking into replacing him. I would rather him have been outspoken and stood his ground via the media -- shown some fire. At least then he would have spoke up. All in all, it is just another example that while JC is a stand-up guy and well liked, he isn't assertive.

We'll see how he does this year as QB. This, hopefully, is the year of no excuses. He has been awarded every excuse under the sun for the fact that he hasn't panned out as a solid starter or franchise QB. Some are legit, most aren't but regardless this is his contract year and a make or break one for JC. We'll see if he responds with the fire that we have been so hoping for since 2005.

While I was against trading up for Sanchez, I wouldn't mind seeing a trade for Brady as long as it doesn't include trading away a pick above the 4th round. But the question still remains: would the Browns follow in the footsteps of the Broncos and Jets and take a pass on JC? My answer is probably.

markshark84 wrote:JC absolutely wanted a trade (the "no comment" was obvious enough -- it's like pleading the 5th in court).....and why wouldn't he? He considers himself an NFL starting QB. Now the real question is do other teams? Neither the Jets nor the Broncos wanted him (the Broncos went as far as to take a 17th and Orton over our 13th and Campbell) , but that doesn't mean that other teams would like to pick him up. I personally can only think of a couple, but that's not to say it isn't possible.

In relation to Culter, the fact is that JC wasn't as aggressive towards a trade -- which I personally attribute to his personality more than anything else. His reaction is very much like the way he plays -- not very aggressive or outspoken --- one of his major problems as a QB. To me (and I say to me), it looked as if he was not confident enough to go out to the media, express his worth and say that the front office is crazy for looking into replacing him. I would rather him have been outspoken and stood his ground via the media -- shown some fire. At least then he would have spoke up. All in all, it is just another example that while JC is a stand-up guy and well liked, he isn't assertive.

We'll see how he does this year as QB. This, hopefully, is the year of no excuses. He has been awarded every excuse under the sun for the fact that he hasn't panned out as a solid starter or franchise QB. Some are legit, most aren't but regardless this is his contract year and a make or break one for JC. We'll see if he responds with the fire that we have been so hoping for since 2005.

While I was against trading up for Sanchez, I wouldn't mind seeing a trade for Brady as long as it doesn't include trading away a pick above the 4th round. But the question still remains: would the Browns follow in the footsteps of the Broncos and Jets and take a pass on JC? My answer is probably.

For all you Mod's out there, I am attacking the post, not the poster. Hence, following the rules......


This is the dumbest post I have read in all my years on here (except one kid who couldn't type, spell or use any punctuation properly...we all remember him, not by name, but poor grammar).

Jim Zorn said all year that the philosophy of last year was to "Stay Even." Jason, along with the rest of the team did that. Was there time when he showed a reaction, yes. I saw just on tv today on NFL Network where he threw a td pass and he was jumping in C. Samuels arms, pumping his fists in celebration. There was another play where he was taken down and he chewed out a lineman. Not sure who it was, just assuming it was a backup during one of our many injury plagued games.

Is he Peyton Manning, Phillip Rivers, any of those guys? No. Not by a long shot. But he is what he is. An even keeled QB who has extreme talent. When given the opportunity to flourish under the same system, we will see what he can do. That is why Joe Gibbs and staff reached up in the 1st round to get him. I think that the Redskins organization has stunted his growth based on the fact that he has been asked to learn so many offenses and his coaching has been changed so many times ( O-Cord. included).

If he goes out there and stinks it up this year, then thats on him. And something tells me he will be the first one to say that he didn't get it done but I don' t think that he will. Most football heads out there have a consensus that he is an adequate QB to run this offense and do some good things. Will he be a top 10 QB, thats left to be said but as of right now, he's still one of the top 32 in the league and thats all that matters.

Skinsfan55 wrote:If I was the Redskins I would still try and trade for Brady Quinn.

Brady Quinn?

Brady Quinn has far less experience then Campbell. He has no experience with any NFL playbook. He just got a new head coach in Magini. He only had a little time with Romeo Cronells coaching staff.

So we pick up a far less experienced player in Quinn. Physically inferior passer in Quinn. To just start all over again.

Quinn has proven nothing.

The effort to acquire Cutler was understandable. Cutler has proven himself. He has shown what he can do on a good day. Has probably the strongest arm in the league.

Quinn is not even close to any of that. No on trade for Quinn. Oh and Bravo to J Cam. I am happy to see he is showing such class. Really hope he pulls through. If not bring on Brennan.

How in hell does no comment with a smile equate to I want a trade if they bring in competition? I swear, some of the assumptions here are worse than JLC. JC is a stand up guy and I think he's going to work at his craft. He has always been positive and let his actions, whether good or bad, speak for themselves. Is he perfect? No, but I can't think of a guy with more class or character than JC.

Is this the only thing we need? No, but I think I'd rather have JC than JaMarcus Russell sitting out for more money that he hasn't earned or "Cry-baby" Cutler or even, "We lost, but we're still the better team" McNub.

I am not completely sold on JC, but I am content going in to this year with JC and his 2nnd year in the system. If there's no improvement (or not enough), then we'll deal with that then.

Chris Luva Luva wrote:Hey guys, lets congratulate the sun for shining today.

HEROHAMO wrote:

Skinsfan55 wrote:If I was the Redskins I would still try and trade for Brady Quinn.

So we pick up a far less experienced player in Quinn. Physically inferior passer in Quinn. To just start all over again.

Quinn has proven nothing.

1.) One man's "less experienced" is another man's "younger". I want a younger potential franchise QB and Quinn seems better than anyone coming out of college next season and he's available. Just threw his name out there.

2.) Brady Quinn is physically inferior to NO quarterback. In this league or any other one. Have you actually seen this guy's physique? He is strong as an ox and is built to not only have a lot of arm strength but to shake off all but the surest tacklers who creep into the pocket. He is physically superior to every NFL QB.

3.) Brady Quinn may have proved nothing in the NFL, but neither has Jason Campbell. If anything, Campbell has nearly proved (still a sliver of doubt) that he's just not ever going to be even an above average QB.

At least with a guy like Quinn he appears to have all the tools to be a franchise QB

VetSkinsFan wrote:How in hell does no comment with a smile equate to I want a trade if they bring in competition?

Well, it certainly couldn't mean that he doesn't want to even go there, and provide fuel to an already explosive fire he had just put out a few weeks back with the whole Cutler issue. No, that would be too much in line with the character and class he showed during that whole incident.

Deadskins wrote:

VetSkinsFan wrote:How in hell does no comment with a smile equate to I want a trade if they bring in competition?

Well, it certainly couldn't mean that he doesn't want to even go there, and provide fuel to an already explosive fire he had just put out a few weeks back with the whole Cutler issue. No, that would be too much in line with the character and class he showed during that whole incident.

Which is a baseless assumption. You know what happens when you ass|u|me right? Well, it ain't ME...

frankcal20 wrote:Is he Peyton Manning, Phillip Rivers, any of those guys? No. Not by a long shot. But he is what he is. An even keeled QB who has extreme talent. When given the opportunity to flourish under the same system, we will see what he can do. That is why Joe Gibbs and staff reached up in the 1st round to get him. I think that the Redskins organization has stunted his growth based on the fact that he has been asked to learn so many offenses and his coaching has been changed so many times ( O-Cord. included).

please refresh my memory when JC has shown that he has "extreme talent"...

Skinsfan55 wrote:He is physically superior to every NFL QB.

He wasn't even physically superior to the #1 rated QB in that draft class (who was bigger and had a bigger arm), Jamarcus Russell, let alone any NFL quarterback...