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Originally Posted by The Goat
JC is more valuable to the Washington Redskins than he is to any other franchise in football. He's the only starting caliber QB to have played under Zorn's system... ever. He also is becoming the leader of this offense and personally I think by opening day his status will be solidified. But most importantly as we speak JC and Zorn are scheming, strategizing and tweaking the playbook and Jason's game to maximize potential. Jason was solid when the o-line protected him, and that was w/ minimal experience in the new offense. This year, if we continue to upgrade the line and get better performance from the WR corp, Jason Campbell will be the out and out shit.
... it almost baffles me anyone thinks a brand new QB would automatically outperform JC under the reality of our circumstances. A crumbled, old, slow, small offensive line and WRs who somehow manage to drop EVERY OTHER FRIGGIN PASS THAT TOUCHES THEIR HANDS... i think most NFL QBs, including Cutler, would have long ago thrown everyone else under the bus in frustration. Some would likely have asked for a trade. Jason is a character guy... he's stuck it out under grueling circumstances, taking heavyweight shots through the entire 2nd half of last season, and yet he always stays in there and carries himself like a professional.
... honest to God if the FO traded him right now I'd have to believe Vinny is an insane person.
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Good post. Folks tend to pick and choose when character becomes a big issue or when it does not. There are all these trade rumors swirling around, and Campbell hasn't said a lick, meanwhile Cutler is throwing a T.O.-like tantrum. When there were talks about Haynesworth, D. Hall, any other player with past issues, people went nuts with the character issue talk. Now because people think that Campbell is the sole problem the Redskins have, they don't care about character. And if there's any position where you don't want a guy with questionable character, is QB.
Honestly, I don't think Cutler and Campbell are that much different as far as talent. If you want to assign a numerical value, Scouts Inc has Campbell rated at 74 and Cutler 75 (highest rating Brady/Manning at 96). They are only two years apart, with Culter being younger of the two. Last year both teams had the chance to go into the playoffs, but they didn't because of deficiencies in their respective teams. I haven't heard anything definite in regards to whether Cutler is a better WC QB than Campbell.
Once again I don't understand the whole fascination with Cutler. I really hope the FO doesn't go through this and these are just rumors.