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Originally Posted by jdc65
In my opinion, it is in Campbell's best long-term interest to stay with Washington. I cannot see any team giving him a starting job, unless only as a caretaker for a rookie draft-pick. Every team that needs a QB will address that this year in the draft, and that is who they will commit to.
Staying here as a back-up and learning the system and scheme that Shanahan runs will help him out more than getting 'lost' in a place like Oakland, Buffalo, or St.Louis. Shanahan will run a complex offensive scheme that will improve Jason's understanding of the game, reading defenses, and decision making ability.
Playing behind McNabb will teach Campbell valuable leadership skills and quarterback responsibilities that he won't likely get anywhere else. McNabb also misses games and JC will be a contributor in a successful offense.
The other players already like Campbell, but him staying will build a higher level of respect from them and the coaching staff.
This team is going to win, IMO, and being a contributing back-up on a winning team looks good on the resume, especially if a Hall-of-Fame coach gives you solid props.
Jason is still relatively young, and when McNabb retires in a few years, Campbell will be ready to assume the leadership role while he is healthy, and only 31-32 years of age. Otherwise JC could be lost as a permanent back-up on a different teams for the rest of his career.
I understand he wants starter's money, and if he can get it; he should.
However, I do not see any team giving him a starting QB contract or making any long commitment in him.
In my opinion, Campbell should stay here as a back-up, and make the best of the current situation. I believe it is the right thing to do for his career.
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Sorry Charlie, but JC has been in the league long enough to expect being a starter. Last season he was 14th in passing, that is just above average in terms of a 32 team league. THat means there were 18 QBs that were below him. Take in account that he didn't have a line or a solid WR corp and he should garner some interest from teams like Oakland, Buffalo, or Tampa Bay. Carolina might want to take a shot at him. Secondly, if Donovan stays for say 5 more seasons, what good does it do for JC? Learn the game for 5 more years? By that time he is ready to retire almost. Every QB wants to start and since JC has been or starter for 3 years solid and done a decent job with the drama he has been through, I think he can expect a starting job.