Campbell's "shocking" statement and the offseason

[The Goat]

Just (re)watching videos from Redskins.com I realized I forgot about Jason's statement from the 12/29 presser (not quite two minutes in) where he says the following about personnel changes:

"...but, you know, I'm pretty sure this offseason there are going to be some dramatic changes, you know, some may be shocking. So, you know, we all got to be prepared for it."

First of all I'm curious what everybody would consider a "shocking" change? Personally the only thing that would truly shock me is trading Portis (I highly doubt Campbell is saying that). Secondly, when should we expect to see changes to personnel aside from the draft?

[FRPLG]

I would guess he would consider trading Moss to be shocking.

[Luxorreb]

I wouldn't read to deep here. Trading Rogers would be shocking to Campbell even if it wasn't shocking to the rest of the world.

[Redskin Warrior]

Originally Posted by Luxorreb

I wouldn't read to deep here. Trading Rogers would be shocking to Campbell even if it wasn't shocking to the rest of the world.

Being old teammates at Auburn together I guess that would be shocking to him. But Carlos didn't play nearly as bad as Smoot this season. I think he and D. Hall would make a pretty damn good tandem.

[skinsfaninok]

It may have been just emotion after a TERRIBLE 8 game slide (2-6) Unless he thinks he will be gone, but that's not going to happen.

[skinsfaninok]

And don't be "shocked" if we trade Portis, he is almost 28 and you can find solid RB's in the draft... (Kno'Shawn Moreno) Guys like that... I love portis but it's not like he puts up HUGE numbers every season, he can be replaced.

[saden1]

I would expect an NFL player like JC wouldn't be shocked by anything. Well, I guess losing the starting job would be shocking to him....Skins drafting a QB would also be shocking.

The only thing that would be remotely close to shocking is loosing Cooley or Portis.

[SkinzzFan]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

And don't be "shocked" if we trade Portis, he is almost 28 and you can find solid RB's in the draft... (Kno'Shawn Moreno) Guys like that... I love portis but it's not like he puts up HUGE numbers every season, he can be replaced.

I'm starting to think Portis could be gone as well. I disagree about his numbers. With the offenses (being so one-dimensional and predictable) he's played on since he's been here his numbers are huge IMO. I don't want the team to trade him but if he must go to make the team a legit contender...see ya CP...it's all about winning the Super Bowl and I'm tired of waiting for #4!

HAIL!!

[MTK]

Originally Posted by SkinzzFan

I'm starting to think Portis could be gone as well. I disagree about his numbers. With the offenses (being so one-dimensional and predictable) he's played on since he's been here his numbers are huge IMO. I don't want the team to trade him but if he must go to make the team a legit contender...see ya CP...it's all about winning the Super Bowl and I'm tired of waiting for #4!

HAIL!!

Look no further than his cap figure, he's definitely coming back in 2009. His cap hit is over $13M.

[Sean Taylor Fan]

Trade Portis and Moss and try to get TJ from Cincy.

[SouperMeister]

Originally Posted by Sean Taylor Fan

Trade Portis and Moss and try to get TJ from Cincy.

And how is TJ any more effective than Moss when there isn't anyone that scares opposing defenses at the other WR spot? Cincy has 2 legit speed demons (Chad Johnson & Chris Henry) that stretch the field and make TJ's role as a posession receiver much, much easier. I definitely don't see TJ as a #1 receiver. He would be a downgrade from Moss in that role.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Look no further than his cap figure, he's definitely coming back in 2009. His cap hit is over $13M.

Maybe this should be the first post of every thread.

[TheSmurfs22]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Maybe this should be the first post of every thread.

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Aint that the truth?! CP will be back.

[Skinny Tee]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

And don't be "shocked" if we trade Portis, he is almost 28 and you can find solid RB's in the draft... (Kno'Shawn Moreno) Guys like that... I love portis but it's not like he puts up HUGE numbers every season, he can be replaced.

If we didn't knock on Portis's door every offseason and ask him to sign a new contract, so we can get under the salary cap, and then pay him a new signing bonus we might have been able to move him.

...being that we're handcuffed to him like Damon Wayans and Adam Sandler Bulletproof-style, we're moving him anytime soon. Also I hear that Dan Snyder has a close relationship with him.


BTW, I like Portis and don't want to see him go. I wouldn't mind a change-up back though in the draft. IMO Portis has trained to develop a running style that would make his career last despite his OL. If you notice he doesn't do any juking right before contact like he used to in '04. I think he has his longevity in mind, which I don't fault him for.

[Sean Taylor Fan]

I understand what everyone is saying, but Portis is just about as bad as T.O. in the "chemistry" department!