From a financial standpoint, doesn't Campbell need to play this year?

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by paulskinsfan

"The point is I don't care if Campbell shows us he's worthy of the picks we gave up this year. All I care about is putting the team out there that gives us the best chance to win the Super Bowl. Last time I checked you don't get a ring on your finger for getting great value for your draft picks."


I think the Patriots and the Steelers would disagree with you. Champions are built around draft picks, free agents merely supplement. We gave up a TON to get Campbell, 1st round picks that would arguably be contributing to this team right now.

This still makes no sense. The Pats and Steelers have rings because they played the best players. Not necessarily because they drafted them high. The single biggest reason the Pats have 3 rings is Tom Brady (6th round pick). If they kept and played the higher draft pick (Bledsoe) that probably wouldn't have worked out so well.

Draft position doesn't dictate your lineup. If you draft well, they'll end up in your lineup anyway. But not because of where they were picked. They'll end up in the starting lineup because they're the best players.

Just because you're picked high, that doesn't mean you're necessarily the best player. I think Campbell will be the best QB for the Skins at some point, but I'm not sure that will be this season.