D.C. Examiner: Zorn's job in jeopardy? (not so fast he's coming back)

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

But he hasn't failed in bringing along Jason Campbell. Most of the reason his schemes have been ineffective, is that Devin Thomas has seen 30+ targets, and he generally doesn't know what to do. That's hurt the passing game.

Zorn's schemes with last years' offensive personnel would actually have been likely more effective than Saunders' schemes. Not a whole lot more, generally scheme isn't worth that much. This team badly needs a Keenan McCardell.

But Campbell is better than last year, which is what really, really needed to get out of this year. Those saying he's regressed probably should go look at a stat sheet or something.

I think people critical of Campbell are looking at the stats a bit more than you think. Their point is valid. Consider:

Over the first 8 games when we went 6-2, Campbell's stats were impressive. 219 yards per game, 66% completion, 7.6 yards per attempt, and most impressively 8 TDs and 0 INTs. His QB rating hovered around 100.

Over the last 5 games (not including today's Bengals game in which he was mediocre), he has dropped to 205 yards per game, 59.4% completion, 5.5 yards per attempt, 3 TDs and 6 INTs.

Those numbers look familiar. Campbell in 2007:

207 yards per game, 60% completion, 6.5 yards per attempt, 12 TDs and 11 INTs.

He has indeed faced extremely tough defenses during this time. Today's Bengals performance was better, so I can't say he's regressed. But he's certainly not making "the leap" either. I haven't seen him make any game-changing plays for us in a while now.