How Will Campbell Be Handled?

[MTK]

Huddle, when was the last successful QB platoon that resulted in a playoff and or Super Bowl appearance??

[gibbsisgod]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Huddle, when was the last successful QB platoon that resulted in a playoff and or Super Bowl appearance??

i can answer that for him,...NEVER

[MTK]

Originally Posted by gibbsisgod

i can answer that for him,...NEVER

That's irrelevant

[PSUSkinsFan21]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

That's irrelevant

Do you think it's possible that Huddle is actually Drew Rosenhaus? "NEXT QUESTION..."

[Huddle]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Huddle, when was the last successful QB platoon that resulted in a playoff and or Super Bowl appearance??

It wouldn't be a platooning situation for the entire season. Did you not understand that when I spoke of working Campbell in gradually?

Campbell and the Skins represent a unique situation. Not too many young QBs have been in a position to take over control of a good offense ala Rothlesburger.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Huddle

It wouldn't be a platooning situation for the entire season. Did you not understand that when I spoke of working Campbell in gradually?

So how would you bring in Campbell? What do you mean by "gradually"

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Huddle

It wouldn't be a platooning situation for the entire season. Did you not understand that when I spoke of working Campbell in gradually?

Campbell and the Skins represent a unique situation. Not too many young QBs have been in a position to take over control of a good offense ala Rothlesburger.

You did mention working him in gradually, but then I said

How do you suggest they do this? By having a QB platoon?

And you responded with:

Why not? The Frye/Dilfer platoon worked out well. When you have to pay the price for inexperience sooner or later, this is a way to minimize the disadvantage.

So from the sounds of that, you seemed to be in favor of a platoon. Did you not understand what you were saying?

[Huddle]

Mattyk72

So from the sounds of that, you seemed to be in favor of a platoon. Did you not understand what you were saying?

You seem to be saying that platooning can't be done gradually. Is that it?

[PSUSkinsFan21]

Originally Posted by Huddle

Mattyk72



You seem to be saying that platooning can't be done gradually. Is that it?

I don't want to speak for Matty, but personally I would just like a little more detail as to what you're proposing they do.......because everything you've said so far sounds like the same type of platooning that has been attempted and failed in the past. So what is different about your gradual platooning from what we've seen fail before?

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Huddle

Mattyk72



You seem to be saying that platooning can't be done gradually. Is that it?

What the heck is a gradual platoon??

So by playoff time Campbell is the starter? Do they alternate starts, snaps, series, quarters... what exactly do you have in mind for this platoon??

I'm sorry but the more I hear the more absurd this is sounding. Or actually the less I hear because you haven't given much detail.

Platoons at QB don't work in the NFL, that's the bottom line.

If you have a platoon it's because your team stinks, you don't have a clear-cut #1 guy, or you have injuries.

Once again I will ask for an example of a successful QB platoon in the NFL. And by successful I mean a platoon that at least got a team to the playoffs.

[SmootSmack]

I'd also like to know what "gradual platoon" means

[Huddle]

Mattyk72

What the heck is a gradual platoon??

The young QB's playing time might start with a series or two, with plays he handles well, planned and practised. Then, his playing time is increased gradually until the point where he might start and play an entire game.

Whether Campbell would be our starter for a final playoff run depends upon his progress. If it doesn't go well with him, we have Brunell fairly fresh over the final half of the season rather than the first half.

Platoons at QB don't work in the NFL, that's the bottom line.

It's a creative idea. The Browns did it. Most people thought it was a good way to handle a young QB and I agree.

Once again I will ask for an example of a successful QB platoon in the NFL. And by successful I mean a platoon that at least got a team to the playoffs.

I can't think of one. Platooning has been rare in the NFL.

On the other hand, it's not as though we're tossing away a better option. Mark isn't likely to do it on his own either.

My suggestion is an attempt to make the best of a less-than-ideal QB situation.

[PSUSkinsFan21]

Originally Posted by Huddle

Mattyk72

It's a creative idea. The Browns did it. Most people thought it was a good way to handle a young QB and I agree.

The Browns weren't a playoff caliber team with aspirations of a Super Bowl appearance. If I were the Browns, I probably would have done the same thing. What did they have to lose? They didn't have a supporting cast that would have taken either of their QBs to the playoffs. We have a QB that has taken us to the playoffs. We've given that same QB better WRs and an offensive coordinator. I could go on and on, but suffice it to say, for so many reasons, the Skins are not the Browns.

Oh, and this doesn't mean I view your Browns example as "irrelevant", It simply makes it "unconvincing" and "distinguishable" to me.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Huddle

Mattyk72



The young QB's playing time might start with a series or two, with plays he handles well, planned and practised. Then, his playing time is increased gradually until the point where he might start and play an entire game.

Whether Campbell would be our starter for a final playoff run depends upon his progress. If it doesn't go well with him, we have Brunell fairly fresh over the final half of the season rather than the first half.



It's a creative idea. The Browns did it. Most people thought it was a good way to handle a young QB and I agree.



I can't think of one. Platooning has been rare in the NFL.

On the other hand, it's not as though we're tossing away a better option. Mark isn't likely to do it on his own either.

My suggestion is an attempt to make the best of a less-than-ideal QB situation.

Well, I guess ultimately our perceptions of our QB situation differ, and since perceptions aren't worth debating what are we wasting our time over?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Huddle

The young QB's playing time might start with a series or two, with plays he handles well, planned and practised. Then, his playing time is increased gradually until the point where he might start and play an entire game.

This would have to be during garbage time, in my opinion. What is the advantage of bringing in Campbell during a close game to play a series or two? Especially when, as has been pointed out here, we're knocking on the Super Bowl door.

I think this will all be a lot clearer come mid-August once we've seen both play.