Jason Campbell: when will the switch be made?

[MTK]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

Moss has also praised Brunell several times this year. But I guess the only quotes that matter are the ones out of frustration

The players have publicly backed Brunell at every chance. I really don't think there is any internal turmoil over the QB situation. They understand that Brunell is not the sole cause of the struggles.

That being said I'm sure they would also back Campbell 110%.

[RobH4413]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

The players have publicly backed Brunell at every chance. I really don't think there is any internal turmoil over the QB situation. They understand that Brunell is not the sole cause of the struggles.

That being said I'm sure they would also back Campbell 110%.

I mean, I think that says more about Joe Gibbs (no public turmoil) then the players' thoughts themselves. I want to scream at Brunell sometimes... can you imagine what you'd want to do/say if your Santana Moss? I think Joe Gibbs makes it clear, "if you've got a problem.. come to me, not the media who won't give you answers..", he's always had that kind of mentality (from what I've seen).

I agree that they understand that Brunell is not the sole cause to all of their struggles, but any potential coaching decision (whether or not it's the right one) that isn't made, players will talk about it amoungst themselves. The key difference is that with Joe Gibbs, we don't ever know about it and thats a damn good thing. (see New York Giants)

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by illdefined

don't be so sure about that (not named moss).

Santana was dissing the Cover-2 as a defense, said he'd be great at it even though he's never played corner. more importantly he was saying that's all defenses are doing to us. most words from him i've ever heard, this is Santana Moss, not T.O. about as much of a diss to the scheme/QB you can expect from him.

Does that mean Al Saunders does not know how to attack cover 2 with the passing game, or that Brunell cant make the throws?

[724Skinsfan]

Smart receivers don't criticize the QB who is currently the one throwing them the ball. Wait until Campbell comes in and you may start hearing a couple of comments about the previous QB's skills from our receiving core.

[724Skinsfan]

You don't have to be talking trash to say something along the lines of "It's nice to finally be getting some attention" or "The way our offense is going now, the sky's the limit" or "Man, that kid throws a real pretty deep ball"

[RedskinRat]

The thing with the Indy game is it plays right into the 'There, I said he wasn't done' camp. They have an atrocious run D, we run Portis and dump off short passes all day and come away with a 'miracle' win.

More Brunell, more losses. If we go in with JC and let him take baby steps we'd get the win and get JC some confidence, not that I think he needs it.

[MTK]

Rookie QBs don't typically come in and play well, I really think what we're seeing this year is an exception to the rule.

[illdefined]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Rookie QBs don't typically come in and play well, I really think what we're seeing this year is an exception to the rule.

heh, would be a good year to try then..

[Daseal]

If Brunell sucks vs Indy and gets called to start. The boos will start the second Mark Brunell takes the field, till the time he's off it. I expect him to be done after the Colts game. What I wouldn't give to trade places with Chris Samuels or John Jansen this Sunday...

[Daseal]

Thats because rookie QBs who come in don't have veteran leadership around them, a stud back to hand off to, and are often on poor teams.

[Stacks42]

Get Campbell in there as soon as possible! I am sure he can complete a 10 yard dump off pass to Cooley (the one that MB either over throws or skips off the turf 3 yds short). Or a pass over the middle to Llyod or Moss, the ones that MB overthrows, almost getting his WR's killed. JC should be given the reigns and allowed to learn the system, like the Steelers did with Big Ben, Run the damn ball and give your you QB a chance to make good plays (dont set him up for disaster).

[irish]

Originally Posted by Stacks42

Get Campbell in there as soon as possible! I am sure he can complete a 10 yard dump off pass to Cooley (the one that MB either over throws or skips off the turf 3 yds short). Or a pass over the middle to Llyod or Moss, the ones that MB overthrows, almost getting his WR's killed. JC should be given the reigns and allowed to learn the system, like the Steelers did with Big Ben, Run the damn ball and give your you QB a chance to make good plays (dont set him up for disaster).

Yep, there are plenty of rookie QBs that come in and play good enough to let their team win. Even more 2nd year QBs (which is what JC is). JC is not a rookie so I dont understand why there is this reluctance or season is over attitude toward letting JC play.

[RobH4413]

If Mark Brunell comes out flat, and can't get Moss and Co. the ball in INDI and that's why we lose... Brunell is out.

The questions are now in his face. The idea is floating around, but he's being ole' Joe Gibbs and staying the course. I just think if it blows up in his face in INDI, He can't start him after the bye.

It'll be the perfect opportunity to give JC a head start, he knows that. He wants above all for his team to win, and if he has an epiphany at the INDI game the switch will be made.

Granted the reason we lose HAS to be Mark. Brunell has to prove the skeptics right. Not very likely... but not very unlikely either. Brunell may lose his own Job this week. It's up to him.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Thus far this season, I have been an advocate of Mark Brunell remaining the starting quarterback. I have been an advocate because I believe that he isn't the reason why we lost games we should have won (Minnesota & Tennessee). I still feel that way, and my opinion is that he will remain the starting quarterback until he gets hurt, or we are mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. The bigger question is how do we make our defense better, not when we will switch quarterbacks, but that is for another thread. Bottom line is once we are eliminated from the wildcard picture, we will probably see a quarterback change. If we do get eliminated from contention and we don't see a quarterback change, then I will really begin to question what's going on with the coaching staff. Sorry guys but Brunell is the guy for now, and if the rest of the team improves around him we still have a good chance at this. He can't do it alone...no quarterback can. Not even JC.

[illdefined]

good post Rob