Seven games left

[RobH4413]

I think it will happen regardless of Campbells play.

I don't see us holding on to Brunell (cap reasons), so I'm assuming we'll hold on to Collins and either draft a late round QB, or pick up a veteran via FA.

[vaoutlaws2006]

scenario 2 appeals more to me that anything else.

[BrunellMVP?]

I truly think its gonna be more of a 1 senario- that said, i praying for 2.

if you are a realist, 1 is most likely.

[RiggoRules]

The NFL is a 3rd down league. #8 has been absolutely horrific on 3rd down this year.

If JC comes in and just does okay on 3rd down, the Skins will show a very significant improvement during these next 7 games. Many things he brings to the table lead me to suspect that he will do well on 3rd down. This is why I am optimistic about what we will see the rest of the season.

Converting 3rd downs will help all offensive categories as well as help the defense.

Once again, one very obvious and signifcant difference is that JC throws right not left (like #8). This will impact both pass selection and protection.

The big question is JCs ability to not give away the ball.

[#56fanatic]

call me crazy, but I think we will be a better team. over the next 7 games, we will be over 500 in them. I think teams will have to respect the athletic ability of Campbell, his strong arm and ability to move around. that said, he will face a lot of blitzes sunday, if he can hit a couple of deep balls early that will be great. With Campbell i think we will be forced to run the ball more, 25 to 30 times a game. Duckett is going to be huge. Hopefully we can play Redskin football the last 7 games. I think this will energize our Defense and they play better also!!. Run the ball, punch somebody in the mouth, hit em deep with play action. When the 4th quarter comes around, all the O-lineman will be telling the D-line whats coming and daring them to stop us!!


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man I just had the craziest dream!

[TheMalcolmConnection]

If we end up over .500 as you say, in all likelihood we make the playoffs. That's a scenario that would be like World Orgasm Day coming early!

[VTSkins897]

i do think that campbell will struggle a bit. it shudn't be surprise. i just want us to get our struggles out of the way now that this season's playoff chancing are dim.

i sure hope he shows those signs of brilliance though.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

It's actually kind of depressing we only have seven games to watch this year.

I remember last year, our first playoff birth in years, all the hype surrounding it. MAN, here's hoping Campbell can bring us back come next year.

[Schneed10]

Think the real answer will be somewhere between scenarios 1 and 2. Campbell will show flashes of serious promise, making some impressive throws from time to time, with deep accuracy, and he'll show some ability to move around and avoid the pass rush. But he'll also show periods of being a serious youngster - take sacks in bad situations, force throws into coverage, etc.

All in all he will leave us thinking he has what it takes to be a good NFL QB someday, but also wondering whether Gibbs and the Redskins have the patience to allow him to develop. Come the offseason, we'll all be on pins and needles wondering if the 'Skins will sign a new vet QB - and this board will flame up with QB controversy discussions.

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Think the real answer will be somewhere between scenarios 1 and 2. Campbell will show flashes of serious promise, making some impressive throws from time to time, with deep accuracy, and he'll show some ability to move around and avoid the pass rush. But he'll also show periods of being a serious youngster - take sacks in bad situations, force throws into coverage, etc.

That's about what I'm expecting and all I want to see. I don't expect Campbell to come in and light the place on fire. I just want to see some promise and flashes of brilliance. I don't care if he throws a few picks, and hopefully Gibbs won't yank him if he struggles a little bit.

[The Zimmermans]

I just hope we play more agressively with campbell, I know we are trying to "protect" him with conservative play, however, the season is lost, so let him take his shots downfield, I hope Al Saunders feels the same way. Anyone can complete dink and dunks, even brunell

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by The Zimmermans

I just hope we play more agressively with campbell, I know we are trying to "protect" him with conservative play, however, the season is lost, so let him take his shots downfield, I hope Al Saunders feels the same way. Anyone can complete dink and dunks, even brunell

yes, they will tailor the game plan, I think the ? is, are we conservative in the # of plays, the type of plays or both?
I hope Al simplifies the play set but includes some downfield stuff that JC can let go. wonder if we'll see bootleg/rollout calls?
I'm looking forward to seeing JC run for a 1st down. The 2nd drive of the dallas game on 3rd & 2, MB could've run & slid, instead threw to Loyd & almost got picked in the end zone.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

If we see Campbell come in, beat TB IN TB and then come home to beat the Panthers, I'll know we have some serious talent on our hands. I've resigned myself to knowing that we won't make the playoffs, but if somehow fortune smiled on us one more time and we won three-in-a-row, hope might spark once more.

[MTK]

I really don't know why some people are afraid that Gibbs will have a short leash with Campbell. Gibbs gave Ramsey the last 7 games in 2004, so I'm not sure why he wouldn't give his own handpicked QB the same chance.

I think he's quite aware of the fact that Campbell is going to face some struggles. With the team basically out of the playoff race it would make no sense at all to have a short leash with him. I think the coaches are going to want to get a good look at him over these next 7 games to determine what direction the team will take in the offseason.

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I really don't know why some people are afraid that Gibbs will have a short leash with Campbell. Gibbs gave Ramsey the last 7 games in 2004, so I'm not sure why he wouldn't give his own handpicked QB the same chance.

The only reason I'm worried about Campbell getting yanked is because when Gibbs was doing his radio show on Monday, and someone asked about Brunell's future he said that "Mark will sit back in the backup spot, rest up and get healthy, and we'll see where it goes from there". Maybe he was just trying to lessen the blow for Brunell, but that doesn't sound like he's done for good to me.