Seven games left

[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.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

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.

I said it in another thread, I think Joe is just too nice of a guy to shut the door on Brunell. I don't think the comment really applies to the rest of this season, I think he's talking next year. And even then, if Campbell looks promising the rest of the way he'll leave Gibbs with no choice.

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

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.

I don't think he would flat out say, 'Oh yeah, he's done..' Nice generic he's still a part of the team quote.

[Jason72]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

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.

I think Brunell would make a fine backup both this season and next (if he agrees to a pay cut). The other players like him and I think he could play really well in short stretches when 100% healthy. Remember what Doug William brought to the table as a seldom used backup who won us a Super Bowl off the bench. Doug was the same way, when they tried to make him full time starter at that stage of his career, he couldn't cut it. Brunell could prove valuable in a backup role. I am not sure anyone wants to rely on Collins as our only hope if Campbell gets hurt.

As far as Campbell getting yanked for Brunell, if Campbell is that bad that JG would consider this down the road then we have got some problems.

[Schneed10]

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.

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.

I personally wouldn't be worried about Campbell having a short leash this season. But I'd be worried about what Gibbs will do going into next season. Will he trust Campbell and let him go with it, or will he bring in another vet?

Only time will tell. One would think Gibbs will give Campbell a good chance given that Gibbs hand-picked him; then again Gibbs loves the cagey old vets.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

I personally wouldn't be worried about Campbell having a short leash this season. But I'd be worried about what Gibbs will do going into next season. Will he trust Campbell and let him go with it, or will he bring in another vet?

Only time will tell. One would think Gibbs will give Campbell a good chance given that Gibbs hand-picked him; then again Gibbs loves the cagey old vets.

cap wise, how do you see Brunell fitting in next year?