Jason Campbell - What's His Status?

[saden1]

Collins has nothing to lose so naturally he is willing to take more chances. So far Collins has been good and I would rather not mess with what works.

[Manusky91]

Originally Posted by saden1

Collins has nothing to lose so naturally he is willing to take more chances. So far Collins has been good and I would rather not mess with what works.

Why does Collins have nothing to lose?

He was given his first chance to start in 10 years.
He has a proven starter in Brunell ready to go in if he doesn't play well.
At his age, not playing well now can easily mean the end of his career.
The team's playoff hopes are still alive.

I think that his willingness to take chances means that he has a pair, and the team appreciates it.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by Manusky91

Why does Collins have nothing to lose?

He was given his first chance to start in 10 years.
He has a proven starter in Brunell ready to go in if he doesn't play well.
At his age, not playing well now can easily mean the end of his career.
The team's playoff hopes are still alive.

I think that his willingness to take chances means that he has a pair, and the team appreciates it.

I think what he means is that Todd has been on the bench for ten years. He is too old to become a full time starter and now is probably as close as he will get to playing in a playoff game. If he fails then he has really lost nothing and will be back on the bench next year. If he wins a few games and gets lucky to play in a playoff game and even wins a playoff game he is still back on the bench next year. The only thing I htink he could do is up his worth some to the team or even another team. Not sure of his contract with the skins.

[Manusky91]

Originally Posted by firstdown

I think what he means is that Todd has been on the bench for ten years. He is too old to become a full time starter and now is probably as close as he will get to playing in a playoff game. If he fails then he has really lost nothing and will be back on the bench next year. If he wins a few games and gets lucky to play in a playoff game and even wins a playoff game he is still back on the bench next year. The only thing I htink he could do is up his worth some to the team or even another team. Not sure of his contract with the skins.

I can buy that explanation.

I must say though, from watching the interviews on Redskins.com, the players are happy with Collins and what he brings to the table.