Latest on Campbell's injury

[Redskin Warrior]

Originally Posted by JWsleep

Update from JLC:

UPDATE: Gibbs says Campbell will not need surgery and will not start at the Giants, but said there is no timetable beyond that. He said the doctors are still reviewing everything. Again, I hear that Jason was told to expect a 4 week recovery time, preliminarily. We'll see how quickly his knee responds. Also, Gibbs said the slew of guys banged up Thursday night - Springs, Smoot, Samuels (foot), Cooley, Daniels, Portis all look better and are not expected to miss any games with their various ailments

Jason's injury continues what has been a nasty trend, this is likely now the 4th member of that 2005 Auburn offensive, first-round draft class to suffer a season ending knee injury. Campbell follows teammate Carlos Rogers, Miami'a Ronnie Brown and Tampa's Cadillac Williams. Strange.

That is crazy about the Auburn knee injuries. I'm glad he doesn't have to go under the knife tho, but he needs this playing time big time. I felt for the rest of this year he would work out this kinks in his game and get better for 2009 season. He will be a strong force next year and limit his mistakes and become one of the best QB in the league.

[wilsowilso]

Campbell is a tough dude. He could have blown out his knee twice already this year.

[JWsleep]

Latest from JLC:

Campbell Sepaks

Jason sounded a couple of time like his season is over, and from a realistic standpoint he made it sound as if he knows he has to be smart about his knee injury. However, he said he would take it "week-to-week," meeting the media while on crutches with his left leg in a brace.

Campbell said he will root on his teammates and rehab as best he can. Avoiding surgery was key for him, and he's trying to stay positive while realizing he has probably thrown his last pass in 2007 (barring the Redskins getting in the post-season, at least).

"It could be a lot worse," Campbell said. "I'm in a position right now where I don't have to worry about any kind of surgery or anything, and that's a plus. But you put a lot of hours and a lot of time into the offseason to put yourself in a situation like this - to help lead your team to the playoffs - and not to be in there down the home stretch, it's a tough feeling. But one thing I can't do is get my head down and get down on myself."

[CancunCantinaBartender]

I hated to watch him go down on Thursday. It is good that there is no ligament damage though. I think having him watch Todd Collins in action will only help him learn more about Saunders' offense. Todd opened up some plays that Campbell wasn't even allowed to attempt. Did you notice the plays where he was releasing the ball before the receiver even made their cut. I hope he can keep it up!

GO SKINS!!

[skinsguy]

Watching Campbell going down in that game made me feel that the Redskins are truly a cursed football team. However, his injury sounds a lot better than what I had anticipated initially, and Collins came in and played very well. Maybe this is a blessing in disguise for Campbell. He can get some rest and hopefully when he plays again, it will be behind a healthy, starting OL line.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by skinsguy

Watching Campbell going down in that game made me feel that the Redskins are truly a cursed football team. However, his injury sounds a lot better than what I had anticipated initially, and Collins came in and played very well. Maybe this is a blessing in disguise for Campbell. He can get some rest and hopefully when he plays again, it will be behind a healthy, starting OL line.

I was thinking the same thing. In a way, it might be good for Campbell to take a step back and watch someone who knows the offense inside and out; maybe pick up on a few things he might have missed on the field.

[webleedburgundy]

he's young and it sounds like theres no ligament damage....i think he'll come back 100% but its probably good hes not going to risk it...i cant wait to see what todd collins is made of