Should we start a new quarterback?

[Daseal]

m so tired of skins fans always calling for the backup quarterback to come in. I guess the grass is always greener.

Maybe I missed it, but I don't think a majority of the people asking for the switch feel Campbell will be able to give us wins, but we would like to see what we have as our first round pick. It's more conceding that the season is over.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by Daseal

Maybe I missed it, but I don't think a majority of the people asking for the switch feel Campbell will be able to give us wins, but we would like to see what we have as our first round pick. It's more conceding that the season is over.

I wouldn't concede that yet. We are 2 games out of first place in the NFC East, with 5 to go. 2 of those 5 are against the two division leaders. So we're still in the hunt, despite the fact that the team looks like it has no intestinal fortitude at the end of games.

I think we're a long shot but I don't want to see Campbell until we're mathematically eliminated. Even then I'm not sure it makes sense since Brunell will probably start for us next year too.

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by Daseal

Maybe I missed it, but I don't think a majority of the people asking for the switch feel Campbell will be able to give us wins, but we would like to see what we have as our first round pick. It's more conceding that the season is over.

Problem is, let's say Campbell gets thrown in there this season to go out and play, and he makes rookie mistakes and is pretty much horrible, then people will be complaining about how Jason Campbell is a dud. Even if we decide to start him next year, fans would still say that about him more than likely. I do think it's good for a player to get experience on the field - I feel that is ultimately the only way of becoming a true NFL star. However, I think he is getting alot of useful experience by being on the sidelines and watching the stragedies develop and getting the mental aspects of the game embedded in his mind. I think that will make his "hands on" experience easier to cope with once he's out there on the field. I realize QBs like Ben and Eli have appeared to be light years ahead of their development, but I also believe that doesn't happen with every young player.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by skinsguy

Problem is, let's say Campbell gets thrown in there this season to go out and play, and he makes rookie mistakes and is pretty much horrible, then people will be complaining about how Jason Campbell is a dud. Even if we decide to start him next year, fans would still say that about him more than likely. I do think it's good for a player to get experience on the field - I feel that is ultimately the only way of becoming a true NFL star. However, I think he is getting alot of useful experience by being on the sidelines and watching the stragedies develop and getting the mental aspects of the game embedded in his mind. I think that will make his "hands on" experience easier to cope with once he's out there on the field. I realize QBs like Ben and Eli have appeared to be light years ahead of their development, but I also believe that doesn't happen with every young player.

What are you talking about? We're among the most patient fans in the league with quarterback development.

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by Ramseyfan

What are you talking about? We're among the most patient fans in the league with quarterback development.

LOL!

[skinsttw]

Stick with Brunell. He is the best QB on the team right now. Play out the season. The
NFC East is weak enough that we can still win the division. We do need to protect
the lead and put away the games late.

[MTK]

Repeat after me, Brunell is our QB.

Keep this in mind as we head in to next season, because the same will apply.

Anyone who thinks Brunell has been anything but a pleasant surprise this year is smoking some serious crack.

We're still a few players away. Just as we saw last year, there are many issues that have contributed to our slide, and it's not primarily on the QB.

[Twilbert07]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Repeat after me, Brunell is our QB.

Keep this in mind as we head in to next season, because the same will apply.

Anyone who thinks Brunell has been anything but a pleasant surprise this year is smoking some serious crack.

We're still a few players away. Just as we saw last year, there are many issues that have contributed to our slide, and it's not primarily on the QB.

Yes, Brunell will be our QB next season. However, I was deeply concerned about a couple decisions he made yesterday - especially the lateral late in the game that could have gone to the Chargers. He just threw the ball up for grabs. He needs to play smarter than that.

[VTSkins897]

its unlikely to see campbell until we are mathematically eliminated. however, at that point, even if brunell starts next year, i dont see the harm in putting the new guy in to see what he can do. brunell is not getting any older and certainly is not the future of this team.

[Twilbert07]

Originally Posted by VTSkins897

its unlikely to see campbell until we are mathematically eliminated. however, at that point, even if brunell starts next year, i dont see the harm in putting the new guy in to see what he can do. brunell is not getting any older and certainly is not the future of this team.

Exactly. The problem with Brunell is that he is old for a QB and will be a year older and slower next season.

(PS- If anyone is looking for tickets to this weekend's ACC championship game for below face value, please PM me.)

[amorentz]

We are still in the hunt, and should be sticking with who brought us there. It is not a good thing to toss a rookie into the game in his first season. Many other teams do it because they dont have the luxury of letting their rookie sit...trust me, most teams would rather let him sit for a year or two and learn the ropes. I for one am happy that we can let Campbell do that.