Is Campbell Officially Headed Out The Door?

[TheSmurfs22]

JC is gone. He has been a classy guy throughout this time in Washington. I really am not stoked about Grossman being a backup.

[DBUCHANON101]

With the Redskins' trade for Donovan McNabb, it is clear that Jason Campbell is not long for Washington, D.C. A trade seems to be a strong possibility, with two possible destinations being the two teams that just lost out on the McNabb sweepstakes: Oakland and Buffalo.

The Raiders might make a little more sense seeing as how the Bills could now be turning toward the draft for a QB, hoping for Notre Dame's Jimmy Clausen to drop to them at no. 9, or perhaps nabbing a Colt McCoy or a Tim Tebow in rounds 2 or 3. Campbell would seem to be an upgrade over Bruce Gradkowski, and has the type of big arm that Al Davis likes to see in his quarterbacks. And of course, there is the chance of a team biding its time and getting into the mix later (say, a Favre-less Minnesota Vikings, if they see Campbell as an upgrade over the Tarvaris-Sage duo).

Carolina is another team to keep an eye on, as the Panthers have yet to settle their QB situation, and a hardworking, less flashy guy like Campbell might be more of what they're looking for in the position (seeing as they have taken a pass on adding Michael Vick, despite his interest in playing for them). Campbell would be in a position to challenge Matt Moore, or serve as a more-than-capable backup. Don't count out the Cleveland Browns, either. They have lots of draft picks to offer, and the current depth chart of Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace is scaring no one.

Michael Wilbon writes in today's Washington Post that while McNabb is a great fit for the Redskins, Campbell will also be better off because of the trade.

It may be tough for the Redskins to find a suitable trade partner, however. Matt Mosley explains why below:

From ESPN

[MTK]

MattBowen41 RT @RickMaese @ESPNRadio980
Following are interested in Jason Campbell: Buffalo, Carolina, Oakland, Jacksonville and unknown team.

[Ruhskins]

Schefter seems to think that there's some interest in Campbell, I'll take his info over Mosley anytime.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

I think there will be a number of significant moves made by this team over the next month:

think Campbell gets moved before noon today / by the end of the day at the latest.
I think Landry gets moved by the draft.
I think, if we can receive a top 45 pick, Haynesworth will be traded by the draft.
I think Brandon Marshall will be on the team before May.
I think if a team offers a 4th round pick for Portis, he will be traded.
I think Cooley or Davis will be traded before the draft.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

I think there will be a number of significant moves made by this team over the next month:

think Campbell gets moved before noon today / by the end of the day at the latest.
I think Landry gets moved by the draft.
I think, if we can receive a top 45 pick, Haynesworth will be traded by the draft.
I think Brandon Marshall will be on the team before May.
I think if a team offers a 4th round pick for Portis, he will be traded.
I think Cooley or Davis will be traded before the draft.

You really didn't need that 2nd cup of coffee.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

You really didn't need that 2nd cup of coffee.

Perhaps I should explain myself a bit:

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

i think Campbell gets moved before noon today / by the end of the day at the latest.

Campbell's presence here is a distraction the team doesn't need. It would be ideal for him to be traded before McNabb's introductory press conference today. That way, the focus can be on the future of this team and not, "what happens to campbell?"

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

I think Landry gets moved by the draft.

It seems he's been on the market for a while and now word has gotten out that we tried to trade him (possibly in a package) for McNabb. He knows he's not wanted here. it'll be hard to expect him to give this team 100% going forward.

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

I think, if we can receive a top 45 pick, Haynesworth will be traded by the draft.

i've been saying for months that the team would try to get rid of him and now its been confirmed. I don't see Haynesworth taking the news that the team tried to trade him well. His contract has already been restructured to be more cap-friendly for the rest of 2010 going forward. Any contending team that needs a DT should be interested. I would not be surprised to see him traded to Tampa Bay or return to Tennessee. I think the Giants are also a very distinct possibility.

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

I think Brandon Marshall will be on the team before May.

Whats the point in signing McNabb if he doesnt have anyone to throw to? I think Marshall could get traded to Denver for a 2011 2nd rounder or a player/package of players.

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

I think if a team offers a 4th round pick for Portis, he will be traded.

This has probably been true ever since Shanahan and Allen took over.

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

I think Cooley or Davis will be traded before the draft.

We need to shore up our offensive line before signing McNabb - its become an even greater need now. Now that we don't have a 2nd round pick, having two pass-catching TEs is simply a luxury we can't afford. i can see either of them going for a low 2nd rounder (or a starting o-lineman).

I didn't mention it earlier, but now that we've brought buchanon in, we are fairly deep at CB. This draft doesnt have a single elite cornerback. Even with the dropsies, Rogers >>> Joe Haden. I think he's gone if we can get a 2nd rounder for him or perhaps even a high 3rd (or a starting o-lineman)

[SolidSnake84]

The Problem is, Jason wasn't really a starter. He was a quarterback who just happened to be starting. The rest of the league knew that.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by SolidSnake84

The Problem is, Jason wasn't really a starter. He was a quarterback who just happened to be starting. The rest of the league knew that.

He still put up better numbers than half the QBs in this league, even in a crap situation.

He can start in this league.

[SolidSnake84]

Here's the thing. Campbell didnt win us games as a starter, and now people are already wishing for McNabb to get hurt so that Campbell can play??? thats crazy

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by SolidSnake84

Here's the thing. Campbell didnt win us games as a starter, and now people are already wishing for McNabb to get hurt so that Campbell can play??? thats crazy

Who said that?

[CultBrennan59]

^who wants mcnabb to get hurt?

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

^who wants mcnabb to get hurt?

No one WANTS him to now that he's a Redskin, but his history indicates that chances are, he will at some point.

If we don't somehow upgrade the line beyond just picking Okung, chances are very good that we'll see Rex on the field (is JC is not the backup, which looks unlikely).

Look how badly Campbell was beaten last year. I don't think McNabb could have survived that.

[Audi]

Originally Posted by Buster

No one WANTS him to now that he's a Redskin, but his history indicates that chances are, he will at some point.

If we don't somehow upgrade the line beyond just picking Okung, chances are very good that we'll see Rex on the field (is JC is not the backup, which looks unlikely).

Look how badly Campbell was beaten last year. I don't think McNabb could have survived that.

Donovan McNabb's been sacked at a higher rate than Jason Campbell multiple times in his career. I really wouldn't be surprised if our offensive line actually looked decent with McNabb.

1. Teams will actually have to fear the deep ball. McNabb made Pinkston and Stallworth legitimate deep threats.

2. McNabb can read defenses better than Campbell and make quicker decisions.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Audi

Donovan McNabb's been sacked at a higher rate than Jason Campbell multiple times in his career. I really wouldn't be surprised if our offensive line actually looked decent with McNabb.

1. Teams will actually have to fear the deep ball. McNabb made Pinkston and Stallworth legitimate deep threats.

2. McNabb can read defenses better than Campbell and make quicker decisions.

If McNabb has any mobility left, he'll be a great fit for the Shanahans' passing scheme. They like to roll the QB out and line up WRs in a straight line of vision for the QB at various depths. I also feel Campbell would do very well in this system.