Campbell: 'It's just totally different than it used to be'

[jdc65]

Different attitude definately, more upbeat and respected viewpoints from the players is a positive. Still, I would like to see a noticeable upgrade on the roster, and at this point, I don't. It looks to me like they are still paring down expensive vets, and signing 1 year stop-gap players before the rebuilding process starts next year.

[Beneil (diehard since 87)]

Originally Posted by jdc65

Different attitude definately, more upbeat and respected viewpoints from the players is a positive. Still, I would like to see a noticeable upgrade on the roster, and at this point, I don't. It looks to me like they are still paring down expensive vets, and signing 1 year stop-gap players before the rebuilding process starts next year.

I disagree. We've lost more "expensive vets" than we've signed. Our receiveing corps is slightly different since the two 2nd rounders are better now, Santana is the same, and El is out. We have room for a good rookie to add. At QB, say what you want about Mr Chicago, be's better as a number 2 than Todd Collins. As for our HB situation. Assuming CP keeps his spot, who's better, Betts or Larry johsnon? Who's better on 3rd down, Rock or Fast Willie?

That's the way I see it.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by jdc65

Different attitude definately, more upbeat and respected viewpoints from the players is a positive. Still, I would like to see a noticeable upgrade on the roster, and at this point, I don't. It looks to me like they are still paring down expensive vets, and signing 1 year stop-gap players before the rebuilding process starts next year.

I understand. But so far this offseason the upgrade choices have been few. Let's see what happens at and after the draft.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by Lotus

I understand. But so far this offseason the upgrade choices have been few. Let's see what happens at and after the draft.

Good point Lotus. People are judging our offseason and we haven't even made it to the draft. There are months of FA after that. Plus, too many people are discounting the difference of having Shanahan.

Doc Walker has consistently said something that I found interesting. He said that all of the problems with the O-line that we had were correctable. I believe him.

Look at what Pittsburgh corrected in 08 and then compare what we went through.

What is the difference? Pittsburgh has a great coaching staff we had the bike riding West Coast Spouting buffoon who got humilated by a guy who delivered Meals on Wheels.

Now, we not only are on a level playing field, our coach most likely has the advantage.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

Doc Walker has consistently said something that I found interesting. He said that all of the problems with the O-line that we had were correctable. I believe him.

By "correctable" does he mean it can be corrected by all new players? Or just a new coaching staff?

Coach Bugel wasn't exactly chopped liver.

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

By "correctable" does he mean it can be corrected by all new players? Or just a new coaching staff?

Coach Bugel wasn't exactly chopped liver.

Nah, Buges was good. We outright dominated the Saints' D.

A bad conditioning program and lack of talent is more to blame, IMO. If our fat boys don't have the proper cardio and strength training, it's not a wonder why they have been suck the past couple years.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by jdc65

Different attitude definately, more upbeat and respected viewpoints from the players is a positive. Still, I would like to see a noticeable upgrade on the roster, and at this point, I don't. It looks to me like they are still paring down expensive vets, and signing 1 year stop-gap players before the rebuilding process starts next year.

Rome wasn't built in a day.

[GTripp0012]

Agreed with all the above. The day we need to cash in on our offseason is still three weeks away. The best thing we can do in the time leading up to the draft is simply not trade away our picks.

[drew54]

Sorry Jason, seems the same to me.

Campbell wasn't told of trade | Washington Examiner

No respect at all.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by drew54

Sorry Jason, seems the same to me.

Campbell wasn't told of trade | Washington Examiner

No respect at all.

I posted this somewhere as well but Campbell has said different things regarding how he found out. He has told different people "heard it from a reporter" "saw it on tv" "got a text" "Coach called"

[MTK]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I posted this somewhere as well but Campbell has said different things regarding how he found out. He has told different people "heard it from a reporter" "saw it on tv" "got a text" "Coach called"

Honestly at this point I don't care if a little bird told him. Some people get so uptight with this stuff and toss around the "respect" card way too loosely. The NFL is a tough biz, shit happens. Suck it up, move on.

JC is going to be fine.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Honestly at this point I don't care if a little bird told him. Some people get so uptight with this stuff and toss around the "respect" card way too loosely. The NFL is a tough biz, shit happens. Suck it up, move on.

JC is going to be fine.

Exactly.

On a related note, I think they'll show him "respect" by trading him to a place he'd like to go to.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Exactly.

On a related note, I think they'll show him "respect" by trading him to a place he'd like to go to.

Really? If Carolina, Buffalo, and Jacksonville are offering 4th rounders and Oaklands offering a 3rd, Campbell better start looking for a house on the west coast.

[mlmpetert]

http://www.thebrushback.com/campbell_full.htm


“Why would I be upset?” said Campbell. “We just acquired a great quarterback. That's just going to make us better. What’s that? No, I’m not concerned about job security. Mike Shanahan told me when he took this job that I was his quarterback. I got his word. So I don't even know why we're having this conversation, really. This is weird.”


“That just coach being diplomatic,” Campbell said. “I get that. I really do. And I feel bad for saying this, but Donovan is not going to be starting for this team. It’s going to be me. If you only were there when Mike looked me in the eye and said, ‘Jason, you’re my guy,’ you’d understand. So no offense, Donovan, but this is my team.”


Im sure this was posted elsewhere, but jeeze i dont even know what to think about Campbell saying this........ Its like you catch your wife cheating on you and refuse to accept it.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

http://www.thebrushback.com/campbell_full.htm


“Why would I be upset?” said Campbell. “We just acquired a great quarterback. That's just going to make us better. What’s that? No, I’m not concerned about job security. Mike Shanahan told me when he took this job that I was his quarterback. I got his word. So I don't even know why we're having this conversation, really. This is weird.”


“That just coach being diplomatic,” Campbell said. “I get that. I really do. And I feel bad for saying this, but Donovan is not going to be starting for this team. It’s going to be me. If you only were there when Mike looked me in the eye and said, ‘Jason, you’re my guy,’ you’d understand. So no offense, Donovan, but this is my team.”


Im sure this was posted elsewhere, but jeeze i dont even know what to think about Campbell saying this........ Its like you catch your wife cheating on you and refuse to accept it.

Never heard of thebrushback.com