Zorn Shines The Light On QB Situation

[MTK]

Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

I don't understand why are we trying to keep Collins, he is a system QB. I would rather get a cheap vet versed in the west coast offense let go of costly collins and Brunnel and then draft a 3rd qb.

We'll still probably pick up someone like Dilfer to be the #3.

Collins is a solid backup as he proved last year and he would be a good fit in this offense. Seems kinda stupid to not try to bring him back if you ask me.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

I don't understand why are we trying to keep Collins, he is a system QB. I would rather get a cheap vet versed in the west coast offense let go of costly collins and Brunnel and then draft a 3rd qb.

We don't know that for sure. Just because he hasn't played in recent years in a different system, doesn't mean he can't do it.

[Warrior1971]

I feel TC could be very effective in a WC Offense. His ability to make quick reads and get the ball out of his hands quickly could make his value to us alot more than people expect and give him credit for. TC is very coachable and very adaptable; his not so strong arm would be better suited for a WC type offense I feel. Appeared this past season that he excelled in the short to mid range passes another good thing for a WC type of offense. I feel Coach Zorn has seen these qualities as well and is a contributing factor in his push to keep TC.

[Oakland Red]

Zorn on Todd Collins - Redskins Insider

Coach Zorn clarifies the situation, making it clear that while Todd would come in as the number two, there is competition for the starting role, and if Jason was not able to perform well, eventually Todd would vault to the starting position.

[GoSkins!]

Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

I don't understand why are we trying to keep Collins, he is a system QB. I would rather get a cheap vet versed in the west coast offense let go of costly collins and Brunnel and then draft a 3rd qb.

Getting put into a new offense doesn't just mean you lose all the years of experience diagnosing defenses. Nor does it mean you loose your cemistry with the players on your team. Campbell and Collins both have that going for them. Besides that, it is my understanding that Campbell thrived in the West Coast system at Auburn. Is that true?

[Gmanc711]

Good News. Todd was phenominal in the backup role, but when you see the strides that Jason was making during his time as starter, I think this is a very easy decision. Yes, he needs to be a little more clutch at the ends of games now, and he's gone through a lot of his growing pains, but the kid has the potential to be very, very good. As someone else said, he's a first round pick in his fourth year, if he's not the starter, than its time to draft someone who is....

[irish]

This is the make or break year for JC. If he does not get the job done the Skins will bring in someone that can and draft a QB next year.

[QBall]

Originally Posted by irish

This is the make or break year for JC. If he does not get the job done the Skins will bring in someone that can and draft a QB next year.

How do you define "Get the job done"?

[redsk1]

I believe Zorn has said JC is the starter from the moment he got the job. No suprise there.

It is time for JC to step it up a level this year. I think he improved alot from yr 1 to yr 2. Now it's time for him to improve again this year. I don't believe he has to become Peyton Manning back there but he should have a good year.

I wouldn't be upset if we took a qb in the middle to late rounds if there's one there that we are really high on. I mentioned this in the "Colt Brennan" thread, but even someone else that has some potential, but what the hell do i know...?

[schndr_tdd]

I for one am tired of the badmouthin that Campbell has been under.Collins came in with haelthy players that Jason never had.The redskins had nothing to lose by going wide open.Jason made mistakes but he will be good. With the 700 page playbook out the window everything will seam much simpler now!!

[RedskinMike]

TC was good last year when we needed him, but he will do us no good this year. With Saunders gone and a new system in place his mediocrity will show. Its one thing to execute an offense you've been in for like a decade, its quite another to come in and learn something you've never seen before.

[QBall]

This from ESPN:

Jason Campbell, Redskins

Entering: 4th season
Last year: Started 13 games and had a passer rating of 77.6 before a knee injury sidelined him the rest of the season.
This year: Don't be surprised if Campbell's game jumps to a higher level under new head coach Jim Zorn, a former NFL QB. Zorn has already talked about helping Campbell improve his techniques and his ability to move around in the pocket.

For more on Campbell, click here

[YellowBirdy]

I would define ‘Get the job done’ as - doing a better job at seeing what defence is lining up against you - throwing fewer flat overthrown passes at clutch moments in games - and making sure that, when we are in the red zone late in games, doing a better job of converting it into points.

I think that all those people who have endless excuses’ for JC’s performance since he got the starters job have to ask them selves why, although TC maybe knew Saunders offense better, JC was completely out performed by a guy who was 38, had only played 2 games in 10 years and has a weak arm.

I don’t know if TC will stay now Saunders has gone and I don’t know if we even want to keep him but I think that his performance at the end of last season has put a huge question mark over what JC has been getting out of the offense. If he doesn’t show a big improvement next year we should have a proven Vet as cover who has had success with the W/coast system.

[MTK]

I think some are jumping the gun a bit on this supposed make or break year for JC. Yes it's an important time for him in terms of his overall development, but I don't see the team dumping him if he doesn't set the world on fire.

I think he'll be fine. He just needs to build on the improvement he showed last year.

[redskinsfanatic]

if collins does leave,who the hell is gonna be the 2 back ups?