Jason Campbells response to Portis

[MTK]

Originally Posted by warriorzpath

No there have been players complaining that there were a lack of leaders from the players themselves.

So I guess we should assume all this chatter is directed towards JC only?

[warriorzpath]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

So I guess we should assume all this chatter is directed towards JC only?

No, but it's my opinion that a westcoast offensive-minded team needs the quarterback to be a leader -- if not THE leader.

And there's no evidence to support this opinion but let's make an exception this time because I KNOW that every post here needs definitive evidence when going against the grain.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by warriorzpath

No, but it's my opinion that in a westcoast offensive-minded team needs the quarterback to be a leader -- if not THE leader.

And there's no evidence to support this opinion but let's make an exception this time because I KNOW that every post here needs definitive evidence when going against the grain.

Why does a WC QB need to be more of a leader in your opinion?

[warriorzpath]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Why does a WC QB need to be more of a leader in your opinion?

Because, the team's offense is directly related to how well the qb does. And it's not just leading by performance, but it's also leading by character and discipline (disciplining others, making sure that everyone is on the same page and going in the same direction).

Campbell has character, which I can respect -- but I don't think he has the other two traits.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by warriorzpath

Because, the team's offense is directly related to how well the qb does. And it's not just leading by performance, but it's also leading by character and discipline (disciplining others, making sure that everyone is on the same page and going in the same direction).

Campbell has character, which I can respect -- but I don't think he has the other two traits.

Well I think you can say that about any offense, I don't get your correlation to the west coast offense.

JC was voted team captain by his teammates, and there have been plenty of comments made in his support these last few days. I guess we'll have to agree to disagree, but I don't see where JC's lack of leadership is some sort of major issue. Certainly not more so than a bad offensive line and many other issues that plagued the offense this year.

[warriorzpath]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Well I think you can say that about any offense, I don't get your correlation to the west coast offense.

JC was voted team captain by his teammates, and there have been plenty of comments made in his support these last few days. I guess we'll have to agree to disagree, but I don't see where JC's lack of leadership is some sort of major issue. Certainly not more so than a bad offensive line and many other issues that plagued the offense this year.

Yes, I will agree to disagree.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by warriorzpath

Yes, I will agree to disagree.

Do you think JC's leadership was a bigger problem than say the OL this year? Or would we have won more games if he was simply a more vocal, take charge kind of guy?