Why Jason Campbell should stay in DC.

[SBXVII]

Big,

Denver may not be interested in him, it's more about what we could package to get Marshall, ie; JC & Landry for Marshall.

It was my understanding JC was interested in Carolina cause they had a decent OL and were far better then the other teams, besides Denver.

Bills simply need a QB.

Raiders are not totally content with Russel. JC would be a nice back up or starter if Russel falters.

I forgot about the Jaguars. They too could use a decent QB.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by jdc65

I believe the Panthers are committed to Matt Moore for the foreseeable future, and the Raiders like Gronkowski. I don't think any teams will give him a real shot at winning a starting role this year, except maybe as a caretaker to a high draft pick. I think he may want to leave just because of everything that happened here, but if he really looks around the league, he might realize this is his best option. I think Shanahan really wants him here as a dependable back-up and capable starter. He is not worth trading for a 4th round pick in my opinion.

My problem is I see him as being worth a 1st round pick. He's started for us for how many yrs now? He's a starter. But then I take my reality check pill and realize no one is going to give that for him. We need a 2nd round pick and 3rd round pick to fill out our draft. Other then that I'd keep him and make him a glorified back up and hope McNabb doesn't get hurt but know we have a very good backup.

[Monkeydad]

Jason's contract was just extended for a year. Of course he could still be traded, but if not, he's ours for another season.

Jason Campbell

Redskins re-signed restricted free agent QB Jason Campbell to a one-year, $3.14 million contract.

Campbell, 28, posted career highs in completion rate (64.5), touchdown passes (20), passing yards (3,618), and yards-per-attempt average (7.1) last season. He'd be an upgrade as a starter for numerous teams, and will be on the trade block over draft weekend. In search of an athletic passer with a big enough arm to cut through the Buffalo wind, the Bills should have Campbell on their radar. The Raiders, Jaguars, and Panthers may also have interest.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by Buster

Jason's contract was just extended for a year. Of course he could still be traded, but if not, he's ours for another season.

Nice!

[jdc65]

My biggest concern with the QB position now is in having the best back-up that we can get. I think Campbell is that guy, but am worried that either Shanahan will 'give' him away for a meaningless pick, or Campbell strongly requests a trade to get away from DC.
A quality back-up QB is a huge 'need' for any team, but especially for us with an aging, injury prone McNabb, and a less than stellar offensive line.

In my opinion, a 3rd round pick is a quality pick where we can expect to get a starter, but when you get into the 4th or later rounds, we're dealing with back-ups and special teamers. Many teams will spend a 2nd or 3rd round pick just to get a quality back-up QB.
Shanahan should keep Campbell, and Jason should choose to stay here and compete.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

if campbell stays, then that means Shanahan can't draft a late round QB to groom, as McNabb and Grossman are locks to make the final roster. that said, you make good points about Campbell potentially having more value to this team as a backup than a 4th or 5th round draft pick.

[44ever]

I like the idea of Campbell staying behind Mcnabb simply because it gives us more time to shop for the, "right young QB" and concentrate on possibly filling other positions. It also gives us the saftey net we may need if Mcnabb goes out.

What I don't like is we possibly lose value in a Campbell trade if we move him next year