indyskins Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Was it Gibbs or someone else who wanted Campbell? Just curious, I remember trading up to get him and wondered who was behind it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigredskin77 Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Gibbs wanted him. Its real sad how the skins played today. But it has to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince62 Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Gibbs......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da#1skinsfan Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Gibbs was and is all over him. Tells him frequently, its not IF youll lead this team for years to come, its WHEN. Constantly encourages him on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinzOwnU Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 I want him to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercuryrising Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 I think Campbell had a prayer meeting with gibbs when they went to Auburn to scout Rogers... Seriously though: From Washington post on draft day... "Gibbs and offensive assistants Don Breaux, Jack Burns and Bill Musgrave, all of whom have extensive experience playing and/or coaching quarterbacks, began to pursue Campbell after watching his game film and felt they could not let him get away. "In that case you take the best player there irregardless of the fact we feel like we have a good quarterback situation," Gibbs said. "We felt like his value was something we couldn't pass up." Campbell's size (6-4, 223 pounds), accuracy, quickness, ability outside the pocket, elusiveness and arm strength -- "He can actually throw a fadeaway," Gibbs said. "He doesn't have to be stepping forward." -- caught their attention. Campbell was slow to develop at Auburn, where he played under four offensive coordinators in four years, and struggled until this past season, when he played in a system very similar to what Washington plans to run. "[Gibbs] showed me his offense on the board and I was really surprised by the similarities they had with Auburn's offense we ran this year," Campbell said in a conference call. "The only difference at Auburn is we use words and they use a number system, and a number system is a lot easier for a quarterback." Two NFL personnel executives contacted before the draft believed Campbell was at least two years away from being ready to play; both he and Gibbs declined to estimate a timetable yesterday. Gibbs spoke to Ramsey about the potential pick, reiterating to Ramsey that he is the starter and "the guy we're counting on taking us to the playoffs." Gibbs said Campbell's selection should not impede Ramsey's development " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyskins Posted October 15, 2006 Author Share Posted October 15, 2006 That kind of worries me that Gibbs wanted him and has yet to let him play or even hint that he might play. And good thing we picked Carlos Rogers in that draft ahead of Demarcus Ware and Merriman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskin81 Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 I still dont think he was worth what we gave up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da#1skinsfan Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 It shouldnt worry you. Hes a young QB, and I think every single coordinator in the league would agree its a LUXURY to allow your QB of the future time on the bench to learn the game before throwing them to the wolves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyskins Posted October 15, 2006 Author Share Posted October 15, 2006 I think Campbell had a prayer meeting with gibbs when they went to Auburn to scout Rogers... Seriously though: From Washington post on draft day..."Gibbs and offensive assistants Don Breaux, Jack Burns and Bill Musgrave, all of whom have extensive experience playing and/or coaching quarterbacks, began to pursue Campbell after watching his game film and felt they could not let him get away. "In that case you take the best player there irregardless of the fact we feel like we have a good quarterback situation," Gibbs said. "We felt like his value was something we couldn't pass up." Campbell's size (6-4, 223 pounds), accuracy, quickness, ability outside the pocket, elusiveness and arm strength -- "He can actually throw a fadeaway," Gibbs said. "He doesn't have to be stepping forward." -- caught their attention. Campbell was slow to develop at Auburn, where he played under four offensive coordinators in four years, and struggled until this past season, when he played in a system very similar to what Washington plans to run. "[Gibbs] showed me his offense on the board and I was really surprised by the similarities they had with Auburn's offense we ran this year," Campbell said in a conference call. "The only difference at Auburn is we use words and they use a number system, and a number system is a lot easier for a quarterback." Two NFL personnel executives contacted before the draft believed Campbell was at least two years away from being ready to play; both he and Gibbs declined to estimate a timetable yesterday. Gibbs spoke to Ramsey about the potential pick, reiterating to Ramsey that he is the starter and "the guy we're counting on taking us to the playoffs." Gibbs said Campbell's selection should not impede Ramsey's development " Thanks for that info - very interesting. And also disturbing that the Redskins ran the same offense as a college team. Once again, the dreaded vote of confidence from coach to qb is the kiss of death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da#1skinsfan Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 How can you make that statement when he hasnt touched the field??? The guy could be as good as anyone in the league, then is he worth what we gave up? We wont know until he plays. I still dont think he was worth what we gave up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyskins Posted October 15, 2006 Author Share Posted October 15, 2006 I am not saying Campbell will be a bust or future HOF'er, but I am a little worried that it doesn't even seem like Gibbs is even thinking about playing him anytime soon. Maybe he is behind closed doors, but it doesn't seem that way. Maybe he is a little too young and needs more seasoning, but it would be nice to have a more mobile qb back there with a livelier arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelarkascend1ng Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Thanks for that info - very interesting. And also disturbing that the Redskins ran the same offense as a college team. you missed the point entirely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskin81 Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 How can you make that statement when he hasnt touched the field??? The guy could be as good as anyone in the league, then is he worth what we gave up? We wont know until he plays. I should have elaborated. I dont follow college ball so I wont pretend to know. But if I remember JC had 2 pretty good backs to hand off to which makes me wonder if he is just a game manager or a playmaker. I hope im wromg but this smells alot like another qb that had no business being taken in the 1st round named Ramsey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Jones Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Time will tell on JC. He is not going to come in and light it up. He needs to learn and develop. Can he quickly read NFL defenses is my big concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyf316 Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 He's not going to get anything from sitting on the bench that he can't get in the film room. Start him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 It shouldnt worry you. Hes a young QB, and I think every single coordinator in the league would agree its a LUXURY to allow your QB of the future time on the bench to learn the game before throwing them to the wolves. Yes, but from a salary cap standpoint, it's a disaster to have his rookie deal expire and still not know what you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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