Jino Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Even though he wasn't able to practice last offseason with the first-teamers, I think he fared pretty well during his outings. With the limited number of games we saw of him, what do you guys think his strengths and weakness are right now? Aside from the obvious arm strength and height, what are some other strengths that some of us less knowledgable fans are not aware of about Campbell. (ie. Can he throw on the run well?) Are there any physical weaknesses in his game? (I kind of question his short and mid-range accuracy.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[[ghost]] Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I didn't like the way he throw his bullets to the sideline. He'd end up throwing it out of bounds. But thats something practice can fix. And he seems to be willing to do a ton of that this offseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooper Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Biggest strengths: Poise and football instincts. He has tons of both and both you can not teach or learn (see Patrick Ramsey). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 He throws low on short passes when moving is his weakness plus he stands wrong for the snap (already being coached out of him this off season). Last season was still too slow on his checkdowns but then again going from college to the NFL is like swapping drafts (checkers ((sp?)) to you guys) for chess mentally. His standout abilities are poise (uncoachable) and his awesome playaction. Has the arm strength to throw long when planted and is happy to stay in the pocket. Can scramble but knows it's a team game so uses it as last resort. What's not to like? He's the best QB Gibbs has had (time will be needed but will also prove this point). The guy is about 25 and has had 50 different offensive schemes to learn (obviously not but...) and he looked good. Let him settle and franchise QB solved. Proof is Betts had people talking about trading Portis! And while Betts is good he ain't no CP. As a disclaimer I'm as guilty as anyone in wanting the young guy to come in and prove to be the second coming - he has the right initials as a start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
909997 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Strength-Big and strong, can scramble, big arm, juicy lips, great attitude. Weakness-He sucks in madden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsHokieFan Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 2 words: Pocket presence He is amazing in the pocket, the way he moves his feet, slides around and avoids the rush. Everything Ramsey wasn't in the pocket He is incredibly cool and calm. Never gets high, never gets low Weakness: His delivery and windup. It takes too long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26fan4life Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Strength-Big and strong, can scramble, big arm, juicy lips, great attitude.Weakness-He sucks in madden lol i guess we have to trade him then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinSkins Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Strengths: size, arm, poise, pocket presence, touch, quiet confidence, escapability. Weakness: lack of experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jino Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 Actually, Campbell is great in Madden for me when I set up a playaction and beam one to Moss. He has a rocket of an arm and Moss is ideal for catching them. I am so used to a lefty bc of Brunell now which kind of hurts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Damn forgot the slow wind up - that's coachable too though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Tater Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Not only is his stance under center bad, it looks more difficult than a good stance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jino Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 Is it because he is too tall or maybe Rabach is low? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chow184 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 physical weaknesses:none, he's the prototypical QB,tall,great arm,and mobile. weaknesses:inconsistent mentally and on throws,gets to cute with throws which makes them hit receivers feet,has a hitch in delivery,not bad but can cause some unnecessary pressures and sacks.poor chemistry with WR's all of this is fixable and some of it is being fixed right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEGSKINS Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 no weakness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26fan4life Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Is it because he is too tall or maybe Rabach is low? I haven't ever heard of a qb being too tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
909997 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 no weakness i agree weakness is for the cowboys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsTillIDie Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Really, objectively, he has all of the components to become one of the best quarterbacks in the game. He is big, he has a cannon arm, he is very mobile, he can scramble but has a great pocket presence, and he is consistently calm under pressure and has shown that he can be clutch. Furthermore, he has shown a love of the game and an eagerness to learn and study in the classroom, the achilles heal for may talented quarterbacks of old (Aaron Brooks, cough cough). However, he is not always accurate on passes he should complete. He has made some mind-boggling completions so far, but on short to intermediate routes, he needs to improve. His knowledge of the playbook was not complete, and Al Saunders really limited the plays that he called. And his chemistry was not great with his receivers, especially as they were used to Brunell's type of throws. However, all of this should and will inevitably improve with time. In terms of a physical stand point, you cannot ask for any more. He has the character makeup of a quality quarterback, calm under pressure with good body language, essentially the antithesis of Eli Manning in New York. If he can become more accurate, develop an intricate understanding of the playbook and his receivers, and tweak his mechanics a bit, I have all of the confidence in that Jason Campbell can become the spectacular franchise quarterback that many of us have waited for for a long time coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelarkascend1ng Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 at a point like his in his career, even though there are strengths and weaknesses to take into account, the biggest and brightest thing about all of it is his overwhelming upside and ability to grow and become a better qb. he never really had an awful throwing day, and he seemed to simply progress and do very well in the pocket. not only that, but look at how classy the dude is. there isn't anything to hate about where we are with our starting qb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePreciating Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Jason Campbell is the best quarterback to ever grace a football field, if not the finest athlete, if not the finest man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildbill1952 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Strengths: character, rocket arm, ability to scramble and take a hit, big size and big hands, good view of primary receivers, excellent touch on deep ball, coachable, good work ethic Weaknesses: windup that slows release, awkward stance under center, lacks touch on short passes, especially when moving/scrambling or when throwing to the right side, inexperience with first team Most of what I saw on the negative side can either be coached out or improved with repetition from just playing. I think his attitude and character traits just make me want him to succeed. It's time for a guy molded with the character traits of Art Monk and Darrell Green to be on the Skins. This league hs plenty of TO's. Time for quality people to do well. I agree with Pedro's assessment and have high hopes that this may be the best QB with the Skins since our last SuperBowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Strengths: Excellent pocket awareness, nice touch on passes, coachable, good mobility Weaknesses: Inaccurate, poor field vision, long windup, very average arm strength - can't zip the ball in tight spaces when throwing into traffic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsWizCubsDukes Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 2 words: Pocket presenceHe is amazing in the pocket, the way he moves his feet, slides around and avoids the rush. Everything Ramsey wasn't in the pocket He is incredibly cool and calm. Never gets high, never gets low Weakness: His delivery and windup. It takes too long Absolutely. It seriously looks like doesn't have urgency in his shorter passes, when he should zip the ball in their. I think this guy is the best QB we have had in a long time...:2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Strengths: character, rocket arm, ability to scramble and take a hit, big size and big hands, good view of primary receivers, excellent touch on deep ball, coachable, good work ethicWeaknesses: windup that slows release, awkward stance under center, lacks touch on short passes, especially when moving/scrambling or when throwing to the right side, inexperience with first team Most of what I saw on the negative side can either be coached out or improved with repetition from just playing. I think his attitude and character traits just make me want him to succeed. It's time for a guy molded with the character traits of Art Monk and Darrell Green to be on the Skins. This league hs plenty of TO's. Time for quality people to do well. I agree with Pedro's assessment and have high hopes that this may be the best QB with the Skins since our last SuperBowl. I like your 'good view of primary recievers' part. I saw it as slow checkdown. Now I see it as having faith in your main guys. Not quite that simple but a definate plus when you have a Santana on your team. We can win SBs with JC at the helm - IMO he has already shown that he can do the QB part of a SB that Coach needs. He may turn out better than serviceable though and drag the team through to one.... At worst he's good enough. His downsides are all coachable and his upsides are to a degree instinctive. Towrads the end of the season we moved the ball at will except in the red zone. Leave the offense alone and I'm excited. Add to the D so the O doesn't feel like it has to score every time they get the ball. If you pack the box we'll throw long and score - if you protect long we'll run it in. Joe Jackson Gibbs football - and y'all know what that means Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Campbell can't scramble, but he has speed and can run. Not like Vick, but not a slow as Ramsey or Marino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 weaknesses, inexperience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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