Does Campbell sitting till week 1 (god I hope!) mean we will get to see J. Palmer?

[michael_33]

I'm assuming that even if Campbell feels fine in a few days that we will take precautionary steps (Portis) and rest that knee till the season opener against Miami. :notworthy

If that's the case does that mean we see Jordan in there for at least a few series or will it be Collins for the 1st half and Brunell for the 2nd?

Shouldn't we be smart with Collins as well in case Campbell's injury is more serious than expected and play Brunell and Palmer for the majority of the snaps?

And do you look for the Skins to sign somebody possibly (QB) in case Palmer isn't ready (after evaluation) for the remainder of the preseason games?

I really want to see what we have in Palmer before sticking his butt on the practice squad or cutting him...I don't think he could do much worse than Brunell IMO! :2cents: But we all know the lovefest! :doh:

[CakeMan 89]

I'm assuming that even if Campbell feels fine in a few days that we will take precautionary steps (Portis) and rest that knee till the season opener against Miami. :notworthy

If that's the case does that mean we see Jordan in there for at least a few series or will it be Collins for the 1st half and Brunell for the 2nd?

Shouldn't we be smart with Collins as well in case Campbell's injury is more serious than expected and play Brunell and Palmer for the majority of the snaps?

And do you look for the Skins to sign somebody possibly (QB) in case Palmer isn't ready (after evaluation) for the remainder of the preseason games?

I really want to see what we have in Palmer before sticking his butt on the practice squad or cutting him...I don't think he could do much worse than Brunell IMO! :2cents: But we all know the lovefest! :doh:

i think we'll see him play some more before the pre-season is out, even if i don't agree

[Bigredskin77]

He should have been playing last night after the 3rd quarter. Gibbs still trying to keep Brunell pn the team.

[DariusCyrus]

i think JC needs to play one series in each of the next two games.. otherwise he'll be rusty week 1.. but i also like to see what we have w/ Palmer..

[Tulane Skins Fan]

I think JC plays in the next two games... he needs the practice.

If it was such a given that a quarterback would get hurt by playing in preseason games, then we should just play MB for the next 8 quarters.

KIDDING... sorta

[Aireskoi]

Starters don't usually play much in the 4th preseason game. I would expect to see Palmer some next week also.

I would think, unless JC's injury is very minor and he is ready to go, Brunell will start and Collins will play second. Palmer should get the fourth quarter. Just guessing, but that would make the most sense to me. Brunell had better play well if he wants to continue playing football because Collins isn't making this easy for him.

[Chris0894]

I think he needs to play at least a quarter in the next two games...he still only has 9 starts in his career, he needs to get the expierience up more before the start of the season

[Rskins91]

I'm uncertain on whether JC should play in the next two preseason games. It will depend on how sore his knee will be, and pending on the MRI to determine if there is any serious damage (although we hope that won't be the case).

That said, playing scared won't do us any good. I think if Campbell isn't stiff or sore by next week, he should go against the Ravens.

[Fred Jones]

Tough to call. I think they need to see how he is doing on Monday. If he doesn't play next week I see him playing a quarter the final game just to get some reps in.

I was thinking Palmer would get some garbage time the 4th game regardless of JC's injury.

[Supreme Wu]

They will sit him next week and let him get a series in week four. If it was my call, anyway.

[The Sisko]

I'd much rather we bubble wrap him and let him ride the bench for the Ravens game. The thought of Biz Markie going against Heyer at Campbell's blindside sends chills down my spine. Play it safe and let him get a couple of series in the final pre-season game. By opening day Samuels should be back and that will change everything.

In the interest of fairness, Collins got most of the work against the first stringers last night so that means Brunell needs to start against the Ravens first string.

[Zen-like Todd]

If we have any hope of hitting the ground running, I think it's absolutely imperative that JC get more snaps in preseason.

[Califan007 The Constipated]

Well, I can see there's a consensus on this thread as to what the Skins should do concerning Campbell lol :laugh:...

[PCS]

Agreed with Todd. They may hold him out as a precautionary thing, but it would be nice to get him some snaps in some live situations. Touch place to be in for the coaches. You know they're already feeling a bit worried with J.C. out there in the preseason, and that hit had to have played to that anxiety a bit. At the same time, I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't want to get him out there some more as well. Guessing he does go in at the earliest this week if he's feeling good and the MRI comes out clean.

[DallasSucks19922010]

i think jason should play one series next week and at jacksonville depending on how the knee feels. the offense looked pretty good with him in it. collins seemed like he didnt have any arm strength but very poised. brunell wasnt all that bad, the reason they lost is because of that one dude fumbled so they could go down and score. i thought the only reason brunell didnt lead us to victory was because of stupid penalties and bad play calls. i havent seen brunell throw a ball that far since dallas in 05. im not worrying whos the backup because i think they are both very good backups but they shouldnt start.

[ucfSKINS]

i think JC needs to play one series in each of the next two games.. otherwise he'll be rusty week 1.. but i also like to see what we have w/ Palmer..

JC shouldn't play until he is fully healed. We don't want the injury to linger and prevent him from playing in the future. If, and only if, he feels better by the last preseason game, then he should play one series. Miami's secondary is horrible, so regardless if JC is rusty, he'll be fine. But I'm fine with Palmer getting some work. :2cents:

[The Sisko]

If we have any hope of hitting the ground running, I think it's absolutely imperative that JC get more snaps in preseason.

If we have any hope of hitting the ground at all, Campbell has to be the starter for the rest of the season or at the very least for the great majority of it. I don't have any problems with a slightly rusty Campbell opening against Miami given how our defense has looked. I have a huge problem with Scott playing the first 8 or 9 games because Campbell got his spleen jammed through his arse playing behind a makeshift left side OL.

Again, I'll feel a lot better about things when Samuels gets back which by all accounts won't be before the final pre-season game.

[michael_33]

Well....Then it looks like I'm alone on hoping Campbell sits out for the remainder preseason....

With Ravens and Jax coming up,you have 2 good defenses that always put good pressure on the QB!

I think it would be wise to sit Campbell and have Brunell and Collins battle it out for 2nd and 3rd string...As well as get some good looks at Palmer.

I don't want Campbell all Gimpy and banged up before we play Jason taylor and the Dolphins...

Collins is playing well,but he does not have Campbells arm and never has!

We should rest that knee and have Campbell continue to practice with the first team,if he feels better cause I think he's ready for war!

By then Samuels will be back and he'll have all day to throw and make his reads!

[Zen-like Todd]

If we have any hope of hitting the ground at all, Campbell has to be the starter for the rest of the season or at the very least for the great majority of it. I don't have any problems with a slightly rusty Campbell opening against Miami given how our defense has looked. I have a huge problem with Scott playing the first 8 or 9 games because Campbell got his spleen jammed through his arse playing behind a makeshift left side OL.

Again, I'll feel a lot better about things when Samuels gets back which by all accounts won't be before the final pre-season game.

I understand your concern, but we have two division games in the first three weeks. Surrounding those games we have some winnable extra-divisional games before we hit the buzzsaw. We absolutely have to get out of the gate quickly.

[Supreme Wu]

If we have any hope of hitting the ground at all, Campbell has to be the starter for the rest of the season or at the very least for the great majority of it. I don't have any problems with a slightly rusty Campbell opening against Miami given how our defense has looked. I have a huge problem with Scott playing the first 8 or 9 games because Campbell got his spleen jammed through his arse playing behind a makeshift left side OL.

Again, I'll feel a lot better about things when Samuels gets back which by all accounts won't be before the final pre-season game.

Exactly :applause:

THE RISKS FAR OUTWEIGH THE BENEFITS

This 'number of starts' stuff is nonsense. People can't really think that a few pre-season quarters are going to make or break the offense - and if they do think that, then we should put Samuels and Portis in there as well, regardless if they are sore or hurt.

You won't prove anything by having Campbell go in with a gimpy bruised knee (hopefully the MRI shows that is all there is), it's way more important that he is healthy for Miami.

[Zen-like Todd]

Exactly :applause:

THE RISKS FAR OUTWEIGH THE BENEFITS

This 'number of starts' stuff is nonsense. People can't really think that a few pre-season quarters are going to make or break the offense - and if they do think that, then we should put Samuels and Portis in there as well, regardless if they are sore or hurt.

You won't prove anything by having Campbell go in with a gimpy bruised knee (hopefully the MRI shows that is all there is), it's way more important that he is healthy for Miami.

Ehh? That doesn't makes sense. Samuels and Portis are seasoned vets who know the offense. Campbell has 7 career starts under his belt, and reworked his technique and understanding of the offense in the offseason. He needs all of the game exposure he can get before the season starts.

[Tastes Like Chicken]

Unfortunately the 3rd game is the dress rehearsal, where the starters usually get more work. I wish that JC could get more reps in a live game situation. However, his health is more important. I'd sit him out for the Ravens, and if he's 100% maybe give him 1 series against Jax. Besides, he was 6 for 8 and Santana dropped one of those 2 misses so I'd say his timing is all good.

[Walking Deadman]

As much as I want to see Campbell get snaps, I'm not sure if the coaches will want him out there vs. the Ravens with our current banged up O-line.

Either way, I want to see Palmer play if only to see what he can and can't do.

I already know what Brunell can and can't do let the kid get some play time.

[paloosa]

I say Campbell will play the first quarter like most teams are doing with their starters and then Brunell/Collins will play next up until late in the fourth where Plamer will get some reps to see what he can do. I hope he isn't going to be another Eli Manning type. Eli is good but will never accomplish what Peyton has. I think Palmer will be good if we don't lose him to another team.

[Supreme Wu]

Ehh? That doesn't makes sense. Samuels and Portis are seasoned vets who know the offense. Campbell has 7 career starts under his belt, and reworked his technique and understanding of the offense in the offseason. He needs all of the game exposure he can get before the season starts.

It makes perfect sense to me. Having him start an extra two pre-season games really will not provide the type of benefits that you are imagining. I don't see Gibbs risking it anyway.