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I read this in an article about the NFC East. Click the link for some more info on the cowboys, giants, and eagles.

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http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9716592/Summer-two-a-days:-NFC-East,-AFC-West

9717654_36_2.jpgWho else could the 'Skins turn to? (Mitchell Layton / Getty Images)

3. How much rope does Jason Campbell have in Washington?

It's been a strange offseason for Jason Campbell, the now veteran quarterback of the Washington Redskins. After a winter of rumors linking Washington owner Daniel Snyder to both Jay Cutler and Mark Sanchez, Campbell remains the guy under center in the 202 for 2009. A free agent next offseason, this could be the most decisive season in Campbell's career.

The maturity with which the 27-year-old handled the apparent offseason drama was commendable. A younger, less-seasoned quarterback might not have been able to block out the swirling winds. Campbell did.

The real key, of course, is coach Jim Zorn's unique West Coast offense. There were games last season where Campbell appeared a master of the schemes and wizardry. There were also a few games where he looked lost.

The second year in Zorn's offense, Campbell should only improve. Is he on a short leash? Maybe not.

Washington's backups — 38-year-old Todd Collins and 24-year-old Colt Brennan, are just that — backups. The better camp battle will be between the two of them for the No. 2 spot. The ball's in Campbell's hands. And barring injury — or what ends up being an epically bad performance — that should be for the entire 2009 season.

Short leash? I'd be shocked if there's even a leash at all.

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One thing is for sure both zorn and Campbell will feel a ton of pressure from the start. Looking at the preseason schedule and the first game, people around here will want blood. I'm hoping they can get things together. It would be a shame to waste another year with a top running game and a top 10 defense because the passing game is still under construction

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