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AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - An NFL draft expert said Jason Campbell's 4th offensive coordinator helped forge an unprecedented transformation.

Interviewed after a recent workout on Auburn's practice field, Campbell says people look at him totally different than they did last year, saying: "I always knew I was a great quarterback." It took a change in offensive systems to let the public -- and the NFL -- in on that secret.

No matter how Campbell downplays his remarkable rise last season, it's hard to minimize the change in perception. NFL scouting director Gil Brandt says Campbell would likely have been drafted even without a stellar senior year.

Campbell is projected as a 2nd round pick who might even slip into the first round.

Brandt jokes that Campbell should give offensive coordinator Al Borges "part of his signing bonus." Borges is the fourth offensive coordinator in Campbell's five years at Auburn.

Borges installed a West Coast offense that the quarterback says was a much better fit for his talents.

The oft-criticized Campbell responded with easily his best season. He was named the SEC's offensive player of the year and was a finalist for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award given to the nation's top senior quarterback.

More importantly for NFL teams, Campbell led the Tigers to a 13-0 season and No. 2 national ranking.

Campbell says one more year in this kind of offense, he probably would have been a Top 10 draft pick. But, he says, "everything happens for a reason."

His exposure to so many different offenses didn't hurt his stock, though the constant change certainly didn't help his career stats.

Campbell said NFL executives praised him for the way he stayed grounded.

Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville said Campbell deserves most of the credit for his improved play, not his supporting cast or coaches.

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Originally posted by garg8050

If the rumors are true and the 'Skins are after Campbell, it would be nice to finally have an athletic QB. Our last QB with any sort of athleticism would have to the Theismann...and that was 20 YEARS ago!

hey dont forget

Tony Banks

Heath Shuler

Jeff George

Brad Johnson

Trent Green

Mark Brunell

Stan Humpries

Mark Rypien

Everyone of those guys .... nevermind you may have a point

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Originally posted by BillyKilmer

hey dont forget

Tony Banks

Heath Shuler

Jeff George

Brad Johnson

Trent Green

Mark Brunell

Stan Humpries

Mark Rypien

Everyone of those guys .... nevermind you may have a point

Well, out of that crew, I guess you could say Shuler and Humphries (though portly) could move a little. But still, for the most part, we've had some STATUES in the pocket.

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