red zone Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 http://www.whnt19.com/Global/story.asp?S=3221092 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garg8050 Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyKilmer Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Shame we don't use a west coast offense, huh? We did the year the skins drafted 50-50 when Marty was here and the QB was Tony Banks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNorth Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 I'm not crazy about Campbell, until this yr he was not impressive. Drafting him in the 1st would not be a good move, I would rather take LeFors in the 3rd or 4th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garg8050 Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCRoughrider Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 AVOID JASON CAMPBELL LIKE THE PLAGUE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 We resigned Hasslebeck yesterday, Brunnell is in the second year of a contract with an 8 milllyen dollars signing bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCRoughrider Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Originally posted by NavyDave We resigned Hasslebeck yesterday, Brunnell is in the second year of a contract with an 8 milllyen dollars signing bonus. And a rookie quarterback is never the answer in a Joe Gibbs offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Adama Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Originally posted by PCRoughrider AVOID JASON CAMPBELL LIKE THE PLAGUE!!! Do you have a reason other than "Because I said so"? You may want to give Gibbs a call before he does something without your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCRoughrider Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Originally posted by Blue Collar Skins Do you have a reason other than "Because I said so"? You may want to give Gibbs a call before he does something without your input. See the post immediately before yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEvilGeniuz Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 i wouldnt mind him on the team, never really liked ramsey or brunell or any of our qb's. Jason Campbell Height: 6-5 Weight:230 40- Yard: 4.85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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