Seven games left

He's thrown picks before. in fact didn't he throw a pick in pre-season and then responded very well on his next series?

exactly, I'm not worried about pics hurting his confidence, he knows they are gonna come. So I think we should worry less about "protecting" him and more about showing what he's capable of. He's got a good offensive foundation around him, he's got the tools, let's see em in action. God I hope the first play is a pass play.

The only reason I'm worried about Campbell getting yanked is because when Gibbs was doing his radio show on Monday, and someone asked about Brunell's future he said that "Mark will sit back in the backup spot, rest up and get healthy, and we'll see where it goes from there". Maybe he was just trying to lessen the blow for Brunell, but that doesn't sound like he's done for good to me.

I said it in another thread, I think Joe is just too nice of a guy to shut the door on Brunell. I don't think the comment really applies to the rest of this season, I think he's talking next year. And even then, if Campbell looks promising the rest of the way he'll leave Gibbs with no choice.

I personally wouldn't be worried about Campbell having a short leash this season. But I'd be worried about what Gibbs will do going into next season. Will he trust Campbell and let him go with it, or will he bring in another vet?

Only time will tell. One would think Gibbs will give Campbell a good chance given that Gibbs hand-picked him; then again Gibbs loves the cagey old vets.

cap wise, how do you see Brunell fitting in next year?

I hope to God Brunell doesnt' fit in next year. I think collins is a viable enough backup considering he knows the system and would be a lot of help to campbell in the offseason

I think that Campbell is probably a bust. I hope not, but that's what my gut tells me.

They will have to blow the team up. I hope in doing so, they begin to find a way out of the constant cap b.s and restructuring and robbing Peter to pay Paul, etc. If we have to suck for a few years thern so be it. We suck anyways.

If he can't handle pics, then he won't be the guy in the end. We need someone who is mentally strong, especially in this city. We need someone who takes risks in order to make the big play, and to not doubt themselves.
I was talking to my good friend the other night after watching the SEC chapionship game highlights. What struck us both was the fact that after Campbell made a couple poor decisions, he didn't sulk and flop around... but rather changed his intensity, made some plays, and won the game.

Granted, just one game. But it made an impact.

I think that Campbell is probably a bust. I hope not, but that's what my gut tells me.

He hasn't played a game yet and that's what your gut is telling you?

Possibly further evidence for why people should use their brains rather than their entrails.

I don't think he'll be a bust, but our past track record leaves us to expect anything but.

I don't think he'll be a bust, but our past track record leaves us to expect anything but.

Don't go by our past track record, go by Gibbs past track record. That should settle the stomach. Oh, and Cary Conklin doesn't count.