Campbell to NFC Beast: Don't sweat the preseason

Mattyk72 · 09-03-2008, 10:29 AM

Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell was kind enough to dial the NFC Beast hotline earlier this afternoon and share his thoughts on Thursday's season-opener against the Giants.

I need to save most of our discussion for a column I'm writing for Thursday, but here are a few tidbits:

On how poorly the team finished the preseason: "You're playing with a lot of mystery guys in the preseason," he said. "No one's trying to game plan or do anything like that. We just got beat in a lot of areas. But we had just six plays in the last game. People then judge you on those six plays. We just sort of have to keep our ears plugged. You almost need something like that. You'd rather go through some things in the preseason than when games count."

On the Giants losing Osi Umenyiora to injury: "He and [Michael] Strahan were the two premier guys in the league," said Campbell. "But without Justin Tuck, it may have been a different Super Bowl. People may not really know him, but he's made a lot of plays and he dictates the way teams approach them."

On the two second-round WRs not making an impact so far: "I'd be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed about that," he said about Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly. "We had so much expectation for those guys contributing to our offense. I thought we'd grow together quickly. I went over to their place and visited with them about everything. I told them this was the real deal. They needed to show up on time for meetings and to study. We need them out there."

ESPN - Campbell to NFC Beast: Don't sweat the preseason - NFC East

SkinzzFan · 09-03-2008, 10:39 AM

Sounds like a confident (but NOT cocky) swagger in his words. I like that. I can't wait for tomorrow night!

HAIL!!

Soup's Uncle · 09-03-2008, 10:40 AM

Jason Campbell is the man. I find that refreshing that they only had 6 plays in the last game. It makes me feel a little better that the offense looked like an old mans @ss.

LMsexyAO · 09-03-2008, 11:31 AM

I like how he's calling out the rookie WRs. He's definitely acting like the team captain he's supposed to be. I'm very happy with that.

Mattyk72 · 09-03-2008, 11:46 AM

Despite the recent preseason struggles JC just seems to have this air of confidence about him.

Mattyk72 · 09-03-2008, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hesscl34

At least keeping his cool with the media is one area he remains consistent.

You just can't let things go huh

Does every thread that references Campbell require you to piss on it?

Mattyk72 · 09-03-2008, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hesscl34

Um, that statement was far from me "pissing on it"..... so don't make it worse than it really is.

It's just another backhanded comment from you that's starting to get old that's all. You're not a big believer in JC, we get it.

FRPLG · 09-03-2008, 12:50 PM

I like JC's leadership. I really think if he can just get comfortable in the offense he'll be lights out. Right now I think he looked too uncomfortable but I think he can change that.

calia · 09-03-2008, 03:09 PM

You have to love the fact that he's taking Kelly and Thomas to the woodshed (in their own homes, no less).

skinsfan69 · 09-03-2008, 03:19 PM

JC needs these guys in order for him to have a good season. We need more production from the WR position. Kelly and Thomas have got a long way to go. Thomas has bust written all over him.

Jamaican'Skin · 09-03-2008, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

JC needs these guys in order for him to have a good season. We need more production from the WR position. Kelly and Thomas have got a long way to go. Thomas has bust written all over him.

How can you tell after only two preseason games?

Warren Montgomery · 09-03-2008, 03:42 PM

I love to hear my QB talking like the LEADER he needs to be. I just hope that we can stay with one offense long enough for him to reach his full potential.

70Chip · 09-03-2008, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calia

You have to love the fact that he's taking Kelly and Thomas to the woodshed (in their own homes, no less).

Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be working.

Mattyk72 · 09-03-2008, 03:46 PM

LOL has the season even started yet?

Can't wait to hear those midseason cries for rookies to be cut.

JGisLordOfTheRings · 09-03-2008, 03:58 PM

Wow. These are EXACTLY the things I needed to hear come out of JC's mouth, especially about our WR draft picks.

Stay vocal Jason and take control, this is YOUR team!

09-03-2008, 10:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mattyk72 custom user title Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Posts: 33,228	Campbell to NFC Beast: Don't sweat the preseason Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell was kind enough to dial the NFC Beast hotline earlier this afternoon and share his thoughts on Thursday's season-opener against the Giants. I need to save most of our discussion for a column I'm writing for Thursday, but here are a few tidbits: On how poorly the team finished the preseason: "You're playing with a lot of mystery guys in the preseason," he said. "No one's trying to game plan or do anything like that. We just got beat in a lot of areas. But we had just six plays in the last game. People then judge you on those six plays. We just sort of have to keep our ears plugged. You almost need something like that. You'd rather go through some things in the preseason than when games count." On the Giants losing Osi Umenyiora to injury: "He and [Michael] Strahan were the two premier guys in the league," said Campbell. "But without Justin Tuck, it may have been a different Super Bowl. People may not really know him, but he's made a lot of plays and he dictates the way teams approach them." On the two second-round WRs not making an impact so far: "I'd be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed about that," he said about Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly. "We had so much expectation for those guys contributing to our offense. I thought we'd grow together quickly. I went over to their place and visited with them about everything. I told them this was the real deal. They needed to show up on time for meetings and to study. We need them out there." ESPN - Campbell to NFC Beast: Don't sweat the preseason - NFC East __________________ Warpath VIP \| Warpath Shop \| DC Pro Sports Report

09-03-2008, 10:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
SkinzzFan Camp Scrub Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Washington DC Posts: 75	Re: Campbell to NFC Beast: Don't sweat the preseason Sounds like a confident (but NOT cocky) swagger in his words. I like that. I can't wait for tomorrow night! HAIL!! __________________ "Baseball is what we were, football is what we have become"

09-03-2008, 10:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
Soup's Uncle Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Damascus, MD Posts: 239	Re: Campbell to NFC Beast: Don't sweat the preseason Jason Campbell is the man. I find that refreshing that they only had 6 plays in the last game. It makes me feel a little better that the offense looked like an old mans @ss. __________________ "No one runs on the Cowboys" - Wade Phillips Incorrect Wade...the Burgundy and Gold just ran all over you.

09-03-2008, 11:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
LMsexyAO Impact Rookie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 570	Re: Campbell to NFC Beast: Don't sweat the preseason I like how he's calling out the rookie WRs. He's definitely acting like the team captain he's supposed to be. I'm very happy with that.

09-03-2008, 11:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mattyk72 custom user title Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Posts: 33,228	Re: Campbell to NFC Beast: Don't sweat the preseason Despite the recent preseason struggles JC just seems to have this air of confidence about him. __________________ Warpath VIP \| Warpath Shop \| DC Pro Sports Report

09-03-2008, 12:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
FRPLG Somehow, not a mod Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 5,567	Re: Campbell to NFC Beast: Don't sweat the preseason I like JC's leadership. I really think if he can just get comfortable in the offense he'll be lights out. Right now I think he looked too uncomfortable but I think he can change that. __________________ Let's roll.

09-03-2008, 03:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
calia Camp Scrub Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 92	Re: Campbell to NFC Beast: Don't sweat the preseason You have to love the fact that he's taking Kelly and Thomas to the woodshed (in their own homes, no less).

09-03-2008, 03:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
skinsfan69 Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,262	Re: Campbell to NFC Beast: Don't sweat the preseason JC needs these guys in order for him to have a good season. We need more production from the WR position. Kelly and Thomas have got a long way to go. Thomas has bust written all over him.

09-03-2008, 03:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
Warren Montgomery Camp Scrub Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1	Re: Campbell to NFC Beast: Don't sweat the preseason I love to hear my QB talking like the LEADER he needs to be. I just hope that we can stay with one offense long enough for him to reach his full potential.

09-03-2008, 03:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mattyk72 custom user title Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Posts: 33,228	Re: Campbell to NFC Beast: Don't sweat the preseason LOL has the season even started yet? Can't wait to hear those midseason cries for rookies to be cut. __________________ Warpath VIP \| Warpath Shop \| DC Pro Sports Report

09-03-2008, 03:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
JGisLordOfTheRings The Starter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 1,552	Re: Campbell to NFC Beast: Don't sweat the preseason Wow. These are EXACTLY the things I needed to hear come out of JC's mouth, especially about our WR draft picks. Stay vocal Jason and take control, this is YOUR team! __________________ One girl asked me what I would do with her if we were playing poker. She was hot and flirty. I told her that I would figure out her tendencies and start manipulating bet sizes to get all her money. I still don't completely regret my answer.

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