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Originally Posted by GMScud
I doubt that. Why then when the trade negotiations with Denver were at a fever pitch, would Zorn call Campbell into his office to reassure him that he was his guy? If Zorn wasn't sold on him, my guess is that meeting never would have taken place.
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Its all about positioning / confidence. Why go behind the FO's back and tell Campbell he's his man too? If Campbell leaves town, it won't matter what Zorn said to him cause he could always pass it off as Snyderatto making a move he didn't approve of. But if the deal doesn't get done (which obviously happened) then he can say "see, I wanted to keep you...you're my guy" which gives Campbell a boost of confidence. They needed to help the kid in that area somehow. Say what you want about his head being on straight, no player wants to be talked about in trade rumors unless the player actually wants to leave town. These trade rumor probably got Campbell a little depressed, and Zorn did what any good coach would do, calm his fears down the best way he knew how. If they are going to be "stuck" with Campbell, best to make Campbell THINK he is wanted, rather than THINK he is unwanted.