Did anyone See!

[pg86]

Ok did anyone watch the NFL network tonight about the Leftwich situation? (I should be doing my hw so I can remain elgible lol) But If #9 plays well this weekend we could be talking about Leftwich in Washington in the offseason! THATS WHAT THEY SAID I had to use Tivo to make sure I heard that right!!!! WOAH...But if so Poor Jason Campbell...On a side note...Im disgusted with the play of that punk (and sapp called him one too!) tonight a knee shot to the balls is an illegal move even in Full contact Karate...So what do u think the NFL Feels about it!!?!?!?

[MTK]

Pure speculation at this point. The media loves to put any big name in D.C.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

The media loves to put any big name in D.C.

I would say there are good reasons for that.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

I would say there are good reasons for that.

Sure maybe if we're talking 5-6 years ago.

[Oakland Red]

I'm confident that Jason Campbell was a great draft choice and will be an excellent starter for the Redskins at some point. That point should start when he is the player who gives the Redskins the best chance to win at the qb position. Players should advance in rank according to that reality and not an arbitrary decision to want to play a younger guy, or out of fear that he will leave once his contract is up, or to appease fans, etc.

If players know that the coaches will support them as long as they are being evaluated on their actual ability to perform and their overall effect on the team's performance, then players are motivated to perform better. If players know that they are going to be pulled because there is an agenda to play someone who you have a lot invested in, then that is anti-motivational.

Case in point - TJ Duckett. Gibbs answer to why he isn't playing? "Clinton Portis and Ladell Betts." Thank you! Whatever the investment in Duckett, if he is the third most ready to contribute running back, then he will be in the third string role.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by Oakland Red

I'm confident that Jason Campbell was a great draft choice and will be an excellent starter for the Redskins at some point. That point should start when he is the player who gives the Redskins the best chance to win at the qb position. Players should advance in rank according to that reality and not an arbitrary decision to want to play a younger guy, or out of fear that he will leave once his contract is up, or to appease fans, etc.

If players know that the coaches will support them as long as they are being evaluated on their actual ability to perform and their overall effect on the team's performance, then players are motivated to perform better. If players know that they are going to be pulled because there is an agenda to play someone who you have a lot invested in, then that is anti-motivational.

Case in point - TJ Duckett. Gibbs answer to why he isn't playing? "Clinton Portis and Ladell Betts." Thank you! Whatever the investment in Duckett, if he is the third most ready to contribute running back, then he will be in the third string role.

I really didn't want to push this thread back up the board, but there's one point I would like to make, and one question I'd like to ask relevant to your "Case In Point".

If Gibbs's answer to TJ Duckett not playing is because of Clinton Portis and Ladell Betts, plus Rock Cartwright, personally, I see no reason why we could not have relied on the two backup's to share the load until Portis's injury situation was no longer a concern. If Gibbs had so much confidence in his backup's, then why the panic because Portis was unable to play?

What other GM in the league do you think would trade a 3rd round DP for a player in the last year of his contract (about to become a FA) to be a 3rd string RB whom you obviously have no intention of playing? A 3rd round pick, depending on the player and his position could be a potential starter on many teams, so I'm just wondering if this really makes sense to you?

[backrow]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

I would say there are good reasons for that.

The liberal media always wants a change in Washington.

[FRPLG]

I think that would be the craziest thing ever for Leftwhich to replace Brunell again. It wont happen though. I will officially call Gibbs a retard if something like that happens. The only way it happens is if the start playing Campbell and he shows a complete inability to function. Then maybe they find a vet to come in. I wonder if this is Brunell's last year?

[BrunellMVP?]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

I think that would be the craziest thing ever for Leftwhich to replace Brunell again. It wont happen though. I will officially call Gibbs a retard if something like that happens. The only way it happens is if the start playing Campbell and he shows a complete inability to function. Then maybe they find a vet to come in. I wonder if this is Brunell's last year?

i think its been written in stone that this is Brunell's last year. Can you reasonably expect Campbell to remain content for another year on the pine? we bench him another year, and he will depart as soon as his contract allows...

as for leftwich, i'm a fan of his arm, but do we really need a QB that moves slower than Brunell?

[JGisLordOfTheRings]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

I think that would be the craziest thing ever for Leftwhich to replace Brunell again. It wont happen though. I will officially call Gibbs a retard if something like that happens. The only way it happens is if the start playing Campbell and he shows a complete inability to function. Then maybe they find a vet to come in. I wonder if this is Brunell's last year?

hahah...i think after something like that, he just might kill himself but lets not get our hopes up here.....hahahaha

ok ok...im sorry Mark, i dont hate you...its just...i dont LIKE you very much......lol

[That Guy]

i was aware that the NFL feels.

and i wouldn't give too much thought to stupid rumors. leftwich probably isn't the answer. he's hometown, but he's inconsistent.

[dall-assblows]

not gonna happen b/c of campbell

[irish]

Originally Posted by dall-assblows

not gonna happen b/c of campbell

Why not? There is a reason JC isnt playing and it because he's not ready. Other more inexperienced QBs are playing and playing well but JC stays on the bench because he's still not ready. I think JC has maybe 1 more year as a skin and then they are going to have to make a decision about whether or nat thay made a big mistake giving up so much for him. In the meantime Gibbs loves vets and BL is a solid vet. I can see the skins getting BL.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by irish

Why not? There is a reason JC isnt playing and it because he's not ready. Other more inexperienced QBs are playing and playing well but JC stays on the bench because he's still not ready. I think JC has maybe 1 more year as a skin and then they are going to have to make a decision about whether or nat thay made a big mistake giving up so much for him. In the meantime Gibbs loves vets and BL is a solid vet. I can see the skins getting BL.

Please share with us where you get your information about Jason Campbell not being ready to play. I'm only asking because I haven't see or heard it anywhere other than from people who don't know what they're talking about.

[irish]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

Please share with us where you get your information about Jason Campbell not being ready to play. I'm only asking because I haven't see or heard it anywhere other than from people who don't know what they're talking about.

I got my info from gibbs. I heard him say that MB gives the team the best chance to win. That means JC is not ready to play. The coaches of any team will never tell the whole truth because they dont want to tip their hand.