Campbell takes losing hard

MTK · 11-20-2007, 11:33 AM

Thought this was interesting:

Link: washingtonpost.com - nation, world, technology and Washington area news and headlines

Campbell's teammates continue to rally around him, with the second-year starter taking losses as hard as anyone in the organization. Campbell cried after Sunday's loss, angry with himself for a late-game interception on what overall was his best performance in the NFL. Gibbs called on Campbell to throw the ball 54 times to try to keep pace with the Cowboys, and the youngster responded in every way but ultimately pulling off the comeback.

Campbell remained a harsh self-critic yesterday. "It's tough, we keep losing all these close games and we're playing so hard as a team," he said. "You're fighting your hearts out and it seems like things don't go our way towards the end of games"

Tackle Chris Samuels, who struggled at critical junctures against Dallas linebacker DeMarcus Ware, was among those to console Campbell after the game. "We saw him crying in the locker room and that just shows how much Jason, how much passion he has for the game, how much he loves it," Samuels said. "He takes it really hard. And we all encouraged him and told him everybody makes mistakes. Even I had mistakes in the game. You've just got to stay encouraged and let it roll of your shoulders and bounce back."

Said Gibbs of Campbell's emotion, "That's probably something you can't manufacture and you can't hide, and I think it shows up in the way he plays and I think that will continue to be the case with him."

12thMan · 11-20-2007, 11:38 AM

I read this earlier today, I was kind of surprised he cried and all. Talk about heart!

This really is a good sign, and it's good to see the team rally around him at the same time. The offensive line will block like hell for a guy like this.

BleedBurgundy · 11-20-2007, 11:38 AM

Wow, Kid wants it, that's for sure. Great to see but i'm sure he didn't want the crying thing public. Eh, who knows, maybe he doesn't care. More power to him. He sure seems like the real deal so far, doesn't he?

12thMan · 11-20-2007, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

Wow, Kid wants it, that's for sure. Great to see but i'm sure he didn't want the crying thing public. Eh, who knows, maybe he doesn't care. More power to him. He sure seems like the real deal so far, doesn't he?

I doubt he cares that it got out. If these guys don't have some fire in their eyes this week, nothing will help them.

BleedBurgundy · 11-20-2007, 11:40 AM

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I doubt he cares that it got out. If these guys don't have some fire in their eyes this week, nothing will help them.

Yeah, it just feels like they're soooo close to figuring it all out.

12thMan · 11-20-2007, 11:43 AM

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Yeah, it just feels like they're soooo close to figuring it all out.

I really think we're right around the corner, I really do. Problem is we only have six games to get it done.

I hate to say it, but if the coaches can continue to "get out of the way", we'll be something to contend with.

MTK · 11-20-2007, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

Yeah, it just feels like they're soooo close to figuring it all out.

Yeah it really does.

SFREDSKIN · 11-20-2007, 11:47 AM

I think they figured it out already, watch this weekend's game. You have to love Campbell, a classy, humble, tough individual. He's reminding me of Art Monk.

Chief X_Phackter · 11-20-2007, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

Yeah, it just feels like they're soooo close to figuring it all out.

I have to agree. I've been a skeptic most of the season, picking against the Skins a few times because I just didn't think they had what it takes yet, but I'm starting to get excited about what they could do to close out the season. If the secondary can hold up and not give away such big plays, I think this team can be dangerous, despite the myriad numbers of injuries.

I hope JCs passion is contagious...they could really make a statement this week in Tampa Bay.

MTK · 11-20-2007, 11:48 AM

I'm just waiting for someone to bash him for crying.

BleedBurgundy · 11-20-2007, 11:50 AM

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I'm just waiting for someone to bash him for crying.

You mean on here or an actual player?

MTK · 11-20-2007, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

You mean on here or an actual player?

Here.

His teammates don't seem to have a problem with it and I don't see why they would. Some fans on the other hand...

mlmpetert · 11-20-2007, 12:21 PM

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I'm just waiting for someone to bash him for crying.

I think its pretty gay truthfully. If he's that upset I think he should try waiting untill he's alone to cry.

Maybe if this was the superbowl or a really big playoff game, but it was just a away game vs. our arch rival that we had a decent shot at winning.

I dont think having the most involved player on the team crying in front of everyone else insprisers everyone to play harder. I personally would take offense to it if he were my QB....

Dude get a grip!

Chief X_Phackter · 11-20-2007, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mlmpetert

I think its pretty gay truthfully. If he's that upset I think he should try waiting untill he's alone to cry.

Maybe if this was the superbowl or a really big playoff game, but it was just a away game vs. our arch rival that we had a decent shot at winning.

I dont think having the most involved player on the team crying in front of everyone else insprisers everyone to play harder. I personally would take offense to it if he were my QB....

Dude get a grip!

It's pure passion Dude. Some people wear their emotions on their sleeve. Nothing wrong with that in my opinion. I'd rather he be crying in the locker room than joking around and laughing after a loss like that. You see more of that from these professional athletes than anything else.

12thMan · 11-20-2007, 12:43 PM

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It's pure passion Dude. Some people wear their emotions on their sleeve. Nothing wrong with that in my opinion. I'd rather he be crying in the locker room than joking around and laughing after a loss like that. You see more of that from these professional athletes than anything else.

Actually, Campbell doesn't wear his feelings on his sleeve at all. He's pretty even keel, which makes this even more eye opening.

I do think he was kidding though.

11-20-2007, 11:33 AM	#1
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Campbell takes losing hard Thought this was interesting: Link: washingtonpost.com - nation, world, technology and Washington area news and headlines Campbell's teammates continue to rally around him, with the second-year starter taking losses as hard as anyone in the organization. Campbell cried after Sunday's loss, angry with himself for a late-game interception on what overall was his best performance in the NFL. Gibbs called on Campbell to throw the ball 54 times to try to keep pace with the Cowboys, and the youngster responded in every way but ultimately pulling off the comeback. Campbell remained a harsh self-critic yesterday. "It's tough, we keep losing all these close games and we're playing so hard as a team," he said. "You're fighting your hearts out and it seems like things don't go our way towards the end of games" Tackle Chris Samuels, who struggled at critical junctures against Dallas linebacker DeMarcus Ware, was among those to console Campbell after the game. "We saw him crying in the locker room and that just shows how much Jason, how much passion he has for the game, how much he loves it," Samuels said. "He takes it really hard. And we all encouraged him and told him everybody makes mistakes. Even I had mistakes in the game. You've just got to stay encouraged and let it roll of your shoulders and bounce back." Said Gibbs of Campbell's emotion, "That's probably something you can't manufacture and you can't hide, and I think it shows up in the way he plays and I think that will continue to be the case with him." __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

11-20-2007, 11:38 AM	#2
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Campbell takes losing hard I read this earlier today, I was kind of surprised he cried and all. Talk about heart! This really is a good sign, and it's good to see the team rally around him at the same time. The offensive line will block like hell for a guy like this.

11-20-2007, 11:38 AM	#3
BleedBurgundy Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,471	Re: Campbell takes losing hard Wow, Kid wants it, that's for sure. Great to see but i'm sure he didn't want the crying thing public. Eh, who knows, maybe he doesn't care. More power to him. He sure seems like the real deal so far, doesn't he? __________________ "All natural institutions of churches, whether Jewish, Christian, or Turkish, appear to me no other than human inventions, set up to terrify and enslave mankind, and monopolize power and profit." Thomas Paine

11-20-2007, 11:47 AM	#8
SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	Re: Campbell takes losing hard I think they figured it out already, watch this weekend's game. You have to love Campbell, a classy, humble, tough individual. He's reminding me of Art Monk.

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