Campbell takes losing hard

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

This guy is a gem. Say what you will about Gibbs' coaching record this time around, but if he delivers us the franchise QB that we haven't had in decades, everyone should be kissing Gibbs' ass.

This is a QB-centric league and it is extremely difficult to be a great team without a great quarterback. There are teams like the Ravens and the Bucs that have historically had success without solid QBs under center, but they are the exception to the rule. It should come as no surprise that we've had trouble fielding a great team in the past decade or so given that we have been relying on guys like Tony Banks and Shane Matthews to lead our offenses. If JC turns out to be the kind of QB we have all been looking for, this franchise is set up for a good run and many self-proclaimed experts will attribute our success to better coaching, better moves by the front office, better play by the players at skill positions, etc. when in reality our success will come down to having a guy under center who can make plays.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

This guy is a gem. Say what you will about Gibbs' coaching record this time around, but if he delivers us the franchise QB that we haven't had in decades, everyone should be kissing Gibbs' ass.

This is a QB-centric league and it is extremely difficult to be a great team without a great quarterback. There are teams like the Ravens and the Bucs that have historically had success without solid QBs under center, but they are the exception to the rule. It should come as no surprise that we've had trouble fielding a great team in the past decade or so given that we have been relying on guys like Tony Banks and Shane Matthews to lead our offenses. If JC turns out to be the kind of QB we have all been looking for, this franchise is set up for a good run and many self-proclaimed experts will attribute our success to better coaching, better moves by the front office, better play by the players at skill positions, etc. when in reality our success will come down to having a guy under center who can make plays.

You bring up a good point. I have a good feeling (sorry Schneed) that people will give Gibbs more credit for revitalizing the franchise after he leaves than while he was here.

It's funny no one is saying we gave up too much for Campbell now. But didn't we give up two picks and not three? Why do I keep hearing three picks? I'm confused.

But you can sorta see some of the pieces fall into place.

[SouperMeister]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

This guy is a gem. Say what you will about Gibbs' coaching record this time around, but if he delivers us the franchise QB that we haven't had in decades, everyone should be kissing Gibbs' ass.

This is a QB-centric league and it is extremely difficult to be a great team without a great quarterback. There are teams like the Ravens and the Bucs that have historically had success without solid QBs under center, but they are the exception to the rule. It should come as no surprise that we've had trouble fielding a great team in the past decade or so given that we have been relying on guys like Tony Banks and Shane Matthews to lead our offenses. If JC turns out to be the kind of QB we have all been looking for, this franchise is set up for a good run and many self-proclaimed experts will attribute our success to better coaching, better moves by the front office, better play by the players at skill positions, etc. when in reality our success will come down to having a guy under center who can make plays.

If you look around the NFL, QB play is absolutely terrible in more places than not. Trading up for Campbell will be the greatest legacy of Gibbs 2.0.

[rypper11]

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

If you look around the NFL, QB play is absolutely terrible in more places than not. Trading up for Campbell will be the greatest legacy of Gibbs 2.0.

Absolutely. As much as Brunell annoys me, there are probably 10 teams who would want any of our three qbs. Panthers anyone?