Close Only Counts In Horseshoes and Hand Grenades

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by skinster

I'm pretty confident that Gibbs would have still drafted JC. I only knew him in his second stint, but it seems like Gibbs 2.0 very highly valued players who were religious. Campbell fits that bill, and I don't know about Rodgers, but I would guess no.

I'm sure he appreciated their character but I HIGHLY doubt he based his draft board on their church attendance.

Sean Taylor had some issues early on, as did others. Gibbs was more of a mentor than a judge.

[skinster]

Originally Posted by Buster

I'm sure he appreciated their character but I HIGHLY doubt he based his draft board on their church attendance.

Sean Taylor had some issues early on, as did others. Gibbs was more of a mentor than a judge.

I'm not pulling this claim out of my ass. I don't have any sources, but I know I've heard him specifically make referances to Jason Campbell's faith.
Of course I'm not saying its the end all be all in Gibb's book, but listening to Gibbs speak over the years I do get a strong impression this factor is significant in picking his QB. I think he liked JC too much to draft anybody else.

Just because most people might not value faith as highly when choosing a quarterback, doesn't mean Gibbs doesn't.