If we don't get Cutler, should we extend Campbell?

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by franklinhimself

I like Campbell. I think he's a classy young player who will only be that much better with a better line in front of him, talent that's had another year to develop around him, and a better front 7 on defense to keep him on the field more. I just can't see why the FO wouldn't think of all that and see they've got something good in front of them. They just need to stay put.

Sure a lot of us think something similar.

If he weren't so sheltered it'd be nice too.. unfortunately with our offense you try to take advantage of every time you get the ball, like any other, but it's more important for us.. let him unwind and sure he'll have a few more picks a year, but maybe he can get us to the red zone without having to grind all of the way down the field too

[skinzaholic73]

Absolutely not! I say trade him,he's had a chance to prove himself and he couldn't do it.Hit the road Campbell.

[gibbsisgod]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

No we shouldn't. We should let him walk after his contract expires this off-season. If he decides he wants to walk right back to Redskins Park, that's great. But we haven't shown a commitment to keeping him around long-term, so we should allow him to test the market.

It's like the Redskins are Jsarno and Campbell is his ex-wife. You'd like for it work out after all you've already invested but if you're not going to be serious about it, then let Campbell go and let him find success where he's appreciated.

You mean back to Auburn?

[skinsfaninok]

I HATE TO SEE CAMPBELL GONE BUT THIS MAKES US A TRUE CONTENDER NOW!! AND TO EVERYONE WHO SAID TRUST ZORN YOU WERE CRAZY, EVEN ZORN WANTS CUTLER OVER CAMPBELL AND IT'S A FACT!

Zorn, Cerrato, Snyder Spent Huddled All Day In Snyder’s Office
Posted by Mike Florio on April 1, 2009, 10:37 p.m.

We’re told via a short chain of reliable sources that things were interesting this morning in Washington.

As we hear it, Redskins executive V.P. of football operations Vinny Cerrato was retrieved from draft meetings at roughly 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday to go to owner Daniel Snyder’s office. Not long thereafter, they fetched coach Jim Zorn.

And the three men remained in Snyder’s office into the evening.

The obvious implication? They’re working on this whole Jay Cutler thing.

Or maybe they were playing Call of Duty.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

I HATE TO SEE CAMPBELL GONE BUT THIS MAKES US A TRUE CONTENDER NOW!! AND TO EVERYONE WHO SAID TRUST ZORN YOU WERE CRAZY, EVEN ZORN WANTS CUTLER OVER CAMPBELL AND IT'S A FACT!

Zorn, Cerrato, Snyder Spent Huddled All Day In Snyder’s Office
Posted by Mike Florio on April 1, 2009, 10:37 p.m.

We’re told via a short chain of reliable sources that things were interesting this morning in Washington.

As we hear it, Redskins executive V.P. of football operations Vinny Cerrato was retrieved from draft meetings at roughly 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday to go to owner Daniel Snyder’s office. Not long thereafter, they fetched coach Jim Zorn.

And the three men remained in Snyder’s office into the evening.

The obvious implication? They’re working on this whole Jay Cutler thing.

Or maybe they were playing Call of Duty.

I honestly think that this is all Snyder and well VC and Zorn just have to play along, hopefully they are trying to convince him to not go through with this.

And, do you know you can post a link instead of copying the whole article? Just a suggestion.

[skinsfaninok]

Amid reports that the Washington Redskins are actively pursuing a trade for Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler, we’ve caught wind of rumors that the Redskins are trying to trade current starter Jason Campbell.

We need to emphasize that this is a rumor, and we’re currently trying to nail down whether or not it’s an accurate rumor.

Campbell is under contract through 2009. Talk of signing him to a new contract subsided significantly after his strong start to the 2008 season faded into something less than that.


THERE'S YOUR ANSWER!!!!!

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Amid reports that the Washington Redskins are actively pursuing a trade for Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler, we’ve caught wind of rumors that the Redskins are trying to trade current starter Jason Campbell.

We need to emphasize that this is a rumor, and we’re currently trying to nail down whether or not it’s an accurate rumor.

Campbell is under contract through 2009. Talk of signing him to a new contract subsided significantly after his strong start to the 2008 season faded into something less than that.


THERE'S YOUR ANSWER!!!!!

Seriously dude, it's not hard to post a link..

[NYCskinfan82]

Please don't do it DS we don't need Jay Cutler we need a better OL & LDE, that's more important.

[wordsmithgk]

I have redskins fatigue. I am so tired of them not having any sort of plan to build a team. They just blow with the wind. I do not want Jay Cutler. He is just another team's problem that will come here, play two years and offer the team little for what they give up for him and pay him. I do believe that if this happens my interest and passion for this team will be dealt a blow that I do not know it will recover from. I am just so tired of the constant change and lack of organization that this dysfunctional ownership exhibits. People say allSnyder wants to do is win and he is willing to spend the money to do that. He has proven he will spend money but he does so without rhyme or reason and I am convinced if this happens this team will never win with this reactionary approach to building a winning team will never build a winning team. I have Redskins fatigue and may well lose interst and passion for a team I have loved since I knew what football was.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by wordsmithgk

I have redskins fatigue. I am so tired of them not having any sort of plan to build a team. They just blow with the wind. I do not want Jay Cutler. He is just another team's problem that will come here, play two years and offer the team little for what they give up for him and pay him. I do believe that if this happens my interest and passion for this team will be dealt a blow that I do not know it will recover from. I am just so tired of the constant change and lack of organization that this dysfunctional ownership exhibits. People say allSnyder wants to do is win and he is willing to spend the money to do that. He has proven he will spend money but he does so without rhyme or reason and I am convinced if this happens this team will never win with this reactionary approach to building a winning team will never build a winning team. I have Redskins fatigue and may well lose interst and passion for a team I have loved since I knew what football was.

I feel your pain. I started a thread awhile back asking if folks here thought the Redskins FO has a plan. At that time, I questioned the FO's ability to make a plan and stick to it. I've changed my mind on that.

I now think that Vinny has a plan and I think that Zorn is on board with that plan. I also have come to believe that Dan Snyder becomes star-struck and steps in anytime he feels like it to blow up that plan in order to acquire big-name players who become available. In short, I suspect that the problem with Vinny's plan is his inability to control Dan Snyder.

Here's the really bad news for me. Dan Snyder is the owner. He's going to get his way and his way is to play fantasy football with the Redskins. The really bad news for me is that Snyder is much younger than I am.

I am a lifelong Redskins fan, D.C. born and raised. I might think about switching my alliegiance but I know I could never wear another NFL team's colors. I'd bet you feel the same way. It looks like we were born to suffer.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

I feel your pain. I started a thread awhile back asking if folks here thought the Redskins FO has a plan. At that time, I questioned the FO's ability to make a plan and stick to it. I've changed my mind on that.

I now think that Vinny has a plan and I think that Zorn is on board with that plan. I also have come to believe that Dan Snyder becomes star-struck and steps in anytime he feels like it to blow up that plan in order to acquire big-name players who become available. In short, I suspect that the problem with Vinny's plan is his inability to control Dan Snyder.

Here's the really bad news for me. Dan Snyder is the owner. He's going to get his way and his way is to play fantasy football with the Redskins. The really bad news for me is that Snyder is much younger than I am.

I am a lifelong Redskins fan, D.C. born and raised. I might think about switching my alliegiance but I know I could never wear another NFL team's colors. I'd bet you feel the same way. It looks like we were born to suffer.

The funny thing, I defended the FO in that thread, and now my sentiments match what you just said almost to the T. I agree about Redskins Fatigue, and really just want us to use our 13th round pick for the best available, and get to the regular season.

The draft is 25 days or so away, I can only hope some team steps in and saves Danny from himself.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by wordsmithgk

I have redskins fatigue. I am so tired of them not having any sort of plan to build a team. They just blow with the wind. I do not want Jay Cutler. He is just another team's problem that will come here, play two years and offer the team little for what they give up for him and pay him. I do believe that if this happens my interest and passion for this team will be dealt a blow that I do not know it will recover from. I am just so tired of the constant change and lack of organization that this dysfunctional ownership exhibits. People say allSnyder wants to do is win and he is willing to spend the money to do that. He has proven he will spend money but he does so without rhyme or reason and I am convinced if this happens this team will never win with this reactionary approach to building a winning team will never build a winning team. I have Redskins fatigue and may well lose interst and passion for a team I have loved since I knew what football was.

I feel ya. I usually look at our big offseason moves & kinda shrug & throw my hands up if I don't like them. This seems different, in part because it's the qb & because I've always been a Campbell fan. While he may never be a perennial pro bowler, he is solid & can win if given time. He's also a good role model for the franchise, someone that 20 years from now we would all love to cheer for when they put his name up in the stadium.

If this Cutler deal happens it will almost seem personal to me, as if DS really doesn't care about what we think. It will totally affirm all of the stereotypical things that have been said about him.

This deal is more about the deal itself than it is about the long-term chances of the franchise being successful on the field.

[jredskins1972]

Campbell is scared to throw the ball down field. Lets be honest he is a stop gap filler. Remember he is not even the quarterback that got us to the playoffs, Collins is. He is not worth the risk or another team would be trying to aquire him.

[irish]

Originally Posted by jredskins1972

Campbell is scared to throw the ball down field. Lets be honest he is a stop gap filler. Remember he is not even the quarterback that got us to the playoffs, Collins is. He is not worth the risk or another team would be trying to aquire him.

I agree 100%.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by jredskins1972

Campbell is scared to throw the ball down field. Lets be honest he is a stop gap filler. Remember he is not even the quarterback that got us to the playoffs, Collins is. He is not worth the risk or another team would be trying to aquire him.

Ya know this isn't even about Campbells ability anymore, it is about letting a system and plan stay in place long enough for it to bear fruits. Baltimore won the SB with Trent Dilfer!!! Joe Gibbs never had an amazing qb (no disrespect to JoeyT) and Marino and the Buffalo Bills qb, both elite level qbs NEVER got a SB ring. If Cutler comes in, it simply means Zorn's job is now on the line (who would NOT be speculating about Shanahan especially if we go 8-8 or so). The offense would have yet another new issue, and all the other issues that arise.

God I hope this doesn't happen. But even so, it would seem the belief that DS had learned from Gibbs was sadly misplaced.