CBS Sports profiles Redskins Camp

by zknower on Aug 11, 2009 10:13 AM EDT

Actually, it's not so much a camp profile as it is a Clark Judge article supporting Jason Campbell. But nonetheless, CBS is profiling all the camps, and today was the Redskins' turn.

Some excerpts:

Well, look around, people, and guess who's throwing darts to Santana Moss in training camp. Jason Campbell hasn't gone away, and now that he has the floor he has a chance to make a statement of his own.

I, for one, hope he does, and here's why: Because he did what Jay Cutler could not, which is to suck it up and return to a club that, at one time, looked as if it didn't want him. Moreover, he vowed to deliver, proving to his critics that they're wrong and that Washington can, in fact, win with him.

I hope so because Jason Campbell is what a quarterback is supposed to be, a leader. He is tough, resilient and persistent. OK, so his record (16-20) is worse than Cutler's. He has a chance to change that, and the Redskins will give him that opportunity.

I don't care how reluctant they might be or that they offered two first-round draft picks for Cutler. Campbell is their guy, like it or not, and he can change a lot of perceptions about himself as a player and a person, and he can do it now.

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He simply promised to prove he's their man, and if I'm in a huddle that's what I want from my quarterback: someone who fights back, not curls up in a corner or runs away to Chicago.

"You want guys who are strong-willed, not guys who give up easily or who when toughness comes their way, they run or flee. You want to be someone who, through adversity, is the same kind of person. You have to keep your eyes directly ahead of you and not get sidetracked."

"There are going to be times," said Campbell, "when you're in a game, and it gets tough. Are you going to be someone who gives up just because toughness hits you in the head? Or are you going to be willing to fight? You can be down 21-0, but you have to keep the same fight to come back.

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"Do you expect him to be here next year?" I asked Moss.

"I do," he said. "I feel like, with our help, with the season he's going to have this year they can't say no to him."

Maybe, then, that question is better directed at those making the big decisions. So I approached Cerrato.

"I wouldn't be surprised [if he's back]," he said. "But I would be surprised if he didn't have a great season."

In addition to the article there are a couple of great videos. [Image via imagecache.allposters.com]

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If in fact

JC has a good year, and the skins dont offer him a contract and they shit on him; im going to carve out this redskins tatoo and FedEx it to redskins park.

by TheOverLordMarshl on Aug 11, 2009 8:33 AM EDT reply actions

you should use UPS

by travisjh86 on Aug 11, 2009 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs

i must admit...

i’m not super-high on jc, but i’m no “anybody but” bandwagoneer either. i’d really like to see what he could do for a full season w/ a reasonably healthy o-line and a league average receiving corps.

"If they pitch to you, make them pay."

--Diamond Dave to the Phenom

by j.q. higgins on Aug 11, 2009 11:47 AM EDT reply actions

I hope JC does well but...

to do so the O-Line will have to prove some folks are wrong: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2009-NFP-offensive-line-rankings.html

no matter how you slice it, 28 out of 32 isn’t even mediocre.

At this point I think JC has played well enough to get a chance at a starting QB job somewhere else if he doesn’t stay with the Redskins.

by ZakInOmaha on Aug 11, 2009 1:10 PM EDT reply actions

the Eagles @ 3 is a joke

why is everyone hyping the Stacy Andrews signing? When has he been anything other than mediocre?

Shawn Andrews stays hurt, and Peters has to prove he’s hungry & good.

by smutsboy1 on Aug 11, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions

The Saints allowed the 3rd fewest sacks while attempting the most passes, and the guy only ranks them at 15. Too many people get paid for their opinion on sports these days. That article has less merit than a well-written fanpost.

Constant passenger of the Jason Campbell Bandwagon since 2007. Keep on driving, brother.

by kseandoyle on Aug 11, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions

completely agree.

by smutsboy1 on Aug 11, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Eagles @ 4

Definitely the worst defense in the division.

And Peters has been going up against smaller 3-4 OLBs. Let’s see how he faces a bull rush from a bigger DE. (and Ware).

by SSBlitz on Aug 11, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions

It's funny how stats and numbers can be twisted to get your opinion across.

11. Dallas Cowboys

One of the most experienced offensive lines in the league, the five starters combine for 45 years of service in the NFL

28. Washington Redskins

Three of the five starters are over 30. That doesn’t bode well for a quarterback who struggles and a running back who’s entering the twilight of his career.

by SSBlitz on Aug 11, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions

ain't that about a bitch

I'm to young to Die Danny...don't make me do it tomorrow....

by Rekka on Aug 11, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions

JC

Please start shopping for a new RB and bench Campbell. We need Colt or Todd

Matthew D. Kennedy

by Chewbahga on Aug 12, 2009 11:59 AM EDT reply actions

Great Idea

Now that is how you’ll get everyone on the JC bandwagon. After a few games of Colt of Todd, JC will be what everyone wants.

by skins76 on Aug 13, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions

its hard to fairly evaluate jc bc hes never had the same system back to back years. i see give him the reigns, lets see what he can do. at the end of the season we should have a better look at his true colors. and lets not forget how many qb’s weve had in the past 10 years or so so its nice to have a little stability at the position, even if hes not lighting the world on fire

by Conway on Aug 12, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions