Jason Campbell: Pursue or No?
It will be interesting to see how the Jets handle the backup quarterback position over the offseason. There really isn't much good anybody can say about the way Kellen Clemens performed when he saw action. He didn't turn it over, but even then he fumbled twice in a game and change of extensive action. Gang Green may very well look for a new backup for Mark Sanchez.
Looking at Washington's Jason Campbell is one option. The Redskins did everything they could last offseason to unseat Campbell, trying unsuccessfully to deal for Jay Cutler and Sanchez. It's not clear what Mike Shananhan thinks of him, but it's reasonable to guess he would want to bring in his own quarterback for a fresh start instead of going back to a guy who has not lifted the franchise to date.
If everything was equal, Campbell would be my top choice for backup quarterback. He has 52 starts under his belt and is only 28 years old. Is he an ideal fit for Brian Schottenheimer's offense? No, he lacks pinpoint accuracy of say a Chad Pennington and doesn't like making quick reads. With that said, there's a lot to like.
Campbell might not be able to put it exactly where he wants, but his competion percentage has improved every year he has been in the league. It hit 64.5% in 2009. He has the arm strength to make every kind of throw and good mobility to improvise and buy his receivers some extra time. He is not the kind of guy who can carry a team by himself, but that's not the job of the backup quarterback. It is to hold down the fort and make a few plays to keep a team in games until the starter gets better. It's also to avoid bad and costly decisions. Campbell had the seventh lowest rate of interceptions of any quarterback last decade. Some of the names he rates better than are striking, although he admittedly doesn't make the same number of big plays as those guys.
What I saw in Campbell in Washington was a guy who didn't have a ton of confidence. It's tough to blame him. He constantly had to learn a new offense. His offensive line situation was not terribly stable. His team openly tried to find his replacement a year ago. He always took the high road. The Jets could offer him a great situation, a chance to work on his game in a low pressure environment. If he ever had to go in, Gang Green could go back to the 2009 Sanchez plan, lean on the running game and defense and limit what is asked of the quarterback. He'd only have to make a few plays each game. I could see him fitting the role really well.
As I mentioned, Campbell would be my top choice if everything was equal. All things are not equal, however. In an uncapped year, Jason would be an unrestricted free agent. Even if the Redskins don't plan on keeping him, a young signal caller with the positive traits I mentioned has value in this quarterback starved league. It would be foolish to not tender him. That would mean any team would have to part with a pick in the top two rounds minimum. That's too much to give up for a luxury like a backup quarterback.
I vote don't pursue.
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i think crackback made the point w.r.t. another qb that we didn’t want someone who thought they were the starter. campbell still wants to start, we need someone who accepts they are a backup.
I don’t think Campbell is the right kind of player, especially as he has been starting, is only 28 so still has many years ahead of him, and it would cost us one of the few draft picks we have. So it’s a don’t pursue from me.
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Exactly, if we had a new offensive type coach, and needed a QB,
it would be one thing to take a flier on Campbell. He has size, mobility, and the arm strength. I don’t know if he is a good QB or not, most of his career I have thought not, but at times he looks great. Either way, no point in us spending a pick, like you said, on a backup who most likely still wants to start.
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I like Cambell. I think he's underrated.
But its much too costly to part with 2 top picks for a backup QB. And its also a bad fit from his position. He’s still young and probably thinks he can start in this league. Coming to a team with a young franchise QB is not good for him. He should probably go to a contender, where theres a quality starter, where he can spend the year learning the offense and possibly take over in a year or two after that. Like John said, I think he’s a quality QB but he’s been in a bad situation (changing offenses, poor o-line, not to mention the fiasco of this season).
But if we were somehow able to get him via trade without really giving up anything (TJ, Gholston, or some other expendable package of players or low draft pick) i’d take him.
Campbell would only cost the Jets a 2nd or a 3rd round pick,he is worth it.
be a nice backup if Sanchez would to get hurt next year,could possible be a future emergency starter,if needed.
Campbell's good
He’s no backup yet. He has star potential. I always think about how bad Vinny T was in Tampa Bay. Discovered it was the team and not Vinny that sucked. With a good O.C. and quarterback coach Campbell will excel. Also, backup is not a priority to give up draft picks.
Campbell's pretty bad
I’m never impressed by him when I watch him. But then, he would be a significant upgrade over Clemens.
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Haha, look, if you are worried about getting hot chicks around the team,
then maybe Jason Campbell is the way to go…
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I think he'll be a good QB
but can’t lose 2nd round pick for backup QB.
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I said it before looking at this crop of UFA QBs. Its either Pennington or Leftwhich. Leftwhich has done good backing up recently in Pittsburgh so you know he still has it. Pennington can be a good tutor, but someone (St Louis or Oakland?) might be willing to give him a shot at a starter’s position.
Campbell hasn’t been impressive, does have some upside, but I’m just worried he’ll never put it together. Actually, he reminds me of the last backup QB we got from Washington, Ramsey.
Also, I think Brooks Bollinger is still out there. He put up huge numbers in the UFL if that counts for anything.
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Rough one in the AFC Championship guys, you holding up okay? Although you’re Jets fans I’m sure you’re fine since most of you have that Jersey in you.
Anyway I remembered how you were banking on that uncapped year to replenish the roster and I wanted to stop in and tell you that you were right…but…wait…here it comes…you…can’t sign any of them because of your success in being a final four team. What a double edged sword, huh?
Enjoy your off season, I’ll enjoy the 12th pick, unlimited UFAs and fun in the sun.
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by special agent wildcat on Feb 6, 2010 10:22 PM EST reply actions
I heard on the radio recently,
that if Chad Pennington wasn’t brought back to Miami, he’d consider backing up MArk Sanchez. This is VERY much worth the money he’d command.
a) he’s a veteran
b) he’s a capable QB when healthy, and as a backup, he should be healthy
c) what better QB mentor to have for Sanchez than Chad?!? Combine Pennington’s ability to read defenses and throw accurate passes with Sanchez strength and we may have a nice air attack to complement our running game
and when you run out of macaroni on the night before games you can use his arm
I appreciate what he did for use but a weak arm in the first place plus two shoulder surgeries at the age of 34 doesn’t sound good. I hope no one signs him so he comes back to Miami as a QB coach.
by special agent wildcat on Feb 6, 2010 11:04 PM EST up reply actions
Actually 4 QBs
Pennington, Henne, White, Thigpen
Shut up wildcat until your team makes the playoffs
But, they made the playoffs!
And then got violated by the Ravens like Jodie Foster in the accused. And they loved it.
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