PFT and LaCanfora confirm Campbell/Whitner rumor.

[Mahdi]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/02/25/rumors-swirl-of-jason-campbell-trade/

[historypete]

Wait a second, we are going to get Campbell and in return Washington will receive Whitner AND a draft pick? We need to increase the number of our picks not give them away to pick an inconsistent QB who will be going into his 6th offensive system in 5 years. I'm all for trading Whitner, but don't give me Campbell and DON'T give up one of our picks in the process.

[THATHURMANATOR]

Wait a second, we are going to get Campbell and in return Washington will receive Whitner AND a draft pick? We need to increase the number of our picks not give them away to pick an inconsistent QB who will be going into his 6th offensive system in 5 years. I'm all for trading Whitner, but don't give me Campbell and DON'T give up one of our picks in the process.
What if it were a 7th?

[madness]

Pull the trigger! Campbell would instantly solidify the QB position. We'd get a QB who has improved statistically every single year despite losing practically the half starting offense to injuries last year (3 OL, 2 RB, and TE). We're not going to win on his arm alone but with Gailey running the show, we won't have to.

[M]

The rumor isn't actually likely to come to fruition, and the Redskins are indicating publicly that they plan to bring Campbell back. Still, Reid writes that he wouldn't be surprised if Campbell isn't back with the Redskins in 2010.

[YardRat]

NO trading picks...

[ChanGailey]

Soooo....they confirmed that a rumor is in fact a rumor?

Yes, ladies and gentlement that fragmented light is indeed a rainbow. You aren't imagining that.

And BTW, why the hell would we want Campbell? The dude has been through too much. He's never, EVER played well. Why the hell do we want him?

I'd rather have Trent than f'n Campbell.

[mrbojanglezs]

nothing is confirmed except that it is still a rumor and a unlikely one at that

[k-oneputt]

They want him because he has good garbage stats. What is is won/lose record ?
And we have to give up a pick ?

He will be cut as soon as Shanahan takes a qb with his draft pick.

[dannyek71]

Why all the hate for Donte? He was not worth the 8th pick by any means, but our run D is always better with him in there.

[Pinkerton Security]

My friend just confirmed that his Whitner for Peyton Manning rumor was in fact a rumor....


this article doesnt mean anything whatsoever.

[better days]

Why all the hate for Donte? He was not worth the 8th pick by any means, but our run D is always better with him in there.

The hate for Donte is because he was the #8 pick. The Bills could have done SO MUCH better than him at #8. That & the fact that he represents what Jauron was all about so the hate for Dick spills over to him.

[THATHURMANATOR]

I'd rather have Trent than f'n Campbell.
Really Why?

Campbell has had a lot more success in this league than Trent.

IMO Campbell is about as good as we are going to do in regards to veteran players.

[Pinkerton Security]

Really Why?

Campbell has had a lot more success in this league than Trent.

IMO Campbell is about as good as we are going to do in regards to veteran players.

Campbell had 3600 yards, 64 percent comp. %, 20 TDs, 15 INT's and a 86 QB rating (and had a somewhat similar year in 2008). When JP had a season with those numbers, we were all ready to anoint him the next Jimbo, but when its someone else's QB, we for some reason dont want him.

I will go ahead and say I was anti-Campbell at first but after taking a look at what he did this year, I am really hoping we get this guy.

[better days]

What if it were a 7th?

I would throw in a 7th this year or a 6th next year that could turn into a 4th if he wins a playoff game for the Bills.

[k-oneputt]

If he's so good then why is Wash. trying to get rid of him so bad ??????

[Dujek]

If he's so good then why is Wash. trying to get rid of him so bad ??????

Because he's not a West Coast guy, and that is what the 'Skins will be running.

[better days]

If he's so good then why is Wash. trying to get rid of him so bad ??????

Because he is not a WC type QB & does not fit with Shannahan.

[patmoran2006]

If he's so good then why is Wash. trying to get rid of him so bad ??????

Ive actually heard quite the opposite.

Shanahan has given him some good reviews.

What I'm thinking is that he probably wants to start fresh with his own QB, thats not uncommon.

I'm not going to rush out to buy playoff tickets if we get Campbell, but since I think the alternative via FA is Pennington, I'd rather have Campbell.

and I truly think Whitner is overated. I dont even think he's one of the best three safeties on this TEAM let alone division.

[Philagape]

Why all the hate for Donte? He was not worth the 8th pick by any means, but our run D is always better with him in there.

So without him they're worse than last?

[Dicknoze69]

If he's so good then why is Wash. trying to get rid of him so bad ??????

Shanahan runs a West Coast system that doesn't play to Campbells strengths. Additionally, the QB of any team that underperforms naturally gets blamed for it, it's what happens in the NFL. No one is saying that Campbell is Manning or Brees, but he's certainly not Trent/Fitz. Moreover, Campbell is likely the best realistic veteran QB available, unless you're interested in Pennington.

Also, there's the very real possibility that the Redskins have no desire to get rid of Campbell and instead feel like he's a strong part of their future. Therefore, these rumors may just be rumors.

[k-oneputt]

No i'm not interested in either Penn. or Camp.
Of Course shan. is talking him up, he's trying to trade him.
so Camp. can't be the stop-gap for shann's new qb ?
You don't dump qb's that can win in the league. shann. can't wait to dump him for next to nothing.
sorry, unlike most here I can't get excited by a NFL loser like Campbell.

[Dicknoze69]

No i'm not interested in either Penn. or Camp.
Of Course shan. is talking him up, he's trying to trade him.
so Camp. can't be the stop-gap for shann's new qb ?
You don't dump qb's that can win in the league. shann. can't wait to dump him for next to nothing.
sorry, unlike most here I can't get excited by a NFL loser like Campbell.

Well if you're not interested in Campbell or Pennington you must not be interested in upgrading the game's most important position with a veteran.

[better days]

No i'm not interested in either Penn. or Camp.
Of Course shan. is talking him up, he's trying to trade him.
so Camp. can't be the stop-gap for shann's new qb ?
You don't dump qb's that can win in the league. shann. can't wait to dump him for next to nothing.
sorry, unlike most here I can't get excited by a NFL loser like Campbell.

I doubt many people will be setting off fireworks if the Bills get Campbell. He would still be an upgrade over anything the Bills have now, & if they can get him cheap I say hell yeah.

[THATHURMANATOR]

I doubt many people will be setting off fireworks if the Bills get Campbell. He would still be an upgrade over anything the Bills have now, & if they can get him cheap I say hell yeah.
It really is a no brainer. Whitner is not needed anyways.

[Buffalogic]

Giving a pick + a player for Campbell? No thanks. Keep it to Whitner then whatever, still not going to save us.

[X-Era]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/02/25/rumors-swirl-of-jason-campbell-trade/

:puke:

[Ickybaluky]

The Redskins are shooting down the rumor:

LINK (http://espn.go.com/blog/nfceast/post/_/id/11396/shooting-down-a-campbell-rumor)

Kind of makes sense. Campbell is still a young QB with a lot of potential, and probably has a lot more value than Donte Whitner. I still see him as an odd fit for Shanahan's offense, but he is a pretty smart coach and may modify his offense to better suit Campbell's strengths. Then he can draft a QB and not have to play him right away.

[buffalobillsfan95]

do you remember a thread awile back saying that whitner told a girl that he was being traded to washington. I think he was right

[Thurmal]

Campbell sucks, I want no part of him whatsoever. The guy has led the offense in DC over 30 pts. one time (85% sure) in his ENTIRE CAREER.

The one time the Skins made the playoffs in the last several years is due to Campbell getting injured and Todd Freaking Collins coming off the bench to win four straight.

[Syderick]

http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/26/redskins-to-tender-qb-campbell-next-week/