Jason Campbell trade rumors swirl again; will the Rams be in the mix?
by VanRam on Feb 25, 2010 2:18 PM CST
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I think we've got, officially, our first rumor of the first day of the Combine, and it involves a QB. Not the QB that you're probably thinking of...and not the trade that you're probably thinking of for that matter. This rumor has the Redskins sending QB Jason Campbell to Buffalo for S Donte Whitner and a draft pick.
Jason Reid of the Washington Post and Jason La Canfora, formerly of the WaPo and now with NFL Network, disucssed the rumor today, before pointing out the unlikeliness of that trade happening. The most interesting tidbit for fans of the St. Louis Rams is this from Reid's post:
Although multiple team sources have said they believe the Redskins plan to bring back Campbell, I would not be surprised if he is not with the team next season. Allen and Coach Mike Shanahan have a lot of work ahead of them as they try to rebuild the Redskins into a championship-caliber team, and they could determine that trading Campbell soon makes the most sense for their long-term goals.
Personally, if the Rams don't want to draft a QB with the first overall pick, I would love to see them make a move for Campbell. He's a much better option than Michael Vick, and would likely cost a bit more in a trade. Fine. Campbell is a solid game manager, which is about as exciting as it sounds, but he can run a West Coast offense. Some scouting reports are saying the same thing about Jimmy Clausen, and still recommending his as a top 5 pick.
As for a trade, hmmm, the Redskins want a safety, I wonder who the Rams have at that position who could be a valuable trade chip? (BTW, that's just me armchair GM'ing; there's absolutely nothing factual behind that comment).
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Campbell would definitely be a better option than Vick.
But I’m not sure I’d want to give up OJ.
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by TrojanRam on Feb 25, 2010 2:29 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Is Campbell
Worth swapping #1s if it means we don’t get Suh?
by johnniewarthawg on Feb 25, 2010 3:10 PM CST reply actions
The question would than become, who to target??
Do we take a QB that Campbell can groom, or do we take a playmaker like Dez Bryant that we so desperately need? Do we hope Eric Berry falls to us??
if the rams had a QB, like in this scenario
that #4 pick would be tough. I’d think maybe GaTech DE Derrick Morgan or maybe Florida CB Joe Haden as possibilities
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I don't think you'd have to swap 1st round picks to get this deal done.
Having O.J. in the deal would more than prevent the #1 pick being moved. Heck, you could probably do it straight up without giving up any picks at all.
Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid.
- John Wayne
Exactly
Don’t want to give up any picks and wouldn’t have to give up O.J. if they want to make sure they get thier guy just swap spots and get campbell. Lots of talent at #4, Just not Suh. There’s going to be a QB at #4 but maybe not the one they want. Just thinkin’
by johnniewarthawg on Feb 25, 2010 4:20 PM CST reply actions
I don't think the Redskins want the #1 overall
Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid.
- John Wayne
The story I read
said they would get this average-at-best safety who can’t play pass defense and a 3rd or 4th round pick at most from Buffalo. Without the safety the story was that Campbell wouldn’t brng more than a 3rd rounder and maybe only a 4th. There is no need to be talking about us giving up O.J. or a high pick. It sounds like our pick at the top of the 4th might be enough.
I'm confused at how poorly Washington has played their hands in this
It’s obvious they don’t want him around, but by making it so public, they’ve killed much of the value he would have gotten in a trade.
You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.
How about
in an NFL reality?
You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.
by 3k on Feb 25, 2010 7:49 PM CST up reply actions
Obviously
In “reality”, the Rams won’t need a Quarterback.
Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid.
- John Wayne
Campbell not a better option
We all know that Bulger is no longer anything but a “game manager” but really other than being younger is Campbell that much better? I think the Rams need a franchise QB but they will have to draft him.
I'd say he's a better option than Bulger.
Is he a great option? Not really, but I’d rather have him under center than Bulger next season.
Btw, how do we go about getting a “franchise QB” without drafting one? I’m assuming by your statement you don’t believe that QB is currently on the roster (i.e., Null, Reilly)
Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid.
- John Wayne
Campbell isn't bad
Campbell is a top 15 QB in the NFL in just about every catagory besides being sacked he’s atleast top 5 in that one. Last season was only his 2nd full season under center. The Redskins had a horrible offensive line and no running game. I would think he is a pretty decent investment for the Rams I think that the Redskins would be losing out on a QB like Campbell. If the Rams could get another top target for Campbell to pass too and give him protection it would be a great fit.
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