Jason Campbell trade rumors swirl again; will the Rams be in the mix?

by Ryan Van Bibber on Feb 25, 2010 2:18 PM CST in 2010 St. Louis Rams offseason

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??

by bdemartin on Feb 25, 2010 3:25 PM CST up reply actions

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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by Ryan Van Bibber on Feb 25, 2010 3:56 PM CST up reply actions

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

by Tackle Box on Feb 25, 2010 4:03 PM CST up reply actions

Agreed

If Atogwe didn’t have more trade value , I’d be surprised. Positional value favors Campbell but Atogwes ability is at least as good as Campbell.

by dbcouver on Feb 25, 2010 9:37 PM CST up reply actions

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

by Tackle Box on Feb 25, 2010 8:47 PM CST up reply actions

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.

by andyrose on Feb 25, 2010 4:52 PM CST reply actions

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.

by 3k on Feb 25, 2010 5:16 PM CST reply actions

Their owner is a clod

by CoachConnors on Feb 26, 2010 4:30 PM CST up reply actions

Get off the qb crud

it ain’t gonna happen in a sane reality!

by jlcdb70 on Feb 25, 2010 5:39 PM CST reply actions

How about

in an NFL reality?

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

by Tackle Box on Feb 25, 2010 8:48 PM CST up reply actions

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.

by deleatur on Feb 26, 2010 12:43 PM CST reply actions

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)

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by Tackle Box on Feb 26, 2010 2:27 PM CST up reply actions

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.

by NFLFAN4444 on Mar 6, 2010 11:28 PM CST reply actions