Joe Gibbs Press Conference @ 4:40

[dj_stouty]

Check out the JG press conference at 4:30 on Redskins.Com.

http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=2242

It will be interesting to see if he gives the QB job to Campbell or not...

The countdown begins!

[Biggie]

So help me God, if I hear the words "Mark Brunell", "super smart", "keep fighting", and "starter" in the same sentence, I will cry.

[SkinsfaninNJ]

This is opinion, but there is no way he is going with Campbell this week. I hope I'm wrong, but I'm almost willing to bet.

[joethefan]

So help me God, if I hear the words "Mark Brunell", "super smart", "keep fighting", and "starter" in the same sentence, I will cry.get your tissue ready....

[JoeJacksonTaylor28]

So help me God, if I hear the words "Mark Brunell", "super smart", "keep fighting", and "starter" in the same sentence, I will cry.

"Mark Brunell is no longer super smart so I refuse to keep fighting in his favor, Jason Campbell is the new starter"

:)

[Biggie]

"Mark Brunell is no longer super smart so I refuse to keep fighting in his favor, Jason Campbell is the new starter"

:)

Tears of joy.

[joethefan]

This is opinion, but there is no way he is going with Campbell this week. I hope I'm wrong, but I'm almost willing to bet.i will breathe a sigh of relief if you are wrong...at least some hope....

[SkinsASchamps]

He wouldnt announce it this early anyway. too much time for the bucs to prepare for it. Gotta have some sort of gamesmanship. It will happen mid week and be a "huge" surprise.

[shally]

Check out the JG press conference at 4:30 on Redskins.Com.

http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=2242

It will be interesting to see if he gives the QB job to Campbell or not...

The countdown begins!

i think he holds out for one more ignominious loss..

[joethefan]

He wouldnt announce it this early anyway. too much time for the bucs to prepare for it. Gotta have some sort of gamesmanship. It will happen mid week and be a "huge" surprise. well what would they prepare for....the inevitalbe would be best IMO..so it really wouldn't matter what they scheme for they have no tape on him...am I right...

[AliBabba]

well what would they prepare for....the inevitalbe would be best IMO..so it really wouldn't matter what they scheme for they have no tape on him...am I right...
you are right ... plus its not like it would not be in the papers that JC is practicing with the first team

[SkinsfaninNJ]

He wouldnt announce it this early anyway. too much time for the bucs to prepare for it. Gotta have some sort of gamesmanship. It will happen mid week and be a "huge" surprise.
Two things about this:
1. Who cares about keeping it a secret.
2. This thinking is giving too much credit to our coaching staff. We have not been deceptive or tricky in a long time. Why start now?

[redskin_rich]

He wouldnt announce it this early anyway. too much time for the bucs to prepare for it. Gotta have some sort of gamesmanship. It will happen mid week and be a "huge" surprise.
Prepare for what? There is no NFL game film on JC. If the change is to be made, Gibbs will announce it today, or next Monday or whatever Monday the week before it happens.
Personally, I can't fathom any possible reason Gibbs can use for not making the change.

[CNYSkinFan]

Prepare for what? There is no NFL game film on JC. If the change is to be made, Gibbs will announce it today, or next Monday or whatever Monday the week before it happens.
Personally, I can't fathom any possible reason Gibbs can use for not making the change.
it will go something like this

You know Mark is really fighting his guts out right now and the team is responding. Jason Campbell, well he knows his place on the team and future there. Well we are real secure with him in there. Adn don't forget about Collins. He really showed me something in that last quarter of the pre-season there.

[SkinsfaninNJ]

Below is an interesting take from John Clayton at ESPN.com about JC. He is one of the few reporters I respect.

Every Monday, Joe Gibbs assembles his assistants for a staff meeting. The subject of third-string quarterback Jason Campbell comes up. Each week, Gibbs goes around the room and has an open discussion of when to give Campbell the chance to start ahead of quarterback Mark Brunell. Although it is likely Brunell will start next Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Campbell's time is coming soon. The Redskins are 3-6 and all but out of playoff contention. The coaches like Campbell's progress, but Gibbs feels compelled to stay with a veteran quarterback to placate a team that is trying hard. Although it's not out of the question for Campbell to get the start, it's more reasonable to expect him to be in the lineup sometime after Thanksgiving, possibly in Week 12. By the way, don't think Gibbs is going to step down at the end of the season. He spent part of recent weeks in meetings looking at the 2007 salary cap and its implications on the Redskins.

[CNYSkinFan]

Below is an interesting take from John Clayton at ESPN.com about JC. He is one of the few reporters I respect.

Every Monday, Joe Gibbs assembles his assistants for a staff meeting. The subject of third-string quarterback Jason Campbell comes up. Each week, Gibbs goes around the room and has an open discussion of when to give Campbell the chance to start ahead of quarterback Mark Brunell. Although it is likely Brunell will start next Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Campbell's time is coming soon. The Redskins are 3-6 and all but out of playoff contention. The coaches like Campbell's progress, but Gibbs feels compelled to stay with a veteran quarterback to placate a team that is trying hard. Although it's not out of the question for Campbell to get the start, it's more reasonable to expect him to be in the lineup sometime after Thanksgiving, possibly in Week 12. By the way, don't think Gibbs is going to step down at the end of the season. He spent part of recent weeks in meetings looking at the 2007 salary cap and its implications on the Redskins.

And that is the only good thing I have read about the Redskins in a while.

[OCSKINSFAN]

The main hope I have for JG announcing JC as the qb is that the offense needs a spark and a change (despite the possibility that MB may give the team a better chance to win now - I strongly don't think so). Hopefully JG will realize the future is now in view of the Skins record, performance, and remaining schedule. That outweighs any possibility that maybe we do slightly better with MB than JC.

[Axegrinder]

Where's Jack Kent Cooke when you need him?
Gibbs doesn't have the his feet to the fire like he did in his 1st stint.

[DoGood]

Below is an interesting take from John Clayton at ESPN.com about JC. He is one of the few reporters I respect.

Every Monday, Joe Gibbs assembles his assistants for a staff meeting. The subject of third-string quarterback Jason Campbell comes up. Each week, Gibbs goes around the room and has an open discussion of when to give Campbell the chance to start ahead of quarterback Mark Brunell. Although it is likely Brunell will start next Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Campbell's time is coming soon. The Redskins are 3-6 and all but out of playoff contention. The coaches like Campbell's progress, but Gibbs feels compelled to stay with a veteran quarterback to placate a team that is trying hard. Although it's not out of the question for Campbell to get the start, it's more reasonable to expect him to be in the lineup sometime after Thanksgiving, possibly in Week 12. By the way, don't think Gibbs is going to step down at the end of the season. He spent part of recent weeks in meetings looking at the 2007 salary cap and its implications on the Redskins.

The way things are looking, I would like JC to get more than 4 games this year. Every game he plays this season will equate to more success next year.

I personally believe that Gibbs will remain true to his word and coach out his contract, but I don't think that just because he is taking a look at the salary cap means that he is a lock to return. When he does leave, Coach Gibbs will leave the Redskins with the tools to build on his tenure.

[LadyNRedskinsfan]

oh man oh man.....i want some good news in 23 minutes.....

[Biggie]

Below is an interesting take from John Clayton at ESPN.com about JC. He is one of the few reporters I respect.

Every Monday, Joe Gibbs assembles his assistants for a staff meeting. The subject of third-string quarterback Jason Campbell comes up. Each week, Gibbs goes around the room and has an open discussion of when to give Campbell the chance to start ahead of quarterback Mark Brunell. Although it is likely Brunell will start next Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Campbell's time is coming soon. The Redskins are 3-6 and all but out of playoff contention. The coaches like Campbell's progress, but Gibbs feels compelled to stay with a veteran quarterback to placate a team that is trying hard. Although it's not out of the question for Campbell to get the start, it's more reasonable to expect him to be in the lineup sometime after Thanksgiving, possibly in Week 12. By the way, don't think Gibbs is going to step down at the end of the season. He spent part of recent weeks in meetings looking at the 2007 salary cap and its implications on the Redskins.

...

I'm not going to make it through two more weeks of Brunell.

[dj_stouty]

Below is an interesting take from John Clayton at ESPN.com about JC. He is one of the few reporters I respect.

Every Monday, Joe Gibbs assembles his assistants for a staff meeting. The subject of third-string quarterback Jason Campbell comes up. Each week, Gibbs goes around the room and has an open discussion of when to give Campbell the chance to start ahead of quarterback Mark Brunell. Although it is likely Brunell will start next Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Campbell's time is coming soon. The Redskins are 3-6 and all but out of playoff contention. The coaches like Campbell's progress, but Gibbs feels compelled to stay with a veteran quarterback to placate a team that is trying hard. Although it's not out of the question for Campbell to get the start, it's more reasonable to expect him to be in the lineup sometime after Thanksgiving, possibly in Week 12. By the way, don't think Gibbs is going to step down at the end of the season. He spent part of recent weeks in meetings looking at the 2007 salary cap and its implications on the Redskins.

I could see Gibbs going around the table and getting the following votes for QB...

Gibbs: "Ok...Al?"
Al: "I think Collins knows the system. I give him my vote."

Gibbs: "OK...one vote Collins. How about you, Gregg?"
Gregg: "Archuleta. He is a beast in the locker room."

Gibbs: "OOOOOOOOK. Anyway...What about you, Bugel?"
Bugel: *Awakes from nap* "Huh? Go with Schroeder, boss."

Gibbs: "Oh brother. Coy?"
Coy: "I can't talk right now, Dad...I/m on a conference call with JD and the boys from Home Depot pit crew talking strategy for next week race."

Gibbs: "Ok, Son. I understand the priority. Mr Snyder? Who should be QB?"
Danny: "Campbell...because I can get more jersey sales from him."

Gibbs: "At least you are honest. Vinny?"
Vinny: "I don't care, I'm text messaging Shannahan right now. Two first rounders and Plummer will be ours! HA HA HA"

Gibbs: "That leaves me. I'm taking Brunell. He is super smart and he played his tail off last week. Since I'm the tie breaker, we go with Mark for one more week.

Gibbs: "Hey Coy...pass the phone."

[C-7]

I could see Gibbs going around the table and getting the following votes for QB...

Gibbs: "Ok...Al?"
Al: "I think Collins knows the system. I give him my vote."

Gibbs: "OK...one vote Collins. How about you, Gregg?"
Gregg: "Archuleta. He is a beast in the locker room."

Gibbs: "OOOOOOOOK. Anyway...What about you, Bugel?"
Bugel: *Awakes from nap* "Huh? Go with Schroeder, boss."

Gibbs: "Oh brother. Coy?"
Coy: "I can't talk right now, Dad...I/m on a conference call with JD and the boys from Home Depot pit crew talking strategy for next week race."

Gibbs: "Ok, Son. I understand the priority. Mr Snyder? Who should be QB?"
Danny: "Campbell...because I can get more jersey sales from him."

Gibbs: "At least you are honest. Vinny?"
Vinny: "I don't care, I'm text messaging Shannahan right now. Two first rounders and Plummer will be ours! HA HA HA"

Gibbs: "That leaves me. I'm taking Brunell. He is super smart and he played his tail off last week. Since I'm the tie breaker, we go with Mark for one more week.

Gibbs: "Hey Coy...pass the phone."


That was very funny.


:lol1:

[SkinsfaninNJ]

I could see Gibbs going around the table and getting the following votes for QB...

Gibbs: "Ok...Al?"
Al: "I think Collins knows the system. I give him my vote."

Gibbs: "OK...one vote Collins. How about you, Gregg?"
Gregg: "Archuleta. He is a beast in the locker room."

Gibbs: "OOOOOOOOK. Anyway...What about you, Bugel?"
Bugel: *Awakes from nap* "Huh? Go with Schroeder, boss."

Gibbs: "Oh brother. Coy?"
Coy: "I can't talk right now, Dad...I/m on a conference call with JD and the boys from Home Depot pit crew talking strategy for next week race."

Gibbs: "Ok, Son. I understand the priority. Mr Snyder? Who should be QB?"
Danny: "Campbell...because I can get more jersey sales from him."

Gibbs: "At least you are honest. Vinny?"
Vinny: "I don't care, I'm text messaging Shannahan right now. Two first rounders and Plummer will be ours! HA HA HA"

Gibbs: "That leaves me. I'm taking Brunell. He is super smart and he played his tail off last week. Since I'm the tie breaker, we go with Mark for one more week.

Gibbs: "Hey Coy...pass the phone."
That was funny!

[CNYSkinFan]

That was very funny.


:lol1:
yeah I should not laugh but I did

[C-7]

...

I'm not going to make it through two more weeks of Brunell.



I'm not making it through one more week. In fact. if MB starts against Tampa Bay I really doubt I'll even watch the damn game.

[Biggie]

I could see Gibbs going around the table and getting the following votes for QB...

Gibbs: "Ok...Al?"
Al: "I think Collins knows the system. I give him my vote."

Gibbs: "OK...one vote Collins. How about you, Gregg?"
Gregg: "Archuleta. He is a beast in the locker room."

Gibbs: "OOOOOOOOK. Anyway...What about you, Bugel?"
Bugel: *Awakes from nap* "Huh? Go with Schroeder, boss."

Gibbs: "Oh brother. Coy?"
Coy: "I can't talk right now, Dad...I/m on a conference call with JD and the boys from Home Depot pit crew talking strategy for next week race."

Gibbs: "Ok, Son. I understand the priority. Mr Snyder? Who should be QB?"
Danny: "Campbell...because I can get more jersey sales from him."

Gibbs: "At least you are honest. Vinny?"
Vinny: "I don't care, I'm text messaging Shannahan right now. Two first rounders and Plummer will be ours! HA HA HA"

Gibbs: "That leaves me. I'm taking Brunell. He is super smart and he played his tail off last week. Since I'm the tie breaker, we go with Mark for one more week.

Gibbs: "Hey Coy...pass the phone."

Who'd Jerry Gray vote for? Carlos Rogers?

[SkinsfaninNJ]

I could really see the Bugel vote going that way except maybe with a drunken slur.

[csquared]

Look guys i do believe that Campbell should be put in. Not because Brunell was losing games. Only because we are out of it and there is no reason not to see if he can play. I honestly fault the play calling more than Brunell. How many screens or reverses can you do in one game. Brunell has shown when he has protection he can make the pass he needs to. But putting Campbell in wont solve the terrible line play on both sides of the ball. Putting Campbell in wont teach the defense how to tackle again. And putting Campbell in wont stop the huge pass plays our DB's are giving up. Everyone is looking for a spark, but i think the larger part of our problem lies on the other side of the ball. How do we go from a top 10 D to a bottom 5 D. We have pretty much the same players minus Clark and Lavar. Something needs to be done on Defense if we have any hope of winning again this year. Just my 2 cents

[AliBabba]

i believe that's 4 cents

[csquared]

Dang i owe ya 2 :lol1:

[AliBabba]

haha.... anybody hearing the sound check ... pretty funny stuff

[AliBabba]

i am SO excited ... please don't let me down Joe ... come on Joe

[Ibleedburgundy]

haha.... anybody hearing the sound check ... pretty funny stuff

:lol1: yeah what was that about the Steve Spurrier podium?

[chrisbcbu]

ESPN just reported that Jason Campbell will start at Tampa!! Woohoo!!

[The Skinsinator]

I could see Gibbs going around the table and getting the following votes for QB...

Gibbs: "Ok...Al?"
Al: "I think Collins knows the system. I give him my vote."

Gibbs: "OK...one vote Collins. How about you, Gregg?"
Gregg: "Archuleta. He is a beast in the locker room."

Gibbs: "OOOOOOOOK. Anyway...What about you, Bugel?"
Bugel: *Awakes from nap* "Huh? Go with Schroeder, boss."

Gibbs: "Oh brother. Coy?"
Coy: "I can't talk right now, Dad...I/m on a conference call with JD and the boys from Home Depot pit crew talking strategy for next week race."

Gibbs: "Ok, Son. I understand the priority. Mr Snyder? Who should be QB?"
Danny: "Campbell...because I can get more jersey sales from him."

Gibbs: "At least you are honest. Vinny?"
Vinny: "I don't care, I'm text messaging Shannahan right now. Two first rounders and Plummer will be ours! HA HA HA"

Gibbs: "That leaves me. I'm taking Brunell. He is super smart and he played his tail off last week. Since I'm the tie breaker, we go with Mark for one more week.

Gibbs: "Hey Coy...pass the phone."This is absolutely hilarious DJ! One of the few things that has made me laugh and laugh hard since yesterday.

[C-7]

ESPN just reported that Jason Campbell will start at Tampa!! Woohoo!!


Is this a fact?

[CNYSkinFan]

Is this a fact?
looks like it. Viva la Campbell!!!!

[RedskinsVision]

ESPN just reported that Jason Campbell will start at Tampa!! Woohoo!!

TripleX radio is saying this as well. Looks like the future is upon us.

[The Skinsinator]

ESPN just reported that Jason Campbell will start at Tampa!! Woohoo!!It's a MIRACLE!!

[Axegrinder]

Ramsey was a starter...for 1 half.:rolleyes:

Just kidding.

[AliBabba]

why has the press conference not started yet?

[rhummer37]

Ramsey was a starter...for 1 half.:rolleyes:

Just kidding.
That's not funny


:banghead:

[CNYSkinFan]

Ramsey was a starter...for 1 half.:rolleyes:

Just kidding.
Booooooo! LOL

[Vonslydog]

TripleX radio is saying this as well. Looks like the future is upon us.
!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good news. Get us ready for next year.

[The Skinsinator]

The right move. We have to find out what we have with Campbell and the season is all but over. Get him valuable REAL experience.

[AliBabba]

i want to hear it from the horse's mouth ... where is the presser??

[LATrueRedskin]

I'd also like to hear that McIntosh will also take over the starting job. Let's get the ball rolling, Coach...

[bwparker]

i want to hear it from the horse's mouth ... where is the presser??
Me too. I don't believe it until I see/hear it for myself.

[LadyNRedskinsfan]

its official!

[Carmelo]

he's gonna announce something.. it's coming

[AliBabba]

here we go .... its "all me"

BUT HERE WE GO!!!!

[hail2skins]

Jason is starting

[Carmelo]

JC IS COMING!!!!

[hail2skins]

I might be a little early

[SkinsFan4Life2003]

bout time.

[AliBabba]

I might be a little early
LOL

[bwparker]

So, its Campbell! YEAH!!

[akhhorus]

i want to hear it from the horse's mouth ... where is the presser??

He just announced it.

[hail2skins]

Mark is #2

[Carmelo]

He says that it is to hope that we get more production. Wow, well we could have used more production a while ago.

[redskin_rich]

LOL, Collins has been demoted to 3rd string. He has to be saying, "what did I do?"

[SkinsfaninNJ]

Good news. Now let's protect him. I'm looking at you turnstile tackles.

[hail2skins]

He said he hope they can be more productive with Jason but I think that's to keep from saying the season is over.

[hail2skins]

did anyone else lose the feed?

[SkinsfaninNJ]

He said he hope they can be more productive with Jason but I think that's to keep from saying the season is over.
But maybe they can be. Look at Romo.

[SkinsFan4Life2003]

LOL, Collins has been demoted to 3rd string. He has to be saying, "what did I do?"

if he's smart he'll continue to be quiet and collect his paycheck:lol1:

[Vonslydog]

He said he hope they can be more productive with Jason but I think that's to keep from saying the season is over.
Agree. This is a move for the future, but he's not gonna come out and say "This season is over. We're looking forward"

[fent]

the most excited about this has to be Lloyd knowing that his QB won't zone in on Moss and then look to his RB immediately.

[SkinsfaninNJ]

I lost it about five sentences into it when he was beating around the bush about the change.

[CNYSkinFan]

LOL, Collins has been demoted to 3rd string. He has to be saying, "what did I do?"
it's where he belongs IMO. It is familiar territory he has been there before.

[Farmer Ted]

Mark is #2

I Randle-El #3? He should be.

[tbfoster1]

Thank the good lord for this. I can't wait for Sunday now.

[bwparker]

Well, as happy as I am to see the Campbell era start, it hurts to watch Gibbs go through what was obviously a tough decision for him. I also feel bad for Brunell. I mean, he earned this demotion IMO, but its gotta suck. He's taken alot of crap with class and I give him kudos for that.

[C-7]

Thank the good lord for this. I can't wait for Sunday now.



yeah me too!!

[lakeskin]

Im excited now. Cant wait to see JC play.

[DoGood]

Does anybody find this crazy!?! After alllllll this stuff for almost two years now trying to get this kid in the game and Coach Gibbs FINALLY makes the change when I still didn't believe he would pull the trigger.

I'm speechless. My heart is pounding. Now I just fear for JC. I think Redskins Nation is going to have to exercise an EXTREME amount of patience for Campbell now. Soooo much lies on Jason becoming the franchise QB that we cannot afford scarring this kid if he has ONE bad game. We must cheer every completion whether for 20 yards or 2.

[hail2skins]

He's going to have an uphill battle to fight. He will not have Portis so it will be very difficult for him so they need to protect him as much as they can. The fans need to be patient and I do mean patient.

[DoGood]

Well, as happy as I am to see the Campbell era start, it hurts to watch Gibbs go through what was obviously a tough decision for him. I also feel bad for Brunell. I mean, he earned this demotion IMO, but its gotta suck. He's taken alot of crap with class and I give him kudos for that.

Same here for all points bw. I hate to see Mark go down like this and possibly for his career. Whether you like his a QB or not, he is a good teammate/human being.

[DoGood]

SUPER SMART!:lol1:

HAHAHAH. There it is AGAIN! HAHAHAHA.

Edit: AND AGAIN! HAHAHA. Suddenly I find this hilarious.

[tbfoster1]

I'm super excited over here. I very well could be setting myself up for dissapointment but I don't care. Now all I need to see on Sunday is Duckett spelling Betts and not Rock and then all will be as good as it can be at this juncture.

[SkinsfaninNJ]

Now that Mark is out at QB, can he play MLB?

[shally]

Same here for all points bw. I hate to see Mark go down like this and possibly for his career. Whether you like his a QB or not, he is a good teammate/human being.

better this way than with a career ending injury.. it was gonna happen because he is getting so immobile..

okay... the 2007 season just began.... i look for a lift in performance by the o line.. nobody wants to be the one who gets campbell hurt.

lloyd must be jumping for joy..

[bergiemoore]

Same here for all points bw. I hate to see Mark go down like this and possibly for his career. Whether you like his a QB or not, he is a good teammate/human being.

He's a big boy. He'll be alright. Besides, he got his big payday already. Time to clear a path for the future of the team!

[JoeJacksonTaylor28]

Same here for all points bw. I hate to see Mark go down like this and possibly for his career. Whether you like his a QB or not, he is a good teammate/human being.
Yeah, I agree.... I don't like MB as a player, but he has always reacted in a great way.

Long live JC!!!

[esmith1790]

MB and Drew Bledsoe can go play golf together now since there days are numberered.

[DoGood]

I hate seeing so much stuff being so hard on Gibbs.

[SkinsfaninNJ]

MB and Drew Bledsoe can go play golf together now since there days are numberered.
Will there be a MB blog (see other threads)?

Sorry, I'm just giddy with this news.

[chrisbcbu]

next move i want to see is that McIntosh starts.

[bergiemoore]

In Print (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=nfl&id=2660631):

[SimplyZ]

Now that Mark is out at QB, can he play MLB?

He is good at locating the running back...

[Green-Is-Good]

Why is everyone so harsh on Mark? He gave us a few decent years, and IMO his 2005 season was the best season a Redskins QB has had since Brad Johnson in 1999.

That said, Long live JC! :)

[LadyNRedskinsfan]

he also is saying that portis being out will be good for t.j. as far as getting him on the field. finally............

[SkinsfaninNJ]

he also is saying that portis being out will be good for t.j. as far as getting him on the field. finally............
Wow. We get JC and TJ in the same press conference. Is it Dec. 25 already?

[DoGood]

he also is saying that portis being out will be good for t.j. as far as getting him on the field. finally............

Blessings in disguise.

Losing at philly= Jason Campbell/Rocky McIntosh
Losing Portis= TJ duckett

[RedskinsVision]

Mark played his heart out. It's just his body couldn't produce what his heart wanted. He tried hard. But it's now time for a change. So thanks for a great season last year. Now let's see what Campbell can do.

[tbfoster1]

Blessings in disguise.

Losing at philly= Jason Campbell/Rocky McIntosh
Losing Portis= TJ duckett

I don't think I would word it that way. It implies that losing at Philly and losing Portis are good things

[DoGood]

I don't think I would word it that way. It implies that losing at Philly and losing Portis are good things

That's why they're blessings in DISGUISE. Bad things produce something good.

[Biggie]

Wait, is McIntosh starting? I missed that part.

[JoeJacksonTaylor28]

Thank you Joe Jackson Gibbs!

Let the Jason Campbell era begin!

(No better way for my 5k post IMO :))

[Axegrinder]

I think Gibbs is trying to keep expectations low for JC.

[dallasadmin]

Why is everyone so harsh on Mark? He gave us a few decent years, and IMO his 2005 season was the best season a Redskins QB has had since Brad Johnson in 1999.

That said, Long live JC! :)

Absolutely beats out the QB by committee we had with Spurier.

Thanks for the Dallas memories Mark!! :)

[DoGood]

Wait, is McIntosh starting? I missed that part.

I didn't get the impression that he is starting. I think he might get more snaps with the D though.

[silverspring]

Amen. Exactly as i thought, it is about time. Remember now folks, this is cambell's development time, we need to expect him to make a lot of mistakes so hopefully he won't make them next season.

[openallnight]

I didn't get the impression that he is starting. I think he might get more snaps with the D though.
His quote went something like this he said something about "packages" than said "We'd like Rocky to play as much as he can play".

Seeing as he hasn't played at all on D I wouldn't all of a sudden expect him to turn into our starting WIL

[redskin_rich]

I think Gibbs is trying to keep expectations low for JC.
As well he should. I'm afraid that some of this fanbase is going to mark Campbell as a savior or a failure come Sunday evening.
Just remember folks, lots of great QB's didn't start out as so and some real bad QB's looked real good in their debut.

[The Jake]

YAY!! I'm happy I have a reason to get up and go to a sports bar and watch it now.

[bergiemoore]

As well he should. I'm afraid that some of this fanbase is going to mark Campbell as a savior or a failure come Sunday evening.
Just remember folks, lots of great QB's didn't start out as so and some real bad QB's looked real good in their debut.

At least it will be interesting to watch...

[The Skinsinator]

he also is saying that portis being out will be good for t.j. as far as getting him on the field. finally............This offense could really be different the rest of the season with Campbell and more Duckett. We need to make a decision on him or Ladell also soon. I really think Portis has played banged up all year. Not really completely 100%.

[shally]

At least it will be interesting to watch...

agreed. it will be fun to watch..

[skinfanjon]

As well he should. I'm afraid that some of this fanbase is going to mark Campbell as a savior or a failure come Sunday evening.
Just remember folks, lots of great QB's didn't start out as so and some real bad QB's looked real good in their debut.

Couldn't agree more. I am nervous for this kid, I really hope he comes out and plays well. All I want is to see him show some presence in the pocket and get the ball downfield a bit, perhaps even show some mobility. I can't wait.

[bergiemoore]

So, now that Portis is out for the next month, will folks continue to question the TJ Duckett acquisition?

[shally]

This offense could really be different the rest of the season with Campbell and more Duckett. We need to make a decision on him or Ladell also soon. I really think Portis has played banged up all year. Not really completely 100%.

very true.. we will likely make a play for either duckett or betts, but not likely both..

portis should go on IR.. no reason to get him hurt further. he needs to heal

[shally]

So, now that Portis is out for the next month, will folks continue to question the TJ Duckett acquisition?


is it official ?

[JoeJacksonTaylor28]

So, now that Portis is out for the next month, will folks continue to question the TJ Duckett acquisition?
If he is still warming up the bench, yes.

[hail2skins]

So, now that Portis is out for the next month, will folks continue to question the TJ Duckett acquisition?People were questioning bringing him in and not using him as opposed to just bringing him in which is what your question implies.

[The Skinsinator]

very true.. we will likely make a play for either duckett or betts, but not likely both..

portis should go on IR.. no reason to get him hurt further. he needs to healDuckett will be highly motivated since he's in a contract year. Campbell is probably thankful to actually be on the field. JC has all the physical tools. I hope he works out and truly becomes our franchise qb.

[HAWGZHEAD]

WOW, this is quite an interesting tidbit of news to come home to. After all my being critical of Brunell's recent play, I feel kinda bad inside seeing him lose his spot. Now it is up to Campbell to earn it.

[shally]

If he is still warming up the bench, yes.

i think portis needs to go on IR.. why bring him back at all this year ?
let's use the spot to bring up espy.. or sykes.. get youth

[DoGood]

WOW, this is quite an interesting tidbit of news to come home to. After all my being critical of Brunell's recent play, I feel kinda bad inside seeing him lose his spot. Now it is up to Campbell to earn it.

This is quite a surprise huh Hawgzhead?

[HAWGZHEAD]

This is quite a surprise huh Hawgzhead?I'm still trying to get the liscense plate of that truck full of bricks that just hit me lol.

[shally]

Duckett will be highly motivated since he's in a contract year. Campbell is probably thankful to actually be on the field. JC has all the physical tools. I hope he works out and truly becomes our franchise qb.

duckett has been a slow learner as far as blocking schemes from what i had read in past weeks.. he better bone up on it this week

[bergiemoore]

People were questioning bringing him in and not using him as opposed to just bringing him in which is what your question implies.

My question doesn't mean to imply anything, other than what it says.

I count myself as one of the head scratchers that wondered why Duckett was collecting arse-splinters, as opposed to knocking D-Linemen back 5 yards on 3rd and 1.

I just think that Gibbs appears to be very prescient by going after Duckett. Think of the tissy we'd be in right now if we didn't have him. I don't think it worked out the way anyone expected/wanted, but hey, it'll work.

[meloveskinslongtime]

did he say anything about mccintosh? i'm really hoping he can start playing more. when exactly is that going to happen?

[hail2skins]

My question doesn't mean to imply anything, other than what it says.

I count myself as one of the head scratchers that wondered why Duckett was collecting arse-splinters, as opposed to knocking D-Linemen back 5 yards on 3rd and 1.

I just think that Gibbs appears to be very prescient by going after Duckett. Think of the tissy we'd be in right now if we didn't have him. I don't think it worked out the way anyone expected/wanted, but hey, it'll work.They probably thought Portis would be out longer than he was originally and had an idea he would be nicked up all season.

[dj_stouty]

As I've said all along; I back Gibbs on this decision first and foremost.

I was ecstatic when the Redskins drafted JC...and I'm ecstatic to finally see him start.

But to reiterate what many have already said; GIVE HIM TIME. He won't have Portis...he may not have the best protection...and he won't have a strong defense to lean on. I expect sacks and turnovers....but that is ok. The speed of the NFL is tough to master at first.

[The Skinsinator]

At a minimum, he will be able to move around and make more plays happen amidst pressure ala what Romo is doing in Dallas. That has paid bigtime dividends with the Girls. Granted Brunell isn't as immobile as Bledsoe, but he can't move around nearly as well as he used to.

[hail2skins]

As I've said all along; I back Gibbs on this decision first and foremost.

I was ecstatic when the Redskins drafted JC...and I'm ecstatic to finally see him start.

But to reiterate what many have already said; GIVE HIM TIME. He won't have Portis...he may not have the best protection...and he won't have a strong defense to lean on. I expect sacks and turnovers....but that is ok. The speed of the NFL is tough to master at first.Bolded and quoted for emphasis. Don't go getting all upset when the kid makes mistakes. You have to expect them and he's going to make a lot of them. As Gibbs said, he needs everyone's support.

[Biggie]

Bolded and quoted for emphasis. Don't go getting all upset when the kid makes mistakes. You have to expect them and he's going to make a lot of them. As Gibbs said, he needs everyone's support.

He's got mine.

[SkinsfaninNJ]

As I've said all along; I back Gibbs on this decision first and foremost.

I was ecstatic when the Redskins drafted JC...and I'm ecstatic to finally see him start.

But to reiterate what many have already said; GIVE HIM TIME. He won't have Portis...he may not have the best protection...and he won't have a strong defense to lean on. I expect sacks and turnovers....but that is ok. The speed of the NFL is tough to master at first.
Also bolded for emphasis. If the line plays anthing like yesterday...forget it, I don't want to think about that.

[skinsfan36]

i think portis needs to go on IR.. why bring him back at all this year ?
let's use the spot to bring up espy.. or sykes.. get youth

we should bring up espy,sykes,and eubanks and get rid of wright

[CowboyKilla]

Looke like he wanted to cry when he had to bench Brunell.
It's JC's time!!!!Thanks for the playoff run MB.

[sinskin]

I applaud the change myself....but for once and i ask if im the only one here but i for once would love to hear an answer from Gibbs in a presser that is truthful and straight from the hip. Kinda tired of the familiar blah blah blah given to us for the simple reason as to not wanting to hurt anyones feelings.

I want to hear from him... "Hey ... Adam's play here for the contract he was given is unacceptable and quite frankly very dissappointing!" or

"If Carlos drops another interception im going to feed his young to the D-Line!" or

"Hey ... Brunnel is playing like Ramsey last year when we pulled him.. so his arse is going to collect some splinters and let him think about his pityful play!"

something would be nice, other then the "their all great competitors and they played the hearts out!" over and over again!

i want some emotion , i want to hear what they are thinking , i want to hear the truth....

am i wrong here?

[openallnight]

I applaud the change myself....but for once and i ask if im the only one here but i for once would love to hear an answer from Gibbs in a presser that is truthful and straight from the hip. Kinda tired of the familiar blah blah blah given to us for the simple reason as to not wanting to hurt anyones feelings.
I want to hear from him... "Hey ... Adam's play here for the contract he was given is unacceptable and quite frankly very dissappointing!" or
"If Carlos drops another interception im going to feed his young to the D-Line!" or
"Hey ... Brunnel is playing like Ramsey last year when we pulled him.. so his arse is going to collect some splinters and let him think about his pityful play!"
something would be nice, other then the "their all great competitors and they played the hearts out!" over and over again!
i want some emotion , i want to hear what they are thinking , i want to hear the truth....
am i wrong here?
Anybody, that follows the Redskins can see Rogers hands are as useful as pet rocks. And we've all seen Arch get beat like a red headed step child in coverage. Why do we need OUR coach to throw OUR guys under the bus? I for one don't think that's going to fix anything.