Backup QB scenarios

You know drift I think you're right...
Is Gibbs foolin'?
Cause he don't lie.
Well maybe cause football and poker are similar.

Collins, because of his familiarity with the playcalling, can step in with next to no repetitions and know every play, allowing Brunell to take as many reps as necessary. Given an extended absence, Campbell can take all the reps and be prepared.

Anyway, it seems like Collins has the best job ever. Almost no practicing, only plays when no one else can.

This whole thing smells like a compromise between JG and AS.

I think what this decision really says is there is no 'set in stone' situation as far as the QBs are concerned.

A lot of us have been predicting this situation all offseason, that if Brunell goes down for a short period of time, Collins will probably play, and if it's a long term situation then Campbell will play.

But of course Gibbs left anything open, I think it really depends on the situation at hand. If the team is rolling and Collins plays well, I think we would stick with him. If the team is out of the race, Campbell would probably be more likely to take over.

Let's just keep our fingers crossed that MB can stay healthy and we don't have to worry about any of this.

It sounds to me like Campbell would require a limited game plan and they would therefore need a week to implement said game plan to maximize performance so if Brunell goes down they bring in Collins so they don't have to alter the game plan as much. IE they can run the same game plans with Collins and Brunell but not with Campbell so he doesn't get mop up or emergency action. He gets his own game planning and the time it takes during the week to make it work best.

i wonder whats really going on at redskin park. I think this decision is based in part on a compromise. I think saunders wants collins to be the backup but lets face it hes not a quality qb and campbell just isnt quite ready yet. I think given a little more preparation campbell can lead this team to the promised land but honestly lets all hope, pray and cross our fingers that all of this talk is in vain and the Mark Brunnell will stay healthy this entire season cause lets face it i think we will go a lot further with Mark running the offense. I think this whole season hinges on two things mark staying healthy and portis coming back and being the rb we are all used to seeing without those two i think our season will be a wash.

I think Gibbs is trying to avoid having to insert JC in a game cold. There definitely less pressure when you ease into a game than having to come in and have defenses show you looks you've never seen or haven't particularly prepared for during the week.

I'm pretty sure if there is any issue with Collins performance this whole arrangement goes down the shiiter. Collins won't be better if he is turning the ball over.

One must remember that it is Saunders, not Gibbs, running the offense, and probably had some clout in getting this arrangement made. Which is fine by me. Veteran guy who knows the offense for temporary situations, rookie gunslinger when able to prepare.

J.C. is way too slow in finding his keys. his arm is brilliant, but right now needs max protection in order to find a receiver

But he can run very well, that buys him some time.