Campbell will compete with a rookie next yr.

The good news about this for members of the cult is that Colt will finally get a chance to start next year. Now all that remains to be seen is if his rookie QB is going to be Clausen or Bradford at the top of the first or McCoy at the top of the second. Still this seems similar to the Plummer/Cutler situation Shannahan had a few years ago, though that ended with Cutler getting 5 stars his rookie year and taking over full time the next, and we all know how good Cutler was without Shannahan.

To me right now the best situation would be taking Bradford in the first and Charles Brown (T, USC) or Mike Iupati (G, Idaho) in the Second. Thats the type of best play available approach I want to see, best available offensive lineman, not best available guy we don't need.

Well Golly,

I guess at least its good that the QB here will finally have to earn their job....we haven't did that in what, 10 years??

Haven't seen the press conf. I get off work at 5 so what all did shanny say about jc and the possibility of drafting a qb?

Haven't seen the press conf. I get off work at 5 so what all did shanny say about jc and the possibility of drafting a qb?

Shanny: Stated that he looks forward to working with Campbell and when asked if Campbell could be his starting QB he said "definitely". He mentioned competiton.......this could be interpreted as another qb being brought in, drafted or competition also amongst our qb's on the roster. So, I didn't really read anything into what was being said as......"we are going to draft a qb".

Allen: He was asked if we will draft for need. Allen responded with "we will do what is best for the redskins." Honestly he kinda left it open by saying "typically we would draft the best player on the board"......so he left the option open to draft for need as well.

To me right now the best situation would be taking Bradford in the first and Charles Brown (T, USC) or Mike Iupati (G, Idaho) in the Second. Thats the type of best play available approach I want to see, best available offensive lineman, not best available guy we don't need.

Why would we waste a first rounder on bradford when we can get an equally good qb in McCoy in the second who probably has the same chance of succeeding?

it definitely seemed like he wants campbell back, but the competition quote he dropped as well seems as if he will bring in someone else to challenge him. we are assuming its through the draft, but maybe he wants to bring in chad pennington or someone to push campbell. either way i really just hope we dont grab a qb at 4.

it definitely seemed like he wants campbell back, but the competition quote he dropped as well seems as if he will bring in someone else to challenge him. we are assuming its through the draft, but maybe he wants to bring in chad pennington or someone to push campbell. either way i really just hope we dont grab a qb at 4.

Pennington isn't mobile enough to work in Shannahans system. Maybe if he was a few years younger he wouldn't mind giving it a shot but I think right now Campbell is the better QB.

^Matt Leinart is mobile enough, no?

^Matt Leinart is mobile enough, no?

Lol, when he's sober. Anyway I think your guess is as good as mine. Here's his scouting report from when he was a rookie.

"Not a threat to run but he shows enough quickness and fluidity to buy extra time from within the pocket. He sets up quicker than his speed would indicate."

"Not a threat to take off and run."

The thing I think Shannahans looking for when he talks about mobility is weather he effectively run a bootleg. I mean remember even Cutler got 200 yards rushing during his last two years with Shannahan. For what it's worth he had 173 yards this year.

And here's Leinarts current scouting report:

2009 Scouting Report - Scouts Inc.
Grade: 67 | Key


Comment: Leinart has the physical tools to succeed, but the jury is still out on him until he proves he can read coverage consistently and avoid costly mistakes. He has good height and arm strength, as well as enough mobility within the pocket to be successful in the Arizona system. When he has time to set his feet and throw the ball from the pocket, he has a good delivery and enough short-to-intermediate accuracy to challenge most areas of the field.

I feel like I'm getting mixed messages on Leinart's mobility.

Michael Vick could be a mild surprise. He can sure run a bootleg scramble. That, and he wouldn't cost much and we'd still be able to use our top two picks on the O-line.