Boswell always makes me feel better...

Tom Boswell at the post generally writes a pretty level-headed column. Here's his take on the draft so far. I hope he's right...

No Alarms And No Surprises (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A12354-2005Apr23.html)

After having time to process today, I have to say that I agree. We, as Skins fans, have gotten so used to "winning the offseason" that when the splashy signings aren't made by our team, we rebel. Here's how I see it:
1. Bailey left, no big deal. Smoot is gone, we have a big physical CB to replace him.
2. McNabb was booed by Philly fans who wanted Ricky Williams. Jason Cambell is big, has an arm, learned 4 offenses in 4 years and led his team to an undefeated season. Maybe as fans we become emotionally attached to players like Ramsey. What's wrong with a little competition? SHould the most important position on the field just be handed to someone without them proving themselves week in and week out?

After having time to process today, I have to say that I agree. We, as Skins fans, have gotten so used to "winning the offseason" that when the splashy signings aren't made by our team, we rebel. Here's how I see it:
1. Bailey left, no big deal. Smoot is gone, we have a big physical CB to replace him.
2. McNabb was booed by Philly fans who wanted Ricky Williams. Jason Cambell is big, has an arm, learned 4 offenses in 4 years and led his team to an undefeated season. Maybe as fans we become emotionally attached to players like Ramsey. What's wrong with a little competition? SHould the most important position on the field just be handed to someone without them proving themselves week in and week out?


He had 4 offenses, he learned 1 and that had to be simplified for him, I hope people are getting this Campbell had to have a college scheme simplified so he could understand it, I beleive his wonderlik was 16 or something like that.

I heard gibbs has already given Campbell his playbook, it's in crayon!

He's so stupid...(HOW STUPID IS HE?)...He's so stupid that he lead a team to an undefeated season, had a 69.6% completion percentage, 20td to 7int ratio, 172.9 QB rating and 2700 yds his senior season. He's so stupid he's the second leading passer in Auburn history. He's so stupid he started as a freshman. STop believing everything you read in ESPN Insider. I don't care if he has the intelligence of a garden slug. All I care about is that he performs on the field. BTW, Cadillac is the guy who said he lost the WAR but was still in the BATTLE and no one is accusing him of being rejected from Mensa.

He's so stupid...(HOW STUPID IS HE?)...He's so stupid that he lead a team to an undefeated season, had a 69.6% completion percentage, 20td to 7int ratio, 172.9 QB rating and 2700 yds his senior season. He's so stupid he's the second leading passer in Auburn history. He's so stupid he started as a freshman. STop believing everything you read in ESPN Insider. I don't care if he has the intelligence of a garden slug. All I care about is that he performs on the field. BTW, Cadillac is the guy who said he lost the WAR but was still in the BATTLE and no one is accusing him of being rejected from Mensa.


so you evaluate him on a winning college season, I guess gino terretta, ken dorsey, and QB after QB who won in college and had won heismans and couldn't even backup in the NFL were great ones as well? Take a good look Auburn had 3 players selected in the top 10 this guy was loaded with superior talent.

No, I see four winning seasons, each getting better than the last. I see a guy who has been around a bigtime college program with plenty of competition for the job but plays all four years. I see a guy who, dumb or not, went through four offensive coordinators in four years (something that a future redskin ought to be good at). Remember that plays got taken out of the palybook for Ramsey too.

Listen, all I am saying about Campbell is there is something to this guy that Gibbs likes. I'm willing to go along for the ride on this one. If he turns out to be the next Torreta then I will tip my hat to you. I just think that he should get a fair shake and he just may not turn out to be all that bad.

BTW, did we really need another TE (maybe a little) or a UAB WR?

No, I see four winning seasons, each getting better than the last. I see a guy who has been around a bigtime college program with plenty of competition for the job but plays all four years. I see a guy who, dumb or not, went through four offensive coordinators in four years (something that a future redskin ought to be good at). Remember that plays got taken out of the palybook for Ramsey too.

Listen, all I am saying about Campbell is there is something to this guy that Gibbs likes. I'm willing to go along for the ride on this one. If he turns out to be the next Torreta then I will tip my hat to you. I just think that he should get a fair shake and he just may not turn out to be all that bad.

BTW, did we really need another TE (maybe a little) or a UAB WR?
I see a guy who, dumb or not, went through four offensive coordinators in four years (something that a future redskin ought to be good at). Remember that plays got taken out of the palybook for Ramsey too.

OK you got me with that. :laughing2

offis is a fan of snyder more than the skins, its amazing to read this guy's posts

He's so stupid...(HOW STUPID IS HE?)...He's so stupid that he lead a team to an undefeated season, had a 69.6% completion percentage, 20td to 7int ratio, 172.9 QB rating and 2700 yds his senior season. He's so stupid he's the second leading passer in Auburn history. He's so stupid he started as a freshman. STop believing everything you read in ESPN Insider. I don't care if he has the intelligence of a garden slug. All I care about is that he performs on the field. BTW, Cadillac is the guy who said he lost the WAR but was still in the BATTLE and no one is accusing him of being rejected from Mensa.

Speaking of dumb....
How stupid is he? He's so stupid he followed Maurice Clarrett's lead and got to take a year off from football.

All we needed was to draft a guy (Mike Williams) who wants to play outside the rules and make dumb choices. Team player? How hard do you think his contract negotiating will be?

Look, if Ramsey does great, we could trade Campbell next year to a team in need for a proven wideout. If not, we have great depth and can get rid of Brunnel.

I would be willling to put $1000 on a bet that says if Ramsey does well he still leaves and Campbell takes over this team no matter what.