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Originally Posted by maroonandblack30
its impossible to judge Campbell fairly with this O-line...I think he could be solid with a good line and at least 1 legit #1 WR.
I mean who is really a better option than him for NEXT year? Even if Snyder does what we think he will and drafts a QB with their first pick you still need someone to play while the new guy learns.
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Agreed, but before Samuels went down, the O line wasn't THAT bad. Was it elite? Hell no. And even during the 6-2 start last year, Campbell only had 8 TD passes. So that's the question that's dogged me. Does Campbell need everything else around him to be absolutely be perfect in order to be successful or does he have enough talent to compensate for other deficiencies (limited time in a system, lack of all-pro WRs, poor pass protection)?
He was one of the least sacked QBs in the league after 4 games, yet the Offense looked putrid. Remember the first half of the Chiefs game? But after watching Sherm Lewis call plays and the emergence of Davis, Kelly and Thomas, it reinforces my belief that Zorn did more to hinder than help Campbell. That DT, Kelly and Davis hardly played last year on one of the worst Offenses in the league is criminal on Zorn's part. They can obviously play and Zorn obviously can't coach.
All this said, I've been impressed with Campbell's play of late and the way he's handled everything. I think the Skins should re-sign him next year (because he won't get any ridiculous offers), but use their first pick to draft a QB. Maybe they find themselves in a Brees/Rivers scenario, which isn't a bad place to be. The O line can be addressed in Free Agency and with their other draft picks. They're deep at TE. Trade someone for picks. TEs don't win Super Bowls.