Great article for you haters

[SonnySamFrank]

Check out this article by Rich Tandler.

http://redskins.scout.com/2/374031.html?refid=1

[rickmmrr]

Nice article. He really nailed him.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

King is such a jackass.

[JoeRedskin]

I also read the King comments both before and after the draft and felt much the same way as you SSF. BUT - Just to play devil's advocate:


King is not bashing the Skins for taking a player of Campbell's ability - He is bashing the apparent conflict created by choosing Campbell when the Skin's have:

1) A good young QB in Ramsey - who must now, yet again, fend off/deal with a new challenger for his job. In his 4 years here, Ramsey has consistently had to deal w/ 2nd guessing towards his ability to be an NFL QB and the leader of this team (remember - Spurrier wanted to trade him b4 he even got to play). Given that Gibbs' actions seem to contradict Gibbs' words concerning his confidence in Ramsey, and if the whole world is saying that Ramsey is crazy to believe Gibbs doesn't want to replace him, this move may just push him over the edge and ruin him as QB. Remember, most of the NFL scouts think Ramsey could be a solid QB - good intangibles, strong arm, smart - that, in the right system, could be a very good QB

2) Given the existence and potential of the Ramsey - why in the hell trade away next year's first if your not going to address this year's needs? Who is your goto receiver? Patten, Moss? - I don't think so. How about an end who can pressure the QB? Players who will likely start, and possibly star, in this league were available at 25. This front office just can't get it right.

So, essentially, while thinking Campbell would be a great QB, King is bashing the FO for creating unneccesary controversy at the team's most important position and for failing to address the areas perceived as real needs by the media and fans.

[BossHog]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

...Just to play devil's advocate: King is not bashing the Skins for taking a player of Campbell's ability - He is bashing... the FO for creating unneccesary controversy at the team's most important position and for failing to address the areas perceived as real needs by the media and fans.

So you feel the same way about DET drafting Mike Williams?

[Gmanc711]

Originally Posted by BossHog

So you feel the same way about DET drafting Mike Williams?

I feel the exact same way about DET drafting Williams. I think it was a rediculous pick for them; unless they trade one of their three headed WR's. Obviously it would be Rogers, but I thought it was a stupid move for them. THey need more help on the defensive side of the football.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

I wouldn't say it's controversy right now. Gibbs made it clear that Ramsey is the guy.

But in drafting Campbell he is also getting an insurance policy for the future. That way, Ramsey knows he has the job but if he stinks it up, he's gone.

[memphisskin]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

I wouldn't say it's controversy right now. Gibbs made it clear that Ramsey is the guy.

But in drafting Campbell he is also getting an insurance policy for the future. That way, Ramsey knows he has the job but if he stinks it up, he's gone.

Gibbs has made it clear that Ramsey is the guy, RIGHT NOW. But drafting a qb, especially when our offense was so putrid last year, really just creates more drama than necessary.

As for Detroit drafting Williams, at that point how can you pass him up? Rogers breaks his collarbone every year, and Az-Hakim wasn't working out and Williams is a potential star.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

If Williams works out for the Lions, they will have one of the best WR duos in the league.

[RedskinsJunkie]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

If Williams works out for the Lions, they will have one of the best WR duos in the league.

Duos? Could be Trios if Rogers can get and stay healthy...

[Daseal]

You mean, Peter King, a professional sports writer is saying the SAME THING WE ARE? Campbell is a good/great player, perhaps the best QB this year, but that the Redskins shouldn't have picked him. Let's burn an effigy of him on FedEx field.

[Paintrain]

A couple things to remember about Peter King in regards to the Redskins..
#1 he is an admitted Giants fan.. He lives in NJ, I think grew up in CT, consistently talks about how great Barber, Strahan, etc. are while never giving complete credit to Washington or even Philly.. He speaks in glowing terms about Mc Nabb, Andy Ried, the Eagles FO, but he will always temper it with a shot about T.O., Tra Thomas, etc.. We know his continued ralings against the Redskins since they fired Norv Turner and his anti Monk stance. He occassionaly says something good, but I recall last year during a dead time in the NFL's offseason in his MMQB he took a shot like 'We haven't heard from Daniel Snyder in a few weeks, maybe his hand is taking a break from signing bonus checks' or something like that.. Completely out of nowhere a shot at the Skins..

#2 his all time favorite coach is Bill Parcells.. He delights in the fact that Parcells is a thorn in Gibbs side. He has praised everything that Parcells did.. It's like that beer commercial.. Trading for Drew Henson-BRILLIANT! Picking up Vinny Testaverde-BRILLIANT! Signing Drew Bledsoe-BRILLIANT! Trading for Quincy Morgan-BRILLIANT! Taking a dump before practice instead of afterwards-BRILLIANT! The guy is so far up Parcells ass if the Tuna stopped suddenly all you would see is a spilled cup of Starbucks coffee and King's feet sticking out.. While I don't think his hatred is as prevelant as Pastabelly
(did you notice last week in his Tip Sheet, http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/column...=2043355&num=0
he said he hadn't talked to Vinny Cerrato in 15 months, ironically the same amout of time Gibbs has been here) he still won't give the Redskins credit for anything unless it's blatantly deserved..

[TheMalcolmConnection]

I hate Parcells. I just see that shit-eating grin and I want to punch him in the mouth.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Hahahahaha... a friend I were lauging about that. Poor Rogers collarbone seriously breaks EVERY year. I know it's tough luck to break that and it doesn't take much, but holy shit, two times already.