From a financial standpoint, doesn't Campbell need to play this year?

[paulskinsfan]

OK, Im just throwing this out for discussion. We gave up a boat load of picks for Jason Campbell. I was all for him sitting his rookie season, but he did sign a 5 year deal. So, we've got 4 years left on the contract and we really have no idea what kind of quarterback he is going to be. Let's say that Brunnell starts again this year (likely), then we've got 3 years. All those picks for a player who doesn't start a game for the first 2 years. If he's the 2nd coming of Elway, then we'd only get the benefit of the rookie contract for 3 years and he hits the free agent market. Seems to me we really need to play this kid this year to gauge where we are.