A Playoff question: Campbell or Collins?

Bill B · 12-24-2007, 11:50 AM

OK - let's say that the Redskins beat the Cowboys next week with Dallas having nothing to play for and the Redskins having to win to get in. Lets say Collins continues to look sharp in the win against Dallas.

I heard that on the game Jason Campbell is stretching again and he may be able to return in a couple of weeks.

My question is do you put Campbell back in if he is healthy or ride this thing with Collins until the season ends?

This thread is not about the future of Jason Campbell - he is the unquestioned long term starter at qb for us - I am just asking about the postseason for this year only.

Thoughts?

RickRunner · 12-24-2007, 11:53 AM

I would say stick to what is working right now and change nothing. Hopefully the same results will occur again.

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MTK · 12-24-2007, 11:53 AM

No question, it's Collins' ride now.

Big C · 12-24-2007, 11:56 AM

collins no doubt. why put in a qb coming off an injury who hasnt played in a month by playoff time, who hadnt won a game in so long etc...

Rajmahal33 · 12-24-2007, 11:57 AM

UNQUESTIONABLY u play collins if we make it that far. He is the one who got the team going and will have been playing consistently if we make it that far. Campbell wouldn't be 100% and is still a young QB who is learning the offense (as was evidenced by his play before the injury). It's a no brainer Collins will be your man in that scenario. Campbell is still the QB of the future and needs a few more months of development (and recovery, mentally and physically).

Sean"Big Hurt"Taylor · 12-24-2007, 12:02 PM

You have to stick with Collins when you are winning and everything is running smoothly. My question is why was he not the starter last year instead of Brunell. Could we have made the playoffs last year. Saunders has said repeatedly if you want to win now Collins is your guy. I guess I'm just bias because I like Collins very much in this system. I knew that he would do this for us even though he was a backup for most of his career. You have to understand that coaches like Saunders and Martz can work with any qb who has a high football IQ. Campbell will get his shot but not right now. Trust Saunders just like we trust Williams and everything will be okay.

EternalEnigma21 · 12-24-2007, 12:02 PM

I'm not so sure. I think when Campbell is healthy, it's his show. He is our starting QB. It will be interesting, and I'm not advocating one way or the other, but I think Gibbs will put him back in the lineup. If he struggles, though... that may be a different story.

SFREDSKIN · 12-24-2007, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by canthetuna

I'm not so sure. I think when Campbell is healthy, it's his show. He is our starting QB. It will be interesting, and I'm not advocating one way or the other, but I think Gibbs will put him back in the lineup. If he struggles, though... that may be a different story.

I don't think so. Gibbs will stick with what's working plus Campbell's knee is still tender and doesn't want to risk further injury. Now if Collins screws up he has to give Campbell a chance.

MTK · 12-24-2007, 12:04 PM

I really don't think you can ruin a good thing. Outside of the miserable weather in NY, he's been lights out and has hit on 75% in two of 3 games now. You just can't take him out now.

SmootSmack · 12-24-2007, 12:09 PM

Collins. Campbell has a bright future ahead of him, why rush him back now and risk more damage to his knee when Collins has shown he can lead this team?

MTK · 12-24-2007, 12:10 PM

And knowing Gibbs' past history with handling QBs at this time of year, he will stick with the hot hand.

Winskins · 12-24-2007, 12:16 PM

In three weeks playing now Collins has won offensive player of the week and horse trailer player of the game. Remember Collins isn't a quarterback that played poorly and got benched at some point in his career, he's a player that never got his chance to start...until now.

Daseal · 12-24-2007, 12:17 PM

I've been mulling this over in my mind and it's a tough decision. Gman and I were talking about this and I agree with his take, I kinda hope Campbell isn't quite ready and spends the time healing and memorizing the playbook. The rest of the season is Collins' but next season is all Campbell again.

scowan · 12-24-2007, 12:40 PM

So I'm think ahead, It looks like everyone in the NFC has kind of locked up their playoff position except the Skins and/or the 7th seed (ever how you want to look at it) If the Skins win, who do they play first? Is it the Seahawks? It looks like the Giants are going to Tampa?

skinsnut · 12-24-2007, 12:40 PM

Question?
I thought when Collins came over, he had a 2 year deal....meaning he is a free agent at the end of the year...is that right?

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12-24-2007, 11:50 AM	#1
Bill B Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 721	A Playoff question: Campbell or Collins? OK - let's say that the Redskins beat the Cowboys next week with Dallas having nothing to play for and the Redskins having to win to get in. Lets say Collins continues to look sharp in the win against Dallas. I heard that on the game Jason Campbell is stretching again and he may be able to return in a couple of weeks. My question is do you put Campbell back in if he is healthy or ride this thing with Collins until the season ends? This thread is not about the future of Jason Campbell - he is the unquestioned long term starter at qb for us - I am just asking about the postseason for this year only. Thoughts?

12-24-2007, 11:53 AM	#2
RickRunner Camp Scrub Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 20	Re: A Playoff question: Campbell or Collins? I would say stick to what is working right now and change nothing. Hopefully the same results will occur again. Anyone tasted those fred smoot smack energy bars yet?

12-24-2007, 11:53 AM	#3
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 51 Posts: 99,402	Re: A Playoff question: Campbell or Collins? No question, it's Collins' ride now. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

12-24-2007, 11:56 AM	#4
Big C Mr. Brightside Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 38 Posts: 4,453	Re: A Playoff question: Campbell or Collins? collins no doubt. why put in a qb coming off an injury who hasnt played in a month by playoff time, who hadnt won a game in so long etc... __________________ "I don't care what nobody say I'm a be me, stay hood stay real, cause I'm out here grindin'" -Joe Gibbs

12-24-2007, 11:57 AM	#5
Rajmahal33 Special Teams Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 478	Re: A Playoff question: Campbell or Collins? UNQUESTIONABLY u play collins if we make it that far. He is the one who got the team going and will have been playing consistently if we make it that far. Campbell wouldn't be 100% and is still a young QB who is learning the offense (as was evidenced by his play before the injury). It's a no brainer Collins will be your man in that scenario. Campbell is still the QB of the future and needs a few more months of development (and recovery, mentally and physically). __________________ McNasty FTW!

12-24-2007, 12:02 PM	#6
Sean"Big Hurt"Taylor Special Teams Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Queens Village, NY Age: 44 Posts: 349	Re: A Playoff question: Campbell or Collins? You have to stick with Collins when you are winning and everything is running smoothly. My question is why was he not the starter last year instead of Brunell. Could we have made the playoffs last year. Saunders has said repeatedly if you want to win now Collins is your guy. I guess I'm just bias because I like Collins very much in this system. I knew that he would do this for us even though he was a backup for most of his career. You have to understand that coaches like Saunders and Martz can work with any qb who has a high football IQ. Campbell will get his shot but not right now. Trust Saunders just like we trust Williams and everything will be okay.

12-24-2007, 12:02 PM	#7
EternalEnigma21 Assistant Regional Mod Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carbondale CO Age: 44 Posts: 2,958	Re: A Playoff question: Campbell or Collins? I'm not so sure. I think when Campbell is healthy, it's his show. He is our starting QB. It will be interesting, and I'm not advocating one way or the other, but I think Gibbs will put him back in the lineup. If he struggles, though... that may be a different story. __________________ I am the brute squad.

12-24-2007, 12:04 PM	#9
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 51 Posts: 99,402	Re: A Playoff question: Campbell or Collins? I really don't think you can ruin a good thing. Outside of the miserable weather in NY, he's been lights out and has hit on 75% in two of 3 games now. You just can't take him out now. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

12-24-2007, 12:09 PM	#10
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: A Playoff question: Campbell or Collins? Collins. Campbell has a bright future ahead of him, why rush him back now and risk more damage to his knee when Collins has shown he can lead this team? __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

12-24-2007, 12:10 PM	#11
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 51 Posts: 99,402	Re: A Playoff question: Campbell or Collins? And knowing Gibbs' past history with handling QBs at this time of year, he will stick with the hot hand. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

12-24-2007, 12:16 PM	#12
Winskins Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Wheaton, MD Age: 40 Posts: 282	Re: A Playoff question: Campbell or Collins? In three weeks playing now Collins has won offensive player of the week and horse trailer player of the game. Remember Collins isn't a quarterback that played poorly and got benched at some point in his career, he's a player that never got his chance to start...until now. __________________ The Skins will make the Cowboys their woman...and they're gonna enjoy it!

12-24-2007, 12:17 PM	#13
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	Re: A Playoff question: Campbell or Collins? I've been mulling this over in my mind and it's a tough decision. Gman and I were talking about this and I agree with his take, I kinda hope Campbell isn't quite ready and spends the time healing and memorizing the playbook. The rest of the season is Collins' but next season is all Campbell again. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

12-24-2007, 12:40 PM	#14
scowan The Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: KY Age: 55 Posts: 1,559	Re: A Playoff question: Campbell or Collins? So I'm think ahead, It looks like everyone in the NFC has kind of locked up their playoff position except the Skins and/or the 7th seed (ever how you want to look at it) If the Skins win, who do they play first? Is it the Seahawks? It looks like the Giants are going to Tampa?

12-24-2007, 12:40 PM	#15
skinsnut Playmaker Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,889	Re: A Playoff question: Campbell or Collins? Question? I thought when Collins came over, he had a 2 year deal....meaning he is a free agent at the end of the year...is that right? __________________ I hate Dallas...Period

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