Rumor: Browns Shopping Quinn (Two Teams Interested)

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by jsarno

I'm here to represent!!! Colt should be given a shot! But I do have a soft spot for Quinn. I really like this kid, and I think he can be something special in the NFL someday. Unsure if coming to Washington is ideal for him though...we tend to have extremely short leashes, and shorter memories when it comes to our QB performances.
All that being said, why not let Campbell have another year? I thought he did fine last year. He had moments of greatness, and moments of regression. But still, are we ready to throw him away? I say no, give him 1 more year. Makes me wonder if the "QB Guru" in Zorn just doesn't like his team being run by Campbell for some reason. Why do we seem so willing to trade him away or find a replacement?

I doubt that. Why then when the trade negotiations with Denver were at a fever pitch, would Zorn call Campbell into his office to reassure him that he was his guy? If Zorn wasn't sold on him, my guess is that meeting never would have taken place.

[johnwayne]

Originally Posted by GMScud

I doubt that. Why then when the trade negotiations with Denver were at a fever pitch, would Zorn call Campbell into his office to reassure him that he was his guy? If Zorn wasn't sold on him, my guess is that meeting never would have taken place.

he doesn't have anyone else..

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by johnwayne

he doesn't have anyone else..

It it was all BS, then why say anything at all? That was my point.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by GMScud

I doubt that. Why then when the trade negotiations with Denver were at a fever pitch, would Zorn call Campbell into his office to reassure him that he was his guy? If Zorn wasn't sold on him, my guess is that meeting never would have taken place.

Its all about positioning / confidence. Why go behind the FO's back and tell Campbell he's his man too? If Campbell leaves town, it won't matter what Zorn said to him cause he could always pass it off as Snyderatto making a move he didn't approve of. But if the deal doesn't get done (which obviously happened) then he can say "see, I wanted to keep you...you're my guy" which gives Campbell a boost of confidence. They needed to help the kid in that area somehow. Say what you want about his head being on straight, no player wants to be talked about in trade rumors unless the player actually wants to leave town. These trade rumor probably got Campbell a little depressed, and Zorn did what any good coach would do, calm his fears down the best way he knew how. If they are going to be "stuck" with Campbell, best to make Campbell THINK he is wanted, rather than THINK he is unwanted.