Jason Campbell is Determined
April 5, 2009 by David Kindervater
Filed under Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell wasn’t happy to hear of his team’s interest and subsequent attempts to obtain now Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler last week. Jason’s taking the high road, however, and is not publicly whining, complaining or asking to be traded. Rather, he is determined to prove the Redskins need look no further than his right arm to succeed offensively.
Jason met with Skins owner Dan Snyder and head coach Jim Zorn:
“We talked for a long time about everything that had happened and the thing I felt the best about was that I got a chance to talk about what I’m trying to do, which is just get ready for the season and try to help this team get to that higher level. (They) let me know how they feel about things and that’s why I’d say it was real successful because now it’s just about moving forward and trying to win. I’m going to be in this offense for my second year, coach Zorn has learned a lot, different stuff that can help us be more successful, and I just think it was real positive today.”
That’s all well and good but obviously the message this trade attempt sends is that the Redskins think they can do better at the quarterback position. And it has to sting Jason’s confidence to a certain extent. But I like the way he is handling himself through this ordeal. If you’re going to be a quarterback in the National Football League, you’d better be ready for some criticism — both internally and externally. It’s not a position that lends itself to a lot of sensitivity. So, it appears Jason has what it takes mentally. I also think he has what it takes physically. I’m kind of surprised the Redskins were even interested in Jay Cutler. While Jason’s numbers may not have been as good as Jay’s last season, you have to consider that he played in a much different system — with a much better running game. So, he wasn’t going to get the same opportunities to throw the football as Jay did in Denver. That being said, in only his first full season as a starter, I thought Jason performed admirably. And I expect bigger and better things from him in 2009.
Source: USA Today, Photo: Newscom
