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May-18th-2007, 01:48 PM
Offseason productive for Campbell
May 11, 2007
by: John Keim, The Examiner
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Ashburn (Map, News) - Jason Campbell dropped back to pass, surveyed the field and looked off one covered receiver after another. Then he spotted an opening, which he raced through into the end zone.
And that prompted offensive playcaller Al Saunders to shout, “Outstanding! Outstanding!” He then gave Campbell a fist-pound to further express his approval.
That’s also how the Redskins feel about Campbell’s offseason thus far, one they hope will translate into more wins and possibly a playoff appearance. Not everything hinges on Campbell — the defense needs to greatly improve. But his improvement can take the Redskins a long way.
And, in the first three days of the organized team activities, teammates say they notice a change.
“I see a big difference,” receiver Santana Moss said. “We’re light years ahead of where we were last year with him. We didn’t have the timing we wanted and we were trying to force him to do things that any quarterback would struggle doing.”
This offseason, Campbell, who made seven starts last season, has spent countless hours watching film, working on his fundamentals, learning more of the playbook.
“He has been like my son,” Saunders said. “Every time I look over my shoulder he’s here.”
Though he’s not facing a live pass rush, isn’t even in full pads and the fact that it’s only May, Campbell is excited about his progression.
“It’s my understanding of the game,” said Campbell, entering his third season. “It’s footspeed. It’s getting back there and trying to set up a lot quicker and getting the ball out of my hand a lot quicker.”
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May 11, 2007
by: John Keim, The Examiner
http://www.examiner.com/images/newsroom/small/small_78CF7C61-E9C5-8A1B-B936271F5E69A028.jpg
Ashburn (Map, News) - Jason Campbell dropped back to pass, surveyed the field and looked off one covered receiver after another. Then he spotted an opening, which he raced through into the end zone.
And that prompted offensive playcaller Al Saunders to shout, “Outstanding! Outstanding!” He then gave Campbell a fist-pound to further express his approval.
That’s also how the Redskins feel about Campbell’s offseason thus far, one they hope will translate into more wins and possibly a playoff appearance. Not everything hinges on Campbell — the defense needs to greatly improve. But his improvement can take the Redskins a long way.
And, in the first three days of the organized team activities, teammates say they notice a change.
“I see a big difference,” receiver Santana Moss said. “We’re light years ahead of where we were last year with him. We didn’t have the timing we wanted and we were trying to force him to do things that any quarterback would struggle doing.”
This offseason, Campbell, who made seven starts last season, has spent countless hours watching film, working on his fundamentals, learning more of the playbook.
“He has been like my son,” Saunders said. “Every time I look over my shoulder he’s here.”
Though he’s not facing a live pass rush, isn’t even in full pads and the fact that it’s only May, Campbell is excited about his progression.
“It’s my understanding of the game,” said Campbell, entering his third season. “It’s footspeed. It’s getting back there and trying to set up a lot quicker and getting the ball out of my hand a lot quicker.”
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http://www.examiner.com/a-722174~Offseason_productive_for_Campbell.html