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"ZTC" <johnnycat@hotmail.com> wrote in message 
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> He said he would only coach 3 years and this is the 3rd year. He's
> already given up play-calling, so he's clearly set the stage for his
> departure from sideline duties.
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> Now if he'll just give up his stubborn dedication to staying with his
> chosen QB and give Collins a chance before it's too late, they might
> avoid a losing season.
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> He may have set the stage for that also with his high praise for
> Collins late in their dismal preseason.
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I only got to this thread recently, guess people aren't interested here in 
the draft and beyond week one of the season, so I'll spice it up a notch.

Thank goodness Coach Gibbs either didn't hear you or didn't pay attention to 
you.  Collins had already learned the system (which Brunell was totally 
unfamiliar with).  And in the preseason, when he was given ample opportunity 
to teach these other two how it was done, he was atrocious.  And I do mean 
atrocious.  I believe it was our Hasselback that had a quarterback rating in 
a Dallas game of 0.  At least he had the excuse that the Cowboys were all 
over him.  Having no pass rush, Collins looked like a 4th string from a high 
school that finished 1-10.  Collins proved early on that he was in no way, 
shape or form able to guide an offense.  To quote an old 7-Up commercial 
"Never had it, never will".  As far as I'm concerned, it's good riddance to 
him.  I know nothing of the quarterback they drafted in (I think) the 7th 
round, but I can't help but think we've upgraded the backup quarterback 
situation.

It should be interesting to see what Campbell can do with a clear cut to the 
starting job.  I was very impressed with his poise, arm and accuracy. 
Reminded me a lot of Rypien when he had a healthy line in front of him. 
I'll never forget that first pass to the bum of the corps and the shot in 
the Post of the ball 60 yards downfield right between his outstretched 
hands.....  would have been nice.

Now we get to have the same problem as last year unless there's some major 
change.  No pressure from the front seven means any team will look bad 
against the pass.  At least we got rid of the Archeleta bullseye.  But 
somehow even with a healthy Shawn Springs (it looks like despite their best 
efforts, they're forced to keep him thank God), I don't see how you 
implement Shawn Taylor I and Shawn Taylor II to be any better.

Brian J. Whiting
CompAid@rcn.com
Brian.Whiting@crossmark.com