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QB Jason Campbell, Washington Redskins

HT: 6-5, WT: 228, Born: 12-31-1981, College: Auburn, Drafted: Round 1, Pick 25

2008 Projections

2007 Game Summaries

Week 1 - Campbell had an inconsistent game, completing a high percentage of his passes while throwing two interceptions. He showed great arm strength and accuracy, especially on deep passes. Campbell's favorite targets were his wide receivers. He threw eight passes to Santana Moss and five to Antwaan Randle El.

Week 2 - Campbell had a quiet first quarter except for a 48 yard pass that he hooked up with WR Santana Moss on a perfectly thrown deep down the right sideline. The completion set up a 35 yard field and Washington's first points. This play would be one of only a few highlights for the Redskins offense as they struggled to move the ball at times during the first half. In the second quarter, Campbell threw a bad interception when he was trying to hit WR Antwaan Randle El on short pass, but it would be his only mistake in the game. He came back and showed his ability to run out of the pocket as he scrambled for a 17 yard gain late in the first half. He would finish with 39 rushing yards. Campbell came back with another great pass to TE Chris Cooley for a 16 yard touchdown after Eagles' HC Andy Reid called a time out with 16 seconds left in the first half in hopes of "icing" the Washington kicker before his field goal attempt. The Eagles timeout allowed the Redskins to run one more offensive play and score the touchdown. Campbell did finish the half with good numbers going ten of 18 for 143 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

Campbell continued to play well in the second half as he lead the offense to ten points, including an impressive 68 yard touchdown drive early in the fourth quarter. He missed a wide open Moss by overthrowing him late in the game in what would have been a 65 yard touchdown. He did just enough win the game and protect the ball in the second half.

Week 3 - Campbell had a rather pedestrian game completing only 16 of 34 passes for 190 yards and a touchdown. He threw no interceptions, however he did have some trouble hitting receivers in the open field, especially on the run. His lone TD came on an eight yard strike to Chris Cooley, moments after he threw a beautiful deep ball that was good for a 49 yard hook up with Santana Moss. He was able to take his team down on a game tying drive only to come up one yard shy after the Washington offense elected to go with two straight runs on third and fourth from the goal line.

Week 5 - Campbell looked more like the veteran QB he had many believing he was after the first two weeks of the season, passing for 248 yards on 23 of 29 passing. He did not throw any interceptions, but did have one fumble that he managed to recover. Campbell used subtle footwork to avoid the pass rush and did not surrender a sack.

Week 6 - On Washington's first scoring drive of the game, Campbell completed four of five passes for 52 yards and scored a touchdown on a six yard rush. He was just as good on Washington's second scoring drive when he went five for five for 52 yards and hooked up with TE Chris Cooley on a 14 yard touchdown pass. His lone interception came in the first quarter on a high pass to WR Santana Moss that hit Moss in the hands and deflected into the arms of CB Charles Woodson.

As effective as Campbell was in the first half, he was just as ineffective in the second half. After halftime, he would go on to complete only nine passes for 68 yards. Despite hooking up with TE Chris Cooley seven times in the first half for 97 yards, Campbell would only connect with the tight end twice in the second half for a total of eight yards. Campbell's numbers in this game could have been better if not for six dropped passes.

Week 7 - Campbell did not have a stellar day, only throwing for 95 yards and was picked off once on a deflected screen pass. Campbell managed to get rid of the ball fairly quickly behind the Washington Redskins offensive line, only giving up one sack and no fumbles.

Week 8 - Campbell was forced to play from behind the entire game while attempting to deal with an aggressive Patriots' pass rush. The result of these two factors was four turnovers, a low per attempt average (despite a relatively accurate day overall), and low overall numbers. Campbell preferred wide receiver Santana Moss and tight end Chris Cooley, sending 11 and nine targets to each, respectively. He led the Redskins on a late game touchdown scoring drive, despite an apparent desire by the Patriots to pitch a shutout. He hit Cooley on an out route that Cooley beat his defender after the catch for a touchdown. Campbell was sacked three times by Mike Vrabel, and lost a fumble on each of them. His interception was a deep target for James Thrash.

Week 9 - Campbell had an off game. He found it difficult to find and hit open receivers. Campbell looked early and often to targets that weren't his wide receivers. His favorite target was wide receiver Santana Moss, with seven looks, although five of these came after halftime. Tight end Chris Cooley was his second option with six targets. Campbell showed atypical scrambling ability, with 31 yards on two rushes. He threw an interception on a promising second half drive when he targeted Clinton Portis on a short route. Campbell and the Washington passing game played second fiddle to Portis and the rushing attack, although it was a formula that ultimately proved successful.

Week 10 - Campbell had a good game. He threw three touchdowns; two to James Thrash and one to Keenan McCardell. Campbell averaged 6.32 yards per attempt, while completing 67.6% of his passes. He added 16 yards on various rushes.

Week 11 - Jason Campbell completed 32 of 54 passes for 348 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. He ran the ball twice for 18 yards. On the opening drive for the Redskins, Campbell looked composed driving the offense down the field, finding tight end Chris Cooley for a 19 yard score, on his second big gain of the drive. The coaching staff seemed to show confidence in Campbell as his 54 pass attempts would attest. He looks composed in the pocket, and frequently flexed his strong arm on going down the field. The return of Santana Moss certainly seemed to give Campbell a lot of confidence in this game, as even late when they were playing from behind, he was productive. With 1:39 left in the game and the Redskins down 28-23, Campbell lead a drive all the way down the field to the Cowboys 19 yard line. On third and ten Campbell was flushed out of the pocket and threw to Antwaan Randle El, however defensive back Terrance Newman stepped in front of the pass for an interception. The Redskins offense would get another chance with 30 seconds remaining, but were too deep in their own end to mount a serious drive. The game ended on a Campbell bomb that barely made the endzone. Campbell also fumbled once, on a sack earlier in the game.

Week 12 - Jason Campbell had another game to learn from in his young career. He finished 30 of 49 for a respectable 301 yards and a 39 yard touchdown pass, but also lost a fumble and threw two interceptions, including one on the last drive in the red zone that ended Washington's comeback hopes. On that final drive, before the interception, Campbell looked comfortable running the hurry up offense, and looked at ease leading his team down the field before throwing the pick. He continued to show strides and can use this game as a learning experience.

Week 13 - Campbell showed his trademark arm strength, accuracy, and mobility, but frequently held on to the ball too long, which led to some unneeded sacks. Two of those sacks were compounded by additional problems; one was a safety and one forced a lost fumble. Campbell had an excellent connection with tight end Chris Cooley, but went away from him in the second half. His second favorite target was Santana Moss. Campbell showed decent scrambling ability, rushing for 19 yards on four carries. His lone interception was intended for Moss but was tipped and fell into the waiting hands of a Bills defensive lineman.

Week 14 - Campbell played ok early in the game but was unable to sustain drives for the Redskins. In the second quarter, Campbell rolled to his left and he took a shot to his right arm as he tried to get to the sideline. It looked like the defenders helmet hit Campbell on his throwing elbow. He was replaced by back up QB Todd Collins on the next play. Campbell would return to the game on the next series of the game, but three plays later he had a defender fall on his leg. Campbell looked to be in considerable pain and he was carted off the field. This looked like a serious injury as the medical staff immobilized his leg in an air cast. Early reports are that he suffered a dislocated knee cap. He did not return to the game.