Redskins Offense in 2009 and 2010

QUARTERBACK: B

2009: Jason Campbell established career highs in completion percentage [64.5%], passer rating [86.4], passing yards [3618] and touchdown passes [20] despite having a weak running back corps, an under-achieving receivers and arguably the worst offensive line in the NFL. In addition to problems with the roster, Campbell also dealt admirably with a complete breakdown in the offensive coaching staff, with a new [or really old, depending on how you look at it] play-caller being brought in midseason. He did miss some open receivers and hasn't really proven he can win a big game, but when you look at what is likely to be available in the draft and free agency, Campbell looks better and better. One thing is for certain: Jason Campbell proved he is one of the toughest players in the league this past year.

2010: Campbell will likely be a restricted free agent and can be retained for at least one more season at the bargain basement price of about $3 million. I think the Redskins would be nuts not to do this and find out what Campbell could do with a real offense and play-caller supporting him. Todd Collins is pretty much finished as a backup and should be replaced. If new head coach Mike Shanahan likes Colt Brennan he should be promoted. If not, he should be discarded. There has been much talk about the Redskins pursuing a quarterback with the 4th pick in the draft this April. I believe that would be a big mistake, since none of the quarterbacks in the draft impress me enough to merit such a selection. What Washington should do is trade down, if possible, and stockpile more picks [they have only 5 right now] to address pressing needs at other positions.

RUNNING BACK: D-

2009: Clinton Portis [494 yards, 4.0, 1 TD] hasn't looked like a top NFL back in 1.5 seasons and now the injuries are starting to pile up. He's reported to camp out of shape and his lack of production and health can at least partially be blamed on his inexcusably poor conditioning. He's also been a disruptive force on the team, complaining directly to the owner when he doesn't like the offense or if he thinks he's been pressured to practice when he does not wish to do so. When Portis was a top back the team was willing to overlook his poor practice habits and disruptive personality, but now that he's an also-ran, his days of playing by his own rules appear to be over.

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