Lanky Livingston
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Last week, after the Giants game, I gave Campbell a lot of **** for his performance. After this week, its clear that the blame doesn't fall *completely* on his shoulders.
First, the negatives - he fumbled again. Gah. Also, on the incredible catch by ARE, the ball was overthrown. If that ball hits ARE in stride, he takes the ball into the endzone or inside the 1 yard line for sure.
Aside from that, Campbell played a great game. He made the smart plays with his feet, had two TD passes dropped, and all-in-all had a pretty solid game. Its not Campbell's fault that Zorn does not trust him inside the red zone. Well, I guess technically it IS his fault for not assuaging his fears, but the point still stands. Zorn clearly does not want to lay it all on the line, or else we'd see Mitchell and Kelly as the primary WRs inside the 20.
Also mad props to Campbell for finishing the game on a bum wheel - he sprained his ankle midway through the game, and you couldn't even tell.
Zorn is relying on his primary playmakers - Portis, Moss, Sellers, Cooley - to save his job, instead of developing young WRs and seeing what they are capable of. I don't think Mitchell or Davis saw the red zone Sunday...Mitchell had one offensive play that I saw, not sure about Davis.
Also, I'm not sure what Thomas has done to continue to merit all the reps he's getting - does he have pictures of Zorn cheating on his wife? I'm not sure...but its getting ridiculous. The kid is not performing, and Zorn refuses to give up on him. He doesn't even have to give up on him - Christ, just give Mitchell some chances!
Anyway, props to Campbell for doing the best he can with what he's given.
First, the negatives - he fumbled again. Gah. Also, on the incredible catch by ARE, the ball was overthrown. If that ball hits ARE in stride, he takes the ball into the endzone or inside the 1 yard line for sure.
Aside from that, Campbell played a great game. He made the smart plays with his feet, had two TD passes dropped, and all-in-all had a pretty solid game. Its not Campbell's fault that Zorn does not trust him inside the red zone. Well, I guess technically it IS his fault for not assuaging his fears, but the point still stands. Zorn clearly does not want to lay it all on the line, or else we'd see Mitchell and Kelly as the primary WRs inside the 20.
Also mad props to Campbell for finishing the game on a bum wheel - he sprained his ankle midway through the game, and you couldn't even tell.
Zorn is relying on his primary playmakers - Portis, Moss, Sellers, Cooley - to save his job, instead of developing young WRs and seeing what they are capable of. I don't think Mitchell or Davis saw the red zone Sunday...Mitchell had one offensive play that I saw, not sure about Davis.
Also, I'm not sure what Thomas has done to continue to merit all the reps he's getting - does he have pictures of Zorn cheating on his wife? I'm not sure...but its getting ridiculous. The kid is not performing, and Zorn refuses to give up on him. He doesn't even have to give up on him - Christ, just give Mitchell some chances!
Anyway, props to Campbell for doing the best he can with what he's given.