The Chicago Bears ended up being the winners in the Jay Cutler sweepstakes, dealing quarterback Kyle Orton, along with two first round draft choices, and a third rounder. The Bears also received a fifth round choice in the draft.
The Redskins never fail to bring the circus to town, but I never expected Cirque du Soleil to be coming to town this year. Seeing the Giant Man sign a $100 million contract was just the opening act to a much greater show.
These trade allogations now place the Redskins in pretty much the same position the Broncos were in a month ago, trying to trade their starting quarterback, and failing. The biggest difference has been the quarterback's reaction. Campbell has been showing up for practice, not letting any of the show around him detract from his focus.
"I still went and worked out," Campbell told local reporters. "My teammates said, 'Jason, why are you here?' And I told them: 'I'm still the quarterback of this team until they get rid of me. You haven't seen the best of me. I'm not here for ownership. I won't miss days working out with you, and I won't miss time preparing for the season. Who knows? A trade may not work out.' "
And let's be happy it didn't. If every player on that team doesn't see that this guy isn't here for the money, or anything else other than to win, they'd be crazy. This situation, in some sick way, could help this time. A team always looks to their quarterbacks in times of despair, and right now their are seeing theirs in his lowest moment, and seeing him react with courage. This should be in the back of every players minds the rest of the season, and take any doubt out of their minds that he's ready to lead.
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