After failing to acquire Jay Cutler, the Redskins have turned to another quarterback: their own. They met with Jason Campbell Friday to discuss their pursuit of Cutler as well as Campbell’s future in Washington.
“We met with Jason today and had a candid discussion,” Redskins executive vice president Vinny Cerrato said in a statement. “We told Jason that when Jay Cutler became available we, like many other NFL teams, spoke with the Broncos. We are all on the same page and we are moving forward.”
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The Redskins, according to a source involved in the trade talks, were close to acquiring Cutler until the deal fell through at the last minute, allowing Chicago to end up with the former Denver Pro Bowl passer.
The Redskins had tried to trade Campbell, reportedly seeking a second-round pick. However, one NFL executive said Campbell would not fetch more than a fifth-round pick. The inability to acquire a second-rounder for Campbell, one NFL source said, was among the ultimate stumbling blocks in completing the trade.
Other teams still aren’t sure what to make of Campbell. Also, he’s going into the last year of his contract, making it less likely a team would offer a higher pick for him.
Washington has not offered him an extension. One evaluator called that a sure sign of what the team thinks of him.
The Redskins also attended a private workout for USC quarterback Mark Sanchez. It’s uncertain if they would attempt to trade up in the draft to select him. Denver, which acquired Kyle Orton from the Bears, might trade up. Other teams who could be interested in Sanchez are Jacksonville, which picks eighth, and San Francisco, which selects 10th.
On Thursday, Campbell said he would have no problem returning to Washington.
“No hard feelings,” he said. “I’ll play with more of a chip on my shoulder to prove I’m a valuable quarterback in this league.”
