The Redskins traded Jason Campbell to the Oakland Raiders today, for a 4th round pick in the 2012 draft. This is a great trade for both teams, I feel. The Raiders get to move forward from the JaMarcus Russell mistake. He is now, in my mind, the biggest draft bust ever. He was #1 overall, and now he is no higher than 3rd on the teams depth chart, if he stays on at all.
Campbell gets to go to a new team, away from Dan Snyder, to a team that I think could be on the rise. They have a great defense, they have sured up the offensive line, and they have a bunch of young receivers. I think that they can compete in the AFC West. They also gave Campbell an extension, paying him $4 million in the 2011 season. I think it is a great move.
The Redskins thought they could only get a 6th or so pick for Campbell. Instead, they get the 4th rounder, albeit 2 years from now. Maybe they will keep it, who knows. It is a victory if they don't trade it away by the end of the draft today. Everyone gets to move forward, and it might be the best situation for all involved... except Russell.
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