Oakland Raiders: Why Their Draft-Day Trade For Jason Campbell Was A Smart Move

Today, on Day 3 of the Draft, the Washington Redskins traded Jason Campbell to the Oakland Raiders.

Ever since Mike Shannahan was hired, it was expected that Campbell would be traded. He wanted a guy in whom he could trust to run his offense, and when he traded for Donovan McNabb, it was apparent that Campbell wasn’t that guy.

I think this is a win-win situation for all parties.

The Washington Redskins can move forward and eliminate any quarterback controversy distractions. Donovan McNabb can now simply focus on learning the playbook and developing a rapport with his teammates without having Campbell lurking over his shoulder.
 
When the news broke out Campbell’s former teammate, Devin Thomas released this statement: "I heard about the news,...

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