Campbell Not Miffed By Russell's Visit to Redskins

LSU quarterback JaMarcus Russell is visiting the Washington Redskins today as part of the pre-draft evaluation process.

Russell is a leading candidate to be taken by the Oakland Raiders with the top overall selection in the draft. The Redskins have the sixth choice and already have a young former first-round draft pick, Jason Campbell, as their starter at quarterback. But NFL teams generally meet with as many draft prospects as they can, and club officials say their meeting with Russell is nothing more than making sure they do all their homework.

The Redskins did not plan to make Russell available to media members during his visit. Campbell stopped by Redskins Park late this morning and said he wasn't offended by the team scheduling Russell's visit.

"It's a process everyone has to go through," Campbell said. "I had to go through it when I was coming out.... It doesn't mean anything by it."

Redskins Coach Joe Gibbs has said the club is committed to Campbell as its starter. Campbell said he was told about Russell's visit in advance by assistant coach Al Saunders.

"It doesn't hurt," Campbell said. "I'm not afraid of competition. It's a competitive sport that we play in. Each year, you have to compete for your job.... As far as I know, I'm still the Washington Redskins' starting quarterback."

By Mark Maske |  April 11, 2007; 11:22 AM ET  | Category:  Redskins
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