Campbell works to learn another new offense

This time around, the learning curve isn't quite as steep. The last of those Auburn coordinators, Al Borges, also installed a version of the West Coast system. That year, Campbell led the Tigers to an undefeated season.

"I feel very comfortable running the offense," Campbell said.

There's still a lot to learn, however. Not only is Campbell trying to pick up Zorn's version of the West Coast offense, he's also trying to adapt to changes in his mechanics.

Zorn wants Campbell to stay low in the pocket to get the ball out more quickly. It's a small change, but one more thing Campbell has to make second nature before the season opens.

"What I'm trying to get him to do is create those mechanics unconsciously," Zorn said. "He's not there yet. You can see him standing straight up, but I like his effort."

Before being hired by the Redskins, Zorn spent 10 years as the quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks, so he has a special interest in the position.

"He's an excellent pupil," Zorn said. "No. 1, he wants to be good. No. 2, he's got real talent. It's not just fluff. He really can play."

For Campbell, getting up to speed on a new offense has become a nearly annual occurrence.

"You study hard, put the time in, and just go out there and play," Campbell said. "Don't be tight, don't put any pressure on yourself, just play."

Notes: The team announced more than 28,000 people were on hand for Saturday's scrimmage and Fan Appreciation Day. The crowd was a Redskins training camp record, bettering a 2004 crowd of 24,000. The crowds snarled traffic on the roads around the facility. ... Starting DT Anthony Montgomery and reserve LB Rian Wallace both broke bones in their right hand Saturday. Both will have surgery Monday and are expected to miss 10 days. ... OT Kerry Brown is out one to two weeks after spraining his shoulder Friday.