Gas in the tank: Brunell (sponsored by big oil)

I don't think any player would ever voluntarily bench themselves. It's in their blood to always want to play through injury or slump.

That said, I hope Saunders is more cognizant of Brunell's penchant for poor play when injured and sits him down quickly when it's obvious that he's not 100%. Gibbs is so loyal to his vet that I think he leaves his in their too long when he's hurt. Hopefully Saunders is comfortable enough in his #2 QB, whomever that ends up being, to go to him quickly when Brunell gets a hammy or knock on the knee.

Good assesment. I think if there is a knock on Gibbs it could be he's loyal to a fault.

I know it's cliche, but it all starts with the O-line. If our line protects Brunell he'll be perfectly fine for a long time. Unfortunately at his age if too many defenders get through he's not going to last long.

Unless ARE, Lloyd, Thrash and Cooley all crap out on us, I really don't see the opposing D blitzing alot or putting 8 in the box. Hopefully they'll have to drop at least 4 or 5 to covers the WR threats. If that's the case, I'm confident our line can protect Brunell and he'll make it as long as anyone else will.

The really scarey situation is if the line can't protect Brunell and he gets banged up. Then we put Campbell in, with no experience, behind a line that couldn't protect the first guy. That's bad news unless Campbell is friggin' amazing.

Good assesment. I think if there is a knock on Gibbs it could be he's loyal to a fault.

Don't say that around Southpaw or other Ramsey-lovers ;)

I voted for none in the tank (though I actually meant to pick the middle option, but more to the pessimistic part of that, so I'll accept the he's done.

Never been a Brunell fan since he's been in Washington. That said, it is Gibbs MO to get a veteran QB to take them to the Super Bowl, I just question if Brunell still has it. I hope he does.

I'm not too worried about the OL.

If they're all healthy we'll have a rock solid group.

Right. If I had to pick someone NOT to get hurt though, it would be every player on the offensive line.

If Brunell takes us all the way it will be the biggest career 180 I could have ever imagined. He was so bad two years ago I mean at least 99% of the football universe thought he was beyond washed up and then last year he was back in form and very good at times. We have such a dangerous team if he plays well. He has the chance to write a legendary ending to his career. I still have my doubts but if he plays his best he could be an MVP candidate.

Good assesment. I think if there is a knock on Gibbs it could be he's loyal to a fault.I don't agree with that at all. Gibbs just did not like Ramsey and did not trust him to manage the game. Look at the other thread about Ramsey and his play so far as a Jets. Maybe Gibbs knew more than most. I agree that Brunell is the key to our year and I would rather have him in the game than Campbell at this point. Someone said something like Campbell doing a Big Ben But the chances of that are about 1000 to 1. I think Campbel will be a good or maybe great QB just because of the how Gibbs persued him.

Never been a Brunell fan since he's been in Washington. That said, it is Gibbs MO to get a veteran QB to take them to the Super Bowl, I just question if Brunell still has it. I hope he does.

Ditto. Although if he does start the season, it'll be much better if he remains upright all year, instead of him falling apart mid season, and having Campbell try to salvage it. That could be very bad for him and the team.

Maybe we'll get a Bledsoe situation where Brunell plays well all year, and like Brady, Campbell steps in and wins it all.