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"I disagree with the fact that it hasn't worked out," Gibbs said of Brunell. "We have a long ways to go here. His role in what he does here for the Redskins, we're going to find out over the next several years."
Asked if Brunell had a defined role with the team next year, Gibbs said, "I would say for several years."
Well I guess Brunell is here to stay. However, he is scheduled to be paid starter's money. Ramsey is now the starter and Brunell is at least a backup until we can get enough protection for him to revivify himself as a quarterback.
If it becomes clear that Brunell is going to be a backup, would he insist on getting the money, straining our cap, and forcing the release of other players? Could he look himself in the mirror and would he do that to Coach Gibbs and the fans? (Well maybe to the fans given the boos.) I don't think a straight up guy like Brunell would do that. Contract renegotiation is part of the deal these days. Contracts are signed that are understood to be more PR than things that are going to be honored. He could do it, but if hes a backup, he will take a pay cut.
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