Brunell in Saunders's offense ?

[warriorzpath]

I am just thinking outloud and wondering how Brunell will fit as the QB in Saunders's offense. When I think of Brunell, I think of a QB who uses his legs to get into a passing rhythm (sp). And when I think of a Saunders offense (using KC and STL to go by), I think of a true pocket QB that rarely needs mobility (for rhythm or otherwise).

Will Saunders be able to develop Brunell as a qb in his offense, considering how old Brunell is ? And I haven't heard much said about Brunell commenting on the Saunder's offense or vice versa.

[MTK]

Trent Green and Brunell are the same age believe it or not... Brunell is a smart veteran QB. I'm sure he won't have a problem picking up this offense, and I'm sure Saunders won't have a problem bringing out the best in him.

[warriorzpath]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Trent Green and Brunell are the same age believe it or not... Brunell is a smart veteran QB. I'm sure he won't have a problem picking up this offense, and I'm sure Saunders won't have a problem bringing out the best in him.

You should be right - it's not like Brunell is learning a totally different offense. As we all probably know by now, gibbs and saunders share many of the same philosphies.

Hopefully they both will adjust a little to each other's strengths.

[dirthogs311]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Trent Green and Brunell are the same age believe it or not... Brunell is a smart veteran QB. I'm sure he won't have a problem picking up this offense, and I'm sure Saunders won't have a problem bringing out the best in him.

Agreed, Brunell is one of the smartest QB's in the league. Its just a matter of the O-line keeping him protected. I just hope Cambell goes in to training camp and exceeds expectations, so he can be ready to take the job if Mark goes down.

[warriorzpath]

Originally Posted by dirthogs311

Agreed, Brunell is one of the smartest QB's in the league. Its just a matter of the O-line keeping him protected. I just hope Cambell goes in to training camp and exceeds expectations, so he can be ready to take the job if Mark goes down.

I think that's why Todd Collins was brought in - as a safety net.

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by dirthogs311

Agreed, Brunell is one of the smartest QB's in the league. Its just a matter of the O-line keeping him protected. I just hope Cambell goes in to training camp and exceeds expectations, so he can be ready to take the job if Mark goes down.

LOL, what you have his SAT's? If Mark goes down,you mean "when'he goes down right?

[Oakland Red]

To me, as Joe Gibbs says, Mark Brunell was born to be a quarterback. He has excellent talent, and is a very exceptional leader on the field. (Clinton Portis was just talking about how he keeps everyone loose in the huddle for example). Saunders has to know he has a terrific player in Mark, and he will not be looking to replace him anytime soon. (Which Clinton Portis also said - that he wanted Brunell to remain the starter for a good long while).

Todd Collins is I am sure a very fine backup quarterback. If Saunders says Collins can run his offense extremely well, I am sure he can, and I think with the talent we have this season, we will be able to make a run if Collins is forced to start due to an unwanted injury to Mark. Who knows, Collins could be a late blooming player like Rich Gannon. But we have a superb qb in Brunell, and there is no rational reason to replace him.

[GoSkins!]

Originally Posted by Giantone

... If Mark goes down,you mean "when'he goes down right?

Yes... when he goes down... much like the not if but "when Eli and the Giants have thier late season collapse".

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by GoSkins!

Yes... when he goes down... much like the not if but "when Eli and the Giants have thier late season collapse".

Lol! That was good, GoSkins.

[hail_2_da_skins]

You raised a very interesting question, "How will Brunnel fit in the new offense?". Brunnel had a comeback season last year and fizzed at the end. Why are we so optomistic that he will excel in the new offense? I'm worried that he might be the weak link in the offense. They have upgraded the playbook and the receiving corps but the field general is still the same with dimenished skills. Cambell is ready yet. I fear that Collins might see significant playing time next year. Especially if Brunnel reverts back to form.

[warriorzpath]

Originally Posted by hail_2_da_skins

You raised a very interesting question, "How will Brunnel fit in the new offense?". Brunnel had a comeback season last year and fizzed at the end. Why are we so optomistic that he will excel in the new offense? I'm worried that he might be the weak link in the offense. They have upgraded the playbook and the receiving corps but the field general is still the same with dimenished skills. Cambell is ready yet. I fear that Collins might see significant playing time next year. Especially if Brunnel reverts back to form.

I hope Brunell reverted back to form last year.

[Drago]

Originally Posted by hail_2_da_skins

You raised a very interesting question, "How will Brunnel fit in the new offense?". Brunnel had a comeback season last year and fizzed at the end. Why are we so optomistic that he will excel in the new offense? I'm worried that he might be the weak link in the offense. They have upgraded the playbook and the receiving corps but the field general is still the same with dimenished skills. Cambell is ready yet. I fear that Collins might see significant playing time next year. Especially if Brunnel reverts back to form.

Fizzed at the end? He had one reciever, Peyton Manning would fiz at the end with one reciever. I never was a Brunnel fan but he did get my attention last year. He did more for us last year then any recent quarterback with limited resources. I'm anxious to see what he can do with this arsenal and just maybe with more targets he will stay in the pocket longer. If he doesnt and can't get the job done I hope Gibbs doesn't hesitate to pull the trigger.

[ArtMonkDrillz]

Originally Posted by warriorzpath

I am just thinking outloud and wondering how Brunell will fit as the QB in Saunders's offense. When I think of Brunell, I think of a QB who uses his legs to get into a passing rhythm (sp). And when I think of a Saunders offense (using KC and STL to go by), I think of a true pocket QB that rarely needs mobility (for rhythm or otherwise).

Will Saunders be able to develop Brunell as a qb in his offense, considering how old Brunell is ? And I haven't heard much said about Brunell commenting on the Saunder's offense or vice versa.

At Auburn was Campbell more of a pocket passer or was he more mobile? I almost more concerned about how he will do in Saunder's system for the long term. I agree that Brunell will probably make the adjustment rather easily.

[warriorzpath]

Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

At Auburn was Campbell more of a pocket passer or was he more mobile? I almost more concerned about how he will do in Saunder's system for the long term. I agree that Brunell will probably make the adjustment rather easily.

I wasn't really worried about Campbell because there was already some positive reports of the interaction between he and Saunders. I was a little worried about Saunders and Brunell because there wasn't any news or reported comments/interaction between those two. Maybe no news is good news ?

[dmek25]

at auburn campbell played in 3 different offenses in 4 years.more of a traditional pocket passer.brunell doesnt run as well as he once did,bit still wiggles around in the pocket enough to buy time.this offense should be a good fit because there are many options on pass plays,not just one or two