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

MTK · 06-22-2006, 11:29 AM

Brunell still holds the key
June 22

Washington Examiner: "And that is perhaps the biggest question surrounding the Redskins’ offense as it nears training camp: How much does the 35-year-old Brunell have left?"

gibbsisgod · 06-22-2006, 11:35 AM

i'm not sold on #8 making it through the whole season in one peice, and when he misses time, he will never get the job back

MTK · 06-22-2006, 11:38 AM

I remember seeing something earlier in the offseason about Brunell undergoing some different types of training during the offseason to help strengthen his legs. His legs are key, anytime he has a bad knee, bad hammy, it just ruins him. Hopefully the training will pay off.

scowan · 06-22-2006, 11:38 AM

I think Brunell is tougher than you guys are giving him credit for. He knows this year is probably his best opportunity ever to get to a Super Bowl. He know Campbell is waiting in the wings, and my bet is that he plays his butt off this year.

12thMan · 06-22-2006, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by scowan

I think Brunell is tougher than you guys are giving him credit for. He knows this year is probably his best opportunity ever to get to a Super Bowl. He know Campbell is waiting in the wings, and my bet is that he plays his butt off this year.

I don't think anyone really questions his toughness. Personally, I think the guy is tough as nails. He played his first year with Skins through some injuries. It's just that they make him more ineffective.

If left up to Brunell he would never sit on the bench for any reason.

Mc2guy · 06-22-2006, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

If left up to Brunell he would never sit on the bench for any reason.

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.

12thMan · 06-22-2006, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mc2guy

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.

mheisig · 06-22-2006, 01:12 PM

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.

mheisig · 06-22-2006, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

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

firstdown · 06-22-2006, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

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.

gortiz · 06-23-2006, 09:11 AM

Time, time is the key now. MB is going to get tons of it. This is the lines 3rd year together, play action and the running game are going to keep offenses off balance, Mark will have another career year, 25 TD's 8 Ints, 3500 yards

MightyJoeGibbs · 06-22-2006, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by scowan

I think Brunell is tougher than you guys are giving him credit for. He knows this year is probably his best opportunity ever to get to a Super Bowl. He know Campbell is waiting in the wings, and my bet is that he plays his butt off this year.

Show some respect for BRunell people, I agree Mark doesnt get his props, he wants a ring badly, last year he was phenomenal , every pass was amazing. On 3rd down, he got it done. I would like this to be his last season however, he is soaking up much cap and give him a ring so he can walk away with his head high. I just want to unveil Campbell in due time. Let him marinate in the saunders offense ... it ll be delicious.

mheisig · 06-22-2006, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyJoeGibbs

Show some respect for BRunell people, I agree Mark doesnt get his props, he wants a ring badly, last year he was phenomenal , every pass was amazing. On 3rd down, he got it done. I would like this to be his last season however, he is soaking up much cap and give him a ring so he can walk away with his head high. I just want to unveil Campbell in due time. Let him marinate in the saunders offense ... it ll be delicious.

I think you may be looking for the "Strahan 'alternative lifestlye'?" thread.

Southpaw · 06-22-2006, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyJoeGibbs

last year he was phenomenal , every pass was amazing. On 3rd down, he got it done.

This has got to be a joke...

skinsguy · 06-23-2006, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Southpaw

This has got to be a joke...

Not really no. For at least most of the season, Mark Brunell had played quite well. He was clutch in 3rd down situations. Maybe if you have access to every game of this past season, you'll find that Brunell played pretty well up until the point where he had gotten injured.

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06-22-2006, 11:29 AM	#1
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Gas in the tank: Brunell (sponsored by big oil) Brunell still holds the key June 22 Washington Examiner: "And that is perhaps the biggest question surrounding the Redskins’ offense as it nears training camp: How much does the 35-year-old Brunell have left?"

06-22-2006, 11:38 AM	#3
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: Gas in the tank: Brunell (sponsored by big oil) I remember seeing something earlier in the offseason about Brunell undergoing some different types of training during the offseason to help strengthen his legs. His legs are key, anytime he has a bad knee, bad hammy, it just ruins him. Hopefully the training will pay off.

06-22-2006, 11:38 AM	#4
scowan The Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: KY Age: 56 Posts: 1,559	Re: Gas in the tank: Brunell (sponsored by big oil) I think Brunell is tougher than you guys are giving him credit for. He knows this year is probably his best opportunity ever to get to a Super Bowl. He know Campbell is waiting in the wings, and my bet is that he plays his butt off this year.

06-23-2006, 09:11 AM	#11
gortiz Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 498	Re: Gas in the tank: Brunell (sponsored by big oil) Time, time is the key now. MB is going to get tons of it. This is the lines 3rd year together, play action and the running game are going to keep offenses off balance, Mark will have another career year, 25 TD's 8 Ints, 3500 yards __________________ "If people are underestimating us," Jansen said, "there will be a rude awakening this year."

06-22-2006, 11:35 AM	#2
gibbsisgod Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 129 W 81st street Age: 46 Posts: 3,503	Re: Gas in the tank: Brunell (sponsored by big oil) i'm not sold on #8 making it through the whole season in one peice, and when he misses time, he will never get the job back

06-22-2006, 01:12 PM	#8
mheisig The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Southeast Age: 41 Posts: 2,119	Re: Gas in the tank: Brunell (sponsored by big oil) 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. __________________ Your post count, reputation score, popularity ranking, VIP tag or funny signature has no bearing on how I value you as an individual.

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