The Curse of Rypien and Williams

[JWsleep]

My memories of Ryp are of him throwing the bomb to Clark or Sanders, and the 12-yard sideline out pattern to Monk. He had a strong arm, if I recall correctly.

But I wasn't thinking of those guys when I worry about MB. It's his own play--the 5 yard into the ground, the heave out of bounds when there's a bit of rush. And the guy who I think of in comparison is Campbell. I am a classic skins fan, and we have a long tradition of worrying about our QB play. They always mention it on Monday Night Football--skins QB controversies are as common as corrupt congressman in DC. It goes with the territory. Sonny vs. Billy is the classic example.

The thing about MB is that he has been inconsistent while he's been here--sometimes great (and for a good bit of last year, I thought he was) and sometimes just awful, looking like his passes can't break tissue paper. Of course, JC seems perfect right now, but that's becuase he hasn't been out there in a real game. So it's easy to assume he's the next D. Williams, M Rypien, or whoever. That's not to say he's not, but we just don't know yet. Still, it makes ya think, and that's what drives these endless internet discussions.

My biggest worry is that MB will get mildly injured, and tell the coaches he can still go. He's got heart, so he'll try to play hurt, and Gibbs has a man-crush on Mark, so he'll support him. But if he's not 100% healthy, his play really collapses. So my hope is that he stays at 100%, or has a Theisman. Of course, I hope for the former option. But I don't want that in between stuff!