Ramsey named 05' Starter

skinsfanthru&thru · 12-20-2004, 11:32 PM

I'm liking how Ramsey has started to progress the past few games but he still has a lot of learning to do, so I'm not a 100% sold on this as of now. There's no telling what might happen between now and the beginning of next season but he hasn't shown that he should be handed the job no questions asked. I'm not saying we needed another huge signing, but I honestly don't think the patriots expected Tom Brady to be as good of a qb as he was when they drafted him in the 6th round that year and if someone out plays ramsey in the offseason next year then there's no reason there shouldn't be atleast somewhat of a competetion for the starting job. Handing someone a job for next season has a tendancy to leas to trouble and sometimes even complacency(sp?).

skinsguy · 12-20-2004, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfanthru&thru

but I honestly don't think the patriots expected Tom Brady to be as good of a qb as he was when they drafted him in the 6th round that year

That's something that you don't see very often...Tom Brady just happens to be one of those special players that didn't need a very long time to adjust to the NFL...but most of the time, there is going to be a period of adjustment....such as Payton Manning..he didn't have an explosive year his first year...neither did Farve!

It is a very good thing to say that Ramsey is our guy for next season! That is a big confidence boost for Patrick and I think that will allow Gibbs and company to help further his development along and by doing so, it also develops the offense along as well.

If someone comes by and out plays Patrick Ramsey and wins the job...hey I'm not complaining; I just want the Redskins to win!

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 12-20-2004, 07:23 PM

My screename is safe!!!!

skinsguy · 12-20-2004, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ramseyfan

My screename is safe!!!!

LOL!!!

Excellent decision! Hopefully this will set alot of fans' minds at ease on the QB situation for next year. As far as Brunell goes, he seems like a nice guy who might stick around to be as a mentor to Ramsey; heck, it's not going to help us to get rid of him and it's still nice to have a veteran back-up with lot of game time experience. The ultimate thing though would be for Brunell to retire...I just don't think he's ready to do so yet.

celts32 · 12-20-2004, 09:51 PM

Stability for a change...very nice.

MTK · 12-20-2004, 11:41 PM

Let's see how nice of a guy Brunell is, nice enough to restructure his deal perhaps?

skinsguy · 12-20-2004, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Let's see how nice of a guy Brunell is, nice enough to restructure his deal perhaps?

Hahahaha...I don't think ANYBODY in sports is THAT nice are they?

NY_Skinsfan · 12-20-2004, 11:46 PM

i'm thinking that a big weight has been lifted off ramsey's back...even though he's played statistically better than brunell (who isn't?), he seems nervous or tentative at times. hopefully, having this fact out in the open will ease things for ramsey and we can see more of what he is really capable of.

Daseal · 12-21-2004, 12:49 AM

Hey, Bobby Knight told Texas Tech not to pay him because he didn't get them to the tourny last year! You never know!

skinsguy · 12-21-2004, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Daseal

Hey, Bobby Knight told Texas Tech not to pay him because he didn't get them to the tourny last year! You never know!

Ha, we all know Bobby Knight is horse of a different color!

JWsleep · 12-21-2004, 01:33 AM

I think its good news. Let's build. Ramsey showed he was a pro when Brunell got the start. He hung in there and supported the team. Now the team is stepping up for him. He's not there yet, but he's definetly shown he's got the potential to flourish in GIbbs offense. Let's get that o-line up to snuff, maybe add another TE, and lets roll!

Now let's see how the kid handles success! That can be tough too!

Luxorreb · 12-21-2004, 05:22 AM

Great news!
Glad to see Gibbs giving credit were credit is due. Truthfully we start Patrick after game 3 and we're probably in the playoffs already by this point.

rickmmrr · 12-21-2004, 07:44 AM

Just Great news. Ramsey needs more experience and you can only get that one way. On the field. he's already winning games for us so he should only get better. Plus with an entire training camp next year with him as the starter . As I said he can only get better.

Plus the stability for the team. Great decision by coach Gibbs.

jbcjr14 · 12-21-2004, 07:58 AM

Gibbs=STABILITY and CONSISTENCY....everyone needs to pack their bags or at least have them ready in the next 12-24 months because the train to the promise land is going to be leaving!

MTK · 12-21-2004, 09:04 AM

I'm not so sure if starting PR earlier in the year would have made a difference.

He looked totally lost in the preseason and he admitted his confidence hit an all-time low.

I'm thinking Gibbs knew he needed to build Patrick back up a bit before throwing him in to the fire, and he also needed to grasp the offense better.

Putting him out there earlier in the year when he still didn't have a firm grasp of the offense could have buried his confidence even further and done more damage than good.

View Poll Results: What is your reaction to Ramsey being named the starter for 2005?
Great news!	53	72.60%
I'm pleased but not 100% sold on Ramsey just yet	18	24.66%
I think we need to look elsewhere	0	0%
Where's Mark Brunell?!	2	2.74%
Voters: 73. You may not vote on this poll

12-21-2004, 01:33 AM	#11
JWsleep Propane and propane accessories Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 56 Posts: 4,719	I think its good news. Let's build. Ramsey showed he was a pro when Brunell got the start. He hung in there and supported the team. Now the team is stepping up for him. He's not there yet, but he's definetly shown he's got the potential to flourish in GIbbs offense. Let's get that o-line up to snuff, maybe add another TE, and lets roll! Now let's see how the kid handles success! That can be tough too! __________________ Hail from Houston!

12-21-2004, 05:22 AM	#12
Luxorreb ^21^ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, Virginia Age: 53 Posts: 1,630	Great news! Glad to see Gibbs giving credit were credit is due. Truthfully we start Patrick after game 3 and we're probably in the playoffs already by this point. __________________ ^21^

12-21-2004, 07:58 AM	#14
jbcjr14 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Age: 55 Posts: 2,015	Gibbs=STABILITY and CONSISTENCY....everyone needs to pack their bags or at least have them ready in the next 12-24 months because the train to the promise land is going to be leaving! __________________ "Work Harder: millions on welfare are counting on you" - Obama 2009 address to Congress.

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12-20-2004, 11:32 PM	#1
skinsfanthru&thru Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 45 Posts: 3,814	I'm liking how Ramsey has started to progress the past few games but he still has a lot of learning to do, so I'm not a 100% sold on this as of now. There's no telling what might happen between now and the beginning of next season but he hasn't shown that he should be handed the job no questions asked. I'm not saying we needed another huge signing, but I honestly don't think the patriots expected Tom Brady to be as good of a qb as he was when they drafted him in the 6th round that year and if someone out plays ramsey in the offseason next year then there's no reason there shouldn't be atleast somewhat of a competetion for the starting job. Handing someone a job for next season has a tendancy to leas to trouble and sometimes even complacency(sp?).

12-20-2004, 07:23 PM	#3
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 8,317	My screename is safe!!!!

12-20-2004, 09:51 PM	#5
celts32 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hackettstown NJ Age: 54 Posts: 2,665	Stability for a change...very nice.

12-20-2004, 11:41 PM	#6
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Let's see how nice of a guy Brunell is, nice enough to restructure his deal perhaps?

12-20-2004, 11:46 PM	#8
NY_Skinsfan Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY Age: 52 Posts: 838	i'm thinking that a big weight has been lifted off ramsey's back...even though he's played statistically better than brunell (who isn't?), he seems nervous or tentative at times. hopefully, having this fact out in the open will ease things for ramsey and we can see more of what he is really capable of.

12-21-2004, 12:49 AM	#9
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 8,341	Hey, Bobby Knight told Texas Tech not to pay him because he didn't get them to the tourny last year! You never know!

12-21-2004, 07:44 AM	#13
rickmmrr Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 395	Just Great news. Ramsey needs more experience and you can only get that one way. On the field. he's already winning games for us so he should only get better. Plus with an entire training camp next year with him as the starter . As I said he can only get better. Plus the stability for the team. Great decision by coach Gibbs.

12-21-2004, 09:04 AM	#15
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	I'm not so sure if starting PR earlier in the year would have made a difference. He looked totally lost in the preseason and he admitted his confidence hit an all-time low. I'm thinking Gibbs knew he needed to build Patrick back up a bit before throwing him in to the fire, and he also needed to grasp the offense better. Putting him out there earlier in the year when he still didn't have a firm grasp of the offense could have buried his confidence even further and done more damage than good.

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