Gibbs Press Conference at 5pm

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Why do people think Gibbs doesn't know Brunell is not playing well?? He said he had some errant throws, couldn't convert on 3rd downs, couldn't get the ball in the endzone... that all sounds like problems with the QB to me.

I guess some people want him to single out Brunell each week, "Yeah Mark really sucked out there today, he's courageous but he sucked".

I guarantee once Ramsey plays he'll protect him in the media the same exact way. He's not going to throw gas on the fire by calling out his QB no matter how bad he plays, we've all seen how QB controversies go and it never ends pretty.

Gibbs is totally protecting Brunell. Anyone who thinks Gibbs is watching these games and the game tapes and thinks Brunell is really doing a good job is crazy. He just doesn't think Ramsey would do any better so why make a change for no reason.

[Redskins8588]

It is a shame that when my wife sees that it was a bogus flag and she hardly understands the game!!!!

[That Guy]

pretty worthless press conference... chad bowen lott and jansen out for the season, lavar and barrow still hurt... it never ends...

well, thats two more spaces to hire 40 year old Olinemen and 35 year old TEs to...

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Yeah Matty, I picked up on Gibbs' angry tone about the horrible call-back of Brunell and Portis' TD. I should have communicated that better, thanks.

I'm so pissed off right now about that call I can't see straight. It's probably good I'm in Wisconsin right now (even if it is Packer country) because if I were at FEDEX, I probably would've rushed the field and strangled one of the refs.

I know Gibbs is disappointed with Brunell's play and I admire his loyalty...to a certain extent. I appreciate that he's not going to throw fuel on the fire. He'll be as loyal to Ramsey or anyone else who is under center. That said, I'm still frustrated with Gibbs for keeping Brunell in. How can I not be?

[Gmanc711]

Yeah, Favre didnt exactly light it up either. He just chucks it up and hopes his guy gets it.

[Daseal]

we've all seen how QB controversies go and it never ends pretty.

Weren't you the guy that said Brunell coming in wouldn't cause a QB controversey? =p

Favre threw 3 INTs. That normally drops your rating a bit!

[Redskins8588]

Originally Posted by Daseal

Favre threw 3 INTs. That normally drops your rating a bit!

And that normally means the opposing team wins with that many turnovers!!!

[EEich]

Originally Posted by Redskins8588

And that normally means the opposing team wins with that many turnovers!!!

The Skins are way down on the +/- turnover stat... not that they would be likely to capitalize on it if they were getting the turnovers.

[Redskins8588]

Originally Posted by EEich

not that they would be likely to capitalize on it if they were getting the turnovers.

Thats my point we get turnovers but our offense cant do anything with them, unless our d puts us at the 10yd line or so we usually just fizzel out, and punt.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Daseal

Weren't you the guy that said Brunell coming in wouldn't cause a QB controversey? =p

Right, and there hasn't been a QB controversy, well at least not to the extent that it could be.

There was an open competition for the job, Brunell got the nod and Gibbs has stuck with him. If he was switching back and forth that would cause a much bigger controversy and would likely divide the team.

The only QB controversy that exists is with the fans.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Right, and there hasn't been a QB controversy, well at least not to the extent that it could be.

There was an open competition for the job, Brunell got the nod and Gibbs has stuck with him. If he was switching back and forth that would cause a much bigger controversy and would likely divide the team.

The only QB controversy that exists is with the fans.

That there is no QB controversy in the locker room is wishful thinking. All the wideouts have got to be a little concerned about passes sailing over their heads, check-downs to backs constantly, and the generally poor passing game.

The O-line can't be too happy about protecting a guy that can't make the throws to wide open recievers, brings blitzing defenses who don't respect the deep ball, and who make the running game difficult because the defenses are stacking the box.

Portis sure can't be happy with Brunell.

The Defense has to be livid with the offense.

Gibbs can't be satisfied with Brunell.

Trust me, Gibbs is doing a good job of putting on a smile, but the QB controversy isn't limited to the fans.

[Gmanc711]

Originally Posted by Ramseyfan

That there is no QB controversy in the locker room is wishful thinking. All the wideouts have got to be a little concerned about passes sailing over their heads, check-downs to backs constantly, and the generally poor passing game.

The O-line can't be too happy about protecting a guy that can't make the throws to wide open recievers, brings blitzing defenses who don't respect the deep ball, and who make the running game difficult because the defenses are stacking the box.

Portis sure can't be happy with Brunell.

The Defense has to be livid with the offense.

Gibbs can't be satisfied with Brunell.

Trust me, Gibbs is doing a good job of putting on a smile, but the QB controversy isn't limited to the fans.

I sure hope so. I'll stick by Gibbs decisions even if I disagree, but if the quote " I didnt even think about playing Ramsey. " is true, he has to seroiusly look at himself and wonder if hes doing the right thing.

Not playing Ramsey is one thing, and I will listen to the arguments and let coach do his thing. If, however, he is 100% on Brunell and isnt even contemplating Ramsey even with a 1/100th of his mind....theres somthing wrong.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Gmanc711

I sure hope so. I'll stick by Gibbs decisions even if I disagree, but if the quote " I didnt even think about playing Ramsey. " is true, he has to seroiusly look at himself and wonder if hes doing the right thing.

Not playing Ramsey is one thing, and I will listen to the arguments and let coach do his thing. If, however, he is 100% on Brunell and isnt even contemplating Ramsey even with a 1/100th of his mind....theres somthing wrong.

How do you think people would react though if Gibbs publicly said "I have my doubts about who to play at QB. I'm really not sure. Sometimes I think Brunell should stay in, other times I wonder if Ramsey isn't the better choice. Then I start to wonder what about Timmy. It's all so confusing"

I think at least publicly Gibbs isn't going to give any indication that he's contemplating a change. Behind the scenes is another matter all together.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Ramseyfan

That there is no QB controversy in the locker room is wishful thinking. All the wideouts have got to be a little concerned about passes sailing over their heads, check-downs to backs constantly, and the generally poor passing game.

The O-line can't be too happy about protecting a guy that can't make the throws to wide open recievers, brings blitzing defenses who don't respect the deep ball, and who make the running game difficult because the defenses are stacking the box.

Portis sure can't be happy with Brunell.

The Defense has to be livid with the offense.

Gibbs can't be satisfied with Brunell.

Trust me, Gibbs is doing a good job of putting on a smile, but the QB controversy isn't limited to the fans.

If that's true, which we have no idea if it is, my point is at least it's not being magnified in the media which does nothing but throws fuel on the fire.

Gibbs doesn't do his dirty laundry in public and the players respect that.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

If that's true, which we have no idea if it is, my point is at least it's not being magnified in the media which does nothing but throws fuel on the fire.

Gibbs doesn't do his dirty laundry in public and the players respect that.

I too respect that Gibbs doesn't air his dirty laundry. But, at this point, denying that there is a QB controversy reminds me of a scene from "The Naked Gun" where Leslie Neilsen's character is standing in front of an exploding fireworks store saying "There's nothing to see here" while Chinese guys on fire are running out of the store.