A few notes on Ramsey:

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Here is my opinion as to the QB situation with the Skins.

First of all, let me start by saying "I don't like Brunell" and never really have. However, I will say that earlier in the season I thought that Coach Gibbs must have seen something in Brunell that we all didn't and that is why Coach Gibbs stuck with Brunell for so long. Well I am going to change that and say that Coach Gibbs DIDN'T see something in Ramsey. Ramsey's biggest problem is his ability to handle the pass rush. He has great arm strength and his accuracy is average but will improve with time. Don't get me wrong, not all of his problems are his fault. Alot of them have to do with the Offensive line. I would be a bit cautious if I got hit as many times as he did last year. I think that is the main reason why Coach Gibbs stuck with Brunell so long. Coach Gibbs knows that the protection isn't quite there yet and I think he probably felt more comfortable with a veteran QB who can handle the rush a little better. As I remember, quite a few of Brunells interceptions were a result of him being hit as he threw, however he was still blamed and the blame really should have been put on the O line. As I am sure most of you saw, Ramsey went down rather quickly on a few plays where there was a strong rush, sometimes even before he got hit. This showed me just how timid Ramsey is back there during the rush. And I think this relates to last season's beating he took. I also think the strong pass rush affects Ramsey's decision making. I lost count as to how many passes should have been intercepted because of poor judgement when he was being rushed.

All in all, I think Ramsey should start the rest of the season. Why? Well he has to gain his confidence back somehow. I think Coach Gibbs was right by sticking with Brunell for so long. If we don't win another game this season, I really don't care (except for the Dallas Game of course). I would much rather see Ramsey get his confidence back.

Next year we will get Jansen back and we will need to find another good pass protector or two. I honesty think that if Ramsey can get the protection he will become a good QB. But he also needs to get his confidence back.