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

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by skinsguy

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.

and the point where both patten and thrash were out and guys like jimmy farris were lining up opposite moss

My feeling is there is enough support both talentwise and depthwise around him and he's got enough left in the tank, but it never hurts to have the young backup ready to go. I doubt we'll see much of Brunell at all this summer.

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by skinsguy

Not really no. For at least most of the season, Mark Brunell had played quite well. He was clutch in 3rd down situations.

Sorry, but I don't consider 50% completion percentage and 76.9 QB rating on third down's last year "phenomenal". By comparison, Drew Bledsoe and Michael Vick had better third down numbers than Mark Brunell last year.

And the exact comment I was calling a joke was the remark that "Every pass was amazing".

[That Guy]

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.

know what east up more cap then keeping him? letting him go.

[GTripp0012]

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.

When your biggest offseason worry is how a seasoned vet will perform at QB, it's time to buy those SB tickets.

[ArtMonkDrillz]

I hope I'm right, I went with enough to take us all the way to the promise land. As long as our o-line does it's job and he doesn't take anymore shots directly to the knee, I think we can manage our new receiving core very well. I'm crossing my fingers though.

[BrudLee]

The wealth of weapons we have will afford Brunell more time than he had last year - no one is sending the house and leaving (Portis, Moss, Randle El, Lloyd) uncovered.

I want Campbell ready for more than just age-related issues, though. Injury strikes old and young players without mercy.

[Drago]

Originally Posted by BrudLee

The wealth of weapons we have will afford Brunell more time than he had last year - no one is sending the house and leaving (Portis, Moss, Randle El, Lloyd) uncovered.

I want Campbell ready for more than just age-related issues, though. Injury strikes old and young players without mercy.

I totally agree ,last year defenses could send the house, if they do that this year they will get burned. the best part of the article was Al Saunders take on Brunell.
“He can get the ball out of his hands extremely fast,” Saunders said. “He’s more accurate than I expected him to be ... .He’s adjusted to the offense quicker than I thought. He’s probably one of the guys I’m most excited about.”
“You can’t give him [anything] that he can’t handle,” Saunders said

[skins4me58203]

I have a question. Is every posting that Southpaw makes totally
ridiculous? This guy would get on his knees for Ramsey.

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by skins4me58203

I have a question. Is every posting that Southpaw makes totally
ridiculous? This guy would get on his knees for Ramsey.

Nice first post. Please find a post that I have ever made that is any more ridiculous than "Every pass Mark Brunell threw last year was amazing!!1!1!".

And at least the majority of my posts include some actual thought and a reasonable basis in fact. If the rest of yours are anything like this one, I don't imagine you'll be in this community very long.

[mheisig]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

Nice first post. Please find a post that I have ever made that is any more ridiculous than "Every pass Mark Brunell threw last year was amazing!!1!1!".

And at least the majority of my posts include some actual thought and a reasonable basis in fact. If the rest of yours are anything like this one, I don't imagine you'll be in this community very long.

Wouldn't you say that's a bit of a stretch? BAH-Zing!

No, seriously, most of your posts are well thought out. You just don't hold the majority view that Ramsey sucked donkey balls, so you get harassed for it.

And rightfully so I might add. BAH-Zow!

I'm on fire!

[That Guy]

i'm a bit iffy on it. Having him train better and practice less iss a very good idea, but he hasn't made it throught an entire season in good shape in years (and i'm not counting last year cause of how bad he got at the end).

The best thing would be to see campbell do what ben did and remove all doubt. Since that's unlikely though, there's really no choice but to grin and bear it.

[Schneed10]

Two words: game management.

It always, ALWAYS gets overlooked. Brunell will be successful for us primarily because he can avoid turnovers. And Matty's right, the health of his legs are of paramount importance. He's AWFUL when his legs hurt (see 2004 and 2005 playoffs). He's the type of QB that needs to get his entire body involved to get enough zip on the ball, he can't rifle the ball off his back foot like Brett Favre. So he needs those legs healthy to plant, drive, and follow through with his delivery.

When the legs are healthy, there honestly aren't more than 10 QBs in the league I'd rather have than him. But when they're banged up, I hope Campbell is ready.

[Daseal]

I voted for none in the tank (though I actually meant to pick the middle option, but more to the pessimistic part of that, so I'll accept the he's done.

Never been a Brunell fan since he's been in Washington. That said, it is Gibbs MO to get a veteran QB to take them to the Super Bowl, I just question if Brunell still has it. I hope he does.

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by Daseal

Never been a Brunell fan since he's been in Washington. That said, it is Gibbs MO to get a veteran QB to take them to the Super Bowl, I just question if Brunell still has it. I hope he does.

Ditto. Although if he does start the season, it'll be much better if he remains upright all year, instead of him falling apart mid season, and having Campbell try to salvage it. That could be very bad for him and the team.

[MTK]

I'm not too worried about the OL.

If they're all healthy we'll have a rock solid group.