The Official Thank You Mark Brunell Thread

MTK · 11-14-2006, 01:30 PM

He's a classy guy who gave it his best, but in the end he just didn't have enough left in the tank. At least he helped give us some exciting wins over Dallas, and the Jacksonville win this year was great too.

Longtimefan · 11-14-2006, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

He's a classy guy who gave it his best, but in the end he just didn't have enough left in the tank. At least he helped give us some exciting wins over Dallas, and the Jacksonville win this year was great too.

Matty, despite the fact Gibbs has made the change to Campbell, do you have any second thoughts about speaking of Brunell in the past tense? I say that because we all know how enamoured Gibbs is with Brunell, and we still have fond memories of the last QB change. Trust me, I hope the change is permanent, but at the same time it seems as though a complementory salute to Brunell (at this time) is a bit premature, not that he should not be complemented for his efforts here, even though he fell short of expectations.

TheMalcolmConnection · 11-14-2006, 01:31 PM

Nice career Mark. Clap, clap, clap. I'll remember the Monday Night Miracle and that is all.

MTK · 11-14-2006, 01:32 PM

Honestly, if you don't have anything positive to add to the conversation there are plenty of F you Brunell threads already going on. Let's keep this thread positive since that was the purpose of SGG posting it. Let's at least respect the intent of the thread.

PWNED · 11-14-2006, 01:49 PM

i will thank him for not bitchign and not slamming the fans even when we were assholes to him.

redsk1 · 11-14-2006, 01:51 PM

MB is a class act and should be commended for his efforts and his patience w/ the media every week. The fact of the matter is not everybody can do what nfl qb's can, in fact about 20 people in the world do it above average. I have often critized mb but have never taken the personal jabs that many on this board do.

12thMan · 11-14-2006, 02:03 PM

I agree South, but I'm done with it.

EEich · 11-14-2006, 02:29 PM

I appreciate the effort MB has made... but honestly, he hasn't given us anything that we couldn't have gotten from Ramsey or Campbell for alot less $.

SouperMeister · 11-14-2006, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by EEich

I appreciate the effort MB has made... but honestly, he hasn't given us anything that we couldn't have gotten from Ramsey or Campbell for alot less $.

One big difference between Ramsey and Campbell - Ramsey was a loser at every level HS, college, and Pro. Campbell has been a winner in both HS and college. As Lombardi once said, winning is a habit, and unfortunately, so is losing. For any Campbell bashers that point out his benefit of playing with Ronnie Brown and Cadillac Williams, I'll point out that nobody ever held Reggie Bush and Len Dale White as the reason for Matt Leinart's success in college. I believe Campbell will eventually be a BIG winner in the pros.

mooby · 11-14-2006, 02:45 PM

I used to be a believer in Brunell after last year, but the way this year went my belief went down the drain, until I couldn't wait to see Campbell either. But anyways, I just want to thank Mark for being one of the classiest people out there. He might not be much of a player anymore, but he had a hell of a career and I wish him all the best. This is the second time in three seasons he's been benched, and he has never complained, but took it in stride. He had a hell of a season last year too, leading us to the playoffs.

Redskins_P · 11-14-2006, 03:38 PM

Thank you Mark Brunell. Thanks for being a classy guy and for playing with all your heart. I wish we could've signed you when you were still in your prime, but whats done is done.

CoachGibbs · 11-14-2006, 03:52 PM

I want to say first of all that Mark is one player on our football team. We have 53 players and also coaches that have coached our way, with me being a big part of it, and we are 3-6.

Having said that, I made this move with the hope that we get more production. It is a tough decision to make. I talked to Mark and he was an absolute gentleman about it.

He understands and I am sure he does not agree with it. I talked to all three guys and explained the decision that I wanted to make. I explained it to them and said that we are going to give Jason his opportunity and see if we can be more productive and get some answers.

Mark fought his guts out for this organization and for the fans. I just hope everyone knows and understands this, nobody wanted to win more than this guy. But it's Jason's turn now, and Mark will support him and do everything he can to help Jason be a successful QB. We have a ton of confidence in Jason, and we think he's going to do a great job for this organization and I think the fans are gonna love him.

skinsfan69 · 11-14-2006, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Although I have frequently criticized Mark Brunell (in 2004, 2005, and 2006) and certainly agree with Gibbs' decision to bench him, I just want to thank Mark Brunell for his efforts. Mark Brunell helped get this team our first playoff berth and victory since 1999. Although Mark Brunell wasn't the sole reason for our team's victories last season, he certainly contributed.

I also want to thank Brunell for being eternally classy. Brunell did not whine, at least publicly, about his benching in 2004 or 2006. Brunell did not refuse to tutor Jason Campbell when we drafted him. Brunell has never thrown anyone under the bus to justify the team's struggles. Brunell has always shown class, even when fans did not show him similar respect at FedEx Field.

So, in sum, thanks Mark for your efforts and class. Although you're days as the Redskins starting quarterback are likely over, you've had a great career.

(Yes I am pretending that Mark will actually see this).

ENOUGH OF MB ALREADY. He played 5 or 6 good games in three years. And it was the defense that carried this team the last two years.

AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace · 11-14-2006, 03:59 PM

I"m glad he got us to the playoffs...I'm glad he's kept his mouth shut...I'm not sure he was the right man for the job in the first place, but I agree that he did a man's job in 2006, and he helped us beat dallas 3 times, so overall...thanks MB

LongTimeSkinsFan · 11-14-2006, 05:44 PM

It's good to see that we're ready to move forward and give Campbell a chance. It's even better to see Brunell (at least in public) take it like a man and be willing to step down to help the team. And for those of you who think (a) that class and dignity mean nothing or (b) such qualities can be bought I've got two words for you from recent Redskin history...

Jeff George

'nuff said

11-14-2006, 01:30 PM	#1
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: The Official Thank You Mark Brunell Thread He's a classy guy who gave it his best, but in the end he just didn't have enough left in the tank. At least he helped give us some exciting wins over Dallas, and the Jacksonville win this year was great too. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

11-14-2006, 01:31 PM	#3
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	Re: The Official Thank You Mark Brunell Thread Nice career Mark. Clap, clap, clap. I'll remember the Monday Night Miracle and that is all. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

11-14-2006, 01:32 PM	#4
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: The Official Thank You Mark Brunell Thread Honestly, if you don't have anything positive to add to the conversation there are plenty of F you Brunell threads already going on. Let's keep this thread positive since that was the purpose of SGG posting it. Let's at least respect the intent of the thread. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

11-14-2006, 01:49 PM	#5
PWNED The Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ZOMGZZZ!!111 Age: 33 Posts: 1,160	Re: The Official Thank You Mark Brunell Thread i will thank him for not bitchign and not slamming the fans even when we were assholes to him. __________________ 143 lbs of twisted steel and sex appeal.

11-14-2006, 01:51 PM	#6
redsk1 The Starter Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,351	Re: The Official Thank You Mark Brunell Thread MB is a class act and should be commended for his efforts and his patience w/ the media every week. The fact of the matter is not everybody can do what nfl qb's can, in fact about 20 people in the world do it above average. I have often critized mb but have never taken the personal jabs that many on this board do.

11-14-2006, 02:03 PM	#7
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: The Official Thank You Mark Brunell Thread I agree South, but I'm done with it.

11-14-2006, 02:29 PM	#8
EEich The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bristol, CT Age: 61 Posts: 1,001	Re: The Official Thank You Mark Brunell Thread I appreciate the effort MB has made... but honestly, he hasn't given us anything that we couldn't have gotten from Ramsey or Campbell for alot less $.

11-14-2006, 02:45 PM	#10
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,577	Re: The Official Thank You Mark Brunell Thread I used to be a believer in Brunell after last year, but the way this year went my belief went down the drain, until I couldn't wait to see Campbell either. But anyways, I just want to thank Mark for being one of the classiest people out there. He might not be much of a player anymore, but he had a hell of a career and I wish him all the best. This is the second time in three seasons he's been benched, and he has never complained, but took it in stride. He had a hell of a season last year too, leading us to the playoffs.

11-14-2006, 03:38 PM	#11
Redskins_P Fight for old DC! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Aldie, VA Age: 47 Posts: 4,101	Re: The Official Thank You Mark Brunell Thread Thank you Mark Brunell. Thanks for being a classy guy and for playing with all your heart. I wish we could've signed you when you were still in your prime, but whats done is done.

11-14-2006, 03:52 PM	#12
CoachGibbs Camp Scrub Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Age: 84 Posts: 4	Re: The Official Thank You Mark Brunell Thread I want to say first of all that Mark is one player on our football team. We have 53 players and also coaches that have coached our way, with me being a big part of it, and we are 3-6. Having said that, I made this move with the hope that we get more production. It is a tough decision to make. I talked to Mark and he was an absolute gentleman about it. He understands and I am sure he does not agree with it. I talked to all three guys and explained the decision that I wanted to make. I explained it to them and said that we are going to give Jason his opportunity and see if we can be more productive and get some answers. Mark fought his guts out for this organization and for the fans. I just hope everyone knows and understands this, nobody wanted to win more than this guy. But it's Jason's turn now, and Mark will support him and do everything he can to help Jason be a successful QB. We have a ton of confidence in Jason, and we think he's going to do a great job for this organization and I think the fans are gonna love him.

11-14-2006, 03:59 PM	#14
AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fayetteville, NC Age: 40 Posts: 896	Re: The Official Thank You Mark Brunell Thread I"m glad he got us to the playoffs...I'm glad he's kept his mouth shut...I'm not sure he was the right man for the job in the first place, but I agree that he did a man's job in 2006, and he helped us beat dallas 3 times, so overall...thanks MB

11-14-2006, 05:44 PM	#15
LongTimeSkinsFan Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: LaVale MD Age: 63 Posts: 515	Re: The Official Thank You Mark Brunell Thread It's good to see that we're ready to move forward and give Campbell a chance. It's even better to see Brunell (at least in public) take it like a man and be willing to step down to help the team. And for those of you who think (a) that class and dignity mean nothing or (b) such qualities can be bought I've got two words for you from recent Redskin history... Jeff George 'nuff said __________________ ...skins fan since 72 and still breathin'!

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