[BDBohnzie]

Every week the hounds call for Campbell to start, and every week the hounds get more fuel because Gibbs sticks with Brunell. Until the Skins are mathematically eliminated from the playoff race, Gibbs is going to stick with who he thinks is the best option to win, and that is Brunell. He's not ready to throw in the towel on this season just yet, even though just about everyone else has.

At 3-6, the Skins have to go on a helluva run to make the playoffs. They reeled off 5 straight last year to finish the season, and I'm willing to bet the coaching staff is trying to use that as motivation. Except it's 7 straight, and it's a pretty rough schedule ahead.

Don't get me wrong, as I'm throwing in the towel on this season and want to see Campbell strut his stuff. However, realistically, if the Skins think they can still win ballgames and claw their way back into the race, they are going to go with experience over raw talent every time.

The emphasis needs to get back on max protection football. Brunell simply has no time to throw the ball, and at the same time, he's simply afraid to make mistakes.

I see Brunell starting next week against the Buccaneers, and even against the Panthers...but 2 losses will put the Skins at 3-8, and out of the playoffs. That'll give Campbell 5 starts against some solid defenses (Falcons, Eagles, Saints, Giants...Rams D sucks) and get his feet wet. Until then, #8 will be under center, and Collins will be #2.