If arm strength was what you looked at to guess the success of a QB, Ramsey was your man. I have always felt this is part of the equation, but greatly overrated. As we saw, Ramsey was very "statue"-esque and had no concept of a "touch" pass.
The Redskins have already talked about the fact that JC is getting the ball out quicker than last year, and I saw a better touch pass from him last year than I ever saw from Ramsey. When you throw in the fact that he called a winning play last year when his headset went out, you know something's right. Finally, if the defense plays better than last year, so that the offense doesn't have time for a three-course dinner before going back onto the playing field, JC and the offense should be able to maintain a rhythm during the games.
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Originally Posted by JoeRedskin
If they were being honest with themselves, many would say that they felt this way about Ramsey (I among them). I loved what I saw of JC last year AND the buzz that seems to surround him. With Ramsey, I really liked what I saw but am not sure if there was quite the same "Wow" factor we are getting from some of the current players for JC. I think all the players liked Ramsey, thought he had a great arm, and admired his work ethic - I just don't remember quotes and compliments on his accuracy and ability to anticipate.
Hopefully, this will not be a replay of the Ramsey era - high hopes and disappointment. I see significant differences between the two - but I also see some similarities.
For the time I am simply crossing my fingers and cautiously hopeful.
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