Random thoughts, Skins-49ers

[MTK]

-Ramsey again played well hitting 66% of his throws and no picks. Can you believe he was allowed to take some deep shots?! The trust factor is starting to develop between him and Gibbs. I just hope Gibbs commits to him as the starter for '05 and doesn't leave the door open for Brunell. Did anyone see the interview on the pregame show with Gibbs?? He said the final chapter on Brunell hasn't been written yet, that makes me a little nervous. Let's hope if there is a QB competition Ramsey outplays him and leaves no question as to who should be starting. Just going by what they've done on the field this year, I think it's pretty obvious. Ramsey has clearly been the better QB.

-The defense finally scored and came close another time on the Taylor forward-handoff. What else can I say about the D that hasn't already been said? They've done an amazing job all season.

-More problems in the redzone, ugh. It all starts up front, we need a nasty run blocking center next year and of course having Jansen back will be a huge improvement.

-Will the real Rod Gardner please stand up? Since the Dallas game he's been nearly non-existent, then all of a sudden here he comes with 6 catches for 111 yards. He continues to tease us with his potential.

-Portis has 1283 yards rushing on the year and now needs 217 over the last 2 games to hit 1500. As of today Dallas is 12th in the league against the run and Minnesota is 23rd, so he has a pretty good shot.

-What was up with that old school facemask Arrington had?? LOL I didn't know they even made them like that anymore. It was good to see him back on the field.

-The best the Skins can do now is 7-9 which isn't anything great I know, but I must say I'm proud of the Skins effort all season long. No matter the situation these guys keep battling and coming back for more. Randy Thomas coming back so quickly on a bad hammy, Arrington coming back after 10 weeks out, Coles playing through injury after injury, etc., stuff like that is pretty impressive when you're not a playoff team. Guys like that display the character and toughness that Gibbs is looking for to build the foundation of this team on. I really believe this team is on the right track.