Do you support Gibbs' decision to start Brunell? (Merged)

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Originally Posted by PSUSkinsFan21

Honestly Matty, I don't think it's as much an endorsement for Ramsey as it is a slight against Brunell. Those 9 games last year were maybe the most painful games I've had to witness as a skins fan as far as our offense goes. I just don't want to see a repeat of that offense again. I know things are different with our offense this year, but let me turn the question back around: "What exactly has Brunell done to deserve to be the unquestioned starter??"

Did somehow completing less than half of his throws and gaining 5 yards per attempt last year win him the starting job? Did the fact that he went right back to that 5 yard per attempt average last week do it?

If you compare the numbers of what the two have done in the same system, it's not even close.

This is a brilliant post. I couldn't put it into words any better.

I would also add that just because those who disagree with the decision to bench Ramsey doesn't mean they believe he is the reincarnation of Johnny Unitas. The reaction we're seeing among many fans is simply the disapproval of the quarterback who replaces him.

For the record, I don't think it matters which QB starts against the Cowboys on Monday night, or for the forseeable future. We simply do not have a quarterback that can lead any team to playoff contention. And I think Gibbs only has the choice between a guy who can occasionally make big plays, but still makes horrible decisions in Patrick Ramsey, or a guy who's most redeeming value right now seems to be that he's less likely to turn the ball over in Mark Brunell.

Count me in the category which recognizes that Gibbs made the judgement to start the player he thinks gives the team their best chance to win. While I'm somewhat skeptical that Brunell is that player, I base that opinion on his results last year, and his preseason production this year against second and third team opponents.