How Long For Brunell?

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

If you look at his career numbers year by year, it's quite obvious that 2004 sticks out as the real "fluke".

Regardless, as always Brunell takes the brunt of the blame for any loss. I really didn't see him as the main problem on Monday night.

As an offensive unit they were out of sync and didn't play well enough to win. That's not all on his shoulders.

Everyone needs to improve right now, MB included.

But if you think plugging in Campbell is going to radically change things in a positive manner you're sadly mistaken.

Matty, I hear what you're saying. And no matter what anybody thinks of Brunell, there can be no doubt that if there was a better option, Gibbs would play him. That should answer any question regarding our situation with quarterbacks. Brunell gives us the best chance to win. Personally, I have so far steered clear of making a big stink about QB play.

That said, I think it's legitimate to question how better this offense could operate if there was a quarterback who might have attempted a throw to a tightly covered receiver if he had more confidence in his abilities, instead of throwing the ball out of bounds when he thinks there's nothing there.

You'll never hear Brunell make such an admission. But the question MUST be asked. Defenders of Brunell will point to his astute decision making, i.e. throwing the ball away instead of throwing a pick. Don't the critics also have a point by saying that a younger, more talented, and a more confident quarterback might be able to make this offense better by making the throws that Brunell is afraid to make?

Still, Gibbs, right or wrong, apparently doesn't believe there is such a quarterback on this team. Shouldn't that also be a sign of concern?