Can We Bench Brunell Now

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Name me one quarterback in the league that has better stats, but worse weapons than Brunell does. Get over this perception that OUR guys are better than anyone elses because they are OUR guys.

I strongly disagree with the idea that Brunell does not have a lot of weapons. First of all, I tend to think he's playing behind an above-average (not great, but not average) offensive line. Second, there are a ton of QBs who would love to have Portis in the backfield, Moss and Cooley as the #1 and #2 receivers, and ARE and Lloyd as the #3 and #4 receivers.

I also disagree with your reference to Brunell's stats as a great indication of how good he is. Brunell's stats as also inflated because, as you note, this is a YAC-based offense; Brunell throws a 5 yard hitch route, Moss runs 50 yards, and Brunell gets credit for a 55 yard pass play. How does Brunell get credit for WRs' RAC and Portis throwing great blocks to get Moss free?

I don't understand the whole love-hate Brunell thing; either people adore the guy or the hate him. I tend to think that he's not as good as many think and not as bad as many others think.

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

I strongly disagree with the idea that Brunell does not have a lot of targets. First of all, I tend to think he's playing behind an above-average (not great, but not average) offensive line. Second, there are a ton of QBs who would love to have Portis in the backfield, Moss and Cooley as the #1 and #2 receivers, and ARE and Lloyd as the #3 and #4 receivers.

I also disagree with your reference to Brunell's stats as a great indication of how good he is. Brunell's stats as also inflated because, as you note, this is a YAC-based offense; Brunell throws a 5 yard hitch route, Moss runs 50 yards, and Brunell gets credit for a 55 yard pass play. Brunell is an average QB; he takes plays that are available to him and cannot make plays himself. Brunell is just one among many other problems, but you have to at least recognize that he is A problem.

I don't understand the whole love-hate Brunell thing; either people adore the guy or the hate him. I tend to think that he's not as good as many think and not as bad as many others think.

Yeah he is average, only real positive is he is a vet, so he wont make that many costly turnovers in the middle of a game. I don't want Brunell in bc I am thinking about what is best for the team in the Long Run.

And guys guess what? What if Campbell turns out to be not that good?? Then wtf do we do? That is why he need atleast 6-7 games this year to get him up to NFL pace, otherwise we need to start looking for a QB again.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by hooskins

Yeah he is average, only real positive is he is a vet, so he wont make that many costly turnovers in the middle of a game. I don't want Brunell in bc I am thinking about what is best for the team in the Long Run.

And guys guess what? What if Campbell turns out to be not that good?? Then wtf do we do? That is why he need atleast 6-7 games this year to get him up to NFL pace, otherwise we need to start looking for a QB again.

Brilliant point. Unfortunately, Gibbs will take as long as he can to figure that out. I still say there's a bit of pride on the line for Gibbs who's bound and determined to prove he was right about Brunell. He was right for the better part of the 2005 season. But his favorite beverage is tipped on its end ... and there's nothing left but drips.