John Riggins Show - Joe Gibbs

[Twilbert07]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

After seeing the Cards take the Bears to the brink last night, anything is possible. The Colts aren't exactly steamrolling anyone. IF we pound the ball, and that's a big if, we can win this game.

Yes, but the Cards were smart enough to bench their washed-up veteran QB and start the youngster ; )

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Twilbert07

Yes, but the Cards were smart enough to bench their washed-up veteran QB and start the youngster ; )

True, but Warner was losing games for them with all of his fumbling.

Brunell isn't winning games for us, but he's not fumbling them away either.

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

True, but Warner was losing games for them with all of his fumbling.

Brunell isn't winning games for us, but he's not fumbling them away either.

I don't understand why there's a distinction between losing games through inaction, and losing them from fumbling. A loss is a loss, and if the key player isn't making the key plays, a change needs to be made. And it wouldn't make sense to pull Brunell before the bye, but Gibbs is talking like benching him is out of the question.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

I don't understand why there's a distinction between losing games through inaction, and losing them from fumbling. A loss is a loss, and if the key player isn't making the key plays, a change needs to be made. And it wouldn't make sense to pull Brunell before the bye, but Gibbs is talking like benching him is out of the question.

At this point I think it is out of the question. As long as we are still mathematically alive in the playoff race, Mark Brunell gives this team the best chance to win. He can't do it alone though.

The team needs to start clicking on both sides of the ball and Teams, and the coaches need to get back to what works for this team...run the ball to set up the pass, manage the clock, and keep the opposing offense off the field.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

I don't understand why there's a distinction between losing games through inaction, and losing them from fumbling. A loss is a loss, and if the key player isn't making the key plays, a change needs to be made. And it wouldn't make sense to pull Brunell before the bye, but Gibbs is talking like benching him is out of the question.

It's pretty easy to make the distinction actually. Warner was directly contributing to the Cards losing with his turnovers. Right now Brunell isn't doing much to help win a game, but he's not the ultimate reason for the offensive struggles, despite what the narrow minded pundits want to say.

[paulskinsfan]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

It's pretty easy to make the distinction actually. Warner was directly contributing to the Cards losing with his turnovers. Right now Brunell isn't doing much to help win a game, but he's not the ultimate reason for the offensive struggles, despite what the narrow minded pundits want to say.

I agree with that, MB isn't the only reason we're losing but he is one of the big reasons, along with a D that can't stop anybody.

[backrow]

Originally Posted by paulskinsfan

I agree with that, MB isn't the only reason we're losing but he is one of the big reasons, along with a D that can't stop anybody.

You forgot about the nothing "special" teams!

[memphisskin]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

It's pretty easy to make the distinction actually. Warner was directly contributing to the Cards losing with his turnovers. Right now Brunell isn't doing much to help win a game, but he's not the ultimate reason for the offensive struggles, despite what the narrow minded pundits want to say.

This is precisely why we need to make a change now. You're either part of the problem or part of the solution, and we need production from the qb spot. The skill positions seem to be set, or at least we're locked in with our receivers and backs.

Brunell isn't the ultimate reason for the offensive struggles, but he's very high on a very short list. Cooley has disappeared, which may be why teams play so much Cover 2 on us. We've got no answers, other than a mobile qb who could keep some of these plays alive. Put me in the Campbell corner, he's going to play so why not today?

[Twilbert07]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

True, but Warner was losing games for them with all of his fumbling.

Brunell isn't winning games for us, but he's not fumbling them away either.

I agree; there's no real comparison to make here. Warner did lose games for the Cards.

Listening to Joe T. in the booth last night, I recalled how he played with fire and loved to beat the Cowboys. I hope whoever our next starter is plays with fire.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Twilbert07

Yes, but the Cards were smart enough to bench their washed-up veteran QB and start the youngster ; )

The Cardinals were also playing on a serious emotional high last night. First Monday night game in years, in a new stadium.

[Twilbert07]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

The Cardinals were also playing on a serious emotional high last night. First Monday night game in years, in a new stadium.

You're right; the Cardinals' fan definitely were into the game last night. If our fans at FedEx had stayed fired up for all four quarters on Sunday, it might have inspired our players.