How Long For Brunell?

[EXoffender]

This is what happens when you bring in a a signififcant number of offensive starters and a new offensive coordinator. I agree that our D isn't as strong as last year.

[Texanskin]

I am saying this, we spent tons of money on receivers.
Why hell arent we throwing down field!!!! Dang. With Lloyd and Moss we should take at least 6-7 shots per game. I am sick of this short yardage crap.

[EXoffender]

I guess Brunell is torn between to idealolgies. A high powered offense that takes risks (and possibly INTs) and a conservative one that takes care of the ball.

[MTK]

Saunders offense doesn't allow for audibles.

Where it gets tricky is that there are virtually no audibles: The quarterback and receivers must read the defense quickly and make pre-assigned adjustments.

ARTICLE: NFL Preview: Al Saunders on the attack for Redskins (The Virginian-Pilot - HamptonRoads.com/PilotOnline.com)

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Saunders offense doesn't allow for audibles.



ARTICLE: NFL Preview: Al Saunders on the attack for Redskins (The Virginian-Pilot - HamptonRoads.com/PilotOnline.com)

Comparing that articles description of Saunders' vaunted offense, and the performance of the Redskins offense last night is a joke, just like this remark:

In 35-year-old Mark Brunell, Saunders saw a quarterback comparable to Green: smart enough to adjust to an attack predicated on reading defenses and precision timing.

Really? Where was the adjustment to the attack of nine in the box on a halfback dive play? And there are some contradictions, or perhaps just differences in verbage, but how are quarterbacks and receivers supposed to "adjust on the fly" without some type of cummunication? If it's supposed to be strictly based on instincts and timing, Brunell can't handle it at this point in his career. He may be a smart quarterback, but when his instincts tell him, "first option or give up", he's not the man to lead Saunders' complicated offense.

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

but how are quarterbacks and receivers supposed to "adjust on the fly" without some type of cummunication? If it's supposed to be strictly based on instincts and timing, Brunell can't handle it at this point in his career.

Not sure I agree with this. It's kind of a contradiction to say a veteran quarterback can no longer have instincts and timing in his game when this is normally a problem with rookies or other inexperienced quarterbacks. I find it hard to believe that a veteran quarterback, such as Brunell, loses such intangibles just because he's an older player. That is the cerebral part of the game, not physical.

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by skinsguy

Not sure I agree with this. It's kind of a contradiction to say a veteran quarterback can no longer have instincts and timing in his game when this is normally a problem with rookies or other inexperienced quarterbacks. I find it hard to believe that a veteran quarterback, such as Brunell, loses such intangibles just because he's an older player. That is the cerebral part of the game, not physical.

Really? So Brett Favre, who is arguably one of the best instinctive quarterbacks to ever play the game, hasn't lost any of the intagibles that made him successful for so many years?

[Twilbert07]

The Washington Times did a great job summing up Brunell's performance:

It was many of the same problems the 35-year old left-hander experienced last season, when the defense led the Redskins into the second round of the playoffs. Brunell did not throw any interceptions and did not do anything in particular to lose the game, but he did not make any plays that could have been the difference.

[CrazyCanuck]

We have bigger problems than Brunell.

[redskinsfanatic]

ai'nt brunnels fault!the defense and mr inconsistentt john hall gave this one away!other than having to kick hip shot fgs,the o looked very good!

[MTK]

The offense is going to take a few weeks to really come together.

I think we saw some flashes last night. They'll improve, gotta be a little patient here. Still 15 games to go.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

The offense is going to take a few weeks to really come together.

I think we saw some flashes last night. They'll improve, gotta be a little patient here. Still 15 games to go.

Just remember last season, people.

Compare the first half to the second half. I expect the same kind of turnaround, although I think it will be sooner.

In 3-4 weeks, we should be rolling.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

The offense is going to take a few weeks to really come together.

I think we saw some flashes last night. They'll improve, gotta be a little patient here. Still 15 games to go.

I totally agree. I still think Brunell didn't give our WRs the best chance to get open last night. He was simply too content to make the safest play when a little bit more patience might have paid off. I think that will get fixed. I surely more concerned about a myriad of other issues.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

I totally agree. I still think Brunell didn't give our WRs the best chance to get open last night. He was simply too content to make the safest play when a little bit more patience might have paid off. I think that will get fixed. I surely more concerned about a myriad of other issues.

I agree. Brunell is a good QB; he doesn't throw a bunch of picks and is smart. However, Brunell is not a great QB; he doesn't MAKE plays, he takes them. He can lead us to a Super Bowl, but everyone else has to bring their A game. I personally would like him to gamble a little bit more, at the risk of throwing an extra pick each game, if that means turning this offense into a dynamic one.

That said, I want to emphasize that he is a good QB, is our only realistic option at QB right now, and that I like him. If we start talking about sitting Brunell, we might as well "bench" this season too.

[EXoffender]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

The offense is going to take a few weeks to really come together.

I think we saw some flashes last night. They'll improve, gotta be a little patient here. Still 15 games to go.

Matty'. Are you my conscious?
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