How Long For Brunell?

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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?
- from Finding Nemo

[Gibbs'IllegitChild]

Originally Posted by Twilbert07

Bottom line is Johnson made plays while Brunell threw away the ball before looking for a second or third receiver. We need a QB who's not afraid to make a play and win the game. This "he's a great manager of the game" is overrated.

ur my new best friend...i agree 100 %

[Hog1]

This loss cannot be dumped on Brunnel. He made plays and kept drives alive including rushing for a conversion. Yes, he threw the ball away (as did Johnson) when necessary. He could have done a Bledsoe?
He also made clutch throws in spite of a porous O-line, and defenders chasing him all over the field. On the final drive he put us in position to tie the game. If we had won the game he would not have been the savior. However, he was solid. If our other squads had been as solid, we would have a W, and we wouldn't be cryin' today.

[Twilbert07]

Originally Posted by Gibbs'IllegitChild

ur my new best friend...i agree 100 %

Good to have some back up on this. Now the question is: Do you think Campbell would be ready if needed?

[FRPLG]

Campbell isn't the answer. A simple adjustment in attitude is what Brunell needs. He has the physical, emotional, and intelectual abilities to do he justs needs to get coached a little more on it to get some confidence. He can't be scared to try and make a play. The offense may end up being good enough that he can pass up riskier situations but for now we need some plays and the offense isn't good enough to be counted on to get it done on the next play. Take two more steps and give Sanata, Antwaan and Brandon a little extra time to get open.

[Gibbs'IllegitChild]

Originally Posted by Twilbert07

Good to have some back up on this. Now the question is: Do you think Campbell would be ready if needed?

i doubt that gibbs let the whole preseason/training camp go without prepping campbell...im positive he's ready, and he'll probably be a huge boost for the team...instead of being led by grandpa they will be being led by one of thier peers with something to prove...which by the way is the same reason they should have persued ramsey more than the did

[Gibbs'IllegitChild]

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[Gibbs'IllegitChild]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

Campbell isn't the answer. A simple adjustment in attitude is what Brunell needs. He has the physical, emotional, and intelectual abilities to do he justs needs to get coached a little more on it to get some confidence. He can't be scared to try and make a play. The offense may end up being good enough that he can pass up riskier situations but for now we need some plays and the offense isn't good enough to be counted on to get it done on the next play. Take two more steps and give Sanata, Antwaan and Brandon a little extra time to get open.

ever hear the saying you cant teach an old dog new tricks?

[bertoskins2]

brunel did screw up because of the thick sanders playbook

also our D did frustrate us

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by Gibbs'IllegitChild

ever hear the saying you cant teach an old dog new tricks?

Well he used to run around and be more of a gunslinger so he learned new tricks at some point. One of his main qualities is that he seems very coachable and smart. He should be able to do it.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by Hog1

If our other squads had been as solid, we would have a W, and we wouldn't be cryin' today.

I cannot understand why the offense is getting so much praise and the defense is getting dumped on. I think both squads performed okay, but 2 cents short of a buck.

I hardly think 16 points, 163 passing yards, 1 TD, and Portis and Betts' combined 46 rushing yards is great.

I, for one, am not going to dump on either unit. They need to play better, but they didn't stink up the field.

[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?