Ramsey/Brunell: a closer look

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Guys,

I haven't posted in a while but I am torn on this issue. Naturally I'll support whoever Gibbs puts in there. I just don't see what everyone is basing Brunell's ability to "play not to lose is." Did we not try that last year and fail? Brunell played well against the second-string D in the preseason. Some people at the stadium seem to forget that about a year ago people wanted Brunell's head on a platter.

I was at the game and when Brunell came in throwing a grounder followed by a jump ball thrown so poorly that the defender almost couldn't not interfere, the I started to have my doubts. Brunell made a good throw or two sure but I think he got us the three FGs primarily by handing the ball to the RBs. And guess what? Our leading/only scorer is not out with an injured leg. I think the need to get some yardage/TDs has increased more than slightly.

Now that might work against the Bears, albeit only by 2 pts. Is it going to hold against Dallas? Kansas City? Hell, even the Giants are putting up 6 TDs.

I don't think we're going to know anything until Tuesday morning and Brunell having received most of the snaps in practice. As a Redskins fan I've learned to appreciate every win due to the infrequency of their occurence. That being said, this was the first time in a long time I left the stadium after a win very unimpressed. When putting a 36 y/o who got yanked last year is an improvement I think we are in trouble. Only time will tell though and as always when I'm doubting the 'Skins; I hope that I am incorrect.

Here's to hoping for a win in Dallas. Go 'Skins!