Time to bench Brunell? (Mega Man Merge)

[offiss]

Originally Posted by VTSkins897

sometimes they seemed open sure. but you're an idiot if you think that just because a team blitzes or there's pressure on the QB that you can't complete a pass.

there are adjustments to be made and i don't think brunell has the ability to make quick, strong throws based on what i've seen. the game still requires that someone step up and make some plays and that has to start with the QB, especially until CP gets back.

VT you made a very astute point, I broke the game down the last 2 weeks to see where the problem lies and that was a big factor, Brunells inability to hang in the pocket and check down off his primary and have enough arm strength to snap off a throw, he can winde up and throw a deep ball but he needs a big pocket and a lot of time, he's like an outfielder who has to winde up to make a big throw when he needs to be more like a pitcher throwing from a stretch winde up.

[dmek25]

do you 2 realize how easy it is to watch film and say so and so should do this, or so and so was open? the speed of the nfl is so fast, split second decisions have to made, right or wrong. my beef with brunell is exactly that, making piss poor reads. on the interception, roy williams was brunells key, and he makes that throw, he cannot have all that wind under it. cooley was covered, but any good receiver learns to make a play, look at plaxico play at the end of the giants game

[VTSkins897]

unless i get really fast and strong i think i'm only gonna be an armchair QB so it's not really that sensible to say that. i just do what i can.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

I'm going to side with the Campbell camp and say it is time to bring him in. He's as familiar with Saunders' system as Brunell, although he hasn't gotten the same amount of work, and he's been in the league for a year and change.

As has been said, Campbell will throw more picks than Brunell, but he'll at least make games interesting.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

AND he might actually take a chance and throw the ball into some coverage!

[MTK]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

AND he might actually take a chance and throw the ball into some coverage!

He did, remember the pick?

[ArtMonkDrillz]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

He did, remember the pick?

My dad is 48 years old and is getting ACL/MCL surgery next week but I still think he could have picked that ball off (staying in bounds may have been a problem though). He put so much air under it that it was like a punt. I guess that's why he's so afraid to try to throw it deep.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

He did, remember the pick?

When he throws into coverage, he REALLY throws into coverage.

[BDBohnzie]

While watching the game last night, Brunell looks plain awful. He looks like a deer in the headlights, afraid to make a mistake, and afraid to go downfield. However, part of it has to be the playcalling. There were several plays before the 4th quarter where all Brunell had to do was step up in the pocket to throw, and held onto the ball way too long.

The OLine got beat by a very fast DLine and LBs, who were blitzing at will. Blocking schemes, when they worked, were ineffective because Brunell can't get the ball downfield.

However...neither Collins or Campbell are the answer. And the coaching staff knows this. Campbell needs more time learning the system, and Collins is no better than Brunell. A little confidence goes a long way, and if it can't be built facing the Texans, you can pretty much pack it up.

[dmek25]

how would everyone feel if the skins announced Todd Collins as the starter? i think that the would be the alternative

[Hog1]

I.........personally.........would have a FREEKIN' STROKE

[VTSkins897]

the worst thing is i like brunell. it sucks when players you like just seemingly don't have it anymore.

and people have been mentioning that AA sucks.

uhh... duhhh we knew he was a waste since he was signed. clark was clearly the better choice (factoring in salary). i'd definitely take someone like ty law and keep RC.

that's the last i'll say of that.

[cowboykiller89]

I say give him the whole game, let him prove himself against a lesser opponent. If he still cannot get it done, then we'll know for sure what needs to be done. But then again, even if the Skins do win, do we give him credit for having a satsfactory performance against a much lesser opponent?

[Beemnseven]

Good point from Steve Czaban (SportsTalk 980) -- why leave Brunell in for the last drive before the end of the game? He took two sacks on a completely meaningless drive, adding to needless wear and tear on a guy who you say has to carry the team for the next 14 games.

Should have let Campbell finish out the game. Allow him to attempt that first pass in the NFL which is the reason everyone says he can't play.

[cowboykiller89]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Good point from Steve Czaban (SportsTalk 980) -- why leave Brunell in for the last drive before the end of the game? He took two sacks on a completely meaningless drive, adding to needless wear and tear on a guy who you say has to carry the team for the next 14 games.

Should have let Campbell finish out the game. Allow him to attempt that first pass in the NFL which is the reason everyone says he can't play.

Joe Gibbs is a stubborn mule!!! He's starting to remind me of George Bush, at least when it comes to the war in Iraq!!