The Official Thank You Mark Brunell Thread

[BrunellMVP?]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Although I have frequently criticized Mark Brunell (in 2004, 2005, and 2006) and certainly agree with Gibbs' decision to bench him, I just want to thank Mark Brunell for his efforts. Mark Brunell helped get this team our first playoff berth and victory since 1999. Although Mark Brunell wasn't the sole reason for our team's victories last season, he certainly contributed.

I also want to thank Brunell for being eternally classy. Brunell did not whine, at least publicly, about his benching in 2004 or 2006. Brunell did not refuse to tutor Jason Campbell when we drafted him. Brunell has never thrown anyone under the bus to justify the team's struggles. Brunell has always shown class, even when fans did not show him similar respect at FedEx Field.

So, in sum, thanks Mark for your efforts and class. Although you're days as the Redskins starting quarterback are likely over, you've had a great career.

(Yes I am pretending that Mark will actually see this).

I think his 40 Mill pay day and 7 year contract- when nobody wanted him at all- is ENOUGH of a thank you. that said, class move, for a class guy.

[That Guy]

the horrible contract wasn't brunell's fault, that's on the skins.

he gave us almost a full good year, and he never hid or shied away from taking the blame when he played poorly, even if it wasn't totally his fault. I don't think he'll be back next year without cutting a lot of money out of his contract, but we'll always have 14-13 @dallas and a string of really great games last year (SF, KC, DEN, SD, DAL, DAL, NYG, etc).

[BrunellMVP?]

i'm not saying the contract was his fault, i'm saying its a sufficient "thank you"...

[steveo395]

Originally Posted by That Guy

the horrible contract wasn't brunell's fault, that's on the skins.

he gave us almost a full good year, and he never hid or shied away from taking the blame when he played poorly, even if it wasn't totally his fault. I don't think he'll be back next year without cutting a lot of money out of his contract, but we'll always have 14-13 @dallas and a string of really great games last year (SF, KC, DEN, SD, DAL, DAL, NYG, etc).

He didn't play well against San Diego last year. But anyway, he did well last year most of the time, and he is a classy guy, but I am glad he isn't starting anymore. I don't think we've seen the last of him though.

[dmek25]

hog1, those 2 t.d's against Dallas were almost as good as Kilmer to Taylor, against Dallas in the 1972 NFC championship game. Brunell was a class act. like said before, too old, and too beat up to give us consistent GOOD quarterbacking. but in todays NFL, not a peep out of him , as far as excuses. thanks for being a good redskin, and better yet, a good teammate

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by BrunellMVP?

i'm not saying the contract was his fault, i'm saying its a sufficient "thank you"...

fair enough.

[drew54]

Mark, Thanks for throwing that pick in the Cincinnati preseason game.

I will never forgive you.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by drew54

Mark, Thanks for throwing that pick in the Cincinnati preseason game.

I will never forgive you.

What was the point of that?

[drew54]

When Portis tackled the DB. Pretty much sealed our fate.

[Master4Caster]

Mark Brunell was not the cause of all our problems. Brenching him will not autmatically get us to the Super Bowl. There are a lot of issues. Swapping quarterbacks will just throw more attention on the next one.

Thank you, Mark Brunell, for your efforts. The situation changed. Going into the season, we asked you to deliver the ball and avoid turnovers. We looked to others to be playmakers. With everything that's happened, we need more from the offense. Maybe someone else's talent and athleticism can be the spark. On the field and off, you still have a contribution to make.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by drew54

When Portis tackled the DB. Pretty much sealed our fate.

I figured that's what you meant. I just wondered what was the point of posting that, and on this thread.

But actually, I really don't care. So you don't need to respond

[wheeler]

Originally Posted by dmek25

hog1, those 2 t.d's against Dallas were almost as good as Kilmer to Taylor, against Dallas in the 1972 NFC championship game. Brunell was a class act. like said before, too old, and too beat up to give us consistent GOOD quarterbacking. but in todays NFL, not a peep out of him , as far as excuses. thanks for being a good redskin, and better yet, a good teammate

thats exactly who brunell reminds me of is kilmer ,who was a winner .kilmer won ugly but he won alot of games.i always was a sonny man .thanks mark for those dallas wins and the play-off victory.

[drew54]

Upon further reflection....

I have to agree Brunell did have some magic up his sleeve. He always gave his all and I do tend to think that he may have been handcuffed with the playcalling this season.

He was always positive, I never saw him yelling at the coaches or any of the players. It isn't fair to blame him for all of the bad that has happened lately.

I will never forget the come from behind win in week two against Dallas. That has to be one of the greatest feelings I have ever had after watching a game.

My bitterness towards this season's struggles got the best of me.

Thanks Mark for being a class act, and I wish you nothing but the best.

[Citizens for 81]

Thanks Mark for the incredible ending to the game in Dallas last year. It had been so long since things have gone the skins way down in Dallas. Those two throws to Moss to end the game and to see the look on Dallas fans' faces afterwards was priceless.

[NM Redskin]

Thank you Brunell.........for helping to win a playoff game and beating Dallas twice in one season.