Time to bench Brunell? (Mega Man Merge)

I seem to agree with the fact that this is not our brand of football. The QB needs more than a RB picking up one blocker. This is terrible, maybe our oline was so pumped up this offseason by NFL Siriuis, the radio, bla bla. We were all douped by the different blocking schemes we had last year having cooley, sellers, and sometimes portis all helping the oline, and making them look better than they were. We dont have the OLINE that Saunders had in KC, so when in Saunders giong to change the offense to fit our team. I'm pissed and I can't blame it all on Brunell but I have to put some blame on him. He looked bad low throws, inaccurate throws, not throwning the ball down the field. Where is Santanna Moss? Why is Cooley look so uncomfortable? I'll say it again.. Why did Gibbs give up on his offense? It was starting to work last year. It worked before and we won three bowls. F@#K THIS!!!

The problem is that the Texans are exactly the team that may enable Mark Brunell to be somewhat average, which, in Joe Gibbs' mind, will solidify him at quarterback for another 6 to 8 games.

I've been reduced to rooting for insanely inept quarterbacking from Brunell so that the cries for Campbell get louder.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, the easy, lazy answer is to heap all the blame on Brunell. That said though, I'm going to say bench him. Because really the Brunell excuse is an old one, and I think it's time we usher in the Blame Campbell for everything era. Even when it's not his fault, it's time to start blaming Campbell.

Seriously though, someone said at least give Brunell the first half of the Texans game. That makes sense to me.
Maybe we should Blame Canada!

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No, he's not the only reason, far from it right now.

We've played like shit in all phases of the game.



We are playing so poorly right now it's difficult to pinpoint any one phase and say "this is the problem". It's across the board, but unfortunately in football (espically where offense is concerned) it's the QB who shares both the credit and the blame. Until Brunell turn's in some better performances, he'll continue to share the blame for all that's wrong with the offense. Presonally I look for more out of the position than Brunell has exhibited going back to the end of last season. While it's not all on Brunell, he is the leader of this offense and it's only justified we look for more from him.

Up until kick off last night, I was pretty public in defending #8.

Based on the performance against Minny, I didn't think the bench Brunnell crowd had much credibility.

Now, in the COMPLETE CONTEXT OF BOTH GAMES, I'm coming down on the other side. We need to bring in JC now.

JC can't possibly do worse than what we've seen from #8.

The Cowboys are not a good team. In some ways, it may be better that we lost. It is easier to learn from mistakes and make changes after a major loss than a win.

And oh btw, CowboyKiller, please leave the politics and death out of this discussion.

I want to say this firmly and with as little anger as possible.

Enough people on this board have been touched directly and given a great deal to their country in the war. It isn't some abstract analogy for many. Such a comparison is most highly disrespectful and is an amazing display of ignorance. It trivializes something that is probably just another story on the evening news to you.

Having differing views on the war are an American right. But please show some respect and have some sympathy for those who serve and sacrafice -- especially those who give the most -- the families.

The problem is that the Texans are exactly the team that may enable Mark Brunell to be somewhat average, which, in Joe Gibbs' mind, will solidify him at quarterback for another 6 to 8 games.

I've been reduced to rooting for insanely inept quarterbacking from Brunell so that the cries for Campbell get louder.

You nailed. This is why it's the perfect game to start JC, in my humble opinion. If Brunell comes out of this shining, we'll convince ourselves that we're turning the corner only to have Brunell come back and have another mediocre performance.

since qb plays a big role on the field for the offense, i'd say that brunell shares a lot of the blame. And since the defense isn't strong enough to cover up the offensive ineptness this year, it is more visible (o ineptness) and brunell's lack of playmaking skills is more visible.

does brunell not trust the wideouts to fight for the ball when it is thrown their way for a long pass ? does he seem too content with a 3 and out series ?

Either way, he is playing way too safe when given the opportunity. You have to risk something to gain something.

give brunell one game with a healthy portis and see what happens, if he still sucks then bench him

We haven't won a single game since we let Ramsey, LaVar, and Jacobs go...that's all I'm sayin'.

Let's forgive this loss. Did anyone honestly believe we could beat Dallas without Portis playing? Did you think Ladell "I'll go down at the slightest trip" Betts was going to run riot over the Cowboy defense?

If Brunell stinks it up against Houston like he did in the Cleveland game of 2004, then there is a legitimate case to bench him.

I see no reason to give up on the season until about week 7, if at which point we're 2-5 or worse, then its over.