QB or defense: what's the bigger problem?

Defense...not even close. Brunell is not a come form behind Qb and neither would Campbell be one as a rookie. The redskins were a team built on controlling the game on the ground and playing with a lead. This defense is AWFUL and the main problem with the team. The give up a TD on the opening drive every week it seems. AWFUL AWFUL AWFUL!!!!!!

If we put in Campbell and open up the offense a bit maybe we'll lose 36-28 instead of 36-22.

But if we put in Campbell and the offense opens up, AND the D somehow comes around, only then will we see a different team.

I'm of the opinion the Defense is the biggst problem at this time and the unit that needs the most fixing. Let's face it guys our D line is not very good, plus the guys we count on the most are older, or always injured. Regardless of how good a player, if he can't be counted on to be there for you, he's not a lot of help. Would really like to see us start rebuilding both lines, offense and defense because that's where it all starts. If we could pressure other teams the way Brunell is pressured all the time maybe our secondary wouldn't look quite so bad.

Back in the day, when the Skins couldn't score, I believe it was said that the magic number on offense points per game was around 20. Score 20 points and you'll win most games. Our offense is currently putting up an average of 20 points a game. However, the defense is giving up 24. Throw out the Houston game, and the defense is giving up 26 points per game.

While Brunell isn't doing much (11th rated QB thus far), the defense couldn't stop a bug with a brick wall right now. The Skins defense is incompetent to say the least. They are 29th against the pass because of a depleted secondary that has 2 INTs. The linebackers have been inconsistent, and the defensive line has had many injuries and cannot get a consistent pass rush.

GW's theory about being able to plug anyone into his system has been deeply flawed this season. It's quite obvious that this isn't the case...either that, or these players just don't get it.

The defense is definately the bigger problem. That said, the offense has more tools to work with (see Portis, Moss, Cooley, ARE, Lloyd) than our defense (see injuries to Griffin, Springs, Marshall, Rogers) and should be outperforming our defense.

easily the defense is the bigger problem. brunell has been decent at least, whether u all will admit it or not, our defense just cant stop anyone, not even the titans or texans

easily the defense is the bigger problem. brunell has been decent at least, whether u all will admit it or not, our defense just cant stop anyone, not even the titans or texans

I agree that our defense is the bigger problem. As for Brunell, I could look decent if Gibbs asked me to hand the ball off or pretend to look deep and then throw it to a guy in the flats 3 yards behind the line of scrimmage.

i really don't understand that philosophy at all. in Gibbs first go round, it was pounding the running game, and throwing long to the posse

i love how they're just handing the ball off to our recievers now instead of throwing it to them. better taking the whole QB thing out of the equation.

QB because he can affect the defense. By consistently going 3 and out and/or not gaining the field position advantage the defense is being put in difficult positions or worn down late in games. Now they need to step up a little and perform but they also need the offense to carry it's weight. By getting turnovers it's a bonus to the offense if the defense makes a play but the offense HAS to help the defense.