Mark Brunell signs with the Saints.

Fair enough. I can't really say you're off base here regarding the age-injuries correlation, and the injuries certainly had a lot to do with his inconsistencies here, especially given his solid performance when healthy.

Though, in regards to what the rest of the NFL thought of Brunell, I figured that Gibbs dealing a 3rd for him was his way of thinking that they wouldn't be able to sign him on the open market, as he was going to be the cream of the crop had he been cut and hit the open market. I thought Dallas was going to go after him to compete with/replace Quincy Carter.

Like everyone else, I would have been much happier if we had held on to the third rounder and tried to get him on the open market. At the time, it didn't make a lot of sense considering that Patrick Ramsey was coming off, what would end up being his career year. However, given Ramsey's fizzling in 2004, and Brunell's relatively stellar play in 2005 and 2006, I would say (and I know I'm in the minority) that he justified the opportunity cost we gave to get him.

Very solid points across the board. Hindsight is 20/20 (easy for me to sit here in 2008 and play 2004 GM) - your well reasoned alternative views were refreshing...Note- there is very little chance I can be convince that Brunell wasn't a failure (wins, losses, salary, opportunity costs, stats, firmness of handshake, etc)- but i don't think we have much left to dispute- I'm not sure we we couldn't sign him without a lesser pick or on the open market- but that is semantics.

I totally agree, mark was a good steady QB in his time but his time has passed. he lost a lot of his bottle maybe a team like the saints may suit him better.

BTW i'm a new member. Does the forum have an introduction thread?

Thanks

Good luck to MB. Hopefully Saints fans will appreciate him a bit more than Skins fans have.

I totally agree, mark was a good steady QB in his time but his time has passed. he lost a lot of his bottle maybe a team like the saints may suit him better.

BTW i'm a new member. Does the forum have an introduction thread?

Thanks

We don't but welcome!

many thanks

Did we watch the same Brunell? He had about 7 decent games in a Redskins uniform in almost 3 years as a starter.. He'll go down as one of the WORST QB we've had, especially since he was a veteran who was supposed to come in and lead the offense.. He may be a great guy, but he was done when he got here, sucked while he was here and I'm glad he's no longer here. Good riddance.

In 04 he was as bad as anyone we've ever had. But he played well through most of 05. He's better than Tony Banks, Danny W. Tim H. and Shane Matthews. People just didn't seem to realize that at this point of his career Brunell was no longer the playmaker he was in Jack. His stats are decent but when you have 3-9 and check it down for a 6 yard pass it's good for your stats, but it doesn't do jack to help you score and move the chains. But he a class act and a team guy and I wish him well.

PLEASE LETS CLOSE THIS THREAD!

Waste of time! Im glad he had a few games for us, but he was some overall trash. He makes room for something good to happen now that we don't to worry about him ever stepping onto the field as Redskin anymore.

Saints sign Joey Harrington....as for MB? Time to call it a career.

SAINTS SIGN HARRINGTON
Posted by Mike Florio on September 19, 2008, 12:59 p.m.

In a move that might say a lot about the team’s confidence (or lack of it) in Mark Brunell as the backup to Drew Brees, the Saints have signed veteran quarterback Joey Harrington, according to Adam Schefter of NFLN.

Harrington is in New Orleans and will travel to Denver for the team’s game on Sunday against the Broncos.

He was the third overall pick in the 2002 draft, and he has generated a career passer rating of 69.4 via 76 NFL starts. Harrington has started at least 10 games in every season of his pro career.

After four years with the Lions, Harrington spent 2006 with the Dolphins and 2007 with the Falcons.