QB controversey in 2005?

I said No, but that just because I don't want one.

I voted no.I think Ramsey will start the season and have a solid year.
Its nice to see in the interviews hes had that he says that this is his team and hes the starter.Maybe if he would have done this last year we wouldnt have had to go through 9 weeks of hell.

Ramsey is going in as #1, so there is no controversy. He will start the season as #1, take all the 1st team reps in camp, etc.

if he does poorly, it wont cause a controversy to bring in Brunell...because it is expected.

There won't be a controversy b/c it's quite clear already that Gibbs will pull the rug out from under Ramsey at the first opportunity. Campbell is just the latest manifestation of Gibbs' total lack of confidence in Ramsey. It's a shame, really ...

Unfortunately yes. If Ramsey or the offense struggles this year, there will be clamors from many to see the rookie in there. Of course, rookie qbs normally lose (the exception that proves the rule-Roethlisburger). I'd rather see Campbell come in and learn the offense and the team before he hits the field, but this is the NFL so I'm sure he'll get an opportunity sooner rather than later, which does not bode well for us because that will mean that Ramsey is either struggling or hurt.

Yes, its the nature of Washington football

By the time he learns the system Gibbs will be gone and we'll have a new system in place.

I voted yes, but for a different reason than most of you guys. I think that the press will not allow us not to have a QB controversy. If there really isn't one, they will invent one. That is a way to sell papers, and I believe they will do it just to rile us (and Ramsey) up.

I think that Gibbs brought in Campbell for three reasons.

1. Gibbs knows that Brunnel can't push for the starting job again. He needed to bring in a top notch QB to push Ramsey to his full potential.
2. Ramsey could decide that he wants to play free agent next year, and if his year is not great for the Skins, we may not have the money in 2006 to keep him. Locking him up on a long term deal would be a big risk if he does not play well in his fourth year.
3. Gibbs believes we need 2 quality QB's at all times to compete for the superbowl. He knows that almost every year, the QB goes down for a game or two and the backup needs to be able to pull out a win if needed.

I don't think that Ramsey losing a few games will get a controversy brewing, but Ramsey losing a few and then getting hurt... then Campbell wins one in his place... look out!

Just for the record, Ramsey is my guy and I think he is going to have a career year.

There won't be a controversy b/c it's quite clear already that Gibbs will pull the rug out from under Ramsey at the first opportunity. Campbell is just the latest manifestation of Gibbs' total lack of confidence in Ramsey. It's a shame, really ...


Post proof or retract.

I don't see a controversey starting this year. From what I've read Cambell is 2 yrs away from being a NFL starter. Next year maybe. But it's really Ramsey's job to lose.If he steps up and plays well(like Drew Bress) we might not see Cambell untill 2007 or more.
I think Patrick will be fine.If He can get a few wins to start the year He'll be the toast of the town again.