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LRT · 09-13-2005, 05:20 AM

Good post, Joe Knows...! I think that's good insight into part of Ramsey's problem. Like I said earlier, I, too, really like him and want him to do well, but after 3 seasons, I think we need to be realistic and admit he won't be the Redskin's quarterback of the future. In fact, I doubt he will be anyone's quarterback of the future; perhaps a quarterback of necessity. I hope I'm wrong, for his sake, because he deserves success.

As for illdefined's point, while last year did happen, this is not last year. All of Brunell's past success didn't help him one bit last year, but then, by the same token, last year's problems shouldn't be a millstone around his neck this year. Based on what I saw (and read) of preseason and of the Bear's game, Brunell is playing better right now. Brunell may not win games for us or lead us on any rousing comebacks, but, at least, I don't think he will lose games for us. Right now, I'm afraid Ramsey would lose games for us through bad decision-making and turnovers.

Now, as Luxorreb said, it is a long season and I'd like Ramsey to stay with us. Every team needs at least two decent quarterbacks these days. The only exception to letting Ramsey go early, in my mind, would be if someone desperately needed an emergency starting quarterback and was willing to make good trade for him and offer him a starting job. Otherwise, I suspect Ramsey will be with us all year and will make a contribution to the team.

09-13-2005, 05:20 AM	#37
LRT Special Teams Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 59 Posts: 174	Re: Ramsey/Brunell: a closer look Good post, Joe Knows...! I think that's good insight into part of Ramsey's problem. Like I said earlier, I, too, really like him and want him to do well, but after 3 seasons, I think we need to be realistic and admit he won't be the Redskin's quarterback of the future. In fact, I doubt he will be anyone's quarterback of the future; perhaps a quarterback of necessity. I hope I'm wrong, for his sake, because he deserves success. As for illdefined's point, while last year did happen, this is not last year. All of Brunell's past success didn't help him one bit last year, but then, by the same token, last year's problems shouldn't be a millstone around his neck this year. Based on what I saw (and read) of preseason and of the Bear's game, Brunell is playing better right now. Brunell may not win games for us or lead us on any rousing comebacks, but, at least, I don't think he will lose games for us. Right now, I'm afraid Ramsey would lose games for us through bad decision-making and turnovers. Now, as Luxorreb said, it is a long season and I'd like Ramsey to stay with us. Every team needs at least two decent quarterbacks these days. The only exception to letting Ramsey go early, in my mind, would be if someone desperately needed an emergency starting quarterback and was willing to make good trade for him and offer him a starting job. Otherwise, I suspect Ramsey will be with us all year and will make a contribution to the team.