Mark Brunell signs with the Saints.

skinsfan_nn · 03-13-2008, 07:41 PM

Mark's time is over in DC. He signs with the Saints.

Another confirmation link will follow. Heard the same information on the Riggins show Live.

Good luck!

Bye, Bye Brunell

From Jason L: Former starting quarterback Mark Brunell has signed with the New Orleans Saints, according to a league source. Brunell visited the Saints this week and also drew significant interest from Atlanta and Green Bay. He was the first player Joe Gibbs pursued after returning to coaching in 2004. He was the primary starter the next two seasons before losing his starting job to Jason Campbell midway through the 2006 season.

Warpath · 03-13-2008, 07:44 PM

Wow I honestly thought he would just ride off into the sunset. Im surprised he'll get another season in. Good Luck MB you were a class act here in DC.

HOGTIMUS PRIME · 03-13-2008, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Warpath

Wow I honestly thought he would just ride off into the sunset. Im surprised he'll get another season in. Good Luck MB you were a class act here in DC.

He has another pay check to collect.

SmootSmack · 03-13-2008, 07:46 PM

Good luck to him. I wish him well.

Smooter · 03-13-2008, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Good luck to him. I wish him well.

X2...

SeanTaylor21 · 03-13-2008, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Good luck to him. I wish him well.

agreed, i kinda wished we'd kept him around for a drastic drop in salary, and as mentor guy to JC

skinsfan_nn · 03-13-2008, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SeanTaylor21

agreed, i kinda wished we'd kept him around for a drastic drop in salary, and as mentor guy to JC

I wish Mark only the very best. But it was time for Mark to move on or retire, although IMO I think he can be a possible #2 for a fill in (a few games), #3 role he's fine as a mentor for another year maybe two, who knows maybe even a future QB coach. So unless it where to be a veteran minimum contract I'm glad his time has come to move on.

And as far as a mentor to JC that would be Todd, and we have a solid #2 QB. Todd has been around the block a few times and can mentor JC and compete at a high level.

Ruhskins · 03-13-2008, 07:57 PM

Bye, Bye Brunell - Redskins Insider

Here's the link for those interested

Skinsfan1967 · 03-13-2008, 07:58 PM

Mark will always be a part of Redskins' lore. The Monday Night Miracle will go down as one of our greastest victories over the Cowgirls.

WillH · 03-13-2008, 08:03 PM

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Mark will always be a part of Redskins' lore. The Monday Night Miracle will go down as one of our greastest victories over the Cowgirls.

Definitely!! That was by far the greatest Redskins moment in my short fandome. Hail, Mark! Good luck in NO.

BrunellMVP? · 03-13-2008, 08:11 PM

honestly, I consider him a cancer. From my point of view, most of what we accomplished was in spite of him. While there are many to choose from (AA, Lloyd, TJ, etc) I feel he was Gibbs 2.0 biggest mistake. I say this not so much because of his stats (which were not good) but mostly due to the opportunity cost associated with not playing someone else. In short, we put way too much faith in a broken down body.
That said, I can't fault him for taking the money and I can't deny that he is a class act. Good luck to Mark "MVP" Brunell.

Longtimefan · 03-13-2008, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BrunellMVP?

honestly, I consider him a cancer. From my point of view, most of what we accomplished was in spite of him. While there are many to choose from (AA, Lloyd, TJ, etc) I feel he was Gibbs 2.0 biggest mistake. I say this not so much because of his stats (which were not good) but mostly due to the opportunity cost associated with not playing someone else. In short, we put way too much faith in a broken down body.
That said, I can't fault him for taking the money and I can't deny that he is a class act. Good luck to Mark "MVP" Brunell.

Are you going to consider changing your user name? j/k

Glad to see MB caught on in NO. I was for a long time one of Brunell's staunch supporters even when it became evident many of his skills had eroded. He was a consummate professional during his time here in Washington, and I wish the best for him. He may even get a chance to play in NO.

djnemo65 · 03-13-2008, 08:27 PM

I don't think there has been another redskins player in my relatively short lifetime that polarized the fan base the way Mark did. Something tells me we will still be talking about him 5 or 10 years from now.

freddyg12 · 03-14-2008, 08:59 AM

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I don't think there has been another redskins player in my relatively short lifetime that polarized the fan base the way Mark did. Something tells me we will still be talking about him 5 or 10 years from now.

We've had a few here in recent years, but it would have to be between he & Lavar as the most polarizing.

I think in time Brunell will be more appreciated by the fans. As has been mentioend, the 14-13 monday night game is one of the greatest of all time. He came in & out w/Gibbs.

In a way he was the on field embodiment of Joe Gibbs.

oldhog44 · 03-14-2008, 09:18 AM

I didn't realize Brunell had his best statistical year as a member of the Redskins. I would have bet he had at least one better one in J-ville.

03-13-2008, 07:41 PM	#1
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Mark Brunell signs with the Saints. Mark's time is over in DC. He signs with the Saints. Another confirmation link will follow. Heard the same information on the Riggins show Live. Good luck! Bye, Bye Brunell From Jason L: Former starting quarterback Mark Brunell has signed with the New Orleans Saints, according to a league source. Brunell visited the Saints this week and also drew significant interest from Atlanta and Green Bay. He was the first player Joe Gibbs pursued after returning to coaching in 2004. He was the primary starter the next two seasons before losing his starting job to Jason Campbell midway through the 2006 season. __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

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SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Mark Brunell signs with the Saints. Good luck to him. I wish him well. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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Ruhskins Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 22,331	Re: Mark Brunell signs with the Saints. Bye, Bye Brunell - Redskins Insider Here's the link for those interested __________________ R.I.P. #21

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Skinsfan1967 Special Teams Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Frederick, Maryland Age: 57 Posts: 254	Re: Mark Brunell signs with the Saints. Mark will always be a part of Redskins' lore. The Monday Night Miracle will go down as one of our greastest victories over the Cowgirls. __________________ Yellow41 on Redskinsheads

03-13-2008, 08:11 PM	#11
BrunellMVP? Impact Rookie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 726	Re: Mark Brunell signs with the Saints. honestly, I consider him a cancer. From my point of view, most of what we accomplished was in spite of him. While there are many to choose from (AA, Lloyd, TJ, etc) I feel he was Gibbs 2.0 biggest mistake. I say this not so much because of his stats (which were not good) but mostly due to the opportunity cost associated with not playing someone else. In short, we put way too much faith in a broken down body. That said, I can't fault him for taking the money and I can't deny that he is a class act. Good luck to Mark "MVP" Brunell. __________________ in writing these daily letters and trying to make them interesting it is always possible that some sentiment may occur which has not received the severe and deliberate scrutiny and reconsideration which should attach to a State Paper. - Churchill

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Warpath The Starter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Age: 48 Posts: 1,762	Re: Mark Brunell signs with the Saints. Wow I honestly thought he would just ride off into the sunset. Im surprised he'll get another season in. Good Luck MB you were a class act here in DC.

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djnemo65 Playmaker Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,836	Re: Mark Brunell signs with the Saints. I don't think there has been another redskins player in my relatively short lifetime that polarized the fan base the way Mark did. Something tells me we will still be talking about him 5 or 10 years from now.

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oldhog44 Camp Scrub Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 42	Re: Mark Brunell signs with the Saints. I didn't realize Brunell had his best statistical year as a member of the Redskins. I would have bet he had at least one better one in J-ville.

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