Ponytail said:I was just trying to make Larry feel better. He's taking it kinda hard.
Ponytail said:I gotta agree that Gibbs waited way too long to make this decision. But the season is only at the halfway point. Playoffs for the redskins is still possible. But Campbell needs to give this team a real shot in the tail, like Romo did for the Cowboys, and some other conference teams need to falter somewhat, which is entirely possible. There are several very young, first year QB's that seem to have jump started previously drowning teams. Dallas, Chicago, Tampa bay...
McGee said:Personal opinion... I think the reality has set in that the Redskins won't make the playoffs. Gibbs is putting Campbell in because he needs to get some experience so he can start next year. Gibbs has said all along that Campbell is the future, now that the only thing left for the 'Skins to play for is pride, why not get Campbell his experience?
I think Mark Brunell has put them in the best position to win (only 4 interceptions all year), but the blocking hasn't been there for him (or Portis), and the defense has really been pitiful... if Gibbs had put Campbell in earlier I think we would have had to deal with the learning curve of a new QB on top of bad blocking and bad defense.
I think it is the right time to start looking to next year and find out if Campbell can actually play at the pro level... I think we would win more games with Brunell, but the kid has got to take his lumps sometime... lets do it now!
Ponytail said:I was just trying to make Larry feel better. He's taking it kinda hard.
Yes, Larry. IT's over. Focus on next year.Larry Gude said:...welcome aboard.
Allow me to introduce myself;
I am the abject well of despair. I am the essence of gallows humor when it comes to this team.
If Brunell put us in the best position to win, then he puts us in the best position to win and changing is pointless for two reasons;
1. We gotta win. It's not over yet.
2. The benefit of a qb cutting his teeth in meaningless games, ie, the season is lost, is marginal, at best. Yes, he'll face teams that need to beat us, but he will not gain any experience in the intense pressure of him needing to win with the entire organization and fan base' hopes resting on him.
The circular argument begins anew.
otter said:Don't feel sorry for Larry, he's been in the tank for Brunell way too long, its about time he learned to face reality.
This season is shot, they have to find out if Campbell can play before next season. Frankly, even tho Larry won't say it, if Ramsey was still here and starting, we'd be 4-5 or 5-4 IMO. NO ONE is scared of Brunell going deep, so the d-backs crowd the line and let him throw his 2 yd completions. I used to defend Brunell but there have been way too many times this year on 3rd and 5 where he has thrown balls away with a half way clear field in front of him to at least try to run to get a first down. He's lost his edge.
Nanny Pam said:Yes, Larry. IT's over. Focus on next year.
Larry Gude said:Burn her!
BURN HER!!!!! It is NOT over!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nanny Pam said:IT's over.
donbarzini said:"Over?!?! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?..."
Nupe2 said:Germans?
donbarzini said:Sorry. Should have cited my source for the quote:
Senator John Blutarsky
nachomama said:The blonde got it... :shrug:
I just caught that too.Nupe2 said:Germans?