spanishomelette Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 A FEW CHOICE WORDS: TONY KORNHEISER No Offense, but Is Brunell Really an Upgrade? http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/12/AR2005091201635.html Tuesday, September 13, 2005; Page E02 Wave goodbye to The Patrick Ramsey Era. Didn't last long, did it? Patrick Ramsey was cleared to return after suffering a neck strain, but it was Mark Brunell who finished the game. (By Toni L. Sandys -- The Washington Post) After Ramsey nearly got decapitated in the second quarter Sunday -- nearly found himself starring as Ichabod Crane in "The Headless Quarterback" -- Coach "Joe" sought comfort in Mark Brunell. Or as **** Stockton repeatedly and inexplicably called him, " Scott Brunell." Though we later learned that Ramsey was medically cleared to play, Gibbs pressed on with Brunell, whose best offensive play was a pass interference call that negated a 55-yard Chicago interception return. Gaining confidence with every pass he threw that wasn't intercepted and run back for a touchdown, Brunell's signature move was to turn and hand off to whoever was behind him. It could have been Tom Hanks; it wouldn't have mattered to Brunell. The result was three field goals and an insurmountable 9-7 lead over the worst offensive team in the league. The Bears treat offense as if it's bubonic plague. I had to laugh when Moose Johnston waxed on about "Ron Turner's offensive philosophy" as if it were borrowed from Albert Einstein. Where exactly did Turner glean this dynamic offensive philosophy -- from the back of a ketchup bottle? So now there is no need to start anyone but Brunell. He got the 'W,' didn't he? How can you argue with that? Okay, maybe he couldn't get the ball into the end zone -- but at least his spinal cord is intact. So what if the Redskins just lost all their scoring because John Hall re-injured his quad? (What's the deal with this guy? How did he become so fragile that he needs to be stored in a Tiffany box?) So what if Jon "Fast Eddie Felson" Jansen has no workable thumbs? No thumbs! I mean, come on, how is the guy supposed to get down into a three-point stance? For all intents and purposes, Jansen is now a penguin! Don't worry. Mark Brunell threw for 70 yards. That's right, 70 yards. Sound familiar? Welcome to last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panel Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Good article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 All I can say is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sableholic Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 ahem....yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuels Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Great articule and nailed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
method man Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 For all intents and purposes, Jansen is now a penguin LOL. Or a caveman who should decapitate Greg Ellis with those clubs of his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbeskin Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Yep, good article and projection of how this season will turn out. Hope I'm wrong though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I hope all of us are wrong, but yep, kind of what I have been thinking since Ramsey got clotheslined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mookie0720 Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 No way! Skins media bias! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Sick Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 This is Kornheiser at his best. Trying to at least get a laugh out of Skins fans when we are feeling down. Jon "Fast Eddie Felson" Jansen is now a penguin. Welcome to last year. I would laugh if I wasn't crying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTownFan Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I'll be crying even worse if Kaine becomes our governor, but thats besides the point, Kornheiser is brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funNgun4eva Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 thank god TK wrote something again...man this guy can apply comic relief to any situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskinswhoopass Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 man that is one funny ass Article, LOL.. but true.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lead Blocker Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 It would be funny... if it wasn't true Kornheiser nailed it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneskins Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChocolateCitySkin Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 where are the masters of spin? i need some 325yd 3 td projections for brunell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jempet Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 sigh..... Go 'Skins. Prove us wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newera Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Yes, but we only ran for like 150 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newera Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I mean after one week we are ranked 16 in offense and second in defense. We just have to get in the endzone. Ramsey had a 49 quarterback rating. And, almost half of his yards came on the Moss catch and run. Neither quarterback set the world on fire. Mark didn't make any mistakes. Gibbs knows what he's doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epistopheles Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I mean after one week we are ranked 16 in offense and second in defense. We just have to get in the endzone. Ramsey had a 49 quarterback rating. And, almost half of his yards came on the Moss catch and run.Neither quarterback set the world on fire. Mark didn't make any mistakes. Gibbs knows what he's doing. Let's hope so. :fingersx: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Prime Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Some seem to have forgotten last year... Mark just reminded us.. You think anything is going to change with him officially starting? Only thing that will change is he'll get 80 yards instead of 70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sxs44 Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I am not sure what everyone is so worried about. It is just a game. The Skins will be fine. There is obviously something that Gibbs knows and has seen, that the fans and media are not aware off. Based on his training he has choosen to start MB at QB. I think the Skins would be better with PR starting, but then what do I know, I am just an arm chair QB. We will see what happens. I still think the cowgirls will underestimate the Skins and loose the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoCommiesGo Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Good article. My oh my, I guess basketball season isn't to far.... man I hope I'm wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregpeck99 Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Korny is such a "bandwagoneer" its disgusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Kornheiser is never wrong. I mean, he KNEW how good Spurrier would be. Look, the fact is, even Ramsey fans admit Brunell looks better than last year. Why don't we see if he can add some big plays to his mistake-free football. It was a combo that Ramsey couldn't master over the entire off-season and preseason...now it's Brunell's turn to try within the new offense and being healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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