rincewind Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Sorry if this has been posted - I couldn't search, so I looked on the first two pages and didn't see it. MSN's list of 9 potential pivotal players for the upcoming year. http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/5781908?OTC-RG2989870611&promoCode=000006MSHPFFTPSNN&FSO1&ATT=HCP>1=8393 6. Mark Brunell, quarterback, Redskins In the first half of the 2005 season, the Redskins lefty was among the NFL's more efficient quarterbacks. In the second half of the season, he was an eye sore. Brunell's play down the stretch was rather abysmal. And the oft-injured quarterback missed a portion of mini-camp in 2006 after fracturing a finger on his throwing hand. Washington is loaded with offensive talent after adding Brandon Lloyd and Antwaan Randle El to Santana Moss, Clinton Portis, Chris Cooley, and a sturdy starting five on the offensive line. And the most significant pickup Washington made this off-season was bringing Al Saunders on board to calls plays. If Brunell can execute the Saunders playbook, the Redskins are a Super Bowl threat. If he can't keep himself on the field, they aren't a playoff team. (For the record, I love Jason Campbell's upside, but he might have to go through some growing pains if forced to play). . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouvan59 Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 6. Mark Brunell, quarterback, RedskinsIn the first half of the 2005 season, the Redskins lefty was among the NFL's more efficient quarterbacks. In the second half of the season, he was an eye sore. Brunell's play down the stretch was rather abysmal. Let's compare Mark Brunell's "abysmal" 2nd half compared to say Drew Bledsoe and Eli Manning Brunell 199-114 57.3% 1,269 yds, 11 TDs, 7 Ints 80.16 QB rating Bledsoe 255-144 56.5% 1,620 yds, 10 TDs, 11 Ints 70.71 QB rating Manning 299-161 53.8% 1,951 yds, 10 TDs, 12 Ints 68.57 QB rating Here are Mark Brunell's stats in the Skins two biggest games of the year against the Giants and Cowboys in December: 31-19 61.3% 273 yds, 6 TDs, 1 Int 116.26 QB rating I'm sorry all the media can remember is Mark Brunell after he hurt his knee. I'm sorry that the media can't remember that we were running the F out of the ball at the end of the year and didn't need to throw. And more importantly I'm sorry they can't remember that Mark Brunell's eye sore performance resulted in a 6 game winning streak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heels232 Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Let's compare Mark Brunell's "abysmal" 2nd half compared to say Drew Bledsoe and Eli ManningBrunell 199-114 57.3% 1,269 yds, 11 TDs, 7 Ints 80.16 QB rating Bledsoe 255-144 56.5% 1,620 yds, 10 TDs, 11 Ints 70.71 QB rating Manning 299-161 53.8% 1,951 yds, 10 TDs, 12 Ints 68.57 QB rating Here are Mark Brunell's stats in the Skins two biggest games of the year against the Giants and Cowboys in December: 31-19 61.3% 273 yds, 6 TDs, 1 Int 116.26 QB rating I'm sorry all the media can remember is Mark Brunell after he hurt his knee. I'm sorry that the media can't remember that we were running the F out of the ball at the end of the year and didn't need to throw. And more importantly I'm sorry they can't remember that Mark Brunell's eye sore performance resulted in a 6 game winning streak. Great post. I never thought I would see the day where a QB is criticized for a 5 game winning streak to lead his team into the playoffs and win a playoff game. Heaven forbid they criticize Manning and Bledsoe. Although Bledsoe did have the worst OL in a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronicdesi Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Wait Brian Westbrook is No. 1? Hmm.. Interesting. I don't think he's going to influence the team more than McNabb will be influencing the team... I'm also surprised Carr made the list ahead of Eli. Eli has a lot of weapons at his disposal. If he can play up to Pro-Bowl caliber, they are going to be a force this season. Carr doesn't have much around him, and honestly will probably not be a huge impact player... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wbar3383 Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 It just being lazy. Instead of wasting their time in the offseason doing research to make real articles, they just cut and paste stuff. Some guy had said these things about Brunell after the playoffs, and now the lemmings just regurgitate his comments. Its easier then coming up with new material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jflagg215 Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 I really thing Plummer is the pivotal player for the Broncs, not Bell. He needs to reproduce the season he had last year for them to be successful again. He actually needs to have a better season. Bell will get his carries and Shannahan will put another RB in at times to help carry the load. One thing that I know will always be constant, Denver will have a good running game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsniper1 Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Well Brunell is the key to our season's success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portis&taylor Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 cool to see some brunell love i guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hailskins26 Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 same old story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwebst1 Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Let's compare Mark Brunell's "abysmal" 2nd half compared to say Drew Bledsoe and Eli ManningBrunell 199-114 57.3% 1,269 yds, 11 TDs, 7 Ints 80.16 QB rating Bledsoe 255-144 56.5% 1,620 yds, 10 TDs, 11 Ints 70.71 QB rating Manning 299-161 53.8% 1,951 yds, 10 TDs, 12 Ints 68.57 QB rating Here are Mark Brunell's stats in the Skins two biggest games of the year against the Giants and Cowboys in December: 31-19 61.3% 273 yds, 6 TDs, 1 Int 116.26 QB rating I'm sorry all the media can remember is Mark Brunell after he hurt his knee. I'm sorry that the media can't remember that we were running the F out of the ball at the end of the year and didn't need to throw. And more importantly I'm sorry they can't remember that Mark Brunell's eye sore performance resulted in a 6 game winning streak. This is one of the greatest posts I've ever seen..... :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWFLSkins Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Great post. I never thought I would see the day where a QB is criticized for a 5 game winning streak to lead his team into the playoffs and win a playoff game. Heaven forbid they criticize Manning and Bledsoe. Although Bledsoe did have the worst OL in a long time. Funny thing though, they probably are no better this year, :dallasuck :handicap: :handicap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Complete Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 This was posted before so I propose a merge... http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?t=160272 ...anyhoo, Mark's production did fall off and the winning streak we went on would have lasted longer if he was 100%. We were only 10 points away from beating the Seagulls in the divisional playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyeG Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 They see the 120 total yards in the play-off win against the bucs and some how that equates to the 2nd half of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 They see the 120 total yards in the play-off win against the bucs and some how that equates to the 2nd half of the season. Exactly. The same Bucs team that, btw, has a pretty stingy defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rincewind Posted July 19, 2006 Author Share Posted July 19, 2006 This was posted before so I propose a merge... http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?t=160272 ...anyhoo, Mark's production did fall off and the winning streak we went on would have lasted longer if he was 100%. We were only 10 points away from beating the Seagulls in the divisional playoffs. Oops... like I said my search wasn't working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Let's compare Mark Brunell's "abysmal" 2nd half compared to say Drew Bledsoe and Eli ManningBrunell 199-114 57.3% 1,269 yds, 11 TDs, 7 Ints 80.16 QB rating Bledsoe 255-144 56.5% 1,620 yds, 10 TDs, 11 Ints 70.71 QB rating Manning 299-161 53.8% 1,951 yds, 10 TDs, 12 Ints 68.57 QB rating Here are Mark Brunell's stats in the Skins two biggest games of the year against the Giants and Cowboys in December: 31-19 61.3% 273 yds, 6 TDs, 1 Int 116.26 QB rating I'm sorry all the media can remember is Mark Brunell after he hurt his knee. I'm sorry that the media can't remember that we were running the F out of the ball at the end of the year and didn't need to throw. And more importantly I'm sorry they can't remember that Mark Brunell's eye sore performance resulted in a 6 game winning streak. The Microsoft Network just got owned. :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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