s0crates Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Hi everybody. Mark Brunell fan here. It is obvious that the time for Jason Campbell is upon us. As painful as it is to admit, our season is all but over, and the time has come to prepare for next year. Obviously, we need to use the remaining games to develop and evaluate our young talent. However, this thread is not about benching Mark Brunell. Lord knows we already have enough threads about that. Instead, as Mark Brunell enters the twilight of his storied career, I wish to take this opportunity to look back on his accomplishments. He has had a great run. First off, I wish to express my heartfelt appreciation for what Brunell has done for the Washington Redskins. Mark got the Dallas monkey off of our back. I will never forget that Monday night miracle last season. I can still see #8 running for his life on 3rd and very long. The images of those two perfect bombs to Santana Moss are forever etched in my memory. Many of the Redskins faithful may hate Brunell now, but none will ever forget that night. That was the biggest win we've had in years. We can thank Mark Brunell for that memory. Last season was easily the best we've had since 1991. We all loved last year's team, and Mark Brunell was one of its leaders. We can thank Mark Brunell for his role in not only sweeping Dallas, but also sweeping Philly, beating New York on Chirstmas Eve, and a very memorable five game run to return a long struggling franchise to the playoffs. 2005 was a great ride. We can thank Mark Brunell for that memory too. It looks like 2005 was probably the last good year for the aging veteran. If so, it is a fine finish to a fantastic career. Let us not forget that Mark Brunell's career did not begin in DC. Mark Brunell won a National Championship for the Washington Huskies. He won division titles and playoff games for the expansion Jacksonville Jaguars. When it is all said and done, Mark Brunell's statistics will show just how good of a quarterback he really was. In 156 career games, Brunell completed 2738 passes for 31836 yards and 182 TDs, while throwing only 106 INTs and amassing a carreer passer rating of 84.2. If you don't repsect that, you don't know much about football. He is a three time pro-bowler, in the top 25 all-time in passing yards, in the top 20 all-time in completions, one of the top 20 rated passers all-time, and recently set an NFL record for consecutive completions. Yes, Redskins fans, the time for Jason Campbell has come. But let us give Mark Brunell the respect he deserves as his career comes to an end. As we prepare to say fairwell to Mark Brunell, let us also say thanks for the memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmorina69 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Good post, i love the guy he has heart, hes just gettin old. BEST OF LUCK MARK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsngibbs4life Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Great post man. I have the utmost respect for Brunell. He such a classy guy. (by the way, did you make this in advance just for this situation? :laugh: ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
909997 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 thanks brunell for taking us to the playoff and getting campbell ready *kinda* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaudry Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Yeah, thanks for never taking the blame. Thanks for missing the deep receiver 90% of the time. Thanks for finding Ladell Betts in the flats when it's 3rd and 10. Thanks for leading this offense to an NFL record worst in a playoff game. Yeah, we have a lot to be thankful for today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidernat Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Pathetic.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAILBOMB9 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Yeah, thanks for the memories...all 2 of em!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shagman Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Great Post- Thank You Mark Brunell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins24 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Brunell, you're a classy guy, never moaning, never complaining. You were the QB when we were a couple plays away from the NFC Championship. You BEAT DALLAS! You played decently at times, even getting a NFL record. Thanks for that. But it is time to move foward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHOPSkins Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Thanks Socrates for the post Thank You Mark, you will Always have one of my most favorite skins memories You are a class act Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Yeah Bye!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigLebanese Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 This is probably the first time I've ever really wanted him benched. I trusted Mark because Gibbs trusted him. But having said that, it's just time for him to move on. But THANK YOU MARK BRUNELL!! 3-1 mark vs. the Cowboys, I'll definately remember him for that!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasimpson Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 bye bye Brunell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s0crates Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 Gibbs just announced Jason Campbell is the starter. Looks like I timed this well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 To Mark Brunell: Don't let the doorknob hit you on the way out of town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince62 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 You took your shot and played as a Redskin. Thank you for your grace under fire. But your time/duty is far from over. If you are Redskin, do your best to transition JC into a Pro Bowl caliber QB. There are manyways to have value and earn respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzmuda Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 It's not Brunell's doing that he was named the starter. He did his best. The decision to keep playing him, and the team's lack of production as a result, falls all on Gibbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iSTILLhateLavar1 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Geez! uhh This is for the Jags to do Technically we aint dead yet Campbell needs to bring his A Game! Hope the boy wonder has been studying what not to do SKIN TILL THE END! I Want us to get philly back so bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter39 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 :( i guess it is just his time. thank you mark for a great year last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxSpearheadxX Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Yeah. I guess the burning effigy of Brunell was a bit much on my part. Oh well, Brunell made mistakes, I made mistakes. Its all water under the bridge now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsniper1 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Thanks Mark for being a standup guy and leading us to a great year in 2005. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSkins Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Brunell you have been worthless from day one here. Retire old man. You ruined the reputation of a legendary coach and kept us from the SB. You suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUforREDSKINS Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Mark it was because of your scrambles at crucial times that we made it to the playoffs last year!!! Thank you for your time here at leading the amazing run to the paloffs last year!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydevil Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Thanks for beating the cowboys 3 times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isifhan Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Great post Socrates. Some of you are very embarrassing as fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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