Kyle Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 http://www.washingtontimes.com/sports/20030806-111048-9874r.htm Washington Times Woeful Wuerffel Danny Wuerffel had better be making a difference for the Redskins as a mentor to Patrick Ramsey, 'cause the ol' Gators quarterback isn't getting it done on the field. Wuerffel, signed by coach Steve Spurrier this week, has not looked good during the few opportunities he has had to line up under center. Yesterday the former Heisman Trophy winner was given four snaps in 7-on-7 and full-squad drills. He threw interceptions on the first two (the second ball thrown with so little oomph that cornerback Champ Bailey had to wait for it to come to him before sprinting down the sideline for a touchdown). Wuerffel's third pass almost was picked off, too. On his fourth snap, the coaches wised up and just had him hand the ball off. Wuerffel's performance was so abysmal, it made Spurrier completely forget about the wealth of positive things that actually happened yesterday morning. Asked if he thought it was one of the best practice sessions of camp, Spurrier said, "No, I thought it was one of the worst for the offensive guys. ... Our quarterbacks looked lost sometimes. They were running around, hitching around, getting hung up. We don't have a chance if we do that in the games." Spurrier later amended his harsh assessment, saying that it was a good practice for the majority of his players, just not his QBs (in particular, the one he goes back a ways with). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Probably a good thing, SS will never be tempted to throw DW in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridironmike Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 I think the name Woeful fits him better anyhow. Alas, has anyone scarfed up Brad Banks yet? Maybe we can get him back!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drex Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 "Yesterday the former Heisman Trophy winner was given four snaps in 7-on-7 and full-squad drills. He threw interceptions on the first two (the second ball thrown with so little oomph that cornerback Champ Bailey had to wait for it to come to him before sprinting down the sideline for a touchdown). Wuerffel's third pass almost was picked off, too. On his fourth snap, the coaches wised up and just had him hand the ball off." :doh: :doh: :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awesome Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Face it, DW's here as a coach, a mentor for Ramsey. It sounds like Johnson has stepped it up since DW came into to town, so as far as I'm concerned, that's a very positive result. DW will be third on the depth chart and it will take both Ramsey and Johnson going down with serious injuries before he gets in the game. What DW will be doing during the games isj talking with Ramsey, going over the things he's seeing on the field, which will give SS more time to be the head coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Originally posted by gridironmike I think the name Woeful fits him better anyhow. Alas, has anyone scarfed up Brad Banks yet? Maybe we can get him back!!! Brad Banks is worse than Wuerffel. Sorry, but he sucked so bad at camp, Spurrier never even let him in a scrimmage. Mobility?? Ramsey was running harder than Banks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief skin Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Danny Awful is taking up a valuable roster spot as far as I am concerned. I did not like him before last year and certainly do not after his performance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 I still don't understand why Spurrier and the Redskins just don't offer DW a job on the staff Wuerffel said he would like to get into coaching after playing and being with Spurrier here in DC would seem to be a great fit. But in all sincerity. Brad Banks brought nothing to the table. So those who are lamenting his spot in preseason are really overreaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Waffle did not want to be a coach because he wanted a chance to play. Hopefully this will change his mind but unless R Johnson steps it up we had better hope that Ramsey can play all 16 or Ham n cheese is a quick study. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeostang Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 If SS wants DW so bad why not hire him as a coach? Are there any NFL restrictions in doing that? I agree that its taking up a good roster spot? Were is Jeff Geroge when you need him. Is he stil sitting around or did he go to Seattle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom [Giants fan] Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 How much do you want to bet that DW sees playing time in the regular season for whatever reason? It seems that Spurrier is obsessed with the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Williams Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 if ramsey can win 8 games with this sced. i'll be happy.... as long as tampas one of them......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeostang Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Maybe SS made promises to DW when they were at Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brown 43 Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 How about Shane Mathews? He knows the system and he's not that bad for a second or third option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All In Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 As far as making the roster, SS said that Wuerful is here for the pre-season as an insurance policy, incase of an injury. Once cut time comes Wuerful is gone. If they cut him, as long as there are no injuries that should happen, I think it would be good to keep him around as a extra coach so that he can help the QBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Hog Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 What, is this a surprise That's where he got the name Woeful from ! :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 to be fair he hasn't practiced since last Dec. Ramsey was rusty after only a month lay off. DW wasn't brought in to start, and four snaps are hardly enough work for him to get into any grove. He'll be all right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougWilliams Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Uh, give him a few weeks. Sheesh. He'll be a better backup than Johnson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. D Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 he sucked today too............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathByLinebacker Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Originally posted by Brown 43 How about Shane Mathews? He knows the system and he's not that bad for a second or third option? Matthews is in Cincy. It looks like he's going to go into the season at #2 and they are going to keep Palmer at #3 and keep him on the sidelines for a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophet Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 i read palmer was #2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdmiralWaugh Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 We would be very lucky if we could keep Danny Legend here. Rob Johnson is nothing if not an expensive mistake. Danny will improve steadily and become a great #2 if we do keep him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CD167 Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Originally posted by bulldog I still don't understand why Spurrier and the Redskins just don't offer DW a job on the staff Wuerffel said he would like to get into coaching after playing and being with Spurrier here in DC would seem to be a great fit. Well, Ive read on many occasions that DW will not get into coaching after football. He will concentrate on his Ministry in New Orleans. This is an article I found where he pretty much sums up his feeling on coaching. http://www.nfleurope.com/chat/09062000_wuerffel_transcript.htm Question: Unlike some of your previous coaches, i.e, Spurrier & Ditka, you have a very calm demeanor. Do you have any desire to coach after you retire from playing, and at what level? Danny Wuerffel: I do have a desire. I think if I had many lives to live I would enjoy one in coaching but with only one, there are other things I would prefer to invest my time in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montilar Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Kinda easy to tell a reptile fan isn't it? "Danny Legend"? :thud: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: Take a hint. We don't give a #$^ what he did 9 years ago in college. We went through this last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brown 43 Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Deathby, thanks ! I didn't know Cincy picked him up after Tampa dumped him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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