TC4 Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 Okay, this one is totally WAY OVER THE TOP!!!! It has to do with the Jaguars and QB Mark Burnell and, well, you will see the rest: http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm JAGS WERE/ARE SHOPPING BRUNELL We've confirmed that, regardless of coach Jack Del Rio's denials, the Jaguars were indeed shopping quarterback Mark Brunell earlier this week -- and that the team remains interested in trading him. As mentioned below, count the Redskins among the few interested teams. Sure, the 'Skins have Patrick Ramsey. But "win now" is owner Dan Snyderbrenner's annual mantra, and he'd likely be willing to park Ramsey on the bench if he can get an established player to run Steve Spurrier's offense. POSTED 9:35 p.m. EDT, August 26, 2003 JAGS DENY TRADE RUMORS According to the Jacksonville Jaguars' official Web site, coach Jack Del Rio denies reports that the team has offered quarterback Mark Brunell to other NFL teams. Del Rio said that the multiple reports regarding the trade rumors are "making a circus out of a simple process." That quote from Del Rio doesn't sound much like a categorical denial. Instead, it sounds like the Jags had intended to quietly shop Brunell -- and in their naivete they assumed no one else would say anything to the media about it. "There was never a direct offer of our starting quarterback. He will start Thursday night," Del Rio said. What the hell does "direct offer" mean? Was an "indirect offer" made? It sure looks like the Jags are pulling a Clinton on this one, apparently in order to avoid any potential fallout from their shoddy treatment of a guy who has formed part of the foundation of the franchise. Our guess is that the Jags made a few exploratory phone calls regarding possible interest in Brunell, with every intention of soliciting a "direct offer" if the teams to whom they spoke showed any interest. "We have a plan," Del Rio said, "but I don't think it's in the best interests of the Jaguars to discuss it with the rest of the country." That's fine, Jack. But you'll never make it in this here league if you think that showing your hand to a couple of other teams isn't the same damn thing as laying your cards on the table. And on the Brunell trade issue, a league source tells us that the Redskins are one of the only teams interested in making a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wicked Wop Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 Well I think the league source has his head up his @ss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidFan Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 What a Crock!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 The only way id see us making a deal is if we weredisgusted with Rob Johnsons play as the 2nd QB. Sure he hasnt lit up the world but he hasnt stunk up the joint either. These guys should go into fiction and let some young and credible sports writers have a chance. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 no way Brunell could even run this system before week 10. That was dumb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkyalligator Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 I can't believe they are actually reporting this as fact....I could be a sports writer and make up better stories than this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonnyJ Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 This is absolutely hilarious. It's entered the realm of satire. The only way the team does it is to get a superior backup QB, though you have to wonder how long it would take Brunell to get proficient in the offense. But the guy has a $7M salary. There is no way the Redskins are going to take that on for a backup QB. Before last season, I would have loved getting Brunell. That ship has sailed, though. This is Ramsey's team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbear Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 I wonder if they are digging stuff up from last year? I seem to remeber us being interested in a trade for Brunnel last year before the draft. Then it atleast made some sense. Now? No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB81 Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 If I were going to make up trade rumors, it would sound a lot like this. I guess I could see us trading for Brunnell as a backup since Rob Johnson has looked awful...and it would give Spurrier an excuse to move Danny W. to the #2 spot, which you know he is dying to do. Still, I think this is a complete fabrication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big z Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 As frugal as the FO has been this offseason, this is hard to see. Live and Die with Ramsey. After this year, it should be clear if he's the man or not. Obviously, it would be great to have a backup not named Rob Johnson or Danny Weurfull, but man...we'd lose a draft pick, when the guy is gonna be released anyway...and we'd definitely need to renegotiate that contract, which Brunell would be crazy to do. Watching NFL Live last night, they were commenting about how Brunell is a scrambling QB that doesn't scramble anymore. And also how he is the most sacked QB in the league since 99 or something. Indictment of his protection or is he holding the ball too long??? We already have a backup QB that holds the ball too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aREDSKIN Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 Originally posted by Funkyalligator I can't believe they are actually reporting this as fact....I could be a sports writer and make up better stories than this. Slight correction. Anything that Profootball Talk reports via their website is pure unadulterrated spew. Florio engages in nothing more than vitriolic unsubstantiated fiction. It's histrionics on roids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NASMTrainer Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 I had to send Mike a little email about this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosperity Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 Or all their articles like this or do they just friggin hate the skins for some reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golgo-13 Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 ummmmm, no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBlue Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 well if they cut him, i'm sure we might be interested in re-signing him for the league minimum besides that, give me a break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC4 Posted August 27, 2003 Author Share Posted August 27, 2003 Originally posted by Skin-N-NY I had to send Mike a little email about this one. Well, I have heard that they try to answer all the e-mails they get and that they will spew some rather venomous responses. If they do answer you, do share it with all your friends here at ExtremeSkins. We can always use another good laugh :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsknbill Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 #1 Why would the Skins be interested in a QB that is held together with band-aids and bubble gum? #2 Why would we want to assume that contract for a back up? These guys are talking out of their collective arses again. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfanbu Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 If I were Brunnell's agent, I might start this rumor. It might put a fire under B.B.B.Bradway and Jets. HTTR, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Hog Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 I know it's a little late, but APRIL FOOLS ! ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 Pro Football Talk is hardly a reputable news source of any kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 No kidding,, this is absolutely laughable. they probably write this claptrap so they can see if we will disect it, so they can be sure they have readership. Their 'source' is likely Antwan the crackhead who was digging in a dumpster near Redskins Park Yeah, man, I heard dat Dan Snyda talkin' bout makin' dat trade. Sho'nuff. Now gimme yo' wallet. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NASMTrainer Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 Originally posted by TC4 Well, I have heard that they try to answer all the e-mails they get and that they will spew some rather venomous responses. If they do answer you, do share it with all your friends here at ExtremeSkins. We can always use another good laugh :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Well, it just so happens that he sent me a response today. ever hear of a guy restructuring his deal? please leave me alone Thats all it said. Of course, I had to write back. I told him that if he didn't want people sending him emails maybe he should not put his email address out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthcat Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Take Brunnell, cut Woe-ful. That would feel good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselPwr44 Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 What an easy job that must be. Sitting at a desk and making up trade rumors all day long. Where do I sign up at?? :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Originally posted by Earthcat Take Brunnell, cut Woe-ful. That would feel good. In a perfect world maybe but Brunell's contract wouldnt make us feel good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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