Saqs Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-redskins-brunell&prov=ap&type=lgns ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- Mark Brunell is uncertain whether he would be content to return the Washington Redskins as a backup. Brunell, who was benched in favor of Patrick Ramsey in November, commented Monday for the first time on coach Joe Gibbs' announcement two weeks ago that Ramsey will be the starter next season. "I want to play, there's no question,'' Brunell said. ``I'm confident that I can still play, no doubt about that. It would be hard to be a backup as it has been the last few weeks.'' Brunell, 34, ranked last in the league in completion percentage when he was benched during the first half against Cincinnati on Nov. 14. Brunell's stats were the worst of his 11-year career, and he failed to throw for 100 yards in five of his nine starts. Ramsey led the Redskins to victories in three of their last five games as the team finished 6-10. "Starting this season, but not being able to finish, that was the frustrating part, particularly when we were about to turn the corner and get some things going,'' Brunell said. ``Guys were playing better, and to not be a part of that was pretty hard.'' Brunell said he came to Washington expecting to start when he signed a seven-year, $43 million contract after being traded from Jacksonville for a third-round draft pick. He said he was surprised when Gibbs announced that there wouldn't be an open competition for the 2005 starting job. "Reading that and hearing that, it did come as a surprise,'' Brunell said. ``Coach Gibbs and I have talked about that since then.'' Asked what his future holds, Brunell said: ``I don't know. Honestly, I expect to be a Redskin, and I want to be a Redskin.'' While saying the job is Ramsey's, Gibbs has steadfastly defended Brunell and said he wants both quarterbacks back next season. Cutting Brunell would be difficult because of the salary cap ramifications, so Brunell's best option for leaving would be to request a trade if he wanted to leave. "Write this down: Mark Brunell's not through yet,'' Gibbs said. I'll stand on that one when it's all said and done. We'll see. I believe he'll fill a very important role.'' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildbill Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 Gibbs biggest most glaring mistake was hiring this guy. I wish someone would take him off of our hands....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfbovey Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 Only way he gets taken off our hands is if we cut him. And that will be a big cap hit. Maybe he will agree to a pay cut. Wishful thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akhhorus Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 Then Brunell better learn how to Long Snap. We cant deal him, we cant cut him. He better get used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afparent Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 i guess he is suppose to say those things. as long as he doesn't become a cancer on the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNEET Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 WOW. Unbelievable. How can he POSSIBLY think he can still start in this league? What is with old QB's like Brunell and Warner who can't come to grips with reality. It's really quite sad, actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyZeb Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 Regardless of how bad he's played, I don't dislike him. But more comments like this and I will. He needs to learn some humility or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimster Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 all former starters are supposed to say that I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panthro Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 "Starting this season, but not being able to finish, that was the frustrating part, particularly when we were about to turn the corner and get some things going,'' Brunell said. ``Guys were playing better, and to not be a part of that was pretty hard.'' It's sad that he doesn't realize they turned the corner because he was no longer in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mookie0720 Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 Well tough sh!t Mark because you are going to be a backup. You can hold out if you want...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarhog Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 "Reading that and hearing that, it did come as a surprise,'' Brunell said. ``Coach Gibbs and I have talked about that since then.'' I listened to his comments on 980 this morning, and I heard 'it DIDN'T come as a surprise'. Thats a big difference in terms of the tone of his comments I thought his overall demeanor regarding his situation was positive....he doesn't have a whole lot of choice, and he can point to nothing but himself in terms of how he got to the backup QB role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdarugar Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 This old man must be nutty...FUK BRUNNELL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA56Dawg Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 he is already a cancer on my franchise in Madden '05... i traded him to the Cardinals for a 2nd round pick - although i took a cap penalty of ~$5.7mil... btw i resigned Pierce and Smoot, i don't remember the figures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdarugar Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 I would feel more secure with Hasselbeck as the #2, who agrees? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canesluver Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 I think our back-up quarterback situation stinks. If Ramsey should go down, I don't have confidence in either one. If Brunnell somehow leaves the Skins, we need to start looking, because I don't think Hasselbeck is the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosperity Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Maybe he shouldn't have sucked so much. The guy single handadly ruined our season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 I don't think I'd have a problem with Brunell as #2. But, frankly, Mark, if you want to start, feel free to shop around. We'll trede you to anybody who'll take your existing contract. (Yes, I know that won't work. But face it, Mark: The only reason you're not facing a "take a pay cut or you're fired" conversation is that it would cost too much cap room to cut you). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RF4L Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 "Write this down: Mark Brunell's not through yet,'' Gibbs said. I'll stand on that one when it's all said and done. We'll see. I believe he'll fill a very important role.'' Getting Patrick gatorade is freaking important. That, and saying "nice throw". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimster Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Originally posted by fdarugar I would feel more secure with Hasselbeck as the #2, who agrees? :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Brunell is going to start alright....start helping Gibbs get the offensive plays into Ramsey faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milliondollarslim Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 based on this years performance what team does Mark think will make him a starter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkyalligator Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 If Brunell refuses to report....does he count against the salary cap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ummagumma Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Originally posted by posse WOW. Unbelievable. How can he POSSIBLY think he can still start in this league? What is with old QB's like Brunell and Warner who can't come to grips with reality. It's really quite sad, actually. Yes, if they weren't making mad jack I'd actually feel sorry for him. I wish I could get paid millions to stand on the redskins sidelines next to a legend like Joe Gibbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan93 Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 I realize why you guys are being so hard on Brunell, but c'mon...do you want the guy to say...look I stink and I deserve to be a 2nd stringer? If he remains on the team, don't you want a guy to go out there and try and compete? Don't you want the guy to work hard as if he is the starter? I rather have that then some guy who knows he will be the backup and won't ever step on the field unless there is an injury. Look at a guy like Koy Detmer. He only plays the last two games because Donovan sat and he stunk the joint. He knows there's no way he steps on the field. It's gotta be something he thinks about when he's at practice. :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ummagumma Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Originally posted by Larry I don't think I'd have a problem with Brunell as #2. But, frankly, Mark, if you want to start, feel free to shop around. We'll trede you to anybody who'll take your existing contract. (Yes, I know that won't work. But face it, Mark: The only reason you're not facing a "take a pay cut or you're fired" conversation is that it would cost too much cap room to cut you). But trading him does the same thing. The signing bonus accelerates. We CAN'T trade the bum unless he redoes his contract and, I assume, repays part of the signing bonus. Can he be traded to NFL Europe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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