Doozinbrah Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=6334 Ramsey Eyes the Next Level By Gary Fitzgerald Redskins.com April 5, 2005 For Patrick Ramsey, this is not just another offseason. With the start of voluntary workouts at Redskins Park on March 21, the fourth-year quarterback is preparing for perhaps his most important football season to date. Ramsey no longer views himself as a fresh-faced rookie or a developing pro. And as he continues to learn the intricacies of Joe Gibbs' offense and adjust to new quarterbacks coach Bill Musgrave, he also recognizes that the time is now to establish himself as an every-game starter and a playoff-caliber quarterback in the NFL. Patrick Ramsey Ramsey took a step in that direction in the last seven games of last season. He started all seven after relieving Mark Brunell mid-season, guiding the Redskins to three wins. He completed 65 percent of his passes--142-of-217 for 1,313 yards and eight touchdown passes--in those seven starts. "My mindset right now is to just continue to improve," Ramsey said. "Last year, there was improvement during the course of the season, but I want to begin that process now. That'll put me at an accelerated level when I start the season. "Obviously, you're going to learn something in every game you play. I want to be the guy who leads us to great things and turns this thing around. I want to be a part of the success and I want to be out there on the field when it happens." At this time last year, Ramsey was still recovering from foot surgery that repaired a bothersome bone bruise that cut short his 2003 campaign. He didn't start working out with the offense until the team's third mini-camp in early June. Ramsey expects that the weight training and getting the extra work with receivers this offseason will help him prepare better for training camp. "At this point last year, I was barely walking," he said. "I had just gotten out of the boot [protecting his foot] and I was having trouble even doing simple things as far as playing quarterback is concerned. So I was set back last year. This year, I'm obviously further along because I'm not injured. I'm able to condition and go out there and weight train. I'll be in optimal shape when I start." Last preseason, Ramsey struggled in two starts and Brunell landed the starting job coming out of preseason. When Brunell suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2 against the New York Giants, Ramsey saw his first action of the regular season and struggled, throwing three second-half interceptions. It was clear that he had not fully adjusted to Gibbs' offense and was still relying on his instincts from former head coach Steve Spurrier's pass-oriented offense. Ramsey replaced Brunell in Week 9 and started the remainder of the season. Overall, Ramsey completed 169-of-272 passes for 1,451 yards, 10 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. His QB rating was 74.8. Ramsey's marked improvement in the last seven games has elevated his confidence level. Asked what he specifically learned in those last seven games, Ramsey replued: "Running this offense in a game-time situation. It was important for me to go in there and see that and how the offense works and flows around me. You can see why Coach Gibbs calls certain things in certain situations, and that knowledge helps you as you're leading the team [downfield]. Towards the end of the season, I got more and more comfortable. Every play, I wasn't thinking as much. I was just playing the game and reacting and letting my instincts take over." Listen to Ramsey talk and it's clear he has moved beyond the adjustment period from Spurrier's offense to Gibbs' offense. Patrick Ramsey "There's no adjusting, it's just moving forward now," he said. In comparing the two offenses, Ramsey said the primary difference is that in Gibbs' offense, the focus is on a more balanced offensive attack. The offense picks it spots in the downfield passing game. "You pick your time [to throw downfield]," he said. "And at the same time, you play to your strengths. We've added some receivers this year who will help us get the ball downfield. I'm real excited about them. Just watching David Patten and Santana Moss, I can see their burst in speed and I can see their ability." Entering his fourth season as a Redskin, Ramsey is also qualified to comment on the Redskins' offseason, which has been noticeably quieter in terms of new players. The team's high-profile transaction was the trade of wide receiver Laveranues Coles to the New York Jets for Moss. The Redskins also brought in offensive lineman Casey Rabach, Patten and defensive back Pierson Prioleau in free agency. Said Ramsey: "We don't seem to have as many needs this year. Coach Gibbs, in his first year, put things in place and he's just trying to add to that now and mold the team the way he wants us to play and the style he wants us to play. So hopefully, the quiet side of the offseason will be beneficial because we'll have continuity." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSilverMaC Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Sweeeeeet!!!!!! C'mon Pat, time to show all the haters what time it is:point2sky :wewantd: :dallasuck :eaglesuck :gaintsuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXREDSKINS44 Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Good article!! Sounds like Ramsey is getting the hang of the offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfbovey Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 This is his do or die year. I'm hoping he explodes like Brees did last year. If Ramsey silences his critics, it will probably mean that we'll be in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrfriedm Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Nice read. I really hope that Ramsey blows the doors off of this offense. He's got a great arm and I would love for him to be completing with Manning for the #1 Qb in the league next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSkins Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 I predict he throws for over 3500 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Prime Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Originally posted by SoCalSkins I predict he throws for over 3500 yards. I got 5 bucks that says he goes over 4000 yards passing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Originally posted by jrfriedm Nice read. I really hope that Ramsey blows the doors off of this offense. He's got a great arm and I would love for him to be completing with Manning for the #1 Qb in the league next season. Of course, we would all love that. But competing with Manning for the best QB in the league? Highly doubtful, though I appreciate your optimism. I'll be thrilled with a solid & relatively mistake-free season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrfriedm Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Originally posted by Gothtimus I got 5 bucks that says he goes over 4000 yards passing.. :notworthy Wow big money man walking in!!! :laugh: :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSkins Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Originally posted by Gothtimus I got 5 bucks that says he goes over 4000 yards passing.. Donate the bet to the site: http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=97522 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Gut Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 I hope this year he proves his worth in the NFL so that we won't have to worry about the QB position for years to come. Is this his final year on his rookie contract, or his second to last? I wanna make sure his great performance this upcoming season is not because he's on a contract year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Originally posted by Patrick Ramsey I want to be the guy who leads us to great things and turns this thing around. I want to be a part of the success and I want to be out there on the field when it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Originally posted by SoCalSkins Donate the bet to the site: http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=97522 Wow, then ES could buy that new server that that kind of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Prime Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Originally posted by jrfriedm :notworthy Wow big money man walking in!!! :laugh: :doh: I have wife and kid, I see no money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MumboSauce Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 just read the article at redskins.com earlier...good stuff! I hope Pat has a stellar year and silences the critics as well, but ultimately see the team take another step towards improvement/greatness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohioskinfan Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 i would like to see a rating of high 80s minimum. Over 90 would put us in serious contention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cskin Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Wow, then ES could buy that new server that that kind of money. MOds... you just let me know when you're ready.... and I'll get you one you'll think I stole the price is so low. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy2Der Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 I hope he comes out and has a Drew Brees type year I would love to see him get the kind of attention and the respect Brees was able to win over this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Jumbo Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Originally posted by dfbovey This is his do or die year. I'm hoping he explodes like Brees did last year. If Ramsey silences his critics, it will probably mean that we'll be in the playoffs. I really WANT Ramsey to succeed in this offense. Seems like he's just a really good guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
authentic Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 i really like this guy's attitude, hopefully he can exceed expectations and shut these critics up... for some reason he seems hungary, and with that in mind he should do very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedbng86 Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 this articleis a good one to read, but at the same time is bad..... because it just made me miss football THAT much more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerpsEagles Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Originally posted by jrfriedm Nice read. I really hope that Ramsey blows the doors off of this offense. He's got a great arm and I would love for him to be completing with Manning for the #1 Qb in the league next season. ... guess I at least have to admire your optimism... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Originally posted by jrfriedm :notworthy Wow big money man walking in!!! :laugh: :doh: :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
authentic Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Originally posted by payCeSkin this articleis a good one to read, but at the same time is bad..... because it just made me miss football THAT much more believe me, i'm with you bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soljaofjesus Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 LETS GO PAT. WE BELIVE IN YOU 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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