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ducks
08-30-2004, 08:58 PM
Gibbs names Brunell starter for season-opener








August 30, 2004

ASHBURN, Va. (AP)-- As expected, Joe Gibbs went with the veteran quarterback.

Gibbs named Mark Brunell the opening-day starter Monday for the Washington Redskins, ending the quarterback battle with last season's starter, Patrick Ramsey.

``The thing I want to say about that is how pleased we are with our quarterback situation,'' Gibbs said. ``I just think right now it's time to make a decision. I think we need to spend more time with the quarterback and receivers on timing that we haven't been able to get because we're in-and-out, in-and-out.''

Brunell was already scheduled to start the final preseason game Friday against Atlanta. Washington opens the regular season at home against Tampa Bay on Sept. 12.

Washington traded a third-round draft pick to Jacksonville in the off-season to acquire the 11-year veteran. Gibbs won all three of his Super Bowls in Washington with experienced quarterbacks Joe Theismann, Doug Williams and Mark Rypien. Brunell certainly fits that mold better than Ramsey, who has 16 games in his career compared to 117 by Brunell.

Even still, Gibbs promised Ramsey, who initially demanded to be traded after the team brought in Brunell, a fair competition for the job and seemed to honor his word. Each player was given two starts in the preseason.

``It's nice to be at this point,'' Brunell said. ``Hopefully this is something that can launch this offense into the regular season.

ducks
08-30-2004, 09:05 PM
not sure I am pleased
I would went with rasmay and if he screwed up go to the vet

DuffMcCartney
08-30-2004, 09:08 PM
I have a question for you guys...What is gonna be the Redskins record this year?

ducks
08-30-2004, 09:27 PM
redskins 2-0 against cowboys:p

DuffMcCartney
08-30-2004, 09:28 PM
What is gonna be the Redskins record this year? Give me the correct answer.

exstatic
08-30-2004, 10:02 PM
8-8.

T Park Num 9
08-30-2004, 11:45 PM
6-10.

The defense is swiss cheese, the offense isnt jack.


Brunell, is OK, Ramsey may become jack.

Portis doesnt have a great O line in front of him.

Well see, but I dont see that big of a deal.

scott
08-30-2004, 11:46 PM
I second T Park's thoughts.

Guru of Nothing
08-31-2004, 12:05 AM
Gibbs names Brunell starter for season-opener

"The title is secure." [/obscure usenet basketball humor]

SAmikeyp
08-31-2004, 12:45 AM
8-8 same as Dallas.

DuffMcCartney
08-31-2004, 12:59 AM
No no I'm sorry the correct answer is "Who gives a shit."

bigzak25
08-31-2004, 10:52 AM
10-6.-wildcard.



:smokin2

Jimcs50
08-31-2004, 02:39 PM
11-5 at the worst.

DuffMcCartney
08-31-2004, 03:02 PM
The correct answer was "Who gives a shit."

TastesLikeChicken
08-31-2004, 03:06 PM
11-5 at the worst.


Jimmy, I got $50 that says they win 10 or fewer. Let me know if your game.:hat

bigzak25
08-31-2004, 03:07 PM
c'mon duffman, maybe one day the skins will have 5 superbowl trophies and you can jump on that bandwagon too....

DuffMcCartney
08-31-2004, 03:16 PM
Bandwagon my ass.

Jimcs50
08-31-2004, 04:15 PM
TLC, the over under on them in Vegas is 9, so why would I bet you at 10??? Noway, Jose.

T Park Num 9
08-31-2004, 04:44 PM
Shit Jim,

Ill bet you 50 bucks they dont win more than 8.


11-5


Thats like thinking the Red Sox would win 100 games.

TastesLikeChicken
08-31-2004, 05:01 PM
why would I bet you at 10???


Because you were confident they will win at least 11.


prove it :)

Jimcs50
08-31-2004, 06:48 PM
A fool and his money are soon parted.

TastesLikeChicken
09-01-2004, 02:01 PM
A fool and his money are soon parted.


Prove It :)

Jimcs50
09-01-2004, 02:44 PM
TLC, unfortunitely, I have done that many times already.:)

ShoogarBear
09-01-2004, 07:04 PM
9-7, outside shot at 10-6 and the playoffs.