Brunell Hurt

[gbrittain]

http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/WAS/9115995

Could be good news for Cowboys.

[CrazyCowboy]

Never can tell for sure.......that backup has a little experience and he is a tough kid!

[Word Mofo]

Ramsey will be playing for his next job... that scares me

[Jimz31]

Ramsey is not a bad QB. This is a wash IMO.

[Wood]

Brunnell is clearly the better QB. I dont even think the redskins would be playing for a playoff berth if Ramsey was the QB for the year.

[JohnsKey19]

ramsey can get it done if protected and comfortable. he can really fall apart a la Bledsoe if he starts to feel some pressure. he's also erratic at times even if protected. brunnel is clearly the better qb, particularly for that offense.

[Da Hammer]

A big positive is that if Ramsey plays it will be tough for him on the road were more pressure we'll be on him from the fans and loudness. I agree that with Ramsey the Redskins would not be in playoff contention

[Jimz31]

ramsey can get it done if protected and comfortable. he can really fall apart a la Bledsoe if he starts to feel some pressure. he's also erratic at times even if protected. brunnel is clearly the better qb, particularly for that offense.
So...in other words, Ramsey is just like every other pure pocket passer.

Give him time, etc.

[kingwhicker]

Any time a Redskin is hurt it's good news to me.

[big dog cowboy]

Any time a Redskin is hurt it's good news to me.
Kind of what I was thinking.

[skinsfan10]

Any time a Redskin is hurt it's good news to me.

You guys are a class act.

[thewivil]

I never wish for an injury on any player, but this definitely is a break for the Cowboys. Hopefully, Philly can capitalize on this and get a win next week.

[Sarge]

Ramsey is not a bad QB. This is a wash IMO.

Brunnel has been better as their starter.

[Qwickdraw]

Ramsey is far less mobile.

Washington has gotten this far largely in part due to Brunnells ability to buy time and run often. Ramsey will not have the same luxury. This is good news.

But Kearse was injured today so if he can't play next week... that sucks.

[twa]

Going against philadelphia's blitz schemes Ramsey's youth has to be a negative.

[TwoSteppinJJ]

Going against philadelphia's blitz schemes Ramsey's youth has to be a negative.

Yeah McCown sure had trouble today against there so called "Blitz Schemes":laugh2::hammock:

[MichaelWinicki]

The fact is the Eagles packed it in weeks ago... we had a chance to take care of business and didn't.

[twa]

Yeah but McCown came from a great college system ;) , :D pedigree counts

Ramsey has also never won a game against Philly,Brunell has :nana:

[kingwhicker]

You guys are a class act.

Yeah, you are too if you take the cl out.

[Typhus]

ummm,, does anyone know what the injury to Brunnel was?

[Cbz40]

Brunell Injured, Ramsey Closes Out Win

By Gary Fitzgerald
Redskins.com
December 24, 2005



Mark Brunell suffered a sprained knee early in the third quarter of Saturday's 35-20 win over the New York Giants. He was replaced by backup Patrick Ramsey.
Brunell's status for practice this week and next Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles will be determined early next week, team officials said. "We'll have to see how it develops in the days ahead," head coach Joe Gibbs said after the game. "Mark tried to come back off of it, but couldn't."

Brunell was injured on a sack on the Redskins' first offensive drive of the second half. He was sacked by blitzing linebacker Nick Greisen and laid on the ground for several minutes as trainers evaluated his knee.

Ramsey immediately began to warm up. Minutes later, Brunell joined him on the sidelines, testing his knee. But it was Ramsey who went into the game.

Ramsey, seeing his first action since mop-up duty in the Week 8 game loss to the Giants, completed his first pass of the game to Ladell Betts. He was forced to call two time outs on the series when there appeared to be some confusion in the offensive alignment.

Then lightning struck. Ramsey threw a deep pass to Santana Moss, who caught the pass ahead of cornerback Will Allen and broke free for a 72-yard touchdown reception.

Ramsey also led the offense on a touchdown drive in the fourth quarter. On the drive, Ramsey completed several passes to Cooley and a key third-down conversion to Moss.

Running back Clinton Portis finished off the drive with a 19-yard touchdown run, skipping past Allen to break into open field. He out-raced every Giants defender to the goal line, giving Washington a 35-20 lead.

Ramsey finished the game completing 5-of-7 for 104 yards and one touchdown.

"We've talked all year and I've told him he's one play away," Gibbs said. "He's in one of the most important positions on our football team. That's the reason we put a lot of attention into our quarterbacks and the depth we have here.

"Here is one of the biggest games I've ever been in and Patrick has to go in and win it for us. I've appreciated how Patrick has handled the situation all year. It says a lot about him and his character. He stepped in amd made some plays."

Added Ramsey: "It was a big win for us. Everyone really stepped up when I had the opportunity to go in. All the guys played great, which made it pretty easy on me."

Brunell was solid in the first half before his injury. He completed 7-of-11 passes for 112 yards and two touchdowns, including a 59-yard TD pass to Moss.

[Wheat]

The Eagles already have their Uhauls packed and ready to play golf.

Look at what they did with the backup QB in AZ yesterday.

I think Washington just needs to play solid D in Philly next week, and run the ball.

I can't imagine Philly fans show up for this game.

[skinsterp]

Any time a Redskin is hurt it's good news to me.

Real classy. Still hurting from the best down a couple of weeks ago?
I wouldn't wish for injury to any opponent. Merry X-mas!

[kingwhicker]

Still hurting from the best down a couple of weeks ago?

Huh? So retarded.