The Mark Brunell Appreciation Thread [Archive]

dj_stouty

11-13-2006, 07:32 PM

Today, Mark gets demoted to #2 to allow our potential franchise QB his shot at taking the team to a new level. Knowing Mark Brunell, he is probably handling this like a gentleman. He won't demand a trade or say "no comment" to the media. He is a true leader and I'm sure he will be the first to congratulate Jason after his first TD.

So anyway, this thread is to say thanks to the guy who helped get Gibbs back in the playoffs.

This is the guy who has a 3-1 record against the Cowboys while wearing a B&G jersey. (And had 9 TDs to only 2 INTs)

This is the guy who was 1/2 of the midnight miracle duo in Dallas last year, bombing two passes over Roy Williams to Santana Moss. Half of the Dallas fanbase had their jaws hit the floor...the other half didn't find out until the next morning. LOL

This is the guy with the NFL record for most consecutive passes in a game.

This is the guy who handled getting benched for Ramsey admirably.

This is the guy who threw FOUR TDs in one game against the Cowboys at FedEx!

This is the guy who took Gibbs to the hospital when he was being scouted to come to the Skins.

Brunell ranks 19th in NFL history for completions, 22nd in Pass Attempts, 25th in passing yards and 37th in Passing TDs.

Thanks for the memories, Mark. Do us proud and help shape Jason into a future Pro Bowl QB.

BTW - If you have nothing nice to say about him, then please move along...

Biggie

11-13-2006, 07:34 PM

He might not be a great quarterback anymore, but he's a great guy.

CNYSkinFan

11-13-2006, 07:38 PM

Mark did the best he could and always gave 100%. I think he was one bad injury away from getting us to the Superbowl in 2005 (the last hit on his knee in the Giants game). He took everything in stride and provided constant leadership. He will always be a Redskin.

hail2skins

11-13-2006, 07:38 PM

Thanks for the services you provided the Redskins Mark. The fans really appreciate it. There were good times and there were bad times but you fought for our franchise and we're very appreciative. Those victories over Dallas are priceless.

akhhorus

11-13-2006, 07:40 PM

Thanks for everything Mark, you always fought hard and gave your all. I'll especially treasure the memories of you shutting up Paintedbird, KeepRamsey and the Ramseyites in 2005.

WackyJacky

11-13-2006, 07:40 PM

Thank you, Mark Brunell. You have earned my admiration, respect, and gratitude for a job done well under trying circumstances.

skins74

11-13-2006, 07:41 PM

He has always been a professional.

HAWGZHEAD

11-13-2006, 07:45 PM

I never, ever saw MB give up once in a game as a Skin and I never saw him take a play off. While some skills have diminished, I don't think his heart ever did. He has provided us with some thrilling plays with his arm and his legs (lets not forget a couple of those 10-15yd scrambles that saved our tales a couple of times). Hope he stays around and teaches our new guy a thing or two.

rusty73

11-13-2006, 07:45 PM

Professional and a classy veteran that didn't make excuses.:rolleyes:

whitskins

11-13-2006, 07:50 PM

Thank you, Mark Brunell. I will always appreciate your efforts and your place in Redskins history. You have given us some great moments and helmed the team during one of the best seasons of my life. I'll always be thankful for that.

NCskinsfanatic

11-13-2006, 07:54 PM

I'm very thankful for Mark Brunell, I have backed him to death the last 3 years here. And I still don't know that this seasons problems don't stem more from adding Saunders and subtracting our defense than they do MB being unable to get it done anymore. I think he can just not with this line and this D...just my opinion. Thanks to dj (who has also stood up for MB consistently) for starting this thread. MB you are a class act, a helluva redskin and a unquestionable Joe Gibbs guy! Thank you and while it may be time to pass the torch, I respect MB for his leadership and commitment to the Redskins for the last 3 years. The only difference in MB and Gibbs other three SB winning QB's IMO is Mark never had the first Hog to protect him....not one, again just my opinion.

Itoolu

11-13-2006, 08:02 PM

Thanks Mark for the Dallas memories that I will be telling my kids about someday. You are the best Skins QB that I have seen play in person and a class act guy. I will never forget the 5-0 or we go home playoff run.

P.S.- Do you have any interest in coaching?

Lacquer Head

11-13-2006, 08:09 PM

I'll chip in. Last season was really something special. This, season, however...

Anyway, in the spirit of the thread, thanks, Mark. I hope you become a coach somewhere so you don't have to completely give up on the game.

DoGood

11-13-2006, 08:09 PM

Thank you Mark for your hard work and dedication to the Redskins even when everything was stacked against you and half the Redskins faithful treated you worse than they do cowboys. You handled everything far better than I ever could and you will always have a supporter in me. You had an amazing 2005 and that became the greatest season I have ever witnessed from my Redskins. For that, you will always be remembered. Thank you for ripping the cowboys and their fan's hearts out THREE TIMES. Week 2 in 2005 was one of the greatest moments I have ever felt in my life.

Hail to the Redskins and hail to MB.

santanadasavior

11-13-2006, 08:10 PM

He brought repectability back to this franchise. I for one appreciate what he has done for us. Thank you and I hope you can make the most of the remainder of your career.

whistleandthumb

11-13-2006, 08:12 PM

Mark Brunell will always be a legite Redskin to me, if for no other reason than the Monday Night Miracle and whatever we end up calling that wild finish last week. Plus, Mark led us to our first playoff win in Gibbs v.2...

Thanks, Mark!!!!

Lavar703

11-13-2006, 08:17 PM

Well I will stop by and show some appreciation for a guy who left it all out on the field last year and this year, thanks for the playoffs and the wins over the cowboys. And I want to thank Mark in advance for helping to make Jason a super bowl winning QB.

LATrueRedskin

11-13-2006, 08:17 PM

I'll never forget last season for the rest of my life. The 5-in-a-row sequence was really something special and unforgetable to watch.

Although Mark was "only" our QB for 3 seasons, he's been in so many memorable games for the Redskins. The "Monday Night Miracle," the thrashing of Dallas at home, the first playoff game since '99 against the Bucs, the 22-straight completions, the "OT" game versus Jacksonville and "the Block" game versus Dallas just this year.

Mark is a great guy, a gentleman, and a pure professional. It was great to have him start for us during those memorable times, and it'll be great for him to help mold Jason Campbell into a player and professional that we can only hope will mimic himself.

Thanks for the memories, Mark. You'll always have a place here.

redskin_rich

11-13-2006, 08:17 PM

Thank you Mark, for some great wins, memories and for being a player that I am proud to call a Redskin! Hopefully, you can hang here long enough to get that ring that has so far eluded you.

IMALILTEAPOT

11-13-2006, 08:42 PM

THANK U MARK!!! ever since that dallas miracle win last year, you have won my respect and i will always appreciate u taking us into the playoffs. i hope u can continue ur career somehow, ur a true professional

NCskinsfanatic

11-13-2006, 08:52 PM

I really wish we could send him this thread to let him know not everyone that pulls for the B & G wanted his head on a platter and we appreciate and consider him a true redskin! He might not care what we think but I'd stilll like him to know.

Green-Is-Good

11-13-2006, 08:52 PM

Thanks Mark!
You had a great run with the Redskins team and I hope you stay with us a few more years.

With all the busts we have had in our recent history, I think Mark Brunell is one of the bright spots. Solid veteran quarterback who gave us 2.5 decent years and led us to the second round of the postseason.

:Padawan:

Patrick

11-13-2006, 09:14 PM

As the QB who was appointed by Gibbs as his starter - Mark you did a fine job. But age and injury caused you to play far below your standards. ........ Your job in Washington in NOT done. You still have to earn your money and that can be done by helping young Campbell as much as possible. Give him as much of your knowledge as he can absorb. Make him a solid QB - much like yourself in your younger days. You were a leader - now its your time to be a teacher!

bgforever

11-13-2006, 09:20 PM

We at least had an offense that grew, helped guide us into a playoff situation, and was tough in a lot of moments. Thanks Mark Brunell for the things accomplished and at least you are still on the roster.

greatest2

11-13-2006, 09:22 PM

thanks mark

CarMike

11-13-2006, 09:22 PM

Mark, thanks for absolutely nothing! Godd riddance!

Oh, not that Mark. [PSF]

redskins567

11-13-2006, 09:24 PM

Thank you Mark. For that miracle Dallas game last year, and the playoff run that got us into round 2 of the playoffs. I hope you have a good end to your career.:beer: :banger:

rskinsfan10

11-13-2006, 09:27 PM

Thank you Mark.

I will never forget the day that we walked beside each other in the tunnel area of FedExField and with a smile you looked at me and asked "Do you guys have room for a 5th?" in relation to the Funky4.

I believe that you deserved much better then you have received in relation to the overall appreciation from this fanbase. I hope that you realize that some of us truly appreciate you for what you did for this team.

GibbsFan

11-13-2006, 09:29 PM

Thanks for the memories against Dallas, and handling everything like a true pro.

Skins57

11-13-2006, 09:33 PM

MArk, I have always been one of biggest supporters and I honestly am glad you were a part of the Redskins history. Thank you for the great playoff run last year, for being nothing but a class guy and for putting every ounce of you into our team on the field. I consider you a true Redskin. Thank you

Skins Guy

11-13-2006, 09:33 PM

Thanks Mark, especially for those games against the Cowgirls!

BandWagon

11-13-2006, 09:39 PM

Ditto DJ. Thanks! I posted an abbreviated recognition in the other thread. Don't forget about 52-17 vs. 49ers! One of the most joyous and memorable afternoons I've ever spent with the Redskins. At one point before junk time, we were at the second highest margin of victory in history...I believe that's correct.

SkinsKY

11-13-2006, 10:14 PM

No matter what, you always hung in there. You never gave up or hung your head and you brought us a playoff win. You brought us the most memorable games since the 0-5 to 5-5 turnaround. You brought the first legitimate passing threat since Brad Johnson. For that, I thank you and hope you do your best to help Jason as he picks up the keys.

X-Factor13

11-13-2006, 10:27 PM

Mark -

Thank you so much for the best season i've ever experienced from my Redskins last year. It was magical, you were magical, it was the stuff dreams are made of. You were part of the greatest moment I've ever seen in sports history. You've made me feel like I'm a part of something, and as a fan, that's all that I can wish for. No matter what the game, or the situation, you always kept your character. As a young person, that's something that I look up to, and if I remember anything from your tenure as a Redskin, it will most likely be that. You were the embodiment of a Gibbs guy, and a fantastic role model. Thanks Mark, for everything.

InsomniaKiller

11-13-2006, 10:37 PM

Last season was quite simply the most fun I've ever had watching this team. I know this was going to happen and I know we're looking toward the future now but a part of me is seriously bummed. He didn't get us a superbowl but he was a huge part of some incredible games and at LEAST one that will go down as legendary.

Thanks, Mark. Respect.

LadyNRedskinsfan

11-13-2006, 11:29 PM

i supported mark because he was a redskin, because he was gibbs choice and because he was the consummate professional. thanks for helping bring us back to glory in '05 mark!

hogs86

11-14-2006, 12:30 AM

I talked to Mark in Chantilly last spring at a signing.Mark Brunell flew in that morning for the signing after he doveted a church that morning.He is a good man.A very devoted Christian.I would not be surprise after football he goes back to Jacksonville and does gods work.Lets not fool ourselfs football is a very violent game we may not have seen the last of Brunell.Lets hope not.:)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/dadssportsroom/BRUNELLSKINSHELMET.jpg

skinsfan36

11-14-2006, 12:44 AM

thanks for the playoff run,the competiveness and the sweep of dallas last year and the win this year. thanks brunell for restucring every year,and thanks for helping campbell in his future.

CowboyKilla

11-14-2006, 01:33 AM

Thanks Marky mark,
Last year was magic my friend.
It's been quite a ride good luck in life.

LuvSkins17

11-14-2006, 03:08 AM

Mark you are the first QB in a looooong time, (since 96' I think) to sweep Dallas. I love you dearly for that. That will never change. You are in the books, in my book. I have been told that you are a great guy.

Thanks for the memories....

Be Blessed!

Santheb

11-14-2006, 03:31 AM

Thanks Mark Brunell. Last year was really amazing, and in a short time period, you've written a page (or a few) in the long book of Redskins history. Good luck in whatever you do!

bigcmr

11-14-2006, 04:46 AM

I have respect for the guy. Last year was a great year for him. Brunell and Moss will always give Dallas fans bad memories. LOL

Dolla Bill

11-14-2006, 08:24 AM

Thank you Mark Brunell for everything you have done in a Skins uniform. I especially thought you are a great person first and foremost. You handle everything with class and grace, and that is why you were hand chosen by Gibbs. You hold a dear place in Redskins history, especially for what you have done to the Cowgirls. Thanks for the memories Mark. Keep your head up because you don't have anything to be ashamed of.

smoak

11-14-2006, 08:26 AM

Thanks for everything Mark and I'm sorry the story didn't have a Hollywood ending, but it was one heck of a ride for sure!

Good luck on everything and especially if you ever get a chance to QB the Redskins again!

PennSkinsFan

11-14-2006, 09:52 AM

Brunell has my utmost respect and admiration. He had a terrific career. The time has come for change and youth and I am sure Brunell will handle that well and help JC progress. He is a consumate professional, and his caharter and integrity is unchallenged.

vabeach_skinsfan

11-14-2006, 10:00 AM

I've always been a MB supporter. Even though our O has struggled this year, I never blamed it on Mark.....it was more of adapting to a new offensive system. And then saying that our offense was made to fit Mark's physical inabilities, which is why he doens't chuck the ball down field kind of had everyone confused, well maybe just me.

But I wish Mark the best. He's had heck of a career, adn hopefully he'll stayon the team to help develop JC progression.

bergiemoore

11-14-2006, 10:04 AM

I have the utmost respect and love for the man that spanked Dallas 35-7 last year, and crept back from a 13 point deficit to show Dallas up at home in a spectacular 4 min. performance. Please stick around for another year as the #2 guy.

Skinz4lyfe

11-14-2006, 12:57 PM

Mark, I will not hide. I was a Ramsey supporter and thought you should never have been brought on board. However, you won me over and definitely proved your worth. I appreciate you being the stand up guy you are, even though many of the offensive struggles were not your fault. You're a competitor and a consumate gentleman. I will never forget what you meant to our franchise. Thanks for the memories, especially for the incredible run last year.

RedskinRyan

11-14-2006, 02:39 PM

thank you mark for being a true redskin. you could have complained when you were benched in favor of ramsey, but you didnt and as luck turned out, you took back over. thank you for last years monday night miracle which i will never forget. thanks for your durability and desire to play to the best of your ability. thanks for last years exciting, heart-throbbing playoff run. thanks for never pointing the blame at anybody.

HailVictory

11-14-2006, 03:12 PM

All Hail to Mark as a person, and Hail the Brunell era. Now please restructure for next year, and remain as a coach if you like. You will always have a job here as long as Coach has anything to say about it. Pretty cool to have a guy like Joe writing you a letter of recommendation for your next job.

lightskin

11-14-2006, 03:16 PM

Thanks for the memories..........You will always be my favorite lefty quarterback:)

Smiley

11-15-2006, 07:24 PM

We could have left this thread with the original post from DJ Stouty. I'll always describe you as I've seen you over the past several years, a man with heart and class. Thank you Mark.

ryflan47

11-15-2006, 07:43 PM

LASKINFAN

11-15-2006, 07:55 PM

:mfast: thank you mr. brunell your a great person and leader. I feel bad your taking the blame for als offense, but you have never complained. the sign of a great person is to never point the finger and you never have. your a true core redskin and a gibbs guy please pass that along to JC. with this offense hes going to need alot of help. thanks for some great memories hail redskins.

redwolf1218

11-15-2006, 08:44 PM

i respect you as a good guy and a family man. good luck in your career as a QB coach. i think these past few years of ridicule have ruined your chances to be a commentator.

meloveskinslongtime

11-15-2006, 10:16 PM

i gotta say that i was down about how the team was doing and decided to blame all or most of it on brunell. However, i just saw the news conference with him responding to the Qb switch on Redskins.com and i have to say that he is a really good guy. i have a lot of respect for him because he is hurting inside but he wants to do wuts best for the team and for campbell. i love how he mentored ramsey and campbell when he was benched. he gets my good guy award.

dthoren

11-16-2006, 08:14 AM

I like this thread.

Thanks to Mark for being such a classy guy on and off the field. I love watching you think on your feet and direct your receivers while running all over the place. If the conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra could do that, the symphony would be a lot more interesting.

I hope you stick around for a while, because it seems to me that the whole team loves and respects you. You're an asset, and when you do finally go, you will be missed.

skinfan43

11-16-2006, 01:52 PM

Thank you Mark.
A 100% class act, and most importantly, a Dallass killer over his entire career, just take a LOOK at these stats in 9 games vs. the Cowgirls:

Comp.- Att. - Yds. - TD - Int. - Rush att/yds
155 - 259 - 1868 - 16 - 4 ------- 21 - 137

Now THERE'S a Cowboy Killer for 'ya!:guillo:
I welcome Brunell as a continual backup/mentor to Campbell - plus, with far less playing time, his legs/arm will be as fresh as possible if he needs to come into a game again.
You've got a place in my heart, and Redskins history, for 2005 ALONE, Mark - THANK YOU!! :-)

shally

11-16-2006, 02:24 PM

i respect you as a good guy and a family man. good luck in your career as a QB coach. i think these past few years of ridicule have ruined your chances to be a commentator.

disagree about his future as a commentator.. i think he would be excellent at it..

dj_stouty

11-16-2006, 02:35 PM

disagree about his future as a commentator.. i think he would be excellent at it..

He definitely has the hair for broadcasting.

redskin_rich

11-16-2006, 02:40 PM

disagree about his future as a commentator.. i think he would be excellent at it..
He is too nice a guy, I can't see him ever being critical of anybody.

Meatsnack

11-16-2006, 04:06 PM

Mark Brunell,

You crushed Dallass at their homecoming with two heartbreaking, quick-strike TDs to Santana Moss in the 4th quarter to ruin the Aikman, Irvin, Smith honor ceremony. For that you will always have my respect and admiration.

You later helped stomp them at home in a truly merciless whipping. For that, I will always buy you a beer whenver I see you.

Any man who beats Dallass will live forever in my memory as a fine and upstanding human being.

Live long and prosper.