Am I the only one here with faith in Ramsey?

ImmortalDragon · #1 03-24-2005, 05:36 PM

I really believe he will be the next Favre, or the closest thing to him. He is tough (playing with Spurrier's "line" scheme), strong arm, and already has a couple game winning drives for the Redskins in his short career. We don't need to waste a draft pick on a QB, Ramsey just needs to work with the new recievers and I'm sure he can get the job done.

BurgundyNGold · #2 03-24-2005, 05:39 PM

Yes.

j/k. We all like him, but he's got some unanswered questions. He hasn't put together a single pro bowl caliber game yet, let alone season.

Skinz4lyfe · #3 03-24-2005, 05:44 PM

I have been in Ramsey's corner since his rookie year and I'm not backing down now. I too think he'll be a Probowl QB if he's given the opportunity to flourish. I know he has a lot of work to do (seeing the field better, better footwork, putting touch on the ball, etc.) but I've seen enough of his play to realize he has some potential. Gibbs and the coaching staff will work w/him so he can reach his potential. Hopefully next year this time we'll be talking contract extension w/Ramsey instead of "is Ramsey our QB of the future".

Ohiofan · #4 03-24-2005, 05:48 PM

Ramsey will do a fine job. All of you doubters, particularly those who were so pro-Brunell, will have to eat your words just like you did last year after Brunell established new NFL records for futility

IMALILTEAPOT · #5 03-24-2005, 05:49 PM

it isnt good for u tp be this optimistic, trust me i know. if ramsey struggles like crazy next year, its gonna hurt a lot. thats why u should keep ur expectations low, at least until we get to the playoffs

RoanokeSkin · #6 03-24-2005, 05:53 PM

He may end up being good. This whole "next Favre" thing .... I dont think so.

warpaint · #7 03-24-2005, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by YoungSkin26

it isnt good for u tp be this optimistic, trust me i know. if ramsey struggles like crazy next year, its gonna hurt a lot. thats why u should keep ur expectations low, at least until we get to the playoffs

i have always rooted for ramsey , the problem is he got beat up so badly with all those big hits that he started getting thos happy feets , then gibbs came in and gave the starting job to no count brunell , what has happen is ramsey has lost most of that confidence that he had , he needs to get that back ,our line needs to get better , gibbs needs to make a few changes ,someway make him start beleiving in himself again. if he does that ,there isnt any reason that he cant be a good nfl q.b.

ryflan47 · #8 03-24-2005, 06:00 PM

i like ramsey, he's got potential

Keino · #9 03-24-2005, 06:01 PM

I like Ramsey, Im just tired of all the excuses that are made for him and tired of the comparisons to 1st Ballot HOF QB's like Favre and Manning. The Notion that he never had a fair chance is simply not true.

Right now QB is the most questionable position on the team. I hope like heck he steps up and has a breakout year.

BTW - Gibbs didn't give the QB job to Brunell, Brunell earned it by outplaying Patrick. Not sure why people keep overlooking that little fact.

SkinsASchamps · #10 03-24-2005, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ImmortalDragon

I really believe he will be the next Favre, or the closest thing to him. He is tough (playing with Spurrier's "line" scheme), strong arm, and already has a couple game winning drives for the Redskins in his short career. We don't need to waste a draft pick on a QB, Ramsey just needs to work with the new recievers and I'm sure he can get the job done.

Favre is smart and can read a defense. Ramsey has not proven anything to that effect. Yes he has a strong arm and is tough but he is not the next Favre.

C-7 · #11 03-24-2005, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ohiofan

Ramsey will do a fine job. All of you doubters, particularly those who were so pro-Brunell, will have to eat your words just like you did last year after Brunell established new NFL records for futility

I jumped off the Brunell bandwagon after week one. I hope your right. I don't ever want to see him taking snaps as a skin in a real game again.

I have this gut feeling that if Ramsey leaves the Skins he's gonna be really good somewhere else, and that would just kill me.

To answer your question: no, I also have faith. I know that everybody says that Ramsey is going into his fourth season and that we can't continue making excuses for him, but if you really think about it, how many opportunities has he really had:

- Half a (rookie) season under Spurrier.
- A season where he began as a starter and probably took more hits than any other QB in NFL history. Not mention had a complete fool as a Coach.
- 1/4 of a season under Gibbs.

bfauble83 · #12 03-24-2005, 06:06 PM

I've defended him (mostly from my brother who hates him) since his rookie year. Now its put up or shut up time, Ramsey has to put together a good season this year or I don't see it ever happening (in Washington anyway)

BurgundyNGold · #13 03-24-2005, 06:13 PM

If Trent Dilfer can win a Superbowl, Patrick Ramsey can win one. 'Nuff said.

colkurtz · #14 03-24-2005, 06:23 PM

The guy was fifth from the bottom in QB ratings last year and you're comparing him to Farve? Also, he did not play in some games [over last 3 seasons] because two different coaches thought the other QB was better.

He has a great arm and potential; on the other hand, he has limited mobility, no touch on the short stuff and has trouble checking down. He missed open receivers on the long stuff last year.

Our season rides with him. If he does well, we will do well. Otherwise, we will be drafting a QB in 2006.

skinfanatic · #15 03-24-2005, 06:24 PM

i think he can be good, not great or elite, but good. however, he still has a long way to go. im all for being for the team, but some people are too blinded by their loyalty. if ramsey doesnt do it next year, hes done for us (unless theres some odd situation.) this is why i think go for a qb early day 2.