(11-28-2022, 08:55 AM)SeldomRite Wrote:

(11-28-2022, 08:44 AM)Caldrac Wrote: Define "franchise" QB. This team hasn't had nowhere near the level of consistency that Brunell instilled offensively for this team. Hell, even after they shipped him off to Joe Gibbs in Washington he managed to get them back into the play-off's at the "over the hill" point of his career.

A true franchise QB is the one you can count on to take control in a game and do what it takes to win in high pressure situations. not folding like a lawn chair and throwing interceptions to Samari Rolle.

I know, I know, Brunell once led a fabulous (not two minute drill) drive against the broncos in the playoffs. Did you know he followed that up by throwing a ball over them there mountains?

Nobody is saying Brunell should be absolved from his past mistakes nor should he be placed on a pedestal. However, Lawrence hasn't even reached his 30th career start yet, let alone, put up a winning record. It's a little too early to be placing him on a pedestal or anointing him with teal colored holy oil.

Great performances so far this year. For sure. Progressively showing he's capable of learning and fixing his issues. For sure. Now, what's the next step? The most important game is the next one. We'll see if he can keep it going. I just think it's odd that we'll stand here and compare two different QB's from two different era's, roughly, 20 - 30 years apart from each other.

What Brunell did was exceptional throughout his career here. What Lawrence has done this year and yesterday? Pretty damn exceptional as well. Future looks like bright. Just like it did back in 1996. Cheers man!

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