Ramsey's Confidence Remains High

hatsOFF2gibbs · Post by **hatsOFF2gibbs** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 4:39 pm

Ramsey's Confidence Remains High
By Gary Fitzgerald
Redskins.com
April 26, 2005

Patrick Ramsey worried? When the Redskins selected quarterback Jason Campbell with the 25th pick in last weekend's NFL Draft, Ramsey was out playing golf. After a workout on Tuesday morning at Redskins Park, he was headed back to the golf course for another 18 holes.
Ramsey spoke to reporters Tuesday for the first time since the team drafted Campbell last Saturday. The fourth-year quarterback remains confident that he will lead the Redskins to a successful season in 2005.

Patrick Ramsy against the New York Giants last season.
"I don't think I have anything to be real apprehensive about," Ramsey said. "I feel confident in my ability to lead this team and I feel confident about this team. It's a situation where I know I have every opportunity to be successful and so I'm going to make the most of it."

Ramsey said he wasn't surprised that the team selected Campbell. He had conversations with head coach Joe Gibbs--one discussion last week before the draft and another on Tuesday--about Campbell, among other topics.

"I just asked coach his opinion on the matter, and he told me, 'You're in there, you're our starter and you're going to play.' Obviously I still have to earn it. I'm being given an opportunity to lead this football team to the playoffs and to win."

"The way I look at this season is this: I'm going to go out there to play well and lead this team. Hopefully it leads to me staying here. That's what I want to do. That's what I plan on doing. We'll see where it takes me."

When the Redskins selected Campbell last Saturday, questions swirled about how it would impact Ramsey. Gibbs dispelled any suggestion that Ramsey's status was uncertain.

"This does not effect Patrick in any way," Gibbs said last Saturday, shortly after the team selected Campbell. "Patrick is our starter. Patrick is the guy we're counting on taking us to the playoffs and championships here. We are trying to get every single thing around Patrick. I talked to him about our offensive line and our wide receivers. We're counting on Patrick."

Last season at this time, Ramsey was recovering from foot surgery and was set back in competing for the starting job. Veteran quarterback Mark Brunell won the 2004 starting job in training camp and played nine games.

Ramsey assumed the starting job in Week 10. In seven starts, he completed 65 percent of his passes--142-of-217 for 1,313 yards and eight touchdowns. He was particularly effective in the 31-7 win over the New York Giants. In that Week 12 game, he completed 19-of-22 passes for 174 yards and three touchdowns.

This offseason, offensive coaches may be hoping that Ramsey produces a performance similar to that of San Diego Chargers quarterback Drew Brees, a fifth-year quarterback.

Patrick Ramsey
After the Chargers drafted highly touted rookie quarterback Phillip Rivers in the 2004 NFL Draft, Brees' status was uncertain in San Diego. Brees went on to earn the starting job last season, ahead of Rivers, and led the Chargers to the playoffs. He completed 65 percent of his passes and threw for 3,159 yards and 27 touchdowns.

"My situation is similar to [Brees]," Ramsey said. "But it's also a little different for me because I've been told I have an opportunity to lead this team. I'm the starter here until I prove otherwise. I expect us to go to the playoffs and hopefully we'll go a little bit farther than Drew did."

As the designated starter, Ramsey, the Redskins' first-round pick (32nd overall) out of Tulane in 2002, said he is approaching this offseason differently than in years past.

"It's a lot different the way you approach things and the way you relate to your teammates," he said. "It's just as important to earn it. When you go out onto the field, you have to show you're deserving of it."

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vife · Post by **vife** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 5:18 pm

Good post. I think Ramsey will do it. To have both Ramsey and Campbell as our quarterbacks will give us a strong foundation that hopefully will last a long time. Bye Brunnell, hope you have fun coaching.

Great Natale · Post by **Great Natale** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 5:35 pm

If we were giving Ramsey every opportunity to be successful we would have drafted a difference maker on offense.

OCSkins · Post by **OCSkins** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 6:19 pm

Yeah a guy who hadn't played in over a year and who we'd need to sign a #1 WR for him to be successful, what a difference maker.

WshSkins22 · Post by **WshSkins22** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 7:03 pm

Those words from Ramsey are so conforting...makes u not worry about nex year

washington53 · Post by **washington53** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 7:42 pm

I think Ramsey can pull it off. He seems very confident about takin us into the playoffs. Im glad he has that confidence and dream, and i really hope that dream will become reality in the season of 05/06

THE RAM · Post by **THE RAM** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 8:13 pm

``in the season of 05/06``

And many seasons to come

oafusp · Post by **oafusp** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 9:34 pm

He's as poised in words as he is in the pocket.

Let er' rip Ramsey

hatsOFF2gibbs · Post by **hatsOFF2gibbs** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 11:20 pm

His words and dreams give me the chills. I hope Ramsey will show what he's made of this season. But the question is....do you think there's ANY chance that JGibbs will degrade Ramsey and insert Campbell because of Ramsey's poor play?

Personally, I think Ramsey WILL indeed lead us to a winning season. BUT if he starts to catch the Brunell virus...would you be willing to take a chance with Campbell? I don't know now...but if he played badly (God forbid)...it could be possible.

joebagadonuts · Post by **joebagadonuts** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 9:13 am

the more i think about it, the more this pick makes sense. i see one of three scenarios;

first; ramsey is awesome as the unquestioned starter, and takes us to the playoffs, and hopefully a superbowl win. isn't a 'wasted' first round pick on a qb worth a ring? maybe we trade campbell away after the ramsey second straight superbowl mvp award...

second; ramsey falters, and it becoems clear that he's not the guy to take us all the way. campbell has had a year or two under his belt, and can take over sooner rather than later. if we didn't pick a qb this year, we'd have to do it next year in the draft, or the next year, and start all over again, or find a vet somewhere else (see: brunnell, mark). bottom line is, without having groomed campbell, there'd be unrest at qb once again, with no clear starter.

third; ramsey celebrates a touchdown by slamming his head into a concrete wall, essentially ending his career. campbell takes over, and is given strict instructions not to run out of bounds.

hatsOFF2gibbs · Post by **hatsOFF2gibbs** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 9:16 am

joebagadonuts wrote:the more i think about it, the more this pick makes sense. i see one of three scenarios;

first; ramsey is awesome as the unquestioned starter, and takes us to the playoffs, and hopefully a superbowl win. isn't a 'wasted' first round pick on a qb worth a ring? maybe we trade campbell away after the ramsey second straight superbowl mvp award...

second; ramsey falters, and it becoems clear that he's not the guy to take us all the way. campbell has had a year or two under his belt, and can take over sooner rather than later. if we didn't pick a qb this year, we'd have to do it next year in the draft, or the next year, and start all over again, or find a vet somewhere else (see: brunnell, mark). bottom line is, without having groomed campbell, there'd be unrest at qb once again, with no clear starter.

third; ramsey celebrates a touchdown by slamming his head into a concrete wall, essentially ending his career. campbell takes over, and is given strict instructions not to run out of bounds.

Stay off the crack man, it's bad for you. :roll:

Fios · Post by **Fios** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 11:15 am

1. joebagadonuts: You are a funny man, good stuff. =)

2. I was both shocked and pleasanty surprised to read this:

Ramsey spoke excitedly about next season, and said that he was already practicing taking shotgun snaps after new quarterbacks coach Bill Musgrave persuaded Gibbs to try the formation in offseason practices.

I've been praying for this, a few shotguns here and there would be a tremendous help.

EasyMoney · Post by **EasyMoney** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 11:41 am

Fios wrote:I was both shocked and pleasanty surprised to read this:
Ramsey spoke excitedly about next season, and said that he was already practicing taking shotgun snaps after new quarterbacks coach Bill Musgrave persuaded Gibbs to try the formation in offseason practices.

I've been praying for this, a few shotguns here and there would be a tremendous help.

This is a good thing for a couple reasons.

1. Ramsey looks kind of flat footed when he's moving back to set his feet from under center. He has good technique but it looks forced when he does it.

2. Ramsey set passing records at Tulune running nothing but shotgun formations. He's good at it. I'm not sure if Tulane has changed their offensive approach but that's all they ran on offense in Ramsey's years.

Definitely a good thing.

hatsOFF2gibbs · Post by **hatsOFF2gibbs** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 1:34 pm

THE NEWS

Redskins' quarterback Patrick Ramsey said Tuesday that head coach Joe Gibbs gave him the heads up that the team might select a quarterback early in the draft. "Because I was aware of the situation, because I talked to coach Gibbs about it, I wasn't surprised," Ramsey told the Washington Post of the team's decision to select Jason Campbell with the No. 25 overall pick. "I'm focusing on going out there and playing well. And the truth is that if I do that, then everything takes care of itself." Ramsey passed for 1,665 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions during nine games last season.

OUR VIEW

Ramsey will enter training camp as the starting quarterback, and we know that Campbell will make the roster. It also appears that the team has no choice but to retain Mark Brunell for another season after signing him to a seven-year, $43.36 million contract last year. As such, last year's No. 3 quarterback Tim Hasselbeck appears to be the odd man out.

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Redskins1974 · Post by **Redskins1974** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 1:43 pm

HatsOFF - Gibbs will NEVER start a rookie QB. We will see Brunell if Ramsey gets hurt OR if Ramsey plays so badly that he has no choice.

Even if the fans are booing his every move, Gibbs will not put a rookie in there.

hatsOFF2gibbs · Post by **hatsOFF2gibbs** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 1:49 pm

Redskins1974 wrote:HatsOFF - Gibbs will NEVER start a rookie QB. We will see Brunell if Ramsey gets hurt OR if Ramsey plays so badly that he has no choice.

Even if the fans are booing his every move, Gibbs will not put a rookie in there.

Yeah in reality, that's terrible. Think about it...if PRamsey gets injured.....we're going to have to live through weeks of noodle arm ruining our record. It's good that JGibbs is very loyal to his QBs.....but sometimes it's like poison.

Hopefully Campbell will show some good stuff during the pre-season and JGibbs will have SOME confidence in him. I just pray that Brunell does not get on the field to play for the Redskins. He's terrible!!!! Sorry but this guy totally sucks.

Redskins1974 · Post by **Redskins1974** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 1:52 pm

I think if Gibbs has his way, Campbell won't start for 3 years. That way he sits, learns and knows every aspect of his offense and isn't thrown to the wolves. In reality, it might be year 2 but I really believe Ramsey will have a great shot and plenty of time to show us and the league what he's got.

hatsOFF2gibbs · Post by **hatsOFF2gibbs** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 1:56 pm

If Ramsey isn't able to start, I do NOT want to see #8 on the field.
That's the bottom line. We HAVE to keep Hasselbeck or just let the rookie do his stuff. I don't know but...I think he'd do better than old Brunell.

Redskins1974 · Post by **Redskins1974** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 2:10 pm

I hear you man - Though I really believe Gibbs would only start a rookie at QB as the last option.

SkinsJock · Post by **SkinsJock** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 2:29 pm

I think the reality is we will have 4 QBs. I also think that 3 will be available and it looks as though Mark will get the chance to show that he is the #2. Gibbs will not use Mark unless he thinks he can do it. Mark's poor showing last year will not affect who Gibbs decides is going to be the back up. If Joe puts Mark in he should be supported as our QB - and we will just have to pray that last year was just an abberation.

I would be surprised to see Cambell on the field this year unless for some reason we do not have the other 3.

I also think that Patrick is both showing a lot of confidence and is more determined than ever to have a great season. I look forward to him being here (and happy) until Joe gets us (and him!) to the dance.