Yardbarker: Mark Brunell

Smith's QB play has 'tilted toward outstanding,' says coordinator

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:31:00 -0500

Raye was very impressed with how Smith played in the second half of Sunday's game against the Packers. The only issues Raye brought up when speaking about Smith were his need to put it all together for a complete game and continuing to build his confidence. Q: It sounds as if you think Alex is on the fast track to being a really good player in this league. Is that accurate? Raye: "I think he has demonstrated . . . what you have to understand if you go back and look film o...

2001 Chicago Bears: Remember This?

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:49:13 -0500

It was January 6, 2002, the Bears were on the verge of clinching the NFC North title for the first time since 1990. The Bears needed to beat Mark Brunell and the Jaguars that day and they did. They picked off Mark Brunell three times. One of the picks was made by 340 pound defensive [...]

Sportsfrog NFL Previews: The Jacksonville Jaguars

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:09:04 -0500

As I mentioned in my Dallas Cowboy preview, I went through a Jacksonville Jaguars fandom phase in middle school. It was a combination of the teal and black and the taking down of the Denver Broncos, but I was the biggest Mark Brunell fan in Missouri for a few years. Hell, I need to go [...]

Tim Tebow Update: Superman Now Helping Teenagers With Their Golf Game

Tue, 19 May 2009 08:41:24 -0500

He visits the Far East to perform miracles. Heisman poses with babies. Talks to inmates. Preaches the gospel. Lines up golf putts? Yep, Tebow has been snapped helping kids with their golf games. Oh, and Danny Wuerffel and Mark Brunell were along for the round.

Redskins Will Get One Comp Pick

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:40:35 -0500

The NFL has announced that the Washington Redskins will receive one compensatory pick in the upcoming NFL draft.The pick will be the 34th of the seventh round or, if you want to look at it more logically, the second pick of the eighth round.The picks are awarded based on a super double-secret formula that is based on the net free agents a team signed and lost. Criteria such as salary, playing time, and season honors such as Pro Bowl appearances are factored in.It appears that the Redskins'...

The NFL Hall of Fame Has Low Standards

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:49:07 -0500

Via The Official Washington Redskins Blog (that name just rolls off the tongue, no?), is this disgrace from Canton: Yes, your eyes do not deceive you: That is Mark Brunell's jersey. It's there to commemorate the game against the Texans two years ago in which Brutal set the NFL record for consecutive completions (22). Matt at [...]

Top Ten Moments in Panthers History - Number 10

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:42:52 -0500

If you ask the average Panthers fan what they felt was the most memorable moment in team history, they might give you any number of answers.? So, I've attemped to boil it down to the ten most memorable or, more accurately, the ten most defining moments in franchise history. The Carolina Panthers have been fortunate in [...]

NFL Friday: Dilfer Out with 49ers; Brunell in with Saints

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:39:17 -0500

Trent Dilfer is let go in San Francisco, Mark Brunell gets picked up by the Saints, power shift in Denver, and much more local hometown NFL news for Friday, March 14, 2008.

Brunell's Career could be defined by Washington Era

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:03:21 -0500

If this article were to be a prediction of Mark Brunell's Redskin future, I would need one more sentence to wrap this one up. Brunell peacefully sealed his fate a year ago when he agreed to a restructuring of contract that voids out for good on March 1st, 2008. Brunell's options are to go somewhere else and back up a young quarterback, or to call it a career.

New features in Madden '08 that have gamers buzzing

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 20:23:52 -0500

Sports fans, gamers and athletes alike are buzzing over the recently released Madden '08. The Sports Hernia takes a look at some of the interesting new features in this version of the popular video game. - If you choose the Lions in franchise mode, smarter CPU automatically folds franchise, ejects game, and gives you the finger. - Ed Hochuli FINALLY listed among available free agents. - If you want to get Oakland crazy, a new cheat code during Raider home games allows use of an U...

Redskins Make the Right Call

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 23:02:23 -0500

Joe Gibbs definitely made the right decision in choosing to bench Mark Brunell. The Redskins are 3-6 and looking up at every other team in the NFC East.