Updated: Discuss our Backup QB Situation (formerly Byron Leftwich)

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I think he could be a pretty good NFL QB, but there's not the known quantity factor that you get in the high round draft picks. It's more than possible that the scouts were simply right on Brennan, that he's a guy you never want to see the field. Optimistically, I think he'll probably start somewhere in the NFL someday. Probably not here though.

I don't know if Brennan will ever be what some here hope for, but I'm not willing to put a ceiling on his career just yet as some seem to want to. I've always backed Campbell but that does not take away from Colt IMO. I guess I don't see it as a battle between Jason and Colt where one has to be bad and one good. I think Colt has potential just as Zorn must have. There have been so many disappointments at QB with high draft picks, Leaf..Alex Smith..Shuler...Couch..Rick whatever his name is from ND a few years back..Carr, etc. the list goes on and on. And yet some QB's whose stock dropped for some reason, Marino..Aaron Rodgers are two that come to mind right away, went on to play pretty well. So I'm not completely sold on what the scouts say. At least I don't take it for gospel. We all make mistakes. I hope Colt does well and I think he also has some qualities that may serve him well. And this in no way has anything to do with Jason who I expect to have a very good year next season.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

A little clip on Brennan from the draft last year. Kiper and co. make the same Brennan / Chang comparison. I agree 100% with Jaws, who is a very good analyst, especially on QBs......as we digress into yet another CB discussion.....can the guy at least win or start a game before he is considered to be "the future"????

YouTube - Colt Brennan Drafted by Washington (1...

YouTube - Colt Brennan Drafted by Washington (2...

[dmek25]

no way he comes here. Campbell is going to be the starter for at least the 2009-10 season. Leftwich could end up starting for Detroit

[GusFrerotte]

Leftwich? Come one now!!!!!! The guy is a backup at best anymore, but he probably will end up being JC's replacement. Unless we have an above .500 year and playoffs, JC is not going to be resigned. His asking price is going to be too high for a team that has an age problem and depth problems to boot. Get Leftwich cheap and draft a QB in 2010. If the price is high for Leftwich, leave him alone.

[SBXVII]

Implications are simple....you don't pay a second string QB (who was drafted to your franchise QB) the type of money you have invested in a starter.


Ever hear of Mark Brunell?

Why in the world would the Skins want BL? He's too old.

LOL, this is too much fun, ....Mark Brunell. ....

It's been said a couple of times in past years that Leftwich would love to come home to the Redskins (I saw a link the other day somewhere as well)


Only because this is his home town. He wants to be back close to family.

[SBXVII]

Did anyone watch Campbell play football in college? Did anyone watch Leftwich play football in college. Leftwich was selected 5 overall because he was incredibly talented and productive

Yeah......well BL has played a few yrs in the league and has had his fair share of injuries and has slowed a step as well as not being able to make all the throws as well as he used to. You want another Brunell go right ahead and bring him in. People talk about getting younger and having healthy players and now people are talking BL.

When he was "Let go" by Jacksonville didn't he play for another team? and get "Let go"?

[SBXVII]

^Plus he already knows the WCO cause he played in Denver for so many yrs. lol.

[SOUL-SKINS]

I can't believe this thread is getting so much attention. It's Byron Leftwich.
Why would we even consider this!! He's pretty much the same type QB as Campbell.
It would be a lateral move in my opinion.

[over the mountain]

JC is a much better QB than leftwich IMO. ones an entrenched starter with solid numbers, the other is unemployed.

[skinsfan69]

No question Leftwich can start in the NFL and the perfect fit for him is Carolina, not here. He's going to need to solid line in front of him and a running game. If he has those two things ( plus a nice deep target..Steve Smith) then he can get the job done. It really shocked me that certain teams didn't jump to get this guy.

[Son Of Man]

Colt Brennan will be the future of the Redskins!!!

Mark my word. Zorn's hand picked version of Matt Hassleback (or Brady if we are soooo lucky).

We don't need Byron "Long delivery/No Mobility" Leftwich muddying the water.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by Son Of Man

Colt Brennan will be the future of the Redskins!!!

Mark my word. Zorn's hand picked version of Matt Hassleback (or Brady if we are soooo lucky).

We don't need Byron "Long delivery/No Mobility" Leftwich muddying the water.

I agree here 100% Colt IMO if we keep him will be the Brady of the Skins. With that said, I Still want to see what JC can do next season.

[Son Of Man]

Originally Posted by 44ever

I agree here 100% Colt IMO if we keep him will be the Brady of the Skins. With that said, I Still want to see what JC can do next season.

We should definately give JC another year to see what he can do, I have faith in his ability and work ethic. However, I don't see him being the vocal leader at QB that winning franchises need. The QB is the General of the team and the great QB's (Manning, Brady, Jurgenson, etc.) are vocal and command their teams respect. JC is just tooooo mellow for my taste and don't make the Doug Williams comparison, DW flexed his man muscles behind closed doors (watch America's Game).

I love Colt's gamesmanship and go after it attitude. In a year or two (with some work and improvement) he will earn the starting role and hold it down for good.

[44ever]

Zorn critisized Colt for his fast release saying that his throws were to reckless Even though he connected and thread the needle. Almost saying he was lucky to make the completion. Maybe he's just that fast. IMO if you give Colt the same amount of playing time as Campbell. Colt would be better. I know this is a Leftwich thread but...

I'm not part of the "Colt Cult" just stating my opinion.

[irish]

I think the notion that JC could be a borderline pro bowler is very unrealistic. At best he can be a Trent Dilfer type borderline NFL QB. I have a lot of hard core Skins fans as friends and almost to a man (and a couple of women) the only thing they agree on is that JC isnt the answer.

The part I dont see is why Zorn's fate is somehow tied to JC (a QB he didnt draft and IMO didnt want but was forced to take). He had to try to make it work but deep down he knew it just wouldnt fit. I think it would be a huge mistake to fire Zorn because JC didnt pan out. IMO it would cement the reputation of the Skins turning into the Raiders of the east coast with a nut job owner that has no plan for winning.