Brunell Back in 2007?

[hesscl34]

Collins - non-factor. Totally agree.

I do think MB would be great to have for another year. He knows JC well, the team, the plays... oh, I already said that! haha...

[Schneed10]

As always, the salary cap will play the biggest role in deciding what we do with Brunell.

If we cut him from the roster, we'd save $2.3 million in 2007 salary cap space. Or we could renegotiate his contract. He is owed $5.2 million in base salary in 2007. We could still pay him that $5.2 million, just converted to signing bonus. This would free up about $3.5 - $4.0 million in 2007 salary cap space.

Knowing Gibbs and how much he loves vets, and specifically MB, I'm betting we keep him as a #2 and renegotiate his contract. No pay cuts, just renegotiation.

Two big factors at play:

1) Gibbs loves Brunell (and vet QBs in general).
2) The 'Skins love to renegotiate contracts so they can create tons of cap space.

My money says he stays as our #2. Unless he demands out, then Gibbs will accomodate him.

[MTK]

I don't see him going anywhere, he'll either retire or return as a backup here. If I had to bet on it I'd say he retires.

[Monkeydad]

He'd make a solid backup. I hope he stays for that. When he's healthy and fresh, he's great....and he's be both as a backup. Having a veteran as a backup is a big plus, especially one who has played extensively in the system, except for Todd Collins. You need talent along with the knowledge.

We could always get Tim Hasselbeck back if he doesn't take over for Eli.

[JoeRedskin]

I am betting that he stays as a back up. If for no other reason than that Gibbs really likes him. With him as the back- up, Gibbs will feel that he has two starting QB's on the roster. Another QB will be aquired to be next year's number 2 and be given a year to acclimate.

[MTK]

I do agree he would be a valuable backup, but a part of me would be nervous that Gibbs would go back to him.

It's a bit of a relief though that Campbell looks promising, I think as long as he keeps it up he will remain the unquestioned starter next year. Gibbs' comments about JC lately seem to indicate that he's gaining confidence in him and he's impressed with how well he's handling things.

[MTK]

Yeah of course Brunell wants to start and believes he still can. There are plenty of guys that never come to the realization that they can't play anymore.

I don't think Brunell has reached that point where he can't play at all anymore, but his starting days are definitely behind him.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Yeah of course Brunell wants to start and believes he still can. There are plenty of guys that never come to the realization that they can't play anymore.

I don't think Brunell has reached that point where he can't play at all anymore, but his starting days are definitely behind him.

I agree but if I heard a player say that they could not be a starter I would worry about them as a player. Yes, there are guys who are back ups and know where they fit in but if asked they would say that they could be starters.

[skinsguy]

I don't believe Mark will retire this year, but I kind of see Gibbs convincing Brunell to stick it out at least one more year with the Redskins.

[jamf]

Mark Brunell: 2007 Comeback Player of the year.
He will be in Oakland and help Moss regain his old form.
Hey, My guess is as good as your...

[Jason72]

He would be a top shelf backup anywhere at this point. I would like to keep him around. I think he could be very good over a few games for us and I think he can be a positive example on Campbell because he has been a great Pro QB and knows how to act.

He only comes back with a renegotiated contract though, for backup pay. He's due a $6.63 million cap hit in 2007!

[GTripp0012]

At 36 turning 37 early next year, he's probably too old to start over somewhere as the starter. He could be a backup in pretty much any system.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

At 36 turning 37 early next year, he's probably too old to start over somewhere as the starter. He could be a backup in pretty much any system.

I think there are going to be a few teams shaking things up next year. Even if Brunell stays put in D.C., I could still see a starting opportunity coming up somewhere in the league.

[dmek25]

didn't he talk about retiring before this season started?

[BrudLee]

Why is it that everyone's dancing around the main issue here?



Mark Brunell has the best head of hair in all of football. Frankly, he should be promoted to the coaching staff to make sure the helmet doesn't ruin his line.