Colt Brennan

[Spongetoe]

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum but i am one of Colt's biggest fans and felt the need to defend him.

Yes, he played at Hawaii in a weak conference in a very pass-heavy offense. And yes, this gave him an opportunity to throw more touchdown passes than other QBs who throw the ball less, but look at his other stats. He had about a 70% completion percentage over his career and his efficiency ratings were off the charts. These are stats that can't be inflated by the number of passes he threw and you have to be incredibly accurate to attain those stats, no matter who you're playing.

Also, people are quick to forget Hawaii's games against teams like Wisconsin, USC, Arizona State, Alabama, Purdue and Oregon State. His numbers were very impressive in those games and very similar to the ones he put up against WAC teams.

Clearly I'm biased (you could probably even call it a man crush...) but I strongly believe that Jim Zorn is the guy who can develop Colt into a big-time player. He is just thankful to have a shot in the NFL and is going to work his ass off for you guys.

[SBXVII]

Hey, I'm sometimes a glass half full kinda guy. Colt will have to prove it to me before I list him as the next Bret Farve. I agree some of the best come out of small schools and agree they usually were late round picks. However you need to also take into consideration he's not the tallest QB or solidly built like some. Some are worried that if he takes one good hit from a lineman he's going down. Who knows. but you don't come into the NFL as being the best QB. Let him earn it.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

This doesn't bode well for Brennan....remember the last #5 we had....I'm just sayin'

Colt Brennan Replica Jersey - White

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

This doesn't bode well for Brennan....remember the last #5 we had....I'm just sayin'

Colt Brennan Replica Jersey - White

At least now anyone with a Shuler jersey rotting in their attic can get the name replaced and hope it's a jersey they can actually be seen in.

There won't be any shame as long as he's still on the bench...when he hits the field, that's when the embarrassment of being seen with his number on could begin.

[That Guy]

cooley wasn't a big school player (1260yrds receiving as a fullback (that never blocked)).

as far as successful QBs coming out of shotgun only offenses... ben roth up in pit only won a superbowl. is that example good enough?

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by That Guy

cooley wasn't a big school player (1260yrds receiving as a fullback (that never blocked)).

as far as successful QBs coming out of shotgun only offenses... ben roth up in pit only won a superbowl. is that example good enough?

Yeah, the "shotgun" argument isn't really valid. College offenses use the shotgun a lot more than in the pros, so it's very very common for QB's to have to adjust.

[jsarno]

I don't follow college football enough to know which programs run the run and shoot, or primarily shotgun offenses, I live and breathe Pro Football and I understand it's more about how they absorb their coaching once they make it. Look at Ryan Leaf...he came from a great school, and he decided he was the man, and didn't listen to anyone. It's all about how willing they are to succeed. It's hard work...and to me, Colt seems willing to put in that work...but you never know.

[Cowell]

Quite honestly, I can't imagine Colt Brennan starting here, or anywhere else in this league. The offense he ran in college was like a backyard football game, and I think a big reason he put up such great numbers was because of the teams they played. The Sugar Bowl is a great showcase of what Hawaii did against real competition. Even when Brennan didn't have a defender in his face he was still making poor decisions.
I can assure you though, if Campbell isn't the answer, neither is Brennan.

[GTripp0012]

My point about the run and shoot is that it's an incredibly rare offense, and just because two guys who played in it at the same school couldn't translate it doesn't mean no one can. Quarterbacks given adequate experience translate just fine out of the spread.

[T.O.Killa]

I listened to the kid on Redskins radio and liked what he had to say. I like the kid. I think he will do well.

[snoopy]

this kid will be a massive steal when the redskins release him in a few yrs time sine JC will become a pro bowl QB under zorn brennan will develop alot and we will either trade or release him in say 3 years time

[Monkeydad]

But who would want him if he's never taken a snap?

Sure he could be a quality backup in the right system, but having no experience will not make him valuable enough to be a "steal" for us.

[EXoffender]

Right now Brennan is hurt and will have a tough time knocking of Campbell or Collins when he's 100%.

[Sheppdog]

First off, I am a Campbell fan and think he will excell in this new offence but I do like the CB pick.. Seriously whats not to like about this guy, the doubters about his arm are just wrong. Look at his highlights. The comparisions to Montana have some crediblity, Joe was criticized about his arm and came in to the west coast offence sat for 2 years and u know the rest. Im not saying we have the second comming here but hey we drafted the NCAAs all time leader in touchdowns with a 6th round pick. With that being said I reserve all judgement of him as should everyone until we see him in the preseason.

[30gut]

Originally Posted by Sheppdog

The comparisions to Montana have some crediblity

WHAT? C'mon man. Don't compare CB to Joe.
Don't.