Backup QB's (assuming Brunell's cut)

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

YES!!!!!!!

He's got game experience, he had several good years in NO and he has much better skills than anyone behind JC.

Just becasue someone knows Al's system does not mean they get an automatic roster spot. That ridicules. I would bring him here in a heartbeat.

NO!!!!!!!

He's stunk it up at every stop in his career. True, we wouldn't be starting him, but why bring in someone as a backup that has proven he's not an NFL quarterback? The point of a backup QB is not to just fill an open roster spot, it's to keep the team competitive if the starter is lost. Brooks can not do that.

Collins can't either.

Brunell can if healthy though.


Randel El as an emergency QB would be ideal. If we get down to him, we can always sign an unemployed QB...there are plenty of them. Rarely does a 3rd QB see the field anyways. This would also allow us to keep an extra DB on the roster...something we could've used last year.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Buster

NO!!!!!!!

He's stunk it up at every stop in his career. True, we wouldn't be starting him, but why bring in someone as a backup that has proven he's not an NFL quarterback? The point of a backup QB is not to just fill an open roster spot, it's to keep the team competitive if the starter is lost. Brooks can not do that.

Collins can't either.

Brunell can if healthy though.


Randel El as an emergency QB would be ideal. If we get down to him, we can always sign an unemployed QB...there are plenty of them. Rarely does a 3rd QB see the field anyways. This would also allow us to keep an extra DB on the roster...something we could've used last year.

I think he had a three or four year stretch in NO where he played ( to quote Norv Turner ) at a very high level. So what if he played bad in Oakland, and his last year in NO. What QB in the NFL could go into those situations and play well? All I'm saying is he has real nice ability, throws a great ball, has mobility and has game experience. So that sounds like a good back-up to me.

Brunell can if he stay's healthy?? Well what evidence do you have that shows he can stay healthy? He's been hurt every year he's been here, and he was hurt his last year in Jacksonville. He's coming off major shoulder surgery in a year where he played poorly. Why do you think Jacksonville gave him the boot? If he has to play for an extended period of time then we are going to have to go back to the dink and dunk offense. Yes Brunell probably won't loose the game, but he will do nothing to win it. And our defense isn't good enough anymore to carry the team. I like Brunell, but it's time to move on.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I think he had a three or four year stretch in NO where he played ( to quote Norv Turner ) at a very high level. So what if he played bad in Oakland, and his last year in NO. What QB in the NFL could go into those situations and play well? All I'm saying is he has real nice ability, throws a great ball, has mobility and has game experience. So that sounds like a good back-up to me.

Brunell can if he stay's healthy?? Well what evidence do you have that shows he can stay healthy? He's been hurt every year he's been here, and he was hurt his last year in Jacksonville. He's coming off major shoulder surgery in a year where he played poorly. Why do you think Jacksonville gave him the boot? If he has to play for an extended period of time then we are going to have to go back to the dink and dunk offense. Yes Brunell probably won't loose the game, but he will do nothing to win it. And our defense isn't good enough anymore to carry the team. I like Brunell, but it's time to move on.

Brooks DID have bright spots but ALSO made a lot of dumb plays that cost his team in those same games. He has hit his peak and that's not good enough to play in my opinion.

Brunell can stay healthy holding a clipboard. If he's the #1 and being hit every week, of course he'll break down...but as a backup, he can stay healthy. Not that tough of a concept to me.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Buster

Brooks DID have bright spots but ALSO made a lot of dumb plays that cost his team in those same games. He has hit his peak and that's not good enough to play in my opinion.

Brunell can stay healthy holding a clipboard. If he's the #1 and being hit every week, of course he'll break down...but as a backup, he can stay healthy. Not that tough of a concept to me.

But your thinking that he may not have to play. There is a chance that he may have to play. So wouldn't you want someone in who has the physical ability to play QB at an NFL level?

[Beemnseven]

I'd look up Tony Banks before considering Aaron Brooks.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

I'd look up Tony Banks before considering Aaron Brooks.

Banks is a solid back-up. No more, no less.

[JGisLordOfTheRings]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

I'd look up Tony Banks before considering Aaron Brooks.

Amen brother. Brooks WAS the problem in NO for a long time. Yes, when he was younger he had some flair but he's lost it now. Everytime he gets the ball in his hands he looks like a deer caught in headlights. Anybody watch ANY of the Raiders games where he played last year? Dude, he couldnt take a single ****ing snap without throwing it on the ground. And i do mean throw it. He sucks. As much as it hurts to say it, Aaron Brooks couldnt hold TODD COLLINS JOCK! AND I FRIGGIN HATE COLLINS! Aaron Brooks is a destructive parasite and we would be wise to pray every night that Mr. Snyder doesnt have some wacky dream about him winning us a SB or something, cuz then he's in and starting and were ****ed.

Brunell wont get cut BUT! I think either Tim Rattay or Harrington wouldnt be bad. Harringron is garbage but, with a halfway decent offesive line and a running game to back him up, he could come in and play a Brunell-esque role. Rattay is OK but he's getting a little older.

In short, Aaron Brooks should NEVER see another snap in ANY NFL game! I dont give a flying crap WHERE he plays, he should be legally banned from touching another football for the rest of his life. Anyone remember a couple years back when he was in NO and was under pressure and threw the ball BEHIND HIM! Im serious, he chucked the thing about 10-20 yards BEHIND him. Behind him. And you want him here? I think it's time to rethink the backup QB selection process.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by JGisLordOfTheRings

Amen brother. Brooks WAS the problem in NO for a long time. Yes, when he was younger he had some flair but he's lost it now. Everytime he gets the ball in his hands he looks like a deer caught in headlights. Anybody watch ANY of the Raiders games where he played last year? Dude, he couldnt take a single ****ing snap without throwing it on the ground. And i do mean throw it. He sucks. As much as it hurts to say it, Aaron Brooks couldnt hold TODD COLLINS JOCK! AND I FRIGGIN HATE COLLINS! Aaron Brooks is a destructive parasite and we would be wise to pray every night that Mr. Snyder doesnt have some wacky dream about him winning us a SB or something, cuz then he's in and starting and were ****ed.

Brunell wont get cut BUT! I think either Tim Rattay or Harrington wouldnt be bad. Harringron is garbage but, with a halfway decent offesive line and a running game to back him up, he could come in and play a Brunell-esque role. Rattay is OK but he's getting a little older.

In short, Aaron Brooks should NEVER see another snap in ANY NFL game! I dont give a flying crap WHERE he plays, he should be legally banned from touching another football for the rest of his life. Anyone remember a couple years back when he was in NO and was under pressure and threw the ball BEHIND HIM! Im serious, he chucked the thing about 10-20 yards BEHIND him. Behind him. And you want him here? I think it's time to rethink the backup QB selection process.

Wow. So I guess your not a member of the A. Brooks fan club.

[sportscurmudgeon]

The ONLY way I'd bring Aaron Brooks to this team is if I HAD to take either Brooks or Jeff George. Since that isn't nearly the case, I'd politely tell Brooks to look elsewhere for work...