Backup QB's (assuming Brunell's cut)

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Originally Posted by TAFKAS

Raiders just cut Aaron Brooks. Would you guys consider him?

This one is tough for me. The upside would be that Brooks is still young (31), and has played at a high level for a number of years (21+ TD passes in 4 out of his 7 seasons as a full time starter). Plus he has a similar skill set to JC - strong arm, pass first, but quick and elusive when necessary. And he'll never be cheaper than he will this offseason. You could have JC, Brooks, Collins in that order.

The downside is that Brooks has been interception prone, and just finished getting his ego shoved down his throat for a season with Oakland. There is a reason he has been cut two seasons in a row. Plus the times that Brunell plays terribly are when he wears down physically and gets knicked. If he is serving in a backup role, he'll be fresh if needed. Bringing back JC, Brunell, and Collins will give us 3 guys who are veterans of Saunders system. And Brunell is a respected leader in the locker room.

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