DWinzit Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 The Brunell lottery:Redskins quarterback Mark Brunell is scheduled to visit the Saints Tuesday to be considered for a possible backup job. Several teams have inquired about Brunell, but the Saints, who were actively looking at Trent Green, seem to be among the most aggressive in looking at Brunell. Brunell has been training hard. He's lost about 10 pounds, and he's working hard on strengthening his legs. The Packers are one of the teams considering Brunell. They have to make a decision now that Brett Favre retired. Do they want an experienced hand like Brunell or do they want a quarterback in his fourth or fifth year to back up Aaron Rodgers? General manager Ted Thompson is thinking through that question. The Saints will host Mark Brunell for a free agent visit on Tuesday. With the Saints losing out on Trent Green to St. Louis, it appears they feel Brunell is the next best option available. The 37-year-old should be cheap. Source: ESPN Insider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOSS89 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I never thought I'd hear the words "Brunell lottery" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&GBlood Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I'm not sure Brunell is a great option anywhere other than as a mentor to a young quarterback. He does stylishly hold a clipboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titaw Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I think this is like the story "The Lottery". When you win, you really don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWinzit Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 I think this is like the story "The Lottery".When you win, you really don't. I'm just happy the Redskins lost their ticket! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabee1973 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 he should have been cheap 4 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titaw Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I'm just happy the Redskins lost their ticket! No bull! Although I wouldn't mind being stoned if Brunell was the one throwing them from more than 10 yards away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking Deadman Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 No offense to Mark, but clearly this is a sign of the lack of QB talent in the NFL when a decent QB (when he was in his prime) who has radically declined from starter to 3rd string is in such high demand. This makes me realize 2 things: 1. No wonder Coach Zorn and Vinny stressed the re-signing of Todd Collins and this was a HUGE move since Collins actually has to be considered one of the better #2 QBs in the league. 2. Gotta think somebody will take a shot with Jeff George and am a bit suprsised that a team hasn't yet. And there's not much in QB talent in the upcoming draft either....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FANSINCE66 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Training hard and working out his legs. Why didn't he do that when he was with us. Seems like all these ex-Redskins have something to prove when they leave us but when players come to play for us, they seem to have nothing to prove. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom [Giants fan] Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Shouldn't he follow Favre into retirement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWinzit Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 Maybe the Giants should be looking at him instead of Carr. Eh, on second thought they're the same thing only different. I should have posted this in The Stadium.:doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXREDSKINS44 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 ']Shouldn't he follow Favre into retirement? One would thank that, but apparently he still has something to prove. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RammsteinSkins Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 ']Shouldn't he follow Favre into retirement?I think he has one good year left in him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I can't believe there's still teams that want him. Didn't they see him try to run away from tacklers in 2006? the guy would have to stop and take a nap in the middle of running a 40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom [Giants fan] Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Maybe the Giants should be looking at him instead of Carr. Eh, on second thought they're the same thing only different.I should have posted this in The Stadium.:doh: I don't want him or Carr. Hmmm, I wonder what Dave Brown is doing these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWinzit Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 ']I don't want him or Carr. Hmmm' date=' I wonder what Dave Brown is doing these days. [/quote']Why not, I think either would be a perfect fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buenosdiaz Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I think this is like the story "The Lottery".When you win, you really don't. lol man that story was brutal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warrior1971 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 With T Green signing with the Rams, Marks best option would be going back to Green Bay , Rogers slips and make big mistakes they may turn to him early in the season for help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWinzit Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 1. No wonder Coach Zorn and Vinny stressed the re-signing of Todd Collins and this was a HUGE move since Collins actually has to be considered one of the better #2 QBs in the league.Isn't that the truth. :thumbsup: I would have never figured that at the beginning of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmishGangsta Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Isn't that the truth. :thumbsup: I would have never figured that at the beginning of the season. Most people had him as the #2 ranked QB in free agency Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C26 Run Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Brunell needs to go back to the team that drafted him. :helmet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HapHaszard Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 With T Green signing with the Rams, Marks best option would be going back to Green Bay , Rogers slips and make big mistakes they may turn to him early in the season for help. Its cold up in Green Bay, when you get old your bones can't take that cold. :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CM916 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Brunell still has some fumes in the tank and he's had a year to recover a bit from how banged up he got in '06. He's a great cheap option if you only need him for a game or two and thus, a good backup option, actually one of the best in this sparse market. The 40-yard pass he threw in one of the preseason games convinced me he could still sort of throw. Just because he's of no further use to us doesn't mean he's worthless. He actually might have still been here if not for the surprise that was Collins' resurgence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I was actually thinking that Green Bay would be a team in need of a Mark Brunell right after Favre decided to call it quits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWinzit Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 Most people had him as the #2 ranked QB in free agency Talk about looking at an empty backfield...:doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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