WP: Colt Brennan Doesn't Respect the Draft

[wvtbred]

Jon Jansen wasn't blocking for him.

But...but.. but on ES they say that a great QB can make a bad Oline look good

O' rly?

Not even close to make a difference.

[pocampo]

The only thing I think Colt should be doing right now is figuring out how to win the backup job and be active for a game or two next season. If he doesn't do that this year, he will have completely justified his 6th round pick status.

Not just that, All Colt can do his play when they tell him, He can't control who he plays against or who is blocking for him!!All he can do is step up and play, and he did just that. His stats where tight in pre season he did his part!!! In fact his pre season stats where better then any other rookie QBs So he performed at that level.That's the after the draft SH%^ he was talking about. Now can he do it against the first string ?

[KokoMike]

The only thing I think Colt should be doing right now is figuring out how to win the backup job and be active for a game or two next season. If he doesn't do that this year, he will have completely justified his 6th round pick status.

The only things I think Colt should be doing right now are proving his value in the locker room, the weight room, the practice field and off the field.

His goals should be what they are: to be the starting QB for the Washington Redskins and to lead the team to a victory in the Super Bowl.

I love all this talk about how his goals should be modest. Haven't we had enough of that BS?

[Vicious]

I agree with you Kokomike, I'm a supporter of Jason Campbell (not implying you are not) but I feel like Colt Brennan should be preparing to unseat Tom Brady as ridiculous QB of the NFL.

[Redskins:Victory_or_Death]

I love all this talk about how his goals should be modest. Haven't we had enough of that BS?

Stay Medium!

[KokoMike]

OMG!!!

I can't do it!

[wvtbred]

Not just that, All Colt can do his play when they tell him, He can't control who he plays against or who is blocking for him!!All he can do is step up and play, and he did just that. His stats where tight in pre season he did his part!!! In fact his pre season stats where better then any other rookie QBs So he performed at that level.That's the after the draft SH%^ he was talking about. Now can he do it against the first string ?

Not just better then only rookies, better then Todd who was second on the team and better then Jason who finished third/last. You are also right on the point he can only compete against who he plays against so all of the loose minds that say "he didn't play against first string talent" can stick it in my opinion.

[[[ghost]]]

You should be a CB supporter also. You know why? Because he's a member of the washington redskins. You should be rooting for his success, not making asinine comments such as the one above.

He never said he didn't support our 3rd String Emergency QB. He said that the article he posted was, "for your CB lovers."

You don't have to be a, "lover," for a player just because they're on our team. Supporting and having an unfounded, baseless mancrush is something else.

You are also right on the point he can only compete against who he plays against so all of the loose minds that say "he didn't play against first string talent" can stick it in my opinion.

You're absolutely right. It's not Colt's fault he played against primarily players who are now jobless in the NFL. I mean, we all know that based on his legendary play against said elite talent, he ought to be regularly throwing 30+ TDs and 4,000 yards.

Or, on the other hand, you could try and realize that Brennan is a project player who will take some time to develop. His poor arm strength and unorthodox motion can be worked on. But for the time being, let him develop into the player he COULD develop, and stop jumping to the conclusion that he's already there.

[Ghost of]

I liked Colt's comment about Jaws. Jaws is an ill-informed idiot.

Looking at the YouTube clip of Jaws getting into it WITH EVERYONE ELSE ON THE PANEL just rubbed me the wrong way. It's quite revealing, in my opinion, because a lot of what we see from Jaws is his hyping/support/manlove of young QBs (even ones that have not risen to the top of the field.) Then this kid comes in, a late round pick, a PROJECT pick and he goes off on the kid and his mechanics. Nevermind that what he did worked like a M___ on the field, even against top competition (when he had protection.)

What it conveyed about Jaws, deep down, I didn't like and it has nothing to do with Colt being a Skin or memorializing Sean on national TV.

[Ghost of]

The draft is the process by which people that know football forget all that knowledge and give into their homosexual sides. They forget all about a college career and miles of game tape and heavily rely on meaningless 40 numbers and their "body type".

I still remember them creaming over Dan McGwire (Mark's brother) from San Diego State.

"he's 6-8! He has a cool black visor! He's got an arm!"

*sigh*

[Arsenic]

CB5 is a stand up guy

I prefer to wizz standing as well!

[AAARedskin]

Colt Brennan talking like this makes me respect him even more. He surely must believe that he's as good OR BETTER than some of the QBs in the NFL that are starting in the league, and I don't blame him 1 bit for having a chip on his shoulder. Hey, look at his situation with the Skins! Why doesn't he get a FAIR SHOT in training camp and in pre-season at the Redskins starting job? After the season Campbell just had, it's a disgrace that there probably won't be a OPEN contest to find out who should be the starting QB.

[mistertim]

Colt Brennan talking like this makes me respect him even more. He surely must believe that he's as good OR BETTER than some of the QBs in the NFL that are starting in the league, and I don't blame him 1 bit for having a chip on his shoulder. Hey, look at his situation with the Skins! Why doesn't he get a FAIR SHOT in training camp and in pre-season at the Redskins starting job? After the season Campbell just had, it's a disgrace that there probably won't be a OPEN contest to find out who should be the starting QB.

I love how some people act like 1) we went 3-13 or something and 2) that we finished 8-8 and had a poor second half of the season was all because of Campbell...even though coaches, players, and analysts say that is nonense. Colt is going to get a FAIR SHOT, probably to win the #2 spot. Zorn has said he doesn't think he is ready and "might" be able to take the backup spot from Collins. There is a reason Zorn and Co. didn't pick him until the 6th round. They weren't looking for a starter; they were looking for a kid who had talent but still had a lot of work to do and could be molded to see what he could do with the right coaching and a couple years under his belt.

[illone]

The kid lost millions becaue of one game.

I'd be pissed, too. It's funny that people think it's some knock on his character to not like the draft process. How would you feel if you were a consensus 1st round pick, decide to stay for another year of school and have ANOTHER great year, only to have one bad night and it destroys your draft stock entirely?

Now that I typed that out it just looks ridiculous.

The kid has plenty of reasons to dislike the nfl draft. He'd probably be playing right now if he'd have declared a year earlier.

[mistertim]

The kid lost millions becaue of one game.

I'd be pissed, too. It's funny that people think it's some knock on his character to not like the draft process. How would you feel if you were a consensus 1st round pick, decide to stay for another year of school and have ANOTHER great year, only to have one bad night and it destroys your draft stock entirely?

Now that I typed that out it just looks ridiculous.

The kid has plenty of reasons to dislike the nfl draft. He'd probably be playing right now if he'd have declared a year earlier.

So you're saying that 32 teams' professional scouts didn't bother to watch any tape on him other than that one game and passed on him for almost 6 rounds because of it? You don't think it could be that once they took a much closer look at him they saw holes in his game or various other things that concerned them? Nah. Those groups of pro scouts who put in hundreds of hours researching countless prospects only watch one bowl game and a make a decision based on that.

[flock53]

He needs to hang with Quinn. Maybe he coulda went higher (a couple rounds) What did he expect? Hes a 3rd stringer here, couldnt beat out Collins, where does a 3rd stringer get drafted?

[TheLongshot]

I still remember them creaming over Dan McGwire (Mark's brother) from San Diego State.

"he's 6-8! He has a cool black visor! He's got an arm!"

*sigh*

It is ironic because I was watching a link with Phil Simms talking about Stafford and Sanchez and in there and when they talk about their height (6-2), Phil says that some guys are too tall and that these guys will be fine. Yet, Colt is 6-3 and they worry about his size.

It all changes based on the flavor of the month it seems.

[Redskins:Victory_or_Death]

It is ironic because I was watching a link with Phil Simms talking about Stafford and Sanchez and in there and when they talk about their height (6-2), Phil says that some guys are too tall and that these guys will be fine. Yet, Colt is 6-3 and they worry about his size.

It all changes based on the flavor of the month it seems.

I think they are referring to Colt being a skinny **** and not his height. :whoknows:

[illone]

So you're saying that 32 teams' professional scouts didn't bother to watch any tape on him other than that one game and passed on him for almost 6 rounds because of it? You don't think it could be that once they took a much closer look at him they saw holes in his game or various other things that concerned them? Nah. Those groups of pro scouts who put in hundreds of hours researching countless prospects only watch one bowl game and a make a decision based on that.

Crazier things have happened. I can't speak for all those teams but the kid was a legit 1st round talent if he declares as a Junior.

[mistertim]

I think they are referring to Colt being a skinny **** and not his height. :whoknows:

Could be. I think some were wondering about his durability and if he could take NFL hits. I think all three (Colt, Stafford, Sanchez) are 6'2 but Colt was under 200 lbs and the other two are both over 225. That extra 25 lbs can make a big difference when getting knocked on your ass by a 265 lb DE.

[Dark Acre]

I don't see the problem with this. I guess he felt he should've been selected higher. I think the draft is a joke. Does it really need to be televised for all 7 rounds? I pretty much only watch when we pick. Its pretty pointless and just another way for the NFL to get TV time and money.

So only the Skins picks should be on? When fans of the other 31 teams watch, then gee, it gets watched all day long. Maybe not by you, and maybe not for every pick, but that's what ESPN 6 is for. :evilg: A good draft is fun to watch.

[zCommander]

Could be. I think some were wondering about his durability and if he could take NFL hits. I think all three (Colt, Stafford, Sanchez) are 6'2 but Colt was under 200 lbs and the other two are both over 225. That extra 25 lbs can make a big difference when getting knocked on your ass by a 265 lb DE.

And let's not forget the real reason his stock dropped was due to the hip surgery he decided to get before the draft instead of hiding it you know like someone we know that doesn't need any introduction...*cough* kelly *cough*.

You tell me how these 31 scouts are going to rate someone that they are not sure if the guy is going to be 100% by training camp. The Georgia game made him look bad but would not have been enough to drop him down to the 6th round or not drafted at all.

[PassAttack]

So you're saying that 32 teams' professional scouts didn't bother to watch any tape on him other than that one game and passed on him for almost 6 rounds because of it? You don't think it could be that once they took a much closer look at him they saw holes in his game or various other things that concerned them? Nah. Those groups of pro scouts who put in hundreds of hours researching countless prospects only watch one bowl game and a make a decision based on that.

Holes? Colt was given an opportunity to play in the Hall of Fame game last year, don't tell me that he didn't deserve the praise he was getting from Al Michaels and John Madden. Oh yeah he played against garbage right? He did have alot of holes in that game right?

Or how about that one time where Colt passed to the receiver running a clearing route instead of the 1st and 2nd option? Colt apologized to coach Zorn for passing the to the guy, Zorn came back and said he did well.

Sometimes you can criticize all day about a players mechanics and strength of arm, but you can't criticize decision making. Colt knows football and makes great decisions. Jamarcus Russel has a great arm, but can't make good decisions. Oh yeah "he has a sure fire rocket arm!!!" what good is that if you look lost in the huddle.

Colts comments was truthful and energetic, I can almost feel his burning energy.

Put me in Coach!!!! Put me in!!!!!!!!

[Portis for 6]

Who cares what colt thinks? I don't, put this in the cult of colt thread!

[KokoMike]

Colt is so right about the draft.

From 2000 - 2008, there have been 285 first round draft picks. 83 of these 285 picks have made the Pro Bowl at least once. 40 of the 83 made it only once leaving only 43 of the 285 have made the Pro Bowl more than once.

There has not been one draft year in that time for which the majority of 1st round picks have ever made the Pro Bowl at any time in their careers. Less than 25% in a few years, and only 1 of 32 from last years draft (Chris Johnson from that non-BCS school (East Carolina).

The total salaries paid to the 285 players: it looks like it is at least $2 Billion, and surely a lot more. Maybe somebody else can come up with the exact number. It is huge and way out of line with the return on investment.

I'd rather have a sixth or seventh round pick on my team who excels and makes it big than some high priced underachiever. Colt is motivated!!! Horton is motivated!!! My kind of Redskins.