nydailynews: Former Jets backup quarterback Mark Brunell likely to retire

[21MadFan]

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jets/2012/04/former-jets-backup-quarterback-mark-brunell-likely-to-retire

Former Jets backup quarterback Mark Brunell likely to retire

BY Manish Mehta

Mark Brunell admitted on Monday that his 19-year NFL career is likely over.

"Most guys that have trouble leaving the game are in their 20s," Brunell told the Florida Times-Union. "I've been preparing for football to be over with for quite some time."

The free agent quarterback hasn't officially turned in the requisite retirement paperwork to the league, but sounded ready to move on from football.

"I only saw one (football) game each that my two youngest sons played (last year)," said the 41-year-old Brunell. "I don't want to miss any more."

Brunell was drafted by the Packers in 1993 before thriving for the Jaguars for nine seasons. He extended his career with the Redskins, Saints and Jets. After getting a Super Bowl ring in New Orleans, Brunell played the role of backup and mentor to Mark Sanchez for two seasons.

Brunell believes that the Jets can perform well with Sanchez and recently acquired quarterback Tim Tebow.

"Tim and Mark are going to work well together," Brunell said. "I think they complement each other very well. Tim is going to be a great teammate. You can't have enough Tim Tebows on your roster."

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[pjfootballer]

Good Luck Scott Boonell. Can't say we had many great times, but we'll always remember you "heaving" the ball in the Monday Night Miracle. 14-13 Baby, 14-13!!

[the burgundy and gold]

Any news on his financial problems?

[Hitman21ST]

[tiger187126]

Good Luck Scott Boonell. Can't say we had many great times, but we'll always remember you "heaving" the ball in the Monday Night Miracle. 14-13 Baby, 14-13!!

that was one of the best games i've seen as a redskins fan...

come on RGIII

[roanoker]

Good luck Mark. It's been a long run for you. The deep throws to Moss against the cowpiles will always make me smile.

[DCranon21]

Good luck ole box car 8. I will always remember you for 14-13 down in Dallas.

[thebluefood]

I'll never forget the Monday Night Miracle. Let's also remember he was a big part of that Jags team that nearly made a Super Bowl run in the 1990s. He wasn't a bad quarterback at all, especially in his prime.

Good luck, Mark.

[Mr. Sinister]

Can't believe it's been almost seven years already, since that game against Dallas

[AsiaticSkinsFan]

good luck to him. I hope he can get his financial situation resolved

[redskindan07]

I get goose bumps every time I watch highlights of that Monday Night comeback game

[Koolblue13]

With starters like Sanchez and Tebow, he might of had a chance to start, being the only real QB on the roster.

[Riggo-toni]

Green 40... Green 40.....

[Mr. Sinister]

Green 40... Green 40.....

*Moss/Cooley aren't open...throw/attempt to throw the ball away.