A confluence of events torpedoed Colt Brennan's draft prospects -- a horrid Sugar Bowl (which wasn't entirely his fault) and some subpar off-season workouts -- but he's now been drafted in Round 6, some three or four rounds later than a lot of folks anticipated back in the fall, which is something Andre Woodson still can't say.
Brennan's new employer: the Washington Redskins, who took Carson Palmer's brother (now his legal name) on Day 2 last season (that obviously didn't work out). Jason Campbell is the starter (head coach Jim Zorn said so!) and Todd Collins is firmly entrenched as the backup, but Collins, who came into the league when Brennan was seven, can't play forever.
So what does this pick mean? Well, that Brennan will be battling for a roster spot, and best case, eventually graduate to Jason Campbell-backup status. No way that happens in 2008 -- the West Coast Offense isn't something you pick up while you're waiting for Domino's to show up -- or, hell, 2009, but I'm guessing that was the thinking behind the selection.
So what does NFL Network's Mike Mayock think?
Pros: "Slides naturally in the pocket, finds throwing lanes, in-breaking routes he does a great job on."Mayock adds that Brennan will go on injured reserve, and that he's a developmental prospect. So, yeah, maybe the 'Skins should've held onto Carson Palmer's brother.
Cons: "Anytime he has to drive the football to the outside of the numbers, he will struggle; he looks like a centerfielder crow hopping to throw the football home.
He's also had well-documented off-field issues; he didn't deal with them very well at the Senior Bowl and [NFL] Combine ... but I will say that getting hurt didn't hurt him."
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Reader Comments ( Page 1 of 1)
1. With Jim Zorn as Colt Brennan's coach the thought of letting go of Carson Palmer's brother will be after thought despite Colt' weaknesses.
Posted at 8:44PM on Apr 27th 2008 by George B Vieto
2. Excuse my spelling as I get enough hell by speaking my mind when it comes to football.I sometimes rush in without editing.Just as I know there is 16 games to play.I have to play the senior moment card.I'm just saying Colt's a reach and why did we pass on some positions and draft pk and cornerbacks that most likely won't make the pro's.I do have much respect for Jim Zorn.For whatever time he's here he will help any QB.Largent and him were a real pair
Posted at 8:26PM on Apr 28th 2008 by charles Clagett
3. It don't mean nothin.Zorn won't be around long enough to mentor anybody for very long.History repeats itself and Dan/Vinnie will get tired of the boo's raining down from the stands .Cambell will hear plenty himself this year as the west coast will prove too hard for him to pick up.Look for Collins to the rescue again for a repectable 6-8 record.
Posted at 5:17PM on Apr 30th 2008 by charlesdog
4. mayock's wrong about how long colt will be out. colt's surgery will take 6 weeks to heal, meaning he will be ready to go in 3-4 weeks.
Posted at 9:02PM on Jun 6th 2008 by keliandkawika