The Official Warpath Sign Tim Rattay and Cut Todd Collins Thread

I have always thought highly of Rattay. Rattay isn't a franchise QB, so I understand why San Fran went after a QB with the #1 overall pick and TB let him go after failing to agree to a contract extension with him. But, while he's never going to be a stellar #1, he's probably one of the better #2s in the league. Here are his stats (http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/187628) for anyone who is interested.

Where's our resident 49ers fan to enlighten us?

Was it Lloyd that said he stopped caring in San Fran once they let Rattay go, because that told him they didn't care about winning?

I agree. It's time to turn the page on Brunell. Rattay would fit in well here and I would have Collins and Rattay battle for #2. It's makes no sense to hold on to Brunell at this point.It makes a lot less sense, economically and talent wise, to hold on to Collins.

Was it Lloyd that said he stopped caring in San Fran once they let Rattay go, because that told him they didn't care about winning?

That was the rumor.

I don't see what would be so catastrophic about bringing in Rattay, providing he doesn't break the cap bank.

In fact, his on-the-field experience in regular season play compared to Todd Collins' time might make up for his lack of understanding of what is apparently The World's Most Sophisticated Offense.

I would also agree that the overall athletic advantages Rattay has over Collins might make it a wise move for the future. But then, that's exactly the kind of forsight the front office isn't really known for.

I'd prefer to get someone a bit younger than Rattay. Ideally, a rookie or 2nd year person that we could dump on the practice squad for a year then send to NFL Europe. Granted, that's what we're doing with Bramlet.

I'd prefer to get someone a bit younger than Rattay. Ideally, a rookie or 2nd year person that we could dump on the practice squad for a year then send to NFL Europe. Granted, that's what we're doing with Bramlet.

Bring back Gibran Hamden!

The World's Most Sophisticated Offense.Trademarked.

Uh, no? A guy who has a 1st round pick at QB behind him on the depth chart will get replaced whenever the team feels the young gun is ready. Brunell had basically been keeping the seat warm for two years.

Gibbs knew that he'd be costing us some wins when he went to Campbell, but in a lost season, the decision was an easy one. Giving up merely your best chance to win for a much better chance to win in future seasons is a no brainer. Gibbs didn't just fall off the turnip truck, he had a plan with his QBs all along and he stuck to it.

I have to diagree with that, the sooner we get a legitamate backup in here the sooner he can start learning the system and the players around him, unless someone believes that Campbell can lead us to a SB this season [because we know Brunell can't] then it's senseless to keep him around this season, we have to prepare for the future not worry about winning 1 or 2 extra games if Campbell goes down, because with Brunell those 1 or 2 games will result in a lesser draft pick not a playoff berth.

I'd prefer to get someone a bit younger than Rattay. Ideally, a rookie or 2nd year person that we could dump on the practice squad for a year then send to NFL Europe. Granted, that's what we're doing with Bramlet.

I am officially an anyone but Brunell, or Collins guy!