Colt Brennan goes on IR

[Hail to the Redskins]

Chase Daniel said in a Twitter post he was told by the front office he'll get a spot on the practice squad if he clears waivers.

We'll obviously KNOW soon enough... but I doubt that the Skins are cutting ties with him completely.

[MTK]

Ah the Culters sure are dreamers aren't they.

Well save that dream for another day, cause it's not coming true this year.

[Lotus]

Despite his hip injury, today Colt Brennan walked on water after curing lepers with just his smile.

[GusFrerotte]

Why did they release Chase? WTF. Do they like somebody elses camp fodder?

[GusFrerotte]

Originally Posted by Hail to the Redskins

Chase Daniel said in a Twitter post he was told by the front office he'll get a spot on the practice squad if he clears waivers.

We'll obviously KNOW soon enough... but I doubt that the Skins are cutting ties with him completely.

Doesn't matter. Somebody is bound to pick him up. I think they are going for one of the whiz kids next season for sure now!!!!

[JoeRedskin]

They are only going to carry 2 QB's on the 53 man roster - saves a roster spot for another position. If they need a 3rd QB in game, probably just go with ARE then, after the game, sign Chase to the 53 man if they need him.

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

They are only going to carry 2 QB's on the 53 man roster - saves a roster spot for another position. If they need a 3rd QB in game, probably just go with ARE then, after the game, sign Chase to the 53 man if they need him.

exactly

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

Doesn't matter. Somebody is bound to pick him up. I think they are going for one of the whiz kids next season for sure now!!!!

ABSOLUTELY, someone else will pick him up, after all what do we know about evaluating QB's.

[GusFrerotte]

Odds are he will clear waivers, but there are teams that definitely might show an interest in him being a backup or 3rd stringer. I just don't see risking losing him at all since Colt is on IR. I know if looks like a safe gamble, but with our luck someone is going to snag him. We are in trouble then if JC gets pounded into the ground.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Despite his hip injury, today Colt Brennan walked on water after curing lepers with just his smile.

What'd he do AFTER lunch?

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

Odds are he will clear waivers, but there are teams that definitely might show an interest in him being a backup or 3rd stringer. I just don't see risking losing him at all since Colt is on IR. I know if looks like a safe gamble, but with our luck someone is going to snag him. We are in trouble then if JC gets pounded into the ground.

That's true whether or not we kept Chase.

[Westover]

Apology accepted. My perception about his physical abilities - his exceptional accuracy, his nimbleness in the pocket under pressure, ability to throw very well from off balance or awkward stances, his very quick release, and his perfectly adequate and still improving arm strength - those are physical qualities that I was referring to.

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

I don't have hostilty towards you (or Colt). True, the drug testing remark was insulting and for it I apologize. My responses are more the result of shocked amazement about the your claims of Colt's seemingly mythical abilities - comparing him to a first ballot HOF'er when he hasn't played a regular season down. Really, I got no hate for you, just the stunned amazement of an onlooker saying - "Did he really just say that???"

My criticism of your remarks, however, is not 'senseless". You make broad claims for Colt's physical abilities that are simply unsupported. You claim that his "leadership" qualities seem to outweigh his physical limitations by some almost magical quality. It's just not there. Before he can lead, he's got to show he can play and he simply hasn't done that at this level. He may eventually someday, but all he has shown so far is limited potential to be a quality back up.

Again, for me to take your faith in Colt seriously, I really would like to know the basis for your claim that he has "remarkable physical ability".

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Westover

Apology accepted. My perception about his physical abilities - his exceptional accuracy, his nimbleness in the pocket under pressure, ability to throw very well from off balance or awkward stances, his very quick release, and his perfectly adequate and still improving arm strength - those are physical qualities that I was referring to.

No offense but...

To me Colt's ability to "throw very well from off balance" actually is an indication of poor footwork.

His arm strength is not "perfectly adequate." It is a problem that he really needs to work on badly and likely it will always be one of his limitations.

I would add that you failed to mention his poor arm mechanics, in terms of that sidearm release. You also failed to mention that his passes lack arc, making those bloop passes when you drop the ball over the head of a linebacker difficult if not impossible for him.

And these are just some of his physical limitations. Don't get me started on the mental ones.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Lotus

No offense but...

To me Colt's ability to "throw very well from off balance" actually is an indication of poor footwork.

His arm strength is not "perfectly adequate." It is a problem that he really needs to work on badly and likely it will always be one of his limitations.

I would add that you failed to mention his poor arm mechanics, in terms of that sidearm release. You also failed to mention that his passes lack arc, making those bloop passes when you drop the ball over the head of a linebacker difficult if not impossible for him.

And these are just some of his physical limitations. Don't get me started on the mental ones.

I would definitely agree with that. The fact that he seems to throw off balance so often is a big red flag that is footwork is seriously lacking. Overall I've never been that impressed with his overall mechanics as a QB. Unconventional is the nice way to put it I guess. Every time I see him play I just don't understand the love affair some seem to have.

[roth74va]

Originally Posted by Westover

Apology accepted. My perception about his physical abilities - his exceptional accuracy, his nimbleness in the pocket under pressure, ability to throw very well from off balance or awkward stances, his very quick release, and his perfectly adequate and still improving arm strength - those are physical qualities that I was referring to.

Colts arm strength is below average for "nfl standards". At fan appreciation day, I watched as both of the Qb's were taking turns throwing similar routes. JC's I would describe as a laser, its almost like he is throwing downhill, and it takes very little effort. Colt's Id describe as lollipops, because he had to throw it that much higher to hit the same spot on the route. Colt does have some "gunslinger" in him ala Favre, but like the others have said, Favre has/had a cannon. Your physical abilities only take you so far in the NFL, the great Qb's clearly have a mental edge. Only time will tell if he and/or JC have that "it" that makes ordinary into extraordinary. JC has all the tools, nothing more physical you could ask for, other than learning how to slide. Colt has a long ways to go, to overcome his physical limitations he will have to work that much harder, and be that much smarter.

I will say that I felt like he took a step forward in the last preseason game, hopefully that carries over into next year. His postgame comment of "yeah baby, no interceptions" gives me hope that he understands the turnovers arent worth the risks. Give be steady before flashy anyday.