We knew they wanted to take a development QB, but a big name guy like Colt Brennan is a bit of a surprise. Brennan was a Heisman candidate and put up huge numbers in the spread offense in Hawaii. He struggled when the competition was upped after they qualified for a BCS Bowl game, but had a very strong season up to that point. He’s the type of guy who some fans will want to see if Campbell struggles, he’s not your typical 6th round QB in that manner.
DRAFT PROFILES
Strengths: A gunslinger with an aggressive mentality. Accurate, puts good touch on passes and leads receivers on slant routes. Flashes the ability to throw into tight spaces on routes coming over the middle (in-route, posts, etc). Throws a tight spiral, steps into throws and knows how to lead his receivers. Is quick and mobile. Buys a lot of second chances with his feet. Also is capable of tucking the ball and running for first downs when opportunity presents itself. Has good ball skills and fields errant shotgun snaps well. Confident and aggressive. Wants the ball in his hands late in games. Is tough and will play through pain. Has adequate lower body strength and is a tough runner for his size.
Weaknesses: Height is only decent and bulk is marginal. Must get bigger/stronger in order to hold up in the NFL. Lacks ideal arm strength. Gets a lot of RPM’s on throws but ball lacks zip on deep outs. He struggles to drive the ball down the field and many of his vertical throws will sail. Makes some poor decisions in the face of pressure and can throw the ball up for grabs. Plays in a spread scheme that simplifies reads. System has never translated well to the NFL; needs to adjust to taking snaps from under center, reading coverage while dropping and fitting the ball into tighter spots in the NFL. Doesn’t secure the ball when pressure closes in on him and he can put it on the ground. Also comes with red flags regarding character (see History).
Overall: Brennan spent a red-shirt season at Colorado in 2003 but was kicked off the team after a sexual misconduct charge was brought against him (and eventually dropped). He enrolled at Saddleback Community College (Calif.) in 2004, completing 68.3 percent of his passes for 281.3 yards per game, 23 touchdowns and just four interceptions in nine games. He transferred to Hawaii in 2005 and went on to set an NCAA Division I-A record in career total offense per game (387.89). In three seasons at Hawaii (2005-’07), Brennan made 35 starts (in 38 games) and completed 1,115 of 1,584 pass attempts (70.4 percent) for 14,193 yards, 131 touchdowns and 42 interceptions. He also had 267 carries for 547 yards (2.1 average) and 15 touchdowns. Injuries hampered him as a senior, but he still ranked second in the nation in passing yards per game (361.9) and fifth in passer efficiency (159.8). In 12 games (11 starts), Brennan completed 359 of 510 attempts for 4,343 yards, 38 TDs and 17 interceptions. Despite an ankle injury, he also ran for eight TDs. Brennan is not as athletic or nearly as polished as Jeff Garcia. But like Garcia, he is very slightly built and has to really load up to throw the deep ball. Also like Garcia, Brennan is light on his feet and is very accurate. There’s a lot to like about his confident, gun-slinging mentality. However, there also are a lot of red flags to consider when evaluating his risk-reward level, including marginal size, below-average arm strength, off-the-field history and spread system that has not translated well to the NFL in past years. Brennan isn’t for every system at the next level and his ability to cut heavy winds or bad weather should be a concern, especially for teams like Baltimore and Chicago. A warm weather team operating a West Coast offensive system could consider Brennan in the middle rounds, but we wouldn’t risk anything higher than a fourth round pick.
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This is one of those picks you have to be torn about: he’s got the potential to be a very good one, but even analysts are saying “But not Baltimore” for the weather type. Now, what city is closest to Baltimore’s weather situation??? Oh, and guaranteed play in New York and Philadelphia every year? But he is most likely a WCO QB. And we have our started. As a development prospect, he’s a real steal in the 6th. But character issues, too? I dunno. I’m excited, and worried on Colt Brennan.
Colt Brennan
1)Most TD’S in 1 season: 63
Most TD’s in a half : 6
2) 185.96 pass efficiency rating: ( wow and how many times did he throw the ball!!)
3)72.6 completion percentage ( see #2)
4) most yards passing in 1 half: 416
5) Most completions in a row : 19
6) Most yards 2 seasons: 10,370
7) Most games passing for 400 yards or more in 1 season: 9
9) Most passing TD’s in one season: 58
These are just a few!! Great Pick, lets get on with it
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Character issues with Colt Brennan, again living on the mainland you don’t know the man we got to know here. Yes he did do something stupid at Colorado and he also paid his dues for it (7 days in jail). Went to a JC back in California. Was found by June Jones because we were recruiting a WR on the JC team and saw him in the vid. Don’t worry Colt brennan is the real deal. I promise you. Of course there are the question marks and the red flags with his game but there are also indisputable facts. NCAA records take talent no matter what system, 100% accuracy at combine test (the ONLY QB), June Jones coached in the NFL and knows Brennan is the real deal. He’s a good person who made a mistake. Before and after that incident, model citizen. Believe in him because his warmth and faith is a great thing.
I’m a New Yorker, but always have been a Redskin fan since I was a kid. Took some heat for it too, but nevertheless, die hard skins fan. I’ve been living in Hawaii for the last 20 years and I’ve watched this kid for the last few years at the University of Hawaii. He is the real deal and perfectly placed to be under coach Zorn. Zorn is the right coach to groom and teach Brennan all that he needs to play in the NFL. He is a tough and gritty kid, much of what went on in the BCS game was Georgia making a statement and keying on him and the UH line collapsing on him. The line offered no real help. With that said, with the right mentoring, the right coach, he is a great future prospect for our team and we really have needed a good solid and consistant quarterback. If we keep this kid, in my opinion, he will become just that, he has the potential to be a great QB. Zorn if prepping the future with the WR’s and the Brennan pick. We’re going to be a passing team and Brennan is the right fit for the number 3 slot. I think he’ll move up a notch in a short time. He’s one of those guys who everyone is doubting, but that will put a fire in him to suceed and I believe we will see that. He’s someone to develop and hold on to. I am excited about this pick, I want to see some change. I’m tired of losing and being one a handful Redskin fans in Paradise. But that just changed, the Redskins fan based just increased 100 fold in Hawaii. All of the islands will be watching and keeping an eye on him. Aloha!
This kid made a huge impact on the hearts of the people of Hawaii not because of his playing, it was his heart and character that did it for us. He could have gone 1st round last season , hell he should of went pro, he didnt, he stayed for us. You guys are lucky to have, him treat him good.