Yeah, but we are now talking about mentoring the QB. Just hire Vinny as a coach if that is the motivation. I don't want Brunell to be on the field at any point in the season unless its wk 17 and we have secured a 1st spot. If we don't want Brunell to be on the field, why sign him as a player?
Well, I am not sure I agree with the question Mambo. The Jets seemed to be positioning themselves for a Superbowl run. A back-up that can play, imo is more important than one who can teach, at least for this season. So for me the question is who is the best back up that can play.....
Having a coach as mentor is a very different thing than having a fellow player as a mentor... as players you develop comraderie and chemistry... a coach doesn't have such an "intimate" relationship. A veteran tem-mate has to prepare for a game as if he was to play, therefore he can lead by example. A coach doesn't prepare for a game the same way a player does... because it's a different role. Sure he can help, but he can't "lead" by example. Plus Sanchez is already working with Gannon as an "outside" figure. Evidently they think Brunell can also play in case of emergency. The Saints where preparing for a super bowl run too (they actually got there) and Brunell worked out pretty well for them . Remember the most important thing in this team for a QB is to be a GAME MANAGER, he doesn't have to do it all by himself. I think Brunell can manage a game pretty well even at 40... PS plus honestly... in this league... how many players can PLAY...? You're already lucky enough to have a good starter...
I think Brees talked wonders to Schotty about how good an example/veteran presence Brunell can be and this is why we want him... the same way Sorgi went from one Manning to another... I wouldn't mind learning something from Brees via his back-up
Us signing Brunell hardly has to do with him playing IMO. Were trying to develop Sanchez into a great QB, and Brunell is the best person available. A back-up who can teach is more important than one that can play. If he cant give anything to Mark as a backup I hope he doesnt sign. Mark going down = we probably lose.
lol no question. Everybody here could agree Brunell is an upgrade over Clemens. Kellen Clemens bobbling snaps, and goofing up hand-offs to TJ in the Buffalo game. That was when it was clearly over for KC.
As as educated guess, I would think Brunell is going to be picked up by the Jets because the offensive systems are similar. Garcia could definitely compete for a starter spot on a handful of teams. If he was willing to take a backup spot, then he is a better choice over Brunell from the "Mark went down" perspective. His QB play is better than the other available b/u QBs (Brunell, Bulger, etc). However, Garcia is a WC offense guy - SF and Philly ran similar offenses. Schotty's style is different. Brunell's experience with the system will let him learn it faster, and then you throw the intangibles for mentoring on top and he supersedes Garcia. Just MHO.
Whats with the Ainge infatuation? He's worse then sucking. He couldn't pass Clemens on the depth chart and lost the #3 job to O'Connell.
He couldn't pass Clemens in his second year... I'm not worried about our #3 QB situation... whoever makes the team between O'connell and Ainge will be worthy. I just hope we don't keep 4 QBs on the roster again... :S I think Ainge has a good realtionship with his teammates... I wonder if ultimately this will give him an edge. I've never been an O'Connell fan. PS The Browns will release Ratliff imo, maybe he come back to NYC ?
F**K signing Brunell and get this Revis, Mangold thing over with, our starting center and all star corner is much more important than an Old quarterback. Sanchez will learn as he plays, The jets need to play this year just like the second half of last year, heavy on the run and control the ball.. Sanchez throws occasionally and is careful not to make turnovers and manage the offense well. Especially not giving up turnovers. If Green didnt get hurt last year we were going to Superbowl. Sanchez does not have to be a superstar, he just has to play good, smart, consistent football.
:shit: finally! someone who has the right idea! brunell is no more of a help than shotty is. in fact, shotty could suit up and out-play babe parelli brunell.
The fact that signing Revis and Mangold is more important doesn't make signing Brunell irrelevant. The fact we have a good team and don't have to rely on the QB as much doesn't mean it would hurt us if the QB got better. Any other gems you'd like to share with us?
Brunell will be good for mentoring Sanchez, but make no mistake the team cant achieve its goal (Super Bowl) with anybody but Sanchez quarterbacking the team. If he gets hurt for any significant period of time its most likely a lost season.
I don't think Mark is at the stage where he can lead this team to a victory. He had a SB caliber team with the Saints. His one start against one of the worst NFL teams last year resulted in a loss regardless of how. I sure don't want him to be stepping on the field as he is now a yr older, and weaker than last year. Mentoring part is fine as long as you can perform on the field aswell. This will be a huge mistake. God forbid, if Sanchez goes down, Mark B. will not be able to push this team near .500. Im not sure of any other options, but Brunell is an option I wouldn't be lobbying for. Just like LWC611 said, mentoring is for coaches to do. Players are there to play, not mentor, especially at the most important position. Add to that, Sanchez had a knee surgery, I would like someone who can perform. Brunell is not it guys....Maybe you guys see it differently, but I hope we don't sign him. KC is probably better than Brunell at this point.
Its almost a definite were going to be signing brunell once the restrictions are lifted. We are going to have to accept that and i hope and believe sanchez will benefit.
I am not trying to discriminate against LGBT people but: One guy is a gay, and the other is not. That's the difference.
