So here’s my two cents worth.
Colt Brennan has only played three NFL pre-season games.
He has shown his fans flashes of brilliance, in each one, only to have every performance down-played by so-called NFL analysts and even a few of his coaches.
I have read several articles after each of his three games, and it seems like the only thing they want to mention is how “Colt is a work in progress,” or “ Colt needs to improve.” The analysts on the NFL Network and ESPN wanted to change his throwing mechanics, or improve his footwork.
I’m exhausted just reading every complaint about the guy. Then I can’t help but think back to the NFL draft, when the Washington Redskins selected Colt Brennan in the sixth round, and draft “guru” Mel Kiper Jr and NFL analyst and former NFL quarterback Ron Jaworski spent nearly 10 minutes explaining that Colt is a system quarterback, whose yards and touchdowns were inflated due to the “system” in which he played.
They might have a case if you’re only considering his 14,193 yards, 131 touchdowns; and fail to factor in that his career completion percentage is just above 70 percent … and with only 42 interceptions. Of course there’s the 31 NCAA records, but who’s counting?
My point is simply this: Colt is not a system quarterback and he is proving that every time he steps onto the field.
Colt is one of the best quarterbacks to ever play in Division I, period. Will that translate into a good NFL or a great NFL quarterback? Only time will tell. There have been other quarterbacks that had great careers in college that had less than stellar NFL careers -- but three games into the preseason Redskins fans have something to be excited about, and things are looking good for our former Warrior.
Currently Colt statistically leads all rookie quarterbacks.
Frankly, if you ask me, the only thing that needs to change is his playing time.
Trust me you haven’t seen nothing yet.
Given the chance, this kid is going to light it up.
Until next time -- Russ Cannon
