Saints Sign Veteran QB Brunell

thesaintsfan · 03-14-2008, 02:18 AM

I like this signing considering what was out there. Brunell doesn't have much if anything left in the tank but he could roll out of bed and be better than Martin. Hopefully Brunell won't have to step in but if he does I think he's got just enough left to be decent caretaker for a few starts. He always had nice touch on the short to intermediate routes but his long balls are a horror show at this point in his career.

exiled · 03-14-2008, 10:23 AM

they are dancing in the streets here in DC

rjakapeanut · 03-14-2008, 12:39 PM

lol. its not like Brunell was the only thing wrong with the Skins, they just like to blame the QB like everyone else. the Skins just suck.

great pickup imo. this is a guy I wouldn't mind seeing stepping into the starting role for a few drives if Brees were to get messed up a little bit and needed to go to the sideline to get taped up or something.

andersen · 03-14-2008, 03:44 PM

Upgrade at back-up QB. Good move.

LongTimeFan · 03-14-2008, 08:09 PM

Didn't we sign Trent Green?

pakowitz · 03-15-2008, 06:16 PM

Originally Posted by LongTimeFan

Didn't we sign Trent Green?

trent green signed with St Louis

admin · 03-14-2008, 11:01 PM

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QBREES9 · 03-15-2008, 04:51 PM

Question why not someone young like a Tim Hasselbeck. I wonder what the KNOCK on him is.

SapperSaint · 03-17-2008, 08:32 AM

I was very happy to hear about this pick up. Is Mark a starter...no. However, he is a very good backup. I feel 100 times better with him backing Drew up.

darstep · 04-11-2008, 07:20 AM

I love this signing. We needed a good backup in case Brees goes down...even if it is just for a game or two. Brunell is experienced and can help settle Drew and point out a few sideline observations that might come in to play for the next series. Brunell can step right in and dink and dunk just as effectively as Brees. One down side - opposite ball spin might affect some of the less gifted clutchers.

03-14-2008, 02:18 AM	#1
thesaintsfan The Real Deal Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 174	Re: brunell signs with saints I like this signing considering what was out there. Brunell doesn't have much if anything left in the tank but he could roll out of bed and be better than Martin. Hopefully Brunell won't have to step in but if he does I think he's got just enough left to be decent caretaker for a few starts. He always had nice touch on the short to intermediate routes but his long balls are a horror show at this point in his career.

03-14-2008, 10:23 AM	#2
exiled Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: on the road - now based in Austin, TX Posts: 486	Re: brunell signs with saints they are dancing in the streets here in DC

03-14-2008, 12:39 PM	#3
rjakapeanut 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 204	Re: brunell signs with saints lol. its not like Brunell was the only thing wrong with the Skins, they just like to blame the QB like everyone else. the Skins just suck. great pickup imo. this is a guy I wouldn't mind seeing stepping into the starting role for a few drives if Brees were to get messed up a little bit and needed to go to the sideline to get taped up or something.
rjakapeanut 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 204

03-14-2008, 03:44 PM	#4
andersen With an "E" Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Madisonville, LA Posts: 429	Re: brunell signs with saints Upgrade at back-up QB. Good move.

03-14-2008, 08:09 PM	#5
LongTimeFan Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,403	Re: brunell signs with saints Didn't we sign Trent Green?

03-15-2008, 06:16 PM	#6
pakowitz The Dark Overlord Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: dirty south Posts: 3,450	Re: brunell signs with saints Originally Posted by LongTimeFan Didn't we sign Trent Green? trent green signed with St Louis

03-14-2008, 11:01 PM	#7
admin Site Admin Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,971 Blog Entries: 2	Saints Sign Veteran QB Brunell Here you can post comments for article: Saints Sign Veteran QB Brunell

03-15-2008, 04:51 PM	#8
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,990	Re: Saints Sign Veteran QB Brunell Question why not someone young like a Tim Hasselbeck. I wonder what the KNOCK on him is.

03-17-2008, 08:32 AM	#9
SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	Re: Saints Sign Veteran QB Brunell I was very happy to hear about this pick up. Is Mark a starter...no. However, he is a very good backup. I feel 100 times better with him backing Drew up.

04-11-2008, 07:20 AM	#10
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	Re: Saints Sign Veteran QB Brunell I love this signing. We needed a good backup in case Brees goes down...even if it is just for a game or two. Brunell is experienced and can help settle Drew and point out a few sideline observations that might come in to play for the next series. Brunell can step right in and dink and dunk just as effectively as Brees. One down side - opposite ball spin might affect some of the less gifted clutchers.