Back-up QB options?

D_it_up · 03-18-2010, 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

When did we start judging backups as starters? Brunell would probably tell you he's not a starter anymore. You're talking about Brunell the starter, but the discussion is about a backup.

It ties together if Brees gets injured for a couple of games or the rest of the season. Want to take a guess on who becomes the starter? If you guessed Brunell, you get another miniature trophy to add to your collection. My point I have been trying to make all along is that I wouldn't feel comfortable about Brunell starting if something happened to Brees and he had to miss x-amount of time. I do not feel that he could come in and win games with his arm. That is my OPINION.

strato · 03-18-2010, 08:33 PM

Yall leave my boy Brunell alone...he aint that damn old..lol...and he will be the backup again... im just about certain....we have many more needs..

SmashMouth · 03-18-2010, 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by D_it_up

It ties together if Brees gets injured for a couple of games or the rest of the season. Want to take a guess on who becomes the starter? If you guessed Brunell, you get another miniature trophy to add to your collection. My point I have been trying to make all along is that I wouldn't feel comfortable about Brunell starting if something happened to Brees and he had to miss x-amount of time. I do not feel that he could come in and win games with his arm. That is my OPINION.

Or his brain either!

SAINT_MICHAEL · 03-18-2010, 09:04 PM

Having a good backup QB that can fill in for an injured starter is like having a spare tire for your car. You're probably not gonna use it much and you hope like heck you don't need it. But if you don't have one it's likely to bite you eventually.

CantonLegend · 03-18-2010, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by SAINT_MICHAEL

Having a good backup QB that can fill in for an injured starter is like having a spare tire for your car. You're probably not gonna use it much and you hope like heck you don't need it. But if you don't have one it's likely to bite you eventually.

thank god we have mark brunell and chase daniel huh?.....thats like 2 spare tires

SAINT_MICHAEL · 03-18-2010, 09:16 PM

Originally Posted by CantonLegend

thank god we have mark brunell and chase daniel huh?.....thats like 2 spare tires

Two spare tires? Sounds like my belly!

Saint_LB · 03-18-2010, 09:28 PM

PTI...but this is what happens when you win the SB. No debating the starter, so we are relegated to arguing who the back-up should be. Ain't it great?

D_it_up · 03-18-2010, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by Saint_LB

PTI...but this is what happens when you win the SB. No debating the starter, so we are relegated to arguing who the back-up should be. Ain't it great?

Absolutely.

SAINT_MICHAEL · 03-18-2010, 10:15 PM

Nice avatar LB. Makes me want to go down to the cement pond!

saintfan · 03-18-2010, 11:09 PM

Originally Posted by D_it_up

It ties together if Brees gets injured for a couple of games or the rest of the season. Want to take a guess on who becomes the starter? If you guessed Brunell, you get another miniature trophy to add to your collection. My point I have been trying to make all along is that I wouldn't feel comfortable about Brunell starting if something happened to Brees and he had to miss x-amount of time. I do not feel that he could come in and win games with his arm. That is my OPINION.

It doesn't tie together. If a guy grades as a starter he gets starter money. Backups get backup money. Look at who the backup is on other teams. Mark Brunell is plenty smart and he's been in the system for a while. What's the better option? And can't we at least agree that there are bigger needs on the team? Cause if Brees goes down we're in trouble, and I don't care who the #2 guy is...

03-18-2010, 08:33 PM	#91
D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Back-up QB options? Originally Posted by saintfan When did we start judging backups as starters? Brunell would probably tell you he's not a starter anymore. You're talking about Brunell the starter, but the discussion is about a backup. It ties together if Brees gets injured for a couple of games or the rest of the season. Want to take a guess on who becomes the starter? If you guessed Brunell, you get another miniature trophy to add to your collection. My point I have been trying to make all along is that I wouldn't feel comfortable about Brunell starting if something happened to Brees and he had to miss x-amount of time. I do not feel that he could come in and win games with his arm. That is my OPINION.

03-18-2010, 08:33 PM	#92
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Re: Back-up QB options? Yall leave my boy Brunell alone...he aint that damn old..lol...and he will be the backup again... im just about certain....we have many more needs..

03-18-2010, 08:59 PM	#93
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,127 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Back-up QB options? Originally Posted by D_it_up It ties together if Brees gets injured for a couple of games or the rest of the season. Want to take a guess on who becomes the starter? If you guessed Brunell, you get another miniature trophy to add to your collection. My point I have been trying to make all along is that I wouldn't feel comfortable about Brunell starting if something happened to Brees and he had to miss x-amount of time. I do not feel that he could come in and win games with his arm. That is my OPINION. Or his brain either!

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CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Back-up QB options? Originally Posted by SAINT_MICHAEL Having a good backup QB that can fill in for an injured starter is like having a spare tire for your car. You're probably not gonna use it much and you hope like heck you don't need it. But if you don't have one it's likely to bite you eventually. thank god we have mark brunell and chase daniel huh?.....thats like 2 spare tires

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SAINT_MICHAEL 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 446	Re: Back-up QB options? Originally Posted by CantonLegend thank god we have mark brunell and chase daniel huh?.....thats like 2 spare tires Two spare tires? Sounds like my belly!
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D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Back-up QB options? Originally Posted by Saint_LB PTI...but this is what happens when you win the SB. No debating the starter, so we are relegated to arguing who the back-up should be. Ain't it great? Absolutely.

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saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Back-up QB options? Originally Posted by D_it_up It ties together if Brees gets injured for a couple of games or the rest of the season. Want to take a guess on who becomes the starter? If you guessed Brunell, you get another miniature trophy to add to your collection. My point I have been trying to make all along is that I wouldn't feel comfortable about Brunell starting if something happened to Brees and he had to miss x-amount of time. I do not feel that he could come in and win games with his arm. That is my OPINION. It doesn't tie together. If a guy grades as a starter he gets starter money. Backups get backup money. Look at who the backup is on other teams. Mark Brunell is plenty smart and he's been in the system for a while. What's the better option? And can't we at least agree that there are bigger needs on the team? Cause if Brees goes down we're in trouble, and I don't care who the #2 guy is...