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Five Reasons Why A Colt is the Answer For the Baltimore Ravens
With the Baltimore Ravens at 4-8, it’s time for the franchise to start looking towards next year’s NFL Draft. Historically, the draft has been Ravens’ GM Ozzie Newsome’s personal playground, having drafted a slew of future Hall of Famers and perennial pro bowlers in his tenure.
But the one position that has tarnished Newsome’s golden touch in the draft is quarterback. Chris Redman never panned out. Derek Anderson did, but not for the Ravens, and Kyle Boller….is Kyle Boller.
After a while, you have to figure it’s not the people they are drafting, but something with the system, but that’s another post for another day.
For now, the Ravens can be encouraged that their sorry record might translate into getting one of several NFL ready quarterbacks from the college ranks this year. Given the Ravens’ current state of affairs offensively, and the personnel they have in place, the logical choice for the team should be Hawaii QB Colt Brennan. Here’s five reasons why.
5. Being a system quarterback is a good thing for the Ravens - No NFL team expects miracles from rookie quarterbacks. But considering that Brennan ran a pass-happy system under June Jones at Hawaii, he should fit right in with a pass-happy coach in Brian Billick. And it just might be the perfect fit.
4. He’s used to no offensive line - Hawaii often ran four and five receiver sets against opponents. Taking snaps under an inconsistent-yet-mammoth offensive line in Baltimore should be a vacation for him.
3. Billick might just figure out Willis McGahee is pretty good- If and when Brian Billick figures out the Willis McGahee is pretty good, it would allow a QB like Brennan to grow and develop into the system, even if he was thrown in as a starter.
2. Brennan wins. The Ravens don’t - Say what you will about Hawaii’s competition this year. They played who they played and didn’t lose. Nobody ever complains that AFC North division opponents are too hard. Besides, Brennan is charismatic and tough, and could survive around egotistical teammates, unlike the easy going Boller.
1. If you want to throw intermediate timing routes, Brennan is your man. - You don’t set NCAA passing records without timing, and this kid’s got it. I do credit Boller for taking more chances down the field than McNair did, but much of that has to do with the ability of the receiving corp. Derrick Mason and Mark Clayton are designed for short routes that turn into big YAC, and Colt Brennan would be a perfect fit for that style of play, mixed with a solid running game.
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Honestly, I don’t think Brennan will cut it in the NFL. I am surprised you’d want him. Personally, grabbing a quarterback nowadays is the luck of the draw. So many top picks from the 1st and 2nd rounds over the past 10 years have flopped. And then you look at my team, and watch what Tony Romo is doing, and it makes you go Hmmmmm.Brennan won’t help you. Luck will. Stick to defense and offense lineman, who have a much higher percentage of success, as do linebackers and corners.
December 6th, 2007 at 6:02 pmI think Colt could become a good NFL QB and you might not have to use a high 1st or 2nd on him. I think he does have plenty of potential to play in the pros and is a tough kid.
December 7th, 2007 at 3:47 pmHmmm…now that the Ravens need a coach, would they be interested in June Jones? And Colt?
January 5th, 2008 at 1:04 amI hate to completely disagree with you, but I highly doubt Colt Brennan will be taken any higher than the late 2nd to the early third round. There’s at least 5 quarterbacks that I can think of that are both clearly more physically and mentally prepared for the NFL (Ryan, Brohm, Woodson, Flacco, Booty and maybe even Henne). I know I don’t want another project quarterback that never pans out on our roster.
He could work in the right system after holding the clipboard for a few years, but Baltimore’s struggling offense is no place for a prospect who’s built a decent reputation because he threw 50 touchdowns a year in a west coast offense at HAWAII (who’s toughest opponent during regular season play was Boise State). Not to mention he was absolutely embarrassed against Georgia in the Sugar Bowl when he finally played a decent defense in a nationally televised game.
In a different not Matt Ryan will probably fall into our lap at pick 8 if the Falcons decide on McFadden over a QB. We could always pick up Andre Woodson in round two as well who should fall deep into round one, if not round 2. Personally I’d like to see us pick up Vernon Gholston DE/OLB (Ohio State) to replace Adalius Thomas and/or Terrell Suggs who is a UFA this year (and rumors suggest he wants to play for the Cardinals). Gholston more than likely will not be there however. To paint you a picture the top 8 should look like this if Atlanta picks
1. MIA - Glenn Dorsey DT (LSU)
January 23rd, 2008 at 4:22 pm2. STL - Chris Long DE (UVA)
3. ATL - Darren McFadden HB (Arkansas)
4. OAK - Sedrick Ellis DT (USC)
5. KC - Jake Long OT (Michigan)
6. NYJ - Vernon Gholston DE/OLB (Ohio State)
7. NE - Keith Rivers OLB (USC) or Aqib Talib CB (Kansas)
8. BAL - Matt Ryan QB (Boston College)
Go get Colt!! Records don’t lie and he’s got them all!! This kid can play.
February 1st, 2008 at 5:22 pmQuick release, great spin on the ball, good mobilty. If you compare his int. with the amount of times he threw the ball, his stats are crazy. You don’t break 32 NCAA records without being pretty damn good!! The hate for the run and shoot is the biggest problem Colt has going against him. Anybody that drafts this kid will get a future Pro Bowl QB. No doubt.
February 1st, 2008 at 5:29 pm