Redskins Eighth Pick: Quarterback Colt Brennan

The next Drew Brees? Or the next Andre Ware?

The Redskins used their eighth pick in the 2008 NFL draft, sixth round number 186 overall, to select record setting University of Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan. While not a prototypical NFL quarterback, Colt ran one of the most prolific offenses in football and may be a good pick to grow with Jim Zorn's offense.

From nfl.com's profile of Colt:

Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 205 lbs

Pros: very accurate and mobile in the pocket, can throw on the move, can digest an offense, makes good reads on defenses and can adjust at the line, has a relatively quick release, has patience to wait out secondary options, respected leader in the huddle.

Cons: needs to take better care of the ball, needs to get better air under deep balls, needs to toughen up physically to withstand NFL class punishment, when rattled release migrates toward sidearm.


Curly R quick take: a much better pick than last year's seventh round QB selection of Jordan Palmer who was so raw he was cut after his only preseason action. Colt fits the bill for the Redskins, Todd Collins is no more than a year or two insurance policy. Colt's experience (run & shoot offense) and skills (good reads, quick release) make him a good fit for Jim Zorn's offense. Will likely make the team as third QB in 2008 but will not see any serious playing time unless the Redskins crater, are out of it early and want to evaluate for the future.



Washington Redskin Colt Brennan: AP photo from here.