flgreen Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 The Back up should clearly be Clemens. The guy isn’t that bad. I honestly believe he could be a decent back up. After the 07 season I’m willing to bet 70% of the board wanted to turn the team over to him without competition with Pennington. Nothing has happened since then to change that. I just don’t under stand why Rex is turning the #2 spot over to Brunell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 The Back up should clearly be Clemens. The guy isn’t that bad. I honestly believe he could be a decent back up. After the 07 season I’m willing to bet 70% of the board wanted to turn the team over to him without competition with Pennington. Nothing has happened since then to change that. I just don’t under stand why Rex is turning the #2 spot over to Brunell. Because Clemens is a disaster and Rex is probably trusting the Old vet just a little more at this point. What you should all be worrying about more than anything is the Jack a$$ running the offense Brian sh*ttenheimer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 brunell has been with the team for 3 weeks folks there might be 5 good back up QB's in the NFL most teams would trade their back up QB for our defense ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNJet Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Rick Mirer was still in his twentys when he signed with us in 99. therefore Mirer > Brunell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I'm sure the Rams said the same thing in 99. So Kellen Clemens = Kurt Warner. Got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 So Kellen Clemens = Kurt Warner. Got it. Ha!!! Thats exactly what I said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Ha!!! Thats exactly what I said. It kind of is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 the problem is less how bad brunell is but that the jets felt a need to burn a roster spot on someone who was brought on specifically to mentor our starting qb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 the problem is less how bad brunell is but that the jets felt a need to burn a roster spot on someone who was brought on specifically to mentor our starting qb. And be a holder. SEE: Kellen Clemens during Atlanta game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jpf4671 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Ainge was developing into a potential serviceable backup but obviously that ship has sailed,so basically instead of trading kellen for a 6th or 7th rounder we keep him for one more year, like a bunch of posters are saying it's a moot point, if Sanchez goes down the super bowl hype does also no matter who the backup is. lots of revisionist history about 99, once Ginny went down it was over, obviously mirer was brutal but our superbowl dreams were done as soon as vinny went down the rest was just talk show fodder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachTsurfing Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 If Mark Brunell or Kellen Clemens need to play for an extended period of time, the Jets aren't going far anyway. The ironic thing is you are complaining about a 40 yard QB having wrinkly hands, yet, you want an almost 50 year old to unretire. i'd feel more comfortable with clemens the brunell. it was a mistake bringing him in. the guy does nothing for this team. i think we need to cut oconnell and brunell and bring in someone with clemens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelticwizard Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 The Jets aren't winning a SB with a backup QB. Most teams aren't really planning on a SuperBowl in their QB's second year, especially when his first year was so up-and-down. It would indeed be nice to have an old starting QB in whom you still have confidence to step in and competently execute the offense for a game or two in case your QB gets hurt or goes off-track. That's the reason backups sometimes make over a million. We do not have that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOJOTOWNSELL Posted August 28, 2010 Author Share Posted August 28, 2010 Why cant we get a Billy Volek type?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr nyjet Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 If Mark Brunell or Kellen Clemens need to play for an extended period of time, the Jets aren't going far anyway. The ironic thing is you are complaining about a 40 yard QB having wrinkly hands, yet, you want an almost 50 year old to unretire. vinny t would be an upgrade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOJOTOWNSELL Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 for the record, it is one year later and i feel exactly the same way......hope the jets are able to pry a better backup QB from someone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 for the record, it is one year later and i feel exactly the same way......hope the jets are able to pry a better backup QB from someone! So I don't get it, being wrong for just one year wasn't good enough for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeWillie Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Achilles isnt what im worried about.....what if we start 0-3 with the Defense giving up a combined 32 points in those games and Sanchez has something like a 65 qb rating with 2 td's and 5 ints?? Would you want to keep sending him out there for him to regain his footing/experience or is the ultimate goal to win the SB this year?? Sanchez isnt the sure thing that everyone seems to be making him out to be. Do we keep trotting him out if he has a horid start and the D is shutting other teams down?? Without a true backup QB, we dont even give ourselves the chance to make a change if he comes out like Matt Ryan or Joe Flacco did last year! I am rooting hard for the kid but draft position doesnt equal automatic success when it comes to NFL QB's And lets not forget about that recently operated on knee....its not an achilles but....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozer76 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Why cant we get a Billy Volek type?? What exactly would that do? Look, if we lose Sanchez our season is over. No backup in the league changes that fact. Period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 What exactly would that do? Look, if we lose Sanchez our season is over. No backup in the league changes that fact. Period. Not that you point doesn't still stand, but keep in mind that this thread was bumped up from a little under a year ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 The biggest hypefest for a Jets team since 1999 and we havnt learned from our mistakes........GOD FORBID Sanchez cant play and we have this stiff to root for. I would rather Vinny T un-retire than have to put my hopes and dreams in friggin Brunells wrinkly hands! what point are you trying to make with this post ? Brunell is all hype ? what hype exactly ? Brunell is here on the cheap and can run an offense just fine in the event Sanchez gets hurt for a few games. What seems to be the problem ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 for the record, it is one year later and i feel exactly the same way......hope the jets are able to pry a better backup QB from someone! So that means in a year you haven't wisened up to the fact that a team doesn't get to the SB with a backup unless they are HOF caliber or the team has the best defense ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ylekram Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 What exactly would that do? Look, if we lose Sanchez our season is over. No backup in the league changes that fact. Period. i disagree.a decent backup can keep the motor rolling as the jets can ground and pound and play defense.mcelroy(i like the kid,but he is no wheres near ready)and brunnell is not gonna get it done.he is one good sack away from retirement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 yeah, I knew after that #1` seed thread you would be on the ledge threatening to jump real soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 The biggest hypefest for a Jets team since 1999 and we havnt learned from our mistakes........GOD FORBID Sanchez cant play and we have this stiff to root for. I would rather Vinny T un-retire than have to put my hopes and dreams in friggin Brunells wrinkly hands! WELCOME BACK JOJO...............and I been saying this since they signed Mark Brunell too old and not a good backup QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelticwizard Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 i disagree.a decent backup can keep the motor rolling as the jets can ground and pound and play defense.mcelroy(i like the kid,but he is no wheres near ready)and brunnell is not gonna get it done.he is one good sack away from retirement I completely agree. We might not have much chance with Sanchez out for the season, but if he goes out for a month and we can go 2-2, or even 3-1 before he returns, we're still in good shape. I do not see Mark Brunell, at this stage, taking us to 2-2 or 3-1. As for names, I think it would not take too much to pry Byron Leftwich or Charlie Batch away from Pittsburgh, and I have more confidence in either than I do in Brunell at this stage of his career, (he was good once). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNJet Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Rick Mirer > Mark Brunell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOJOTOWNSELL Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 all im saying is Mark Brunell wont take us anywhere....god forbid he plays. there has to be a better option for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOJOTOWNSELL Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 So that means in a year you haven't wisened up to the fact that a team doesn't get to the SB with a backup unless they are HOF caliber or the team has the best defense ever. didnt Sanchez compare our defense to the 1985 Bears!? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOJOTOWNSELL Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 Jets backup QB Mark Brunell (calf) may not be ready for Week 1. Brunell has a serious pull in his calf muscle and at age 40, recovery is slower than usual. Third-string quarterback Greg McElroy was solid again last night, completing 6-of-9 passes for 59 yards and a touchdown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 LOL with this. Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOJOTOWNSELL Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 i just cant understand for the life of me how M Brunell has taken up a roster spot on this team for 2+ years......40 yrs old, injured,and not very good. What happens if he has to start a 3 game stretch for us? are u guys ok with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Worst thread.... ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Worst thread.... ever! Disagree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Disagree. You would know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 You would know. Yuppppppp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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