Yes, it was only a preseason game, but when the clock ticked zero, Brennan was the only victorious Colt on the field that day.
A win like this for veterans is short lived, but for a rookie, it’s a game that will never be forgotten.
Yesterday was the first step Brennan made to silence his critics.
Many had said that he was too small, while others said it was June Jones' offense that allowed Brennan to thrive.
With a player that averaged 379.89 yards per game in total offense, there has to be something more than just "fitting" into an offense.
We all remember the damage he did in college by setting 31 NCAA records in just 38 games at Hawaii.
This efficient quarterback had a completion rate of .712, which is just another one of his highly-respectable records.
The guy put up numbers that players only dream about and led Hawaii to their first ever BCS bowl game, which did wonders for the program, in terms of exposure.
It hasn't been an easy road to the NFL for Colt, whether it was getting kicked off Colorado's team as a walk-on or keeping his head up after his draft stock dropped because of end-of-the-season surgery.
Through everything, the Irving, CA native has been through, he remained positive and confident, and insisted he would not be a wasted pick. He believes that he brings a lot to the table.
Well, on Apr. 27, the Washington Redskins made his dreams of playing in the NFL reality with the 186th overall pick in the sixth round.
So far, the Redskins are pretty satisfied with their choice, as Brennan has excelled faster than expected at camp and with his performance in last night’s victory in the Hall of Fame Game against the Colts.
Brennan saw his first NFL action in the second half. His first flas
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Jimmy Mac 11 months ago
I have no problem with Jason Campbell, but give it a few games and it will be Colt Brennan's job. Colt Brennan will be out there faster than everyone thinks. I think he could be a FAR better QB than Campbell.
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Rohit Banerjee 11 months ago
wow no offense but that is the stupidest thing i have heard today. Jim Zorn has guaranteed JC the job; JC looked fantastic against the first string colts defense; Brennan played against scrubs (third and fourth string colts defense); CBs mechanics are putrid
Also, Brennan has struggled in camp from the reports out of Ashburn and his performance was a nice surprise. He might challenge Collins for the backup role but has no shot at the starting job unless JC and TC go down.
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Danny Penza 11 months ago
the guy was playing against fifth stringers last night
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Emery Songer 11 months ago
Your forgetting he was competing against a third string defense. I loved this kid in college and I do think that he can start for a team in the future, but he has way more to prove and will need some injuries in front of him to get a good opportunity.
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Jimmy Mac 11 months ago
Guys I was joking. Obviously Brennan isn't going to be starting anytime soon. Sorry I didn't make that clear. I was just kidding. Campbell looked excellent in his debut. 5/5 and a TD? Can't complain there.
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Jack Anderson 11 months ago
I was impressed with what I saw, but as Rohit said, Brennan has struggled in camp and was picking apart guys that wouldn't even make some college football teams in the other night's game.
The guy won't be starting anytime soon.
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S M Napier 11 months ago
While Brennan won't start, he'll make the Skins squad as 2nd or 3rd QB and a bunch of teams tonight wished they snagged him before Washington.
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Alex O 11 months ago
He could get the shakes playing in the Superdome again.
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Mark Sage 11 months ago
Regardless of whether or not Brennan was playing against third-stringers he was playing against his best ability for now. Give him more time to practice against the first team and he'll show improvement and promise.
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paradise mine 11 months ago
Ha Ha alwais puttin down colt, thats fine with me but lets not forget an over 70% completion rating in college while attempting 3 times more passes than other QBs. now that hes in the pros u still dont see how good he is? Let me see it was 3rd and long in the hall of fame game, he has to make a good throw so he launches a long distance strike and u still find problems with that? U couldnt throw 70% in a parking lot and colt throws 95% in his NFL debut, u do the math, colt is the next joe montana.
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