 By Nostradamus.
 During the 2007 College Football season many a fan was enamored with the numbers and 'talent' of Colt Brennan. Some even considered Colt the best QB in the country.
The reality? From an actual scouts take on the upcoming draft here it is:
Question: What's your assessment on the Senior Bowl performances of Colt Brennan and Andre' Woodson?
"There were concerns that the drills Mike Martz ran gave Brennan and Woodson problems. But I don't think you can blame Martz for certain aspects of their games. Brennan looked physically small -- and it showed -- when he went up against Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. It's a given that he's going to have to get bigger and work on his delivery. With the questions surrounding Brennan, right now I would project him to be a fifth- or sixth-round pick."
First round selection? No. 2nd? No. 3rd? No. 4th? No. A 5th or 6th round selection is the reality. Checking in at 6'2" and 185 pounds, Colt didn't exactly impress anyone at the Senior Bowl. 185 pounds is slight for a high school QB, let alone an NFL caliber signal caller. His performance in practices and the actual Senior Bowl game didn't create much hype for him either.
Another scouts take on Brennan:
"Strengths: Is tall enough to scan the field from within the pocket, goes through progressions and takes what the defense gives him. Is patient and usually looks off safeties. Accurate, puts good touch on passes and leads receivers on slant routes. Has above-average arm strength and flashes the ability to throw into tight spaces. Throws a tight spiral, steps into throws and puts good zip on downfield passes. Has good ball skills and fields errant shotgun snaps well. Confident and is a leader on the field. Has adequate lower body strength and can push the pile when he runs a sneak.
Weaknesses: Lacks ideal mobility and isn't going to buy a lot of second chances with feet. Makes some poor decisions in the face of pressure and can throw the ball up for grabs. Doesn't always throw to the outside shoulder of the receiver when throwing downfield along the sideline and gives defenders an opportunity to make a play on the ball. Played in a spread scheme that simplified reads and there is some concern he is a system quarterback. Lacks ideal pocket presence, can hold onto the ball too long and is vulnerable to taking some big hits. Doesn't secure the ball when pressure closes in on him and he can put it on the ground. Doesn't have great top-end speed, isn't elusive and isn't a big-play threat when scrambles. While he is expected to line up under center at times this year, has primarily lined up in a shotgun formation and will likely have to work on drops."
So..... what are the top ranked QB's coming into the NFL draft you ask?
1. Matt Ryan
2. Brian Brohm
3. Andre Woodson
4. Chad Henne
5. Joe Flacco (Delaware)
6. John David Booty
7. COLT BRENNAN
The reality is that Colt's NFL stock is falling harder than the US real estate market. Honestly, I'm not surprised in the least. I have a ton of respect for what Colt did during his collegiate career. But for someone to tell me that he was an 'elite' quarterback I have to sit back and laugh at the Timmy Chang-ness of the argument. A system QB? YES.
Next year, please don't tell me how good Chase Daniel is, or how good of an arm he has (which is weak by the way). He has more questions than Colt Brennan has to answer.
A little known QB from Delaware is getting more respect than Colt Brennan right now. Even the much beleaguered QB's of Chad Henne and John David Booty are getting more recognition than the mighty Colt Brennan.
The NFL is a far different world than the scene we find on the collegiate level. There are 2 starting QB's in the NFL that stand under 6' 2". (Drew Brees and Jeff Garcia). Garcia had to go through the CFL to get to the NFL. Drew Brees is an exception to the rule. Along with Doug Flutie, these guys are about as rare as an albatross. Little known college QB's such as Tom Brady, Derek Anderson, Jon Kitna, Tarvaris Jackson, Matt Hasselbeck, Jay Cutler, Steve McNair, Jake Delhomme, Matt Schaub, JP Losman, and Trent Green riddle the starting QB list in the NFL. Before Tom Brady made it big in the NFL he was an oft-criticized QB from Michigan. Jay Cutler played at Vanderbilt. Jake Delhomme?
Why?
Size and arm strength. If a guy can't see over his lineman he can't find his receivers (kind of simple isn't it?). If he can't throw the deep out............ well, he has to be VERY, VERY good. Colt ISN'T very very good.
If a QB can throw the 15 - 20 yard out pass.......... he has the entire field at his beck and call. Elway and Favre know all about it. Without it, a QB has to be special. He has to be Tom Brady or Joe Montana special. Last I checked, there have only been 2 of those guys in the last 30 years.
Sorry Colt, you are no Tom Brady, and you are no Joe Montana. In fact, you aren't even a Charlie Frye. And that is the simple and honest truth.
A system QB? Yes, June Jones, he IS a system QB. Nothing more, nothing less.
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