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Our franchise QB is waiting in the wings...

Can't wait for those tailgate B&G Hawaiian Luau Parties...

Seriously? Let's see if he makes the team first. He hasn't managed to stay healthy. Also, we signed UFA from Penn St Darryl Clark today. Hold your horses first and stay on the field a bit - then we can talk.

Colt for President....!!!!

I'm rooting for Colt to make it on this team or just make it in the NFL.
His health will be the key.

frankcal20 wrote:Seriously? Let's see if he makes the team first. He hasn't managed to stay healthy. Also, we signed UFA from Penn St Darryl Clark today. Hold your horses first and stay on the field a bit - then we can talk.

Daryll Clark - Quarterback - Penn State
by Jody Jamieson

Daryll Clark
Quarterback
Penn State
6-1, 229
Born 5th February 1986
Senior

Strengths: Clark is thickly built which makes him sturdy in the pocket and tough for tacklers to bring down. Added to that is his ability to feel pressure well and either side step up step up away from it but at the same time he'll hang in there and try and take all the available time to make the throw. His arm is strong enough to make a complete range of throws and he is pretty accurate with good timing on short-to-intermediate throws whilst also putting good zip on passes like deep outs, driving the ball well. He's an excellent leader who takes control of the huddle, will make plays with his arm and his feet as a pretty mobile type and he has shown steady improvement.

Weaknesses: Whilst Clark has a thick frame he is slightly shorter than ideal. His footwork can fall apart at times and when it does his accuracy and timing can go with it. Whilst his arm is good he sometimes lacks touch and could also put more air under the ball on deeper throws to allow his receivers a chance to adjust. His biggest problem is his mechanics which require an overall in the pros. He releases the ball from too low a point and his overall delivery is way too long. He would suffer many a battered ball in the pros if allowed to continue with that style. Whilst mobile and a willing runner, ball security is an issue. His decision making is questionable at times, will throw into traffic and fails to see the whole field.

Where I think he'll be drafted: Clark is a good development project for the right team, a 6th or 7th rounder in my opinion.

Where I think he should be drafted: I think the last two rounds is about right for him. I could see a team like Steelers or Panthers liking a lot of his intangibles and been prepared to put the work into adjusting his technique but if teams like a guy and want to make sure they get him they can reach a little and Clark is the type who should be able to get his stock to rise a little as the scouts run the rule over him.

Summary: Clark is an interesting prospect who has been at the heart of Penn State's ability to make the spread offense work for them as they changed from a more traditional offense in 2008. He has gone on to help the Nittany Lions enjoy two straight 11-2 seasons and he ended his career by helping the Lions win the Capital One Bowl over LSU. Clark doesn't look like a traditional QB in that he looks more like a power back than a triggerman but he has capable skills and what is important for him is that he gets the right coaching to help correct his technical flaws. Finding a comparison is tricky but maybe the looking at someone like David Garrard in terms of having clear talent but needing time and the right situation to develop it. Clark could be the type who hangs around a roster three or four years and then all of a sudden breaks through if an opportunity presents itself but I do believe he needs the right situation and that would come from a team with a consistent coaching staff and ability to develop a guy in terms of rebuilding his throwing style.

Got alittle syked about Daryll Clark today but at the end of the night

I saw NFL Network Total Access put him up as a Steeler acquisition.

That's what I get for believing Jason "JabbaTheHut' Reid

I've never been one of these Colt cultists. But I'm glad the Shanahans are taking a look at him at least. He's been in the league a couple years now, so why not at least give him an honest look.

Here's what Rick Maese had to say:

The trading of Jason Campbell seems to bode well for quarterback Colt Brennan. When the team acquired Donovan McNabb, Brennan looked to be the odd man out, but he's now the No. 3 quarterback on the depth chart. While last year's coaching staff seemed prepared to give up on
Brennan, the turnover might have given him new life in Washington. It sounds like Mike Shanahan has seen something on film that intrigues him, and he'll likely be using the minicamps and OTAs to take a closer look. Still, it shouldn't surprise if Shanahan takes a flyer on
another young quarterback for the No. 3 job.

Shanahan has been preaching competition at every position, and I hope that is something that he's serious about. We've had a long unsuccessful history of players making their way mainly on name, reputation and entitlement rather than earning it. Good luck Colt!

frankcal20 wrote:Seriously? Let's see if he makes the team first. He hasn't managed to stay healthy. Also, we signed UFA from Penn St Darryl Clark today. Hold your horses first and stay on the field a bit - then we can talk.

I truly like that QB from Penn State. I think what he brings, will only make Colt compete and show that he deserves to be #2 on the depth chart behind McNabb. He is a huge fan favorite, and a lot of ppl are just waiting to see his showmanship.

I am looking forward to what he does in the preseason. His first preseason was solid; his second wasn't. As of right now, he is heigher up on the depth chart than Clark. I would be very surprised if Clark makes the team.

markshark84 wrote:I am looking forward to what he does in the preseason. His first preseason was solid; his second wasn't. As of right now, he is heigher up on the depth chart than Clark. I would be very surprised if Clark makes the team.

Throughout the 2010 Draft, when analysts were comparing QB stats, you kept seeing Brennan's name pop up on top of lists. They were comparing Bradford's TDs last season with the record of TDs in a season by a QB (guess who's name is #1).

Redskins have been looking for that franchise QB... even with McNabb, I would still rather see Brennan out there, and we could very well see that this season should #5 go down.

I'm telling you... from drafting him, to seeing those flashes of stardom... it's written in the football stars. Brennan will win us a Super Bowl.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSzfHBmPrGU

To deny him a chance to start would be a travesty.

He'll make good players, better, and great players, super stars.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7n94OdRcLs

I've got my B&G Hawaiian shirt ready.

Ahhhhh... I see the "Colt Ganja" is weaving it's intoxicating magic, once again...

Please... pass it aroung among yourselves... but don't Bogart...

I hope Colt enjoyed making 400k the past few years . . . and that he didn't spend it all . . . I've got a feeling he won't have a team in the fall.

I'm looking forward to seeing the QBs compete for the backup job here but I've got a feeling Brennan will not be #2 or #3 and I doubt we're keeping 4

Campbell might have been OK as a backup (that's about his level) but I'm glad he's getting a chance to start somewhere as he was not going to be our starter again

1niksder wrote:

frankcal20 wrote:Seriously? Let's see if he makes the team first. He hasn't managed to stay healthy. Also, we signed UFA from Penn St Darryl Clark today. Hold your horses first and stay on the field a bit - then we can talk.

Daryll Clark - Quarterback - Penn State
by Jody Jamieson

Daryll Clark
Quarterback
Penn State
6-1, 229
Born 5th February 1986
Senior

Strengths: Clark is thickly built which makes him sturdy in the pocket and tough for tacklers to bring down. Added to that is his ability to feel pressure well and either side step up step up away from it but at the same time he'll hang in there and try and take all the available time to make the throw. His arm is strong enough to make a complete range of throws and he is pretty accurate with good timing on short-to-intermediate throws whilst also putting good zip on passes like deep outs, driving the ball well. He's an excellent leader who takes control of the huddle, will make plays with his arm and his feet as a pretty mobile type and he has shown steady improvement.

Weaknesses: Whilst Clark has a thick frame he is slightly shorter than ideal. His footwork can fall apart at times and when it does his accuracy and timing can go with it. Whilst his arm is good he sometimes lacks touch and could also put more air under the ball on deeper throws to allow his receivers a chance to adjust. His biggest problem is his mechanics which require an overall in the pros. He releases the ball from too low a point and his overall delivery is way too long. He would suffer many a battered ball in the pros if allowed to continue with that style. Whilst mobile and a willing runner, ball security is an issue. His decision making is questionable at times, will throw into traffic and fails to see the whole field.

Where I think he'll be drafted: Clark is a good development project for the right team, a 6th or 7th rounder in my opinion.

Where I think he should be drafted: I think the last two rounds is about right for him. I could see a team like Steelers or Panthers liking a lot of his intangibles and been prepared to put the work into adjusting his technique but if teams like a guy and want to make sure they get him they can reach a little and Clark is the type who should be able to get his stock to rise a little as the scouts run the rule over him.

Summary: Clark is an interesting prospect who has been at the heart of Penn State's ability to make the spread offense work for them as they changed from a more traditional offense in 2008. He has gone on to help the Nittany Lions enjoy two straight 11-2 seasons and he ended his career by helping the Lions win the Capital One Bowl over LSU. Clark doesn't look like a traditional QB in that he looks more like a power back than a triggerman but he has capable skills and what is important for him is that he gets the right coaching to help correct his technical flaws. Finding a comparison is tricky but maybe the looking at someone like David Garrard in terms of having clear talent but needing time and the right situation to develop it. Clark could be the type who hangs around a roster three or four years and then all of a sudden breaks through if an opportunity presents itself but I do believe he needs the right situation and that would come from a team with a consistent coaching staff and ability to develop a guy in terms of rebuilding his throwing style.

Whilst I enjoyed reading this article, I'm wondering if the auhor is from the US

frankcal20 wrote:Seriously? Let's see if he makes the team first. He hasn't managed to stay healthy

Yep, and he didn't make the team last year. He'd better have one whale of a camp, he's pretty much out of lives

Whilst reading about Clark, I kept wondering why the author kept using whilst.

Colt is pretty much done here. Sure he has his own cult, but I doubt seriously if he even makes the squad. His best chance is going to the CFL and completely tearing it up. Maybe then the NFL will take a serious look.

1niksder wrote:

frankcal20 wrote:Seriously? Let's see if he makes the team first. He hasn't managed to stay healthy. Also, we signed UFA from Penn St Darryl Clark today. Hold your horses first and stay on the field a bit - then we can talk.

Daryll Clark - Quarterback - Penn State
by Jody Jamieson

Daryll Clark
Quarterback
Penn State
6-1, 229
Born 5th February 1986
Senior

Strengths: Clark is thickly built which makes him sturdy in the pocket and tough for tacklers to bring down. Added to that is his ability to feel pressure well and either side step up step up away from it but at the same time he'll hang in there and try and take all the available time to make the throw. His arm is strong enough to make a complete range of throws and he is pretty accurate with good timing on short-to-intermediate throws whilst also putting good zip on passes like deep outs, driving the ball well. He's an excellent leader who takes control of the huddle, will make plays with his arm and his feet as a pretty mobile type and he has shown steady improvement.

Weaknesses: Whilst Clark has a thick frame he is slightly shorter than ideal. His footwork can fall apart at times and when it does his accuracy and timing can go with it. Whilst his arm is good he sometimes lacks touch and could also put more air under the ball on deeper throws to allow his receivers a chance to adjust. His biggest problem is his mechanics which require an overall in the pros. He releases the ball from too low a point and his overall delivery is way too long. He would suffer many a battered ball in the pros if allowed to continue with that style. Whilst mobile and a willing runner, ball security is an issue. His decision making is questionable at times, will throw into traffic and fails to see the whole field.

Where I think he'll be drafted: Clark is a good development project for the right team, a 6th or 7th rounder in my opinion.

Where I think he should be drafted: I think the last two rounds is about right for him. I could see a team like Steelers or Panthers liking a lot of his intangibles and been prepared to put the work into adjusting his technique but if teams like a guy and want to make sure they get him they can reach a little and Clark is the type who should be able to get his stock to rise a little as the scouts run the rule over him.

Summary: Clark is an interesting prospect who has been at the heart of Penn State's ability to make the spread offense work for them as they changed from a more traditional offense in 2008. He has gone on to help the Nittany Lions enjoy two straight 11-2 seasons and he ended his career by helping the Lions win the Capital One Bowl over LSU. Clark doesn't look like a traditional QB in that he looks more like a power back than a triggerman but he has capable skills and what is important for him is that he gets the right coaching to help correct his technical flaws. Finding a comparison is tricky but maybe the looking at someone like David Garrard in terms of having clear talent but needing time and the right situation to develop it. Clark could be the type who hangs around a roster three or four years and then all of a sudden breaks through if an opportunity presents itself but I do believe he needs the right situation and that would come from a team with a consistent coaching staff and ability to develop a guy in terms of rebuilding his throwing style.

For a minute there I thought I was reading about Jason Campbell. Seems he has all of the same weaknesses, plus beng shorter that desired.

PalmettoSkinsfan wrote:Colt is pretty much done here. Sure he has his own cult

As much as they're willing to fall on a sword for him, once he's gone they will be too, on to the next third string QB wanna be and they'll be just as fanatical for him

PalmettoSkinsfan wrote:Colt is pretty much done here. Sure he has his own cult, but I doubt seriously if he even makes the squad. His best chance is going to the CFL and completely tearing it up. Maybe then the NFL will take a serious look.

Whilst I see your point....let's see what he can really do whilst in training camp....!!!

tribeofjudah wrote:

PalmettoSkinsfan wrote:Colt is pretty much done here. Sure he has his own cult, but I doubt seriously if he even makes the squad. His best chance is going to the CFL and completely tearing it up. Maybe then the NFL will take a serious look.

Whilst I see your point....let's see what he can really do whilst in training camp....!!!

Whilst, haha

C'mon now... if he was TRULY done here, you'd think the FO would have found someone, or something(picks) to trade him with. You know there were more offers for him, than there could have been for Campbell. The reason you didn't hear of anything about it is because the FO has made it clear he's not on the trading block. It was clear Rocky was.. and Haynesworth was... and Campbell was.... even Portis at one time. if they weren't, it would have never made the news. Those names were to test the waters.. and when they couldn't reasonable offers, damage control came in and it was "We're not trying to trade So and So."

Colt is far from done here, unlike Campbell, who had MORE than enough time. Players like him don't come very often, and I have no doubt, is groomed to be the starter. He's got his #15 now, he's got a LT that will protect him... it's gonna happen.

I'm gonna save this thread....if just to see if the same pessimistic ppl turn optimistic. lol!

Until then... I'm going to get ready to celebrate wins, and championships with Luau themed tailgating, complete with Hula Dancers on the sidelines!

I can dream...

You are dreaming!!!

Honestly.

Here's the thing with Colt. No one is going to offer anything for him and unless he can stay healthy this offseason, I doubt he will be on the team. He's going to have to do a crap load in the offseason and show that he's more than just a "System QB" that he was in college. He's a friend of my Cousin so I hope he makes the team. It's kind of cool to get the occasional update on him and the craziness thats going on at Redskins Park but in all honesty, his health has been his #1 hindrance. He's got game - I'll give you that but I'm not sure how it translates vs the #1 defenses. Keep in mind he's only played mostly mop up duty in preseason. That's it.

frankcal20 wrote:You are dreaming!!!

Honestly.

Here's the thing with Colt. No one is going to offer anything for him and unless he can stay healthy this offseason, I doubt he will be on the team. He's going to have to do a crap load in the offseason and show that he's more than just a "System QB" that he was in college. He's a friend of my Cousin so I hope he makes the team. It's kind of cool to get the occasional update on him and the craziness thats going on at Redskins Park but in all honesty, his health has been his #1 hindrance. He's got game - I'll give you that but I'm not sure how it translates vs the #1 defenses. Keep in mind he's only played mostly mop up duty in preseason. That's it.

Mop up duty, played against 3rd stringers, etc. Doubters and haters use this as a crutch like it don't mean anything.
Everyone does mop up duty one time or another.
Bottomline is he's still here. Chase Daniels is not... Collins is not... Campbell is not. He's being kept around for a reason, and it's not because there's a short list of 3rd string QBs unwilling to carry a clipboard.

No one said a thing about his health when he set all those records in college. He got beat up in college too...

I'm just saying.. before you dial up the fat lady.. have some faith, give him a chance before you write him off. Christ, this team has gone through decades without a franchise QB, and instead of rooting for a someone who looked better that our starter did in 4 or 5 years, some of you's want to buy him a ticket out of town.. because he's got "health issues". /rollseyes

The only thing I have to say about Colt is the players seem to think he can play. Numerous players even JC supporters have said that they thought Colt is special.

I hope he gets a chance with Shanahan. As long as the coach gives him a true shot at earning the 2nd or 3rd string job, I'm fine with what ever the outcome is.

However, it is common for project players to get cast asside when a new coaching staff comes in.

skinsfan#33 wrote:The only thing I have to say about Colt is the players seem to think he can play...I hope he gets a chance with Shanahan

I don't, I hate his guts, I hope they burn every tape of him and don't give him a single snap. Then they should wait until the last round to cut him so he has no chance to sign with another team. The guy is just creepy. He's definitely up to something. We need to drive a stake through his heart...