I agree re Mark Brunell, but more than anything where he stands out above Garcia is his deep arm strength and accuracy.
Before this past season Garcia has been pretty durable, in 2000, 2001 and 2002 seasons, each having 16 starts, before dropping to 13 in '03 due to injury. With Brunell's # of games missed over the same stretch, I'd say that makes them fairly equal as for projected durability.
Another point about Brunell, he is actually 7 months younger than Garcia, so I do not see how anyone could say that Garcia is a viable option and Brunell is too old and washed up, or sentiments to that effect. Remember Garcia played for several years in the CFL and if you combined his attempts with both leagues, probably has more attempts and wear and tear on his body over his pro career than Brunell. Although in his defense I will say that Garcia is as much a weight room junkie as any QB in the league, which helps his longevity.
Having a real deep threat at QB such as Brunell, who can hit an open reciever in stride deep or on intermediate crossing routes, would help our OL and running game, even if there were no personnel changes, although there most certainly will be.
Heck, even if we kept the same 4 WRs that we ended the last season with at the top of the depth chart, they would look and be much more effective with Brunell throwing the ball.
Before this past season Garcia has been pretty durable, in 2000, 2001 and 2002 seasons, each having 16 starts, before dropping to 13 in '03 due to injury. With Brunell's # of games missed over the same stretch, I'd say that makes them fairly equal as for projected durability.
Another point about Brunell, he is actually 7 months younger than Garcia, so I do not see how anyone could say that Garcia is a viable option and Brunell is too old and washed up, or sentiments to that effect. Remember Garcia played for several years in the CFL and if you combined his attempts with both leagues, probably has more attempts and wear and tear on his body over his pro career than Brunell. Although in his defense I will say that Garcia is as much a weight room junkie as any QB in the league, which helps his longevity.
Having a real deep threat at QB such as Brunell, who can hit an open reciever in stride deep or on intermediate crossing routes, would help our OL and running game, even if there were no personnel changes, although there most certainly will be.
Heck, even if we kept the same 4 WRs that we ended the last season with at the top of the depth chart, they would look and be much more effective with Brunell throwing the ball.
