Bret Meyer Signs...

ISUFan22 · 04-30-2008, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by wartknight

Barnstormers anyone? Although Brannen is tearing it up for them right now.

First, I wish Meyer luck in his pro career and I hope he can make something of himself at that level.

I do think he'll struggle mightily though. And, I think he'd have a "tougher" time in the Arena League - because of his struggles with making quick decisions.

npods · 04-30-2008, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by cybsball20

Right now they have Jason Campbell, Todd Collins, Sam Hollenbeck (maybe), Colt Brennan and Meyer competing for three spots. I really don't see Bret being able to beat any of those guys out, unfortunately for him.

The skins signed Collins to a new deal last year so Bret will be competing for the third spot with Hollenbeck and Brennan. The Skins staff seems very high on Brennan and reports seem to think he is the #3 to beat. They have a full roster so it's hard to say they'll keep more than 3 QB's, but best of luck to Bret. At least they posted a nice picture of Bret on their front page announcing their undrafted FA's. Washington Redskins (click on the third story in the main window).

ISUonthemove · 04-30-2008, 10:42 AM

I wish the best for Meyer but I don't think he has a chance. Those DB's will eat him alive. He eyes his receivers worst than a quarterback in middle school.

He does have the body for the NFL but that's about it. He will need a lot of work to make the practice squad.

cyfanatic · 04-30-2008, 10:44 AM

If Dennis Dixon is going to be groomed as a backup how could one think Bret stands a chance in the NFL? Dixon is head and shoulders above Bret as a QB. Maybe that is unfair since Dixon was hurt and his value diminshed due to injury...but those two aren't even close in terms of effectiveness!

bmuff · 04-30-2008, 10:46 AM

I hope that they decide to keep a QB on the practice squad, but very few teams do. The 3rd string QB hardly gets reps in practice. Good luck to Brett...he's got a tough road to stick in the league.

pulse · 04-30-2008, 10:55 AM

I can't think of a better place for him or any QB. The Redskins have had bad/mediocre QB play for years. The Redskins have had like 18 starting QBs since 1993 which is when Joe Gibbs retired for the first time. The only team with more starting QBs during the past 15 years have been the Bears! All you Bears fans know how bad your QBs have been and the constant trading/drafting of bad/average QBs.

Flag Guy · 04-30-2008, 10:58 AM

So... I might have the chance to watch Bret in action again?

Thought I was done seeing ISU players when I moved to Maryland. Grant you I still don't think I'll see him play, but if I happen to see him play sometime I won't complain. Good luck to him

(heh heh maybe he'll get famous and that autographed ISU poster I picked up at VEISHEA last year will be worth something

Come to think of it... I think Alvin Bowen was the other signer of that poster... sweet...)

Cy Heavy · 04-30-2008, 11:43 AM

I wish him all the best and appreciate his contributions to the team, but I'd be shocked if he made a team.

CY ST8T · 04-30-2008, 11:48 AM

None of us have seen what Brett can do behind people who can block. The last two years have been down for him, but try getting put on your arse 25 times or more a game and then try to be on top of your game. A lot of people said Michael Taylor wouldn't amount to anything either.

jjisu · 04-30-2008, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by CY ST8T

None of us have seen what Brett can do behind people who can block. The last two years have been down for him, but try getting put on your arse 25 times or more a game and then try to be on top of your game. A lot of people said Michael Taylor wouldn't amount to anything either.

While this may be partially true, i really doubt a good line will make him a NFL QB.... he was a decent college QB, but the road stops there. imo
Best of luck to him though

isuno1fan · 04-30-2008, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by cyfanatic

If Dennis Dixon is going to be groomed as a backup how could one think Bret stands a chance in the NFL? Dixon is head and shoulders above Bret as a QB. Maybe that is unfair since Dixon was hurt and his value diminshed due to injury...but those two aren't even close in terms of effectiveness!

I'm not convinced Dixon is "head and shoulders" above Bret in an NFL style offense.

ISUclones33 · 04-30-2008, 12:38 PM

Alot of people told Seneca Wallace his whole life that he couldnt do it, Now he is one play away from starting in the big time.

cmoore_23 · 04-30-2008, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by ISUclones33

Alot of people told Seneca Wallace his whole life that he couldnt do it, Now he is one play away from starting in the big time.

enough said...

but..

thought i would share.. i found the dvd to the 2004 review..i watched it yesterday.. i know the past 2 seasons have been really rough.. but i really do think BM stil has potential.. i think what it will come down to is who will give him a chance..

ketelmeister · 04-30-2008, 03:31 PM

Bret could play for the Vikes, they don't throw anything futher than 10 yards and he's plenty accurate at short range. I could see him in a west coast offense.

Wx4Cy · 04-30-2008, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by cyfanatic

Flame me if you must...but no way does Bret Meyer even make the "practice squad" for an NFL team! After watching him the past two seasons I just don't see him as an asset to a NFL team. Sorry...

Not as a QB but can he catch the ball?