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2012 NFL Draft: Why the Denver Broncos Should Draft Chandler Harnish

If the Denver Broncos want to continue the Fox-Tebow-McCoy offensive scheme (and I believe they do), I think it stands to reason that the team will need some help at the quarterback position. Perhaps they will sign a veteran as a security blanket and even a mentor to Tebow, likened to the role that Mark Brunell played with the Jets this past season. However, that's not the Broncos...
Via Sports-at-Work  |  2 days ago

The New York Jets New QB should be Mark Brunell

There is a lot of chirping in New York right now about Mark Sanchez not being the future QB of the Jets. Everyone is very quick to forget that he has gone to the AFC Championship game in two of his first three seasons and even though the Jets didn’t make the playoffs this year Sanchez threw for a career high 26 TD’s. I’m not going to argue the merits of if Sanchez is a good...
Via Bacon Sports  |  January 11, 2012
LOST FORTUNE

Why Mark Brunell filed for bankruptcy

Mark Brunell filed for bankruptcy last year.  According to court filings, we find out just how the Jets' 41-year old backup quarterback lost his fortune.

Via Mr. Irrelevant  |  November 01, 2011

Veteran Quarterback Mark Brunell Is Broke, Faces Six Lawsuits

Once a star for the Jacksonville Jaguars, current Jets backup quarterback Mark Brunell is broke and in a financial crisis. The 19-year veteran has made an estimated $50 million throughout his career but bad investments have left Brunell with nothing, according to Action News Jacksonville. Of the nine businesses in which Brunell invested money, five of them are no longer in business...
Via NESN.com  |  November 02, 2011

Jets' backup QB Brunell: 'I'd love to keep playing' in 2012

Jets backup QB Mark Brunell, who has been in the NFL for 19 seasons, hopes to make it an even 20 next year.
Via NFL.com  |  December 31, 2011

Jets Quarterback Mark Brunell In Bankruptcy Court After Losing 50 Million Dollars

I find stories about athletes going broke to be sad, but unexpected.  A lot of the times, these athletes aren’t prepared to handle the sudden fame and fortune that they come in to.  A lot of money ends up going into poor business ventures or handouts to supposed “friends”.  Jets backup quarterback Mark Brunell is no exception.  The 18 year veteran finds himself...
Via Rant Sports  |  November 01, 2011

How NFL Quarterback Mark Brunell Blew $50 Million

To this day, Quarterback Mark Brunell is still a revered man in Jacksonville. After finally landing a franchise in North Florida, fans in Jacksonville experienced almost immediate success. With Brunell and guys like Jimmy Smith and Fred Taylor, the Jaguars became a AFC powerhouse within a few years. Within half a decade of their inception, the Jaguars had already been to the AFC...
Via BlackSportsOnline  |  November 02, 2011
HEAD GAMES

Brunell working with Jets starters

Jets head coach Rex Ryan, probably only as a means to motivate starter Mark Sanchez, has been giving backup QB Mark Brunell reps with the Jets' first-team offense.

Via thepigskinreport.com  |  November 23, 2011

Sanchez gives way to Brunell, but he's OK

The appearance of Mark Brunell under center with 4:45 left in the fourth quarter of the Jets' 45-19 loss to the Eagles wasn't because of any injury suffered by Mark Sanchez. It also wasn't one of Rex Ryan's motivational techniques.
Via The Boone Docks  |  December 18, 2011

Jets QB Brunell to miss next preseason game

New York Jets quarterback Mark Brunell will miss his second straight preseason game due to injury.The 41-year-old pivot will sit out Sunday's tilt against the visiting Cincinnati Bengals with a pulled calf muscle suffered during Saturday's practice. Brunell was unavailable for the team's first exhibition contest with a dislocated left pinky finger.Rookie quarterback Greg...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  August 20, 2011

The 11 Best Super Bowls of All Time…That Never Happened

We are less than a week out from Super Bowl XLVI, but we’ve technically already seen this game before, so what’s the fun in talking about it? Instead, let’s talk about the best Super Bowls that never happened. Talking hypothetical is one of my favorite things to do because there is really no right or wrong answer, because we don’t and will never know. What...
Via Midwest Sports Fans  |  12 days ago

Don’t Lend Mark Brunell Money

Mark Brunell is broke. Now we know why he refuses to leave the NFL. It isn't a competitive fire burning under his ass, it's the creditors nipping at it. I don't really want to see anyone lose all their money. However, when "all their money" me
Via Obsessed With Sports  |  November 01, 2011

Jets Using QB Mark Brunell To Mimic Tim Tebow In Practice

The New York Jets have been using 41-year-old Mark Brunell, one of the game's most mobile quarterbacks in his prime, on the scout team to mimic Tim Tebow according to the Associated Press. "I'm left-handed and he is left-handed, and that's about it right there," Brunell joked when asked how similar he is to Tebow. Source: The Redzone Attached Thumbnails
Via GridironFans.com  |  November 16, 2011

Jets release backup QB Mark Brunell, still waiting on Nnamdi Asomugha

The Jets kicked off Day 4 of free agency by announcing that they have released quaterback Mark Brunell. The 18-year veteran was Mark Sanchez's backup and mentor last season. The three-time Pro Bowler was scheduled to earn $1.25 million in 2011. The three remaining quaterbacks on the Jets' roster ...
Via The Jet Stream  |  July 29, 2011

Mark Brunell Out for Monday Night

One more guy will not be playing on Monday night in Houston.Backup quarterback Mark Brunell is out on Monday night due to an injury to a finger on his left hand.  He made the trip to Houston but he will not play.  The depth chart for the game … [visit site to read more]
Via The Jet Press  |  August 14, 2011

The 11 Greatest Super Bowls of All Time…That Never Ended Up Happening

We are less than a week out from Super Bowl XLVI, but we’ve technically already seen this game before, so what’s the fun in talking about it? Instead, let’s talk about the best Super Bowls that never happened. Talking hypothetical is one of my favorite things to do because there is really no right or wrong answer, because we don’t and will never know. What...
Via Midwest Sports Fans  |  12 days ago

Source: Mark Brunell out for Sunday's game against with Bengals with pulled calf muscle

The Daily News has learned that backup quarterback Mark Brunell will miss Sunday’s preseason game against the Bengals due to a pulled calf muscle. The veteran signal caller missed the preseason opener after dislocating his left pinky finger. Mark Sanchez is expected to play into the second ...
Via The Jet Stream  |  August 19, 2011

Brunell gets  sacked by huge debts 

ON THURSDAY afternoon at the Jets’ practice field in Florham Park, N.J., reserve quarterback Mark Brunell, wearing his red No. 8 jersey, called plays for the second-team offense and dropped back from under center, completing short throws to his receivers.
Via NY Daily News  |  November 03, 2011

Vote for the greatest Jaguar

Mark Brunell Brunell hit the ground running in Jacksonville, guiding the Jaguars to the playoffs three times in the franchise's first four seasons. He reached the AFC Championship Game twice and was selected for the Pro Bowl three times, being named the game's MVP in 1997. It's a guarantee that Brunell will hold a place of honor in Jacksonville once he retires. Fred Taylor Don't...
Via Fox Sports  |  July 01, 2011

Jets Backup QB in Bankrupt After Earning $50M in Career

Jets backup quarterback Mark Brunell made the Pro Bowl three times and earned an estimated $50 million over his career, but bad investments have left the signal caller deep in debt. At 41 and likely to call it quits at the end of the season, Brunell has dug himself a deep hole and faces six lawsuits and claims of $25 million, according to ActionNewsJax.com. The outlet said Brunell...
Via NBC Bay Area  |  November 03, 2011

Jets QB Mark Brunell Hopes To Return To New York Next Year

Jets backup QB Mark Brunell has spent the last two seasons mentoring Mark Sanchez while holding down the No. 2 slot on the team's depth chart. And even though he's approaching the final days of a 1-year deal he signed in July, he hopes his time with the team can continue. "I'd love to continue being a Jet for another year, and if that didn't happen, I would certainly welcome another...
Via GridironFans.com  |  December 30, 2011

Brunell and Moss Should Sell ‘Monday Night Miracle’ Swag

We recently shared the sad news that Mark Brunell is in financial trouble. Turns out Santana Moss is too as he reportedly owes the IRS over $258,000, according to the IRS, which seems like a pretty good source. Not sure why I’m sharing this, because Moss makes about $5 million per year, other than to give us an excuse to post arguably the greatest Redskins highlight of the...
Via Mr. Irrelevant  |  December 16, 2011

Jets FB John Conner, QB Mark Brunell at practice

Team not in pads, as expected
Via NJ.com  |  September 09, 2011

Jets QB Mark Brunell Won't Play Vs Bengals

Jets QB Mark Brunell will miss Sunday's preseason game against Cincinnati due to a pulled calf muscle, according to the New York Daily News. It will be the second straight game Brunell has been sidelined after he missed the opener when he dislocated his left pinky finger. Brunell apparently suffered the injury during practice Thursday and the Jets do not want to take any risks...
Via GridironFans.com  |  August 21, 2011

Mark Brunell is back with the Jets

New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez can relax.He has someone to wipe his boogers on again.Mark Brunell has re-signed with the Jets.<a ... [visit site to read more]
Via The Jet Press  |  July 31, 2011
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