New York Jets Release Mark Brunell

by John B on Jul 29, 2011 10:06 AM EDT

Backup quarterback Mark Brunell is among three the Jets have released.

EA The Jets have announced that they have released QB Mark Brunell, and waived cornerback Will Billingsley and guard Marlon Davis.

The backup quarterback position is now in a bit of flux. It leaves Greg McElroy, Kevin O'Connell, and Drew Willy. Then again, was Brunell really an upgrade over any of them? I wonder whether the team has its eyes on a veteran for the job.

This also clears up $1.5 million in cap space. Maybe the team needs it for a certain cornerback.

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Brunell was at least an experienced Game Manager.

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by Noble_Lance on Jul 29, 2011 10:12 AM EDT reply actions

Chad Pennington Time!!!

JK Brunell could still be back for less money.

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by dvdvil on Jul 29, 2011 10:13 AM EDT reply actions

he's allowed to for less money according to Cimini

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by Noble_Lance on Jul 29, 2011 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions

Saves a whole 250k

by Judgegavel on Jul 29, 2011 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions

I heard lol.

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by Noble_Lance on Jul 29, 2011 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions

Good Riddance… dunno what’s up with d Jets n these old bags???

by overloadblitz on Jul 29, 2011 10:15 AM EDT reply actions

Having a veteran back-up is always good. But now with the guy from the Colts, the offensive guru who I can’t remember his name, can really develop Sanchez. We could go with McElroy, or someone else

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by GiantsfaninNY55 on Jul 29, 2011 10:16 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

-points to Painter-

He’s good but remember he has limits with what Moore can do.

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by Noble_Lance on Jul 29, 2011 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions

Curtis Painter always has a special place in my heart

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by GiantsfaninNY55 on Jul 29, 2011 10:22 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

as a lovable loser?

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by Noble_Lance on Jul 29, 2011 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions

Is there another way?!

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by GiantsfaninNY55 on Jul 29, 2011 10:32 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Yeah good with veteran QB but not ones who can’t complete a pass. I say don’t b afraid to let our young guns to ball. I was hoping for a backup QB who can sling it… McElroy is a good game manager, if Sanchez became a starter in d NFL with a minimal college start, then Elroy can b a backup in d NFL.

by overloadblitz on Jul 29, 2011 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions

McElroy just signed...

by Down Since '86 on Jul 29, 2011 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions

Brett Favre Time!!!

Seriously though, Brunell is coming back.

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by dvdvil on Jul 29, 2011 10:20 AM EDT reply actions

Going OT here

Whats the market like for Shaun Ellis, if the Jets signed Nnamdi, think he would take less?

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by GiantsfaninNY55 on Jul 29, 2011 10:23 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

We have a veteran exception for him...

but not sure how that exactly works. I think we can offer him like 3 million, and it doesn’t count toward the cap.

by Judgegavel on Jul 29, 2011 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions

its a 3million fund that's cap excempt for vets only.

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by Noble_Lance on Jul 29, 2011 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions

Back to the Jets…? :D

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by GiantsfaninNY55 on Jul 29, 2011 10:32 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

non-existant no one has called him up. The 3mil for vets is probably gonna be his.

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by Noble_Lance on Jul 29, 2011 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions

The Jets are desperate for Cap space and there running out of options

by JetOrange on Jul 29, 2011 10:26 AM EDT reply actions

David Harris.

sign his ass to a 6 year deal save about 2-3 mill.

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by Noble_Lance on Jul 29, 2011 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions

Not really.

There are plenty of things that Tannenbaum can (and will) do to generate more cap-space. He can restructure contracts (although, there is some uncertainty about Sanchez’s ability to do so), he can release players (although, it’s been reported that Bryan Thomas won’t see that fate), he can play around with Harris’ contract.

That’s what I’m not so worried about the Jets spending so much money on one position — albeit a very important one — they’ll still have room to make some much-needed additions.

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by Dopeness on Jul 29, 2011 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions

Releasing Mark Brunell, an 80 year old backup QB who played at a mediocre level against a terrible team in his lone action on the field last year, is hardly a desperate move.

by Exystence on Jul 29, 2011 10:39 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

also

Manish Mehta
#Jets are releasing QB Kevin O’Connell, per @JasonLaCanfora. O’Connell was scheduled to earn $480K this year. #nyj

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by JETSFANF0RLYF3 on Jul 29, 2011 11:02 AM EDT reply actions

Nice didn't see that coming but woo.

So its Sanchez, McElroy, Willy?

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by Noble_Lance on Jul 29, 2011 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions

I smell a trade for Peyton manning in the works, lol.

by Judgegavel on Jul 29, 2011 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions

He’s been cut, like every year.

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by GiantsfaninNY55 on Jul 29, 2011 11:05 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

booom

Another QB bites the dust. #Jets are releasing Kevin O’Connell, acc to @JasonLaCanfora.

by z0d420 on Jul 29, 2011 11:05 AM EDT reply actions

JasonLaCanfora: Jets releasing QB Kevin O’Connell and reducing QB Mark Brunell’s salary. [via Twitter]

I think Jim Leonhard should be in the next Nike "Boom" Commercial or at least the next time he makes one of those tackles he needs to jump up with a can of Kool-Aid and shout "Oh yeah".

by Tamarack on Jul 29, 2011 11:08 AM EDT reply actions

Jenny Vrentas
Jets completed deal with seventh-round pick Greg McElroy. #nyj

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by JETSFANF0RLYF3 on Jul 29, 2011 11:23 AM EDT reply actions

yay...

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by Noble_Lance on Jul 29, 2011 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions

Jenny Vrentas
It’s a 4-year deal, per source. Terms not immediately available. This is Jets’ first rookie deal to be completed. #nyj

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by JETSFANF0RLYF3 on Jul 29, 2011 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions

TheJetsStream Mark Brunell, will, indeed, be back with the #Jets after the Asomugha situation is resolved. #nyj
18 minutes ago

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by Noble_Lance on Jul 29, 2011 11:25 AM EDT reply actions

mcknight is close

Manish Mehta
#Jets signed 7th rounder Greg McElroy to 4-year deal, per source. Fellow 7th rounder Scotty McKnight about done too. #nyj

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by JETSFANF0RLYF3 on Jul 29, 2011 11:28 AM EDT reply actions

Miami is calling Denver's bluff

They just signed Matt Moore to a 2 year deal.

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by Noble_Lance on Jul 29, 2011 11:31 AM EDT reply actions

Lol upgrade?

by JetsFan718 on Jul 29, 2011 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions

They just missed out on Kevin O’Connell then.

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by dvdvil on Jul 29, 2011 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions

and Erik Ainge retired during the lockout they could have had him too.

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by Noble_Lance on Jul 29, 2011 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions

Wow thats not a good signing at all...

if they get Orton, Henne is gone. If they don’t Moore puts pressure on Henne he doesn’t need.

by Judgegavel on Jul 29, 2011 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions

Putting the Cart before the Horse

Why are the Jets worried about the cap before they get Asomugha? Sure you can plan cuts, but it seems silly to already be cutting the guys to save a tiny bit of money when they don’t have Asomugha yet, and you don’t have to be under the cap until August 4.

by jhoff80 on Jul 29, 2011 11:33 AM EDT reply actions

unless they are planning to nail Edwards and someone else we aren't aware of.

and the Rookies.

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by Noble_Lance on Jul 29, 2011 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions

The deal could be in place though, just not announced.

by Judgegavel on Jul 29, 2011 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions

It better.

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by Noble_Lance on Jul 29, 2011 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions

Now its btw the cowboys n d Jets for Aso’s services. Nnamdi, Sign d damn thing n stop this madness. Jets r stuck in a limbo, not pursuing other FA’s or signing theirs…

by overloadblitz on Jul 29, 2011 12:17 PM EDT reply actions