Early this offseason, there was a short-lived school of thought in Denver that 2009 sixth-round pick Tom Brandstater had a shot to the Broncos’ quarterback of the future.
That school closed after the team acquired Brady Quinn and Tim Tebow, then was knocked down Friday when the Broncos released Brandstater, according to multiple reports in Denver.
It’s still a surprising move. By dumping Brandstater now, Josh McDaniels announces that he has no hope the player can help him, even as a practice squad candidate.