Warriors in the Pros: Colt Brennan

Rich Campbell of Fredericksburg.com talks to Colt Brennan about spending his season on injured reserve, and what he hopes for next year.

"It has definitely been a real test," said Brennan, who has missed the whole season on injured reserve following hip surgery in September. "I'm so glad that I'm a couple weeks from totally closing that chapter and moving on to something totally awesome."

He has come a long way from his standout rookie preseason in 2008. Remember when Redskins fans were pining for head coach Jim Zorn to replace Campbell with Brennan? That seems like eons ago.

Brennan has a humble outlook these days. With his pedigree as a sixth-round draft pick, he realizes that Allen and a new coach might deem him expendable.

"I still feel like I really, really have to go out there and earn a lot of respect," he said.

Spending the last few months as a bystander has reinforced that point.