Recent reports from Atlanta are saying that the Falcons may have an interest in acquiring quarterback Mark Brunell. The Falcons are in disarray at the QB position after Michael Vick's indictment on federal dogfighting charges and subsequent go-home-not-to-training-camp mandate from commissioner/NFL super cop Roger Goodell.

Part of me - the part that thinks Brunell's days as a starting quarterback are done - finds this comical. But for the sake of debate, here's why I think the Redskins should and shouldn't listen to Atlanta. (And my money is on nothing happening).

Why the Redskins should listen to Atlanta: It would give Washington a rare opportunity to add a draft pick. The Redskins trade them away with alarming regularity. The price would probably be a conditional pick - a higher pick if Brunell plays a lot, a late pick if he is merely Joey Harrington's backup. If Brunell isn't here, Todd Collins moves into the second spot and Casey Bramlet becomes No. 3.

Why the Redskins shouldn't listen to Atlanta: As much as I think Jason Campbell will be a legitimate NFL starter, there's always the chance that he'll: 1. Get hurt; 2. Need to be replaced for a half after throwing a couple careless interceptions. Although Brunell wasn't great as a starter, he probably is one of the better No. 2 quarterbacks in the league. Plus, Collins has attempted only 28 passes since 1998 - who knows how he'll perform when pressed into service?

What the Falcons have to weigh is whether Brunell is fully recovered from his offseason labrum surgery, whether can he slide seamlessly into a new offense in the middle of training camp and whether, quite frankly, does he have anything left in the tank.

What the Redskins have to weigh is whether Gibbs feels comfortable with Collins as the backup quarterback, whether Campbell is far enough along to not need a veteran like Brunell behind him and whether Gibbs can part with the first player he traded for upon returning to the Redskins in 2004.