Comments on: John Beck would apparently start over Grossman if Rex re-signs

By: toonsterwu

toonsterwu — Fri, 13 May 2011 02:23:48 +0000

While I’m not completely sold that the Redskins are serious about the idea of John Beck at QB, I would note two things -

a) Who are they going to pursue? Kevin Kolb? Not sure I see that happening, considering the effort they went through to accumulate picks (since Kolb would probably cost them a first and more). Shanahan’s indicated all off=season that he views the situation as more of a rebuild job. Carson Palmer? Not sure Palmer would want to come here anyways. I guess a Kyle Orton might make some sense for the right price, but other than those three, who? Alex Smith? Is he worth the gamble? It’s an interesting idea for the 49ers, but if you bring in Alex Smith, you might as well bring back Rex Grossman in some respects, as Grossman actually knows the system (and tried to teach McNabb it last year). Marc Bulger? A bit old, and not exactly a fit.

b) I admit to having some intrigue with the idea of the John Beck out of college going into this offense. I don’t know what John Beck can do as of now, but the John Beck out of college was a mobile QB who had enough arm strength and good accuracy. He also showed a level of field awareness and football IQ.

All that said, I think Beck is more of a Plan B, but what is Plan A that makes it a significantly more worthwhile move for a rebuilding team?

By: PurpleRaid18

PurpleRaid18 — Fri, 13 May 2011 02:15:45 +0000

As a Vikings fan, the only current Redskin QB I want on my roster as a backup is Grossman. He was in Chicago for most of his career so he’s played within the NFC North Division. He’s gone to the Super Bowl – so he’s got “playoff experience” and he has all the physical tools. This is a veteran definitely worthy of a roster spot. Start Ponder, but have Grossman as assurance. Webb – 3rd string QB, (Wildcat) and Special Teamers. QB problem – God Willing – solved.

By: baddegg

baddegg — Fri, 13 May 2011 01:29:35 +0000

Guys, I can’t believe I have to point this out, but Jones is just speculating on everything he is saying. It is not a “news story” that Beck is likely to be the starter. No one in the Redskins organization has said this, or even implied it. Jones is just speculating on every position on the roster, as an “analyst.”

You guys are digging into the Redskins like it’s a fact that has been reported.

By: hokiez

hokiez — Fri, 13 May 2011 01:22:25 +0000

FinFan68 says:
May 12, 2011 5:34 PM
Good Rex; bad Rex…good Henne; bad Henne.

______________________________

Who is this “Good Henne” you speak of?

By: thefiesty1

thefiesty1 — Fri, 13 May 2011 00:54:13 +0000

The skins don’t have a QB. Beck, Grossman, McNabb will only lead them to last place in the East. They better grab Vince Young from FA as soon as they can.

By: jaypace

jaypace — Fri, 13 May 2011 00:45:22 +0000

Rex actually played decent last season as a starter. As always if he would stop fumbling he’d be alright. But he did post a couple of 300 yard games so you gotta take the good with the bad. Him or beck? Rexy all day

By: hethatguy

hethatguy — Fri, 13 May 2011 00:40:52 +0000

The level of intelligence of the posters on this site never cease to amaze me. You guys hear a rumor and run with it as if you are experts on everything football.

I have no idea if Rex Grossman, John Beck of the Ghost of Sammy Baugh is going to start for the Washington Redskins next year. What I do know is that Mike Shanahan knows one helluva lot more than any of you idiots!

Is John Beck the future in Washington? Who knows? I don’t think so. But if he is, I know that Mike Shanahan is the man to make him into a serviceable QB like Jake Plummer or Brian Griese.

By: VonClausewitz

VonClausewitz — Fri, 13 May 2011 00:39:41 +0000

Look at that smile on Rex’s face! Say what you want about him, Sexy Rexy enjoys the ride.

By: cosanostra71

cosanostra71 — Fri, 13 May 2011 00:04:11 +0000

I love Rex Grossman. F*** it, I’m going deep! I drank myself to black out last night and I don’t give a f***!

By: willycents

willycents — Thu, 12 May 2011 22:24:32 +0000

Be cautious condemning Beck as the starter, remember who the coach is and his proven abilities in producing pretty fir offensive players from what initially appears to be junk….ie, Terrel Davis, He had some pretty sorry qbs in Denver for a stretch and still managed to have the best w-l record overall for a few years.

By: arnoldziffel

arnoldziffel — Thu, 12 May 2011 22:17:53 +0000

FOR SALE:

One used billboard in good shape, for mounting along a major highway. Comes complete with full-colored poster. Says: “Please Come Back, Brett!”

Well, okay … so it’s done in purple .. but, that’s kinda like Maroon ..

So, we’ll give you a 20% discount!

By: mksnpcola

mksnpcola — Thu, 12 May 2011 22:10:38 +0000

What I remember about John Beck from his Dolphin days is his inability to hold on to a football. I always thought his hands were too small. Seemed like a nice, intelligent young man but “ya gotta hold onto the rock!”

By: geemoney713

geemoney713 — Thu, 12 May 2011 22:10:09 +0000

@chc36

DC has THE beltway, Baltimore just has a highway that goes most of the way around it.

Quit being a front runner. Either be a fan of a team and stick with it or stop watching football. No one appreciates a front runner.

The Ravens will have struggles in the future and you’ll know the feeling the skins fans feel and afterwards you’ll say “I didn’t like football during that time” – just like all the Ravens fans say when you ask who they liked before they had a team.

Also, he was the skins 3rd string QB too.

By: RussianBreadMaker

RussianBreadMaker — Thu, 12 May 2011 22:06:07 +0000

yeah, what jedicookie said.

By: jedicookie

jedicookie — Thu, 12 May 2011 21:48:01 +0000

A Vince Young-Dan Snyder marriage stinks so bad I can smell it from the future.

Watch this catastrophe actually happen.

By: jpiro

jpiro — Thu, 12 May 2011 21:47:03 +0000

“Rex IS our (backup) quarterback.”
- Lovie Smith, adapted for use by Mike Shanahan

By: dbellina

dbellina — Thu, 12 May 2011 21:38:07 +0000

With weapons like Leonard Hankerson and Anthony Armstrong catching passes, I don’t see how any one of those QBs couldn’t be the best in the league.

By: FinFan68

FinFan68 — Thu, 12 May 2011 21:34:43 +0000

Good Rex; bad Rex…good Henne; bad Henne. Send Grossman to Miami and they can take turns when each other plays bad. We need a back-up QB anyway

By: theblowtorchreview

theblowtorchreview — Thu, 12 May 2011 21:33:14 +0000

They have already thrown in the towel on the 2011 season!

Andrew Luck….welcome to DC!

By: grandpoopah

grandpoopah — Thu, 12 May 2011 21:17:02 +0000

I am so happy not to be a Skins fan. No fan should have to tolerate this level of awfulness.

By: cutthajokes

cutthajokes — Thu, 12 May 2011 21:14:46 +0000

So after winning 6 games his first year, Shanahan is planning on winning 3 games his second year, just to draft Andrew Luck.

If that’s the case, fire him now!

By: tonithgren

tonithgren — Thu, 12 May 2011 20:52:32 +0000

Shanahan is aiming for ~3 wins this year and a chance to date/coach Luck next year.

By: tomwill21

tomwill21 — Thu, 12 May 2011 20:52:10 +0000

Matt Leinart is available in the last few posts…

By: nagaswan

nagaswan — Thu, 12 May 2011 20:44:44 +0000

Worst owner in sports. Not high on the list of human beings in general either. Dan “The Forger” Snyder.

By: skinsfan87

skinsfan87 — Thu, 12 May 2011 20:44:39 +0000

so where are you getting this info? I thought they buried the leak in Ashburn/Redskins Park with Jimmy Hoffa?

By: joegibbsisking

joegibbsisking — Thu, 12 May 2011 20:43:51 +0000

Either Shanahan is a genius trying to win the Andrew Luck sweepstakes by tanking the season or (most likely) he is a clown and really thinks John Beck is a NFL starting quality quarterback…

By: ashburninsider

ashburninsider — Thu, 12 May 2011 20:37:26 +0000

Do you really think they will just come out and say we are tanking our season for Andrew Luck???

By: winkeroni

winkeroni — Thu, 12 May 2011 20:33:50 +0000

This is hard to wrap my head around. If the Redskins are truly high on Beck why didn’t he get a chance to play when Shanahan decided to start Grossman over McNabb?

By: romoscollarbone

romoscollarbone — Thu, 12 May 2011 20:32:58 +0000

They should sign Vince Young, and beef that O-Line, and just run the ball heavy. Their D is good enough to let them compete.

They could be throwing a smokescreen to go after Hasselbeck, or make another trade with Philly. IDK. But John Beck is not it. If I was a Skins fan, I’d rather see Delhomme under center.

By: ndallasruss

ndallasruss — Thu, 12 May 2011 20:32:37 +0000

Beck should go ahead and talk to Andrew Luck and find out what number he’ll want to wear next year so he can avoid an unpleasant situation down the road.

You don’t start either Beck or Grossman if you’re really trying to win football games. It’s clear that the Redskins intent to tank this season and get their QB in next year’s draft.