B&GVol24 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I did not care either way. Each has their own positives and negatives, each is an average passer, and I expect either to be a top 15 passer in this system. Think Kyle Orton in McDaniels offense. I am of the opinion that the importance of the QB is overrated when compared to the importance of the other units of an offense and the scheme. If we can continue to have success with the ZBS and the running game, that will be far more important than which QB we choose. I also am of the opinion that neither QB is part of the long term plans, so the most important thing to get out of Beck/Grossman is competent play so that we can evaluate the rest of offensive talent - and if this was truly an open competition, I'm not sure how you reach any other conclusion that Rex is the most competent QB as of today. Completely agree again. I'm a system man, and believe in finding a QB with the right attributes for your scheme rather than forcing square pegs into round holes (Donovan), especially in the ZBS. I must admit, I was somewhat cheering for Beck, mostly because I was intrigued as to how he could develop in Kyle's offense. I guess I was hoping Beck could thrive in our system much like Schaub did when Kyle was in Houston. Regardless, I'm pleased that the best man won, who, as you mentioned, was clearly Rex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinsFanInTX Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Hail to the Rexskins!! JUST WIN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSF Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Lol Skinz. If it goes the way I fear, the boards may well be worth avoiding until at least a week Thursday.And to your last line. Hail. I smell a lecture thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskerbear Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Interesting decision, and it signals again just how stupid the media is. For the entire offseason they reported that Beck was "Shanahan's guy" and that he drew that he would be the starter just because Shanahan said some positive things about him. I even heard certain members of the media say Shanahan would name Beck the starter just so he could be "right".I'm glad that Shanahan held a competition and awarded the job to the winner of that competition. You nailed it! Truth be known the only place there was a real QB competition was with the media, and they named there starter months ago. I don't think this was ever even close to the Shanahans. As a Bears fan I have seen every snap rex took up to becoming a Redskin. I can see from reading here that the media has turned many a redskin fan against Rex. Give this guy a chance, the media hates this guy and has dumped on him unfairly for years. Lord knows as a Bears fan I have watched many a QB come and go. Rex was one of the Best....not one of the worst like the media makes it out to be. He's a gunslinger, some will hate that. Do you really think if Beck plays your going to see less turnovers? More production? Be carefull what you wish for. Good luck this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warmart Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I'm happy as hell. I wanted Rex to win, expected it was the case after the final pre-season game, and wish him the best - as all Skins fans should Can't wait for Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Est.1974 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Always thought he won the job in the second half of the pukes game last season, right ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskin Diehard Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/05/redskins-say-grossman-will-be-week-1-starter/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydogg3eb Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Two of my opinions were agreed to by The Shannys... keep Banks and start Grossman. Im so keen!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMORE SKINZ Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Huh, I guess that means that Beck is starting.Jason hasn't been right in ten years. Lol!! So true! As Charles Barkley would say, "he's turr-ble." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I smell a lecture thread... Meh, I would but your oh so original rhetoric has me :yawnee: so much I can't compose one. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSO Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 It's the correct decision thus far, and I'm glad I felt Grossman deserved the start all along so I'm definitely in no way disappointed. That being said, I'm excited about Beck's upside though and think we've got two more than capable QBs. I would be far from surprised to see Beck starting some time down the road even with Grossman not injured or playing poorly, just that the Shanahan's are more comfortable with him executing the offense. Sadly, I think the most amusing part of this for me is the fact that the Post looks as moronic as they should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins2victory Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 NICE....... Just as expected, Rex won the competition fair and square........ Now start this season off right, and go get us this win week one!!!! HTTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longball Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I love it. This puts Beck in a place to come in after a few games withlout any pressure. Great cal by Shanny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 MikeJonesWaPo Mike Jones Moss confirms that Rex is the starter. Russellmania980 Chris Russell Santana Moss confirms decision to start Rex, says 'they picked the right guy'; he has also been named off. captain. Fletch/Lorenzo on D/ST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rypien1191 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I've been saying Rex Express (reminds me of the 1980's tag team Midnight Express and Rock N Roll Express) for a long time now. I'll keep saying that you can have Rexpress Excellent! Thank you sir. Hopefully we don't have to come up with a John Beck nickname by week 3.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmchairRedskin Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Russellmania980Chris Russell Shanahan "the starting Quarterback will be obviously Rex" Obviously! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel__44 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Need to give Shanahan and Allen some props for pimping Beck all offseasn & preseason. Why? Leverage, they were able to get Grossman for back up money instead of starting coin. Granted both are average to below average but starting Grossman is the right decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmchairRedskin Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 It's downright filthy what we signed Rex for. Should be a great motivator for him this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooka Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Ya'll didn't really think we were going into the season with John Beck starting did you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss_Hogg Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 NFL Network just reported that Rex will start against the Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydogg3eb Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Ya'll didn't really think we were going into the season with John Beck starting did you? Some people on this board are still pimping the idea that he's the next coming of Brees. Those are the same ones that are saying "we don't need Brandon Banks and all his long returns that he's good for just about every game". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACW Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 NFL Network just reported that Rex will start against the Jets.I saw that. My first reaction was something like this guy-> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Win4us Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 To hell with the naysayers.....unleash the Dragon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskin Diehard Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 It amazes me that Kyle's system has been successful for basically one season and as a result a large percentage of Redskins Nation has annointed him the Dalai Lama of NFL offense. I'm definitely in favor of giving Kyle all the time he needs to implement his precious invincible unstoppable offensive scheme but the "God of Offense" endorsements have got to stop until Kyle leads an NFL offense to a conference championship or at the very least a playoff appearance. Until then... can we start acknowledging the fact that PLAYERS win games... not coaches. For example... when Kyle's offense in Houston finished first the year before he was hired here, do knowledgeable football fans really believe that offense would have finished #1 without Schaub under center and with Rex running the show instead and also without Andre Johnson, the most freakish WR in the league, with say Joey Galloway or Anthony Armstrong at WR instead? Come on people... Effe a system!!! Give me some studs who can play football at a high level. Rex may never be as skilled and polished as Schaub and Beck may never be as experienced or accomplished as Rex but they're all we got for now so can we please stop crying like babies about our QB situation, get behind these guys for the rest of this season and hope for the best. Doug Williams isn't walking through the clubhouse door anytime soon and neither is Joey T. And can we forget about drafting Andrew Luck in the next draft... That's beyond unrealistic because we're just not bad enough to finish with the worst record in the league this season. I can't even fathom why some skins fans still have Luck on their radar at this point??? I don't dislike Kyle. I think he's a very dynamic offensive mind and I hope he succeeds at the highest possible level but I am sick and tired of people giving him "Air Coryell" status at this point in his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss_Hogg Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I love how the NFL network showed clips of Grossman getting sacked and throwing an INT. Way to stay neutral *******s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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