Skins n' Bones Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 As others have said, Rex is an excellent backup that knows the system well. I'd like to see Beck gone and either a late pick or an undrafted guy as the #3, either on the roster or the practice squad. But they like to have at least 4 QB's in camp, so I wouldn't be surprised to see Beck kept around until the final cuts....unless we really need the cap room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Rex Grossman is certainly not the worst backup in the league. He can win games. He knows the offense well. I'm not losing any sleep over the bu QB position. Skins are in much better shape than most teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger187126 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 so what happens if rex starts week 1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDane Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 what is this nonsense. they haven't even invented kryptonite yet. we won't need a backup. this is hogwash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbowman Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Not me, based on what's out there I think Rex is probably the best person available to be our #2. You have RGIII learning the system, you shouldn't have to spend time teaching your backup as well. Now if we lost Rex and it was RG3 and John Beck, then I'd be concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 So long as Interceptus Rexus doesn't see the field, our 'backup QB situation' is fine. It's when he does that we have problems. BIG problems. I love this line that 'he knows the system, he's better than most backup's.' Knowing the system doesn't amount to a hill of beans when you can't execute it with some boneheaded turnover 9 times out of 10. Hopefully we pick up a vet that get's cut post June 1st. ---------- Post added April-19th-2012 at 12:14 PM ---------- so what happens if rex starts week 1? The New Orleans Saints will be a very happy football team. A VERY happy football team indeed. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Stupid Loser Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Rex is better then most backup QB's. If he played consistently even 75% of the time, he'd be a top 20 QB. And he will probably start against the Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsGuru Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 I'm glad so many of you are comfortable with Rex, makes me feel a bit better about it. But too much of the justification I see reads something like "he just needs to protect the ball" or "he just needs to learn how to throw the ball away," etc. Do you really think his game is going to change at this point in his career? It's not. Those comparing him to Todd Collins also mentioned why they're so different. Todd couldn't sling it but he protected the football. Maybe I'm old school (despite being under 30), but to me that is by far and away the attribute you want most out of a quarterback, particularly one in a backup role. Rex shoots himself in the foot as much as any quarterback in the league, including backups. Oh well, better to worry about him as our backup than as our starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeluCopter29 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 And he will probably start against the Saints. Out of curiosity, what makes you say that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CremeBrunell Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I'm hoping Grossman gets the start! Let the real RG3 teach RG3 the ropes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor 36 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 After reading through this thread, it is obvious to me that the OP is simply a Rex hater and/or doesn't understand the role of a backup QB. Rex is one of the best backups in the league. Not many teams in the history of the NFL can or could ever say that their backup QB was not only a previous starter in the league, but started a Super Bowl, and still isn't asking for an reasonable salary, even for a backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I'm hoping Grossman gets the start! Let the real RG3 teach RG3 the ropes. You said that TOTALLY tongue in cheek right? PLEASE tell me he said that jokingly. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I'm glad so many of you are comfortable with Rex, makes me feel a bit better about it. But too much of the justification I see reads something like "he just needs to protect the ball" or "he just needs to learn how to throw the ball away," etc. Do you really think his game is going to change at this point in his career? It's not.. I'd like to consider myself to be a fairly objective person, and I'll admit that yeah, he sucks, as a starter. He's not going to change. He won't stop throwing interceptions, he won't stop making dumb decisions with the football, taking sacks and stuff like that, holding the ball, intentional grounding, etc etc. At least we know that he is capable of getting the job done. Not throwing for 5 td's, having a 138 passer rating, or anything else. Just getting the job done. I would bet that a quarter of the leagues backup QB's can't even tie their shoes properly. We are fine...until we have to use him, like your typical busted ass get-around Civic with the cobwebs and old man smell that you got while you were in high school, while your Audi A4 is in the shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zCommander Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Be afraid, be very afraid! There is always that possibility of Rex taking over if and when RGIII struggles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santana_89 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I'm good with Rex as the backup qb. The team really seems to like him and they rally around him. Beck seems like a great guy but he's gotta go. I would think we'll sign another qb to compete with Crompton in camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick7423 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Grossman will be fine as our backup. Beck is the one I want off our team. This!!! Rex is fine, actually better than fine. With good receivers he did OK last year. as a backup, he will be even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskindon2 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Skinsguru..ypu literally had me LMAO. especially the part where you said you would punch your dog....lol. With that being said I think we'll be fine with Rex as long as he's the backup. RG3 will be great and if he does get hurt, Rex should be able to step in and do ok. I wouldn't want him longterm , but short term he should be fine. HTTR ---------- Post added April-19th-2012 at 02:04 PM ---------- This!!! Rex is fine, actually better than fine. With good receivers he did OK last year. as a backup, he will be even better. Did ok? What team were you watching? 20 int's in 13 games. 5 fumbles. No.....that's not ok, that is horrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 This is the position on our team that I'm LEAST concerned about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santana_89 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Skinsguru..ypu literally had me LMAO. especially the part where you said you would punch your dog....lol. With that being said I think we'll be fine with Rex as long as he's the backup. RG3 will be great and if he does get hurt, Rex should be able to step in and do ok. I wouldn't want him longterm , but short term he should be fine. HTTR---------- Post added April-19th-2012 at 02:04 PM ---------- Did ok? What team were you watching? 20 int's in 13 games. 5 fumbles. No.....that's not ok, that is horrible Even so he's still good for at least 5 wins, as brutual as our schedule will be this year he may be more important than we know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComManDersFan57 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Let's hope RG3 stays healthy. I have no problem with Rex as the backup. Like everyone else says, he's a steal at league minimum, knows the system, is popular with players and coaches, etc. Beck on the other hand... How much cap space is Mr. Deer in the Headlights taking up anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonniey Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 :munchout:Rex has been in the system for a few years now. He'll be the backup, regardless and he's cheap. I see no issues with having Grossman as our backup. Who would you rather have that could come right in with our playbook and execute this offense? Aaron Rogers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek1973 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I still want to see us pickup Kellen Moore is there in the 6th round. there is something about that kid that says future winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsGuru Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 After reading through this thread, it is obvious to me that the OP is simply a Rex hater and/or doesn't understand the role of a backup QB. Rex is one of the best backups in the league. Not many teams in the history of the NFL can or could ever say that their backup QB was not only a previous starter in the league, but started a Super Bowl, and still isn't asking for an reasonable salary, even for a backup. That TOTALLY makes sense. The OP has a different opinion than you, so he must just have some kinda personal grudge against Rex Grossman. I wish some people read what they write before they post. "Isn't asking for an reasonable salary." Assuming you meant "an unreasonable," do you think Rex is just taking a small salary as some sort of charity? Really? Obviously the market dictates what he's worth, as with every single player in the league. Supply and demand. Clearly he wasn't/isn't in high demand. Maybe 8 fumbles and 20 interceptions last season alone has something to do with it. Na, they're probably just haters too! Rex Grossman may or may not be a reasonable backup (some have noted credible reasons why he may be), but nothing you wrote would support his cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Levi Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 No, absolutely not. If I was stupid enough to think the Skins are contending for a Super Bowl this season, maybe it would worry me. Besides, I like Rex. He's a solid backup. ---------- Post added April-19th-2012 at 03:33 PM ---------- I think Grossman is servicable as a backup. Would he get us to the playoffs? No. We already know that. Exactly. He wouldn't get us to the playoffs. I can, however, see him stepping in and winning a playoff game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsGuru Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 I'd like to consider myself to be a fairly objective person, and I'll admit that yeah, he sucks, as a starter. He's not going to change. He won't stop throwing interceptions, he won't stop making dumb decisions with the football, taking sacks and stuff like that, holding the ball, intentional grounding, etc etc. At least we know that he is capable of getting the job done. Not throwing for 5 td's, having a 138 passer rating, or anything else. Just getting the job done. I would bet that a quarter of the leagues backup QB's can't even tie their shoes properly. We are fine...until we have to use him, like your typical busted ass get-around Civic with the cobwebs and old man smell that you got while you were in high school, while your Audi A4 is in the shop. Can't argue with much here. Reasonable take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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