Rex Grossman Named Starting QB
 

Per Adam Shefter, link coming soon.
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Looks like JLC did scoop everyone on this one.

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Holy cajoles!

/Didn't see that coming.

I guess Grossman's inconsistent play is better than the Beck's "unknowns"?

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[quote=mooby;831010]Holy cajoles!

/Didn't see that coming.

I guess Grossman's inconsistent play is better than the Beck's "unknowns"?[/quote]

Or maybe Beck is simply more suitable as a backup at the moment. Since he has less experience, he is not proficient at executing as many plays as Grossman can currently.

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[quote=SirClintonPortis;831011]Or maybe Beck is simply more suitable as a backup at the moment. Since he has less experience, he is not proficient at executing as many plays as Grossman can currently.[/quote]

Could be that too. Grossman has had an extra year in the system compared to Beck. Honestly I think at some point this season we'll see what Beck has to offer.

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Bottom line, Rex had a better preseason.

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[quote=12thMan;831013]Bottom line, Rex had a better preseason.[/quote]

True. But to be honest, I felt like it wasn't even much of a qb competition from the way the media were talking. People felt like it was a given that Beck would take the job barring horribly poor play. He did have a bad game against Tampa but I thought that would've been a pass given it was the last preseason game, playing with backups, etc. I guess I am a little suprised, but honestly Grossman did play just as good as Beck did this preseason.

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Beck had a terrible game against TB....against their 3's and 4's. Rex performed well against the 1's of Pittsburgh and Baltimore and had a better stat line.

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Both will play this year most likely. I not really that surprised, like it was said previously Rex had the better preseason

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I felt like Both QB's were equal this preseason, and that Beck should have gotten the start based on the fact that he's an unknown with potential and accuracy where as Grossman is known for what he can do.

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I don't think Beck will see play time this year if Grossman stays healthy, and plays well. Hopefully he's the answer for a few years untill we find our franchise QB

Would be nice to trade Armstrong/Rocky for Flynn and a 5th.

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Grossman = another super bowl trip?

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No surprise. I thought the handwriting was on the wall when Beck started the last preseason game and played the entire first half. Your starter is not normally exposed that long in the last and meaningless preseason game.

I still believe we're going to need both Grossman and Beck to get through the season.

Wilsowilso and I are now giving each other pats on the back.

In a seriousness, this has the potential to be a Plummer/Cutler type of situation where midseason Beck takes over for good. Difference is Beck isn't a rookie

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Actually, if the coaching staff believes that Grossman should be our starting QB, that's who I want to finish the season. I'm no longer interested in what Beck "might do" if given a chance. Barring injury, let him ride the pine and let Rex do his thing and command the team.

I'm content on closing the chapter on Beck until circumstances dictate otherwise. I'm officially on the Rex bandwagon and pulling for him 100% every single game.

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[quote=12thMan;831025]Actually, if the coaching staff believes that Grossman should be our starting QB, that's who I want to finish the season. I'm no longer interested in what Beck "might do" if given a chance. Barring injury, let him ride the pine and let Rex do his thing and command the team.

I'm content on closing the chapter on Beck until circumstances dictate otherwise. I'm officially on the Rex bandwagon and pulling for him 100% every single game.[/quote]

I agree

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[quote=12thMan;831025]Actually, if the coaching staff believes that Grossman should be our starting QB, that's who I want to finish the season. I'm no longer interested in what Beck "might do" if given a chance. Barring injury, let him ride the pine and let Rex do his thing and command the team.

I'm content on closing the chapter on Beck until circumstances dictate otherwise. I'm officially on the Rex bandwagon and pulling for him 100% every single game.[/quote]

I'm officially on the "whoever gives us the best chance to win" bandwagon. If it's Rex, so be it. I just want to win games, and it appears we'll have a better chance at doing that this year with our better roster. I love the fact that they really went out and upgraded the team all around the qb.

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Honestly, this is a classic situation of "if you have 2 QBs, you really have none."

Give Rex the chance to start, if it goes well then great. But I wouldn't give him a long leash. Yank him and put in Beck at the first sign of trouble.

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[quote=SmootSmack;831024]Wilsowilso and I are now giving each other pats on the back.[/quote]

GM Scud too.(If you let me keep my guarantee thread up it would have been glorious GM. (:

And a few others.

This is Rex's last shot and he deserves it.

Hopefully it pays off for all of us.

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agree 100%. If this is who the coaches think should be the starter I'm all for it.

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[quote=Schneed10;831028]Honestly, this is a classic situation of "if you have 2 QBs, you really have none."

Give Rex the chance to start, if it goes well then great. But I wouldn't give him a long leash. Yank him and put in Beck at the first sign of trouble.[/quote]

Yank him at the first sign of trouble? Surely you're not talking about one bad game? Or even two bad games.

And let's say they do yank Grossman at the first sign of trouble, then what? Will John Beck just waltz in and tear up like we all imagined? I doubt it. I think Rex has at least 5 games to bench himself or prove he's corrected some of his bad ways.

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We'll see how long Rex lasts before he's pulled in favor of Beck.

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I guess what I'm saying Schneed is Beck isn't some world beater chomping at the bit waiting to take over this franchise. We're not talking about Aaron Rodergers vs. Brette Favre. At the end of the day we're probably splitting hairs over who's better between Rex and Beck, so let Rex ride the wave for a while. Because one thing is for sure, he's going to throw a few stinkers and he's going to toss a few interceptions that will make us pull our hair out.

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While I really though Beck would ultimately win this job, I can't say I'm disappointed. I have a soft spot for Rex and if the coaches think we should go with him, even more reason to support the move.

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I figured Beck, but bottomline, if we win I will not care alot whether it was Beck or Grossman that led the team.

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btw, I expect a Johhny5Dicky sighting in some shape or form, even if he is banned.

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[quote=GreekSkin;831041]btw, I expect a Johhny5Dicky sighting in some shape or form, even if he is banned.[/quote]

It would be hilarious if came back to gloat, but I don't think he's smart enough to figure out how to get past an IP ban.

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[quote=SFREDSKIN;831033]We'll see how long Rex lasts before he's pulled in favor of Beck.[/quote]

Beck worked so hard and wanted to be the starting QB so badly. Let's just hope his psyche is not a fragile one and he can remain confident and focused.

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Just win baby!

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I'm ok w this.. Grossman seems like the better overall passer, Beck is more mobile but his arm was off some this preseason.

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I don't care who it is... just win.

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[quote=Chico23231;831017]Both will play this year most likely. I not really that surprised, like it was said previously Rex had the better preseason[/quote]

What are you going to do about your avatar? Was it bad timing or are you trying to be non-conformist, contrarian cool?

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Guess we need Summo to get working on a Grossman avatar!

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barrysvrluga Barry Svrluga
One Redskins source on Grossman-as-starter reports: "Truly nobody knows." Will be interesting to hear Shanahan after practice.

for whatever that's worth

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[quote=mlmpetert;831049]What are you going to do about your avatar? Was it bad timing or are you trying to be non-conformist, contrarian cool?[/quote]

No Gano avatar

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Maybe Rex will play like he expects to re-up. He's only on a one year lease.

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Grossman played better in the preseason, has been in the offense longer, and has the better arm. I feel that the team has a much better opportunity for big plays with Grossman at the helm.

Beck is on the team and is 2nd string that is a step up from earlier in his career. I am not a fan of pulling your qb during the season so Id let Rex start all season, if you are not happy with him do not re-sign him, let Beck become the starter in 2012 and draft a qb in the 1st round and let him be a back up for a full season.

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[quote=Mattyk;831048]I don't care who it is... just win.[/quote]

This

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Seems like they've made the right choice based on what we have seen. Most practice reports had Grossman looking better too iirc

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There is talk that Rex isn't the starter. Maybe this is Shanny throwing a smoke screen? I guess we will see after practice?