Updated: Discuss our Backup QB Situation (formerly Byron Leftwich)

[MTK]

Originally Posted by REDSKIN1

I disagree, I don't think Jason has been given ample time to prove his worth. This will only be his third season as the starter and the first time in a system where someone isn't changing the playbook and trying to change the way he drops back and throws the ball. You have to take in consideration the fact that Jim Zorn came in and not only changed the playbook but also the way he wanted Jason to play the position. I think that this year he will show marked improvement.

I agree, but a lot of people don't want to hear stuff like that. They want results yesterday and have become so accustomed to change at the QB spot it just doesn't feel right to stick with one guy for more than a couple of seasons.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I agree, but a lot of people don't want to hear stuff like that. They want results yesterday and have become so accustomed to change at the QB spot it just doesn't feel right to stick with one guy for more than a couple of seasons.

Well said. Also worth noting we haven't really had someone who could develop a QB the way Zorn has proven he can. I've got relative confidence in Jason's natural abilities and talent, i've got near total confidence in Zorn's ability to develop his QB.

[irish]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I agree, but a lot of people don't want to hear stuff like that. They want results yesterday and have become so accustomed to change at the QB spot it just doesn't feel right to stick with one guy for more than a couple of seasons.

JC has been in the NFL what 5 years and a starter for 2. I'm tired of hearing all this different system stuff. He had more time in Zorn system than Flacco and Ryan (both true rookies) had in theirs. JC has had plenty of time, the best the Skins can hope for is that he will improve a little next year but to expect him to be a pro bowler in 4 years is unrealistic, he will never develop to that level.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by irish

JC has been in the NFL what 5 years and a starter for 2. I'm tired of hearing all this different system stuff. He had more time in Zorn system than Flacco and Ryan (both true rookies) had in theirs. JC has had plenty of time, the best the Skins can hope for is that he will improve a little next year but to expect him to be a pro bowler in 4 years is unrealistic, he will never develop to that level.

Ryan: 16 TDs, 11 INTs, 87.7 rating, when asked to throw the ball 30 or more times he was 1-4

Flacco: 14 TDs, 12 INTs, 80.3 rating, when asked to throw the ball 30 or more times he was 0-3

Campbell: 13 TDs, 6 INTs, 84.3 rating, when asked to throw the ball 30 or more times he was 4-2

So it's not like these guys were sooo much better than Campbell

[44ever]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Ryan: 16 TDs, 11 INTs, 87.7 rating, when asked to throw the ball 30 or more times he was 1-4

Flacco: 14 TDs, 12 INTs, 80.3 rating, when asked to throw the ball 30 or more times he was 0-3

Campbell: 13 TDs, 6 INTs, 84.3 rating, when asked to throw the ball 30 or more times he was 4-2

So it's not like these guys were sooo much better than Campbell

Sorry but yes he is the worst. And all these other QB are far superior to JC. Also our owner and GM suck and are the worst in the NFL.

I wish we had Jerry Jones as our owner
And I wish Romo was our QB especially for big game situations.

Oh and Zorn sucks he was lucky to go 8-8 his first season. Someone must have been helping him because Jimmy Johnson went 1-15 his first season with Dallas and we know he's a winner.

If we don't fire Zorn and Vinny. If we don't dump JC. And trade ARE. Cut JT. And start Colt in 09. Then I'm becoming a Cowboys fan!

[dmek25]

Originally Posted by 44ever

Sorry but yes he is the worst. And all these other QB are far superior to JC. Also our owner and GM suck and are the worst in the NFL.

I wish we had Jerry Jones as our owner
And I wish Romo was our QB especially for big game situations.

Oh and Zorn sucks he was lucky to go 8-8 his first season. Someone must have been helping him because Jimmy Johnson went 1-15 his first season with Dallas and we know he's a winner.

If we don't fire Zorn and Vinny. If we don't dump JC. And trade ARE. Cut JT. And start Colt in 09. Then I'm becoming a Cowboys fan!

what big game has Romo ever won? and hello to a new cowboys fan, because all of that stuff isnt happening

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by 44ever

Sorry but yes he is the worst. And all these other QB are far superior to JC. Also our owner and GM suck and are the worst in the NFL.

I wish we had Jerry Jones as our owner
And I wish Romo was our QB especially for big game situations.

Oh and Zorn sucks he was lucky to go 8-8 his first season. Someone must have been helping him because Jimmy Johnson went 1-15 his first season with Dallas and we know he's a winner.

If we don't fire Zorn and Vinny. If we don't dump JC. And trade ARE. Cut JT. And start Colt in 09. Then I'm becoming a Cowboys fan!

For those that can't tell, 44ever is joking here. Although I can't resist to add more comments like it (hehehe):

*Any time a new team hires a GM*
"Why couldn't we have hired this guy? Fire Vinny!"
"This guy (hired GM) wouldn't work for Snyder, no one wants to work for Snyder"

*Mindless front office bashing*
"The Redskins are in as big of a mess as the Cowboys"
"Snyder is just like Jerry Jones and he's destroying the team"
"Vinny and Snyder will f things up again and go after some big time free agent who's going to be a bust"

*And my favorite, pinning the fault of our 8-8 season on ONE thing only*
"JC sucks, he needs to be traded, he is the reason why we lost"
"Fire Blache, we need a new defense, they are the reason we lost"
"JC sucks, start Colt Brennan"
"Our defense is terrible, screw that #4 ranking, that doesn't mean sh!t"

[44ever]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

For those that can't tell, 44ever is joking here. Although I can't resist to add more comments like it (hehehe):

*Any time a new team hires a GM*
"Why couldn't we have hired this guy? Fire Vinny!"
"This guy (hired GM) wouldn't work for Snyder, no one wants to work for Snyder"

*Mindless front office bashing*
"The Redskins are in as big of a mess as the Cowboys"
"Snyder is just like Jerry Jones and he's destroying the team"
"Vinny and Snyder will f things up again and go after some big time free agent who's going to be a bust"

*And my favorite, pinning the fault of our 8-8 season on ONE thing only*
"JC sucks, he needs to be traded, he is the reason why we lost"
"Fire Blache, we need a new defense, they are the reason we lost"
"JC sucks, start Colt Brennan"
"Our defense is terrible, screw that #4 ranking, that doesn't mean sh!t"

Note: The preceding statements and material have no copyright. Please feel free to copy and paste any time the need to bash your team arises.

Ruhskin44&Co.

[irish]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Ryan: 16 TDs, 11 INTs, 87.7 rating, when asked to throw the ball 30 or more times he was 1-4

Flacco: 14 TDs, 12 INTs, 80.3 rating, when asked to throw the ball 30 or more times he was 0-3

Campbell: 13 TDs, 6 INTs, 84.3 rating, when asked to throw the ball 30 or more times he was 4-2

So it's not like these guys were sooo much better than Campbell

Stats are nice and JCs stats compare well but now Flacco & Ryan have taken their teams to the playoffs and won. JC hasnt taken his team anywhere. I think when you look at the talent all three have to work with that JC has the most and still cant score or get the team over the hump. Right now Flacco & Ryan are way ahead of JC on the development scale and JC has a bunch more years in the league than they do.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by irish

Stats are nice and JCs stats compare well but now Flacco & Ryan have taken their teams to the playoffs and won. JC hasnt taken his team anywhere. I think when you look at the talent all three have to work with that JC has the most and still cant score or get the team over the hump. Right now Flacco & Ryan are way ahead of JC on the development scale and JC has a bunch more years in the league than they do.

I see what you're saying but

-I would argue that Matt Ryan may actually have as much talent, and he didn't win in the playoffs

-I would also argue that the Ravens took Flacco took to the playoffs, not the other way around

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I see what you're saying but

-I would argue that Matt Ryan may actually have as much talent, and he didn't win in the playoffs

-I would also argue that the Ravens took Flacco took to the playoffs, not the other way around

Exactly. It always seems like Flacco's stats are something like 11/27, 114 yards, 1 INT. He typically didn't lose the game for them, but he damn sure didn't win it.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

Exactly. It always seems like Flacco's stats are something like 11/27, 114 yards, 1 INT. He typically didn't lose the game for them, but he damn sure didn't win it.

It was kind of a Trent Dilfer type contribution. I'm sure JC would of been in the playoffs too if he played for the Ravens.

[irish]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I see what you're saying but

-I would argue that Matt Ryan may actually have as much talent, and he didn't win in the playoffs

-I would also argue that the Ravens took Flacco took to the playoffs, not the other way around

You seem to dismiss that Flacco & Ryan could have gone in and screwed up but they didnt. Had they screwed up their teams wouldnt have made the playoffs.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I see what you're saying but

-I would also argue that the Ravens took Flacco took to the playoffs, not the other way around

Nice perspective on Flacco

If JC has a concerning weakness it may be the inability to sense pressure. But I'm still not completly convinsed of this yet. It could be other contributing factors.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by irish

Stats are nice and JCs stats compare well but now Flacco & Ryan have taken their teams to the playoffs and won. JC hasnt taken his team anywhere. I think when you look at the talent all three have to work with that JC has the most and still cant score or get the team over the hump. Right now Flacco & Ryan are way ahead of JC on the development scale and JC has a bunch more years in the league than they do.

the sky being blue is nice....but it's still green (sorry couldn't resist)

I would argue that neither QB "took" his team to the playoffs. They didn't lose games for the most part, but when asked to put the team on their shoulders, neither could get it done. Not a slight to either QB, because I think both will be good, but Flacco & Ryan are by no means ahead of JC in development, not even close.

JC was asked to carry the team late in the season, behind a poor OL (and yes that makes a HUGE difference) and unfortunately he's not John Elway or Dan Marino. If you watched the games or look at the numbers, the rushing numbers along with passing numbers declined in the second half of the season, due to injury/poor OL play.

As far as talent at skill positions I would take the 2008 versions of Roddy White, Jenkins and Finneran or Mason, Clayton, whoever the Ravens third WR is, over Moss, ARE and our third (Thomas, Thrash). The OLs of both the Falcons and Ravens are tops in the league, ours is bottom third.

Falcons: #2 in rushing attempts, # 2 in Yds, # 3 in TDs, # 10 in Yds/Att.

Ravens: # 1 in Rush Att, # 4 in Yds, # 7 TDs, # 24 in Yds/Att.

These numbers show the superiority of the OLs. They also show coaches who are trying to protect young QBs with a solid run game.

After Week 2 and up until the Steelers game, the JC bashing crowd was nowhere to be found. Did JC magically just go from being one of the top performers in the league to being crap in 2-3 weeks? Did Portis go from being a top performer to crap in 2-3 weeks? Or maybe OL problems were really the major issue for our poor offensive performance.

The same arguments were made last off-season, those who supported Campbell last off-season were correct. He improved significantly from last season. This is not a point for dispute, it is fact. JC is not the problem, we've got issues on the OL that must be addressed or we will struggle in 2009.