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[Redskin Jim]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

What story are we talking about? Sorry I'm at work

Rex Grossman pft article.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

i dont see how PFT took any liberties with what was in the ESPN article. they both basically said the same thing. what am i missing?

I don't know either

[over the mountain]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

i dont see how PFT took any liberties with what was in the ESPN article. they both basically said the same thing. what am i missing?

your right, i read both articles, made my comment. read your comment, re-read both articles and they do say pretty much the same thing. the titles of the article show a contrast. espn title: he wants to be in the mix. PFT article: he wants to start. when i clicked on the PFT article the first time i expected him to say he wants to start for the skins. clicking on the espn article he says he definetly thinks he can be a starter again.

i would say PFT did dangle a misleading cliff-hanging title there, but i was wrong.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

i dont see how PFT took any liberties with what was in the ESPN article. they both basically said the same thing. what am i missing?

Originally Posted by PFT

The 29-year-old Grossman said the Redskins haven't told him what his role is, but that he believes his career will have a strong second half as a starter.

Originally Posted by ESPN

He said the Redskins did not discuss his role with them, but he is looking at this as "a stepping stone to the second half" of his career.

the bold part

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

the bold part

Good catch. Here was his actual entire quote:

"Yeah, that's my goal," Grossman said. "I wanna start in this league at some point and get back there and play. Every quarterback that plays in the NFL wants to start, so that's kind of an odd question, I guess. But I definitely think I can and I've got a lot of confidence in myself, and hopefully this is a stepping-stone to the second half of my career."

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Good catch. Here was his actual entire quote:

"Yeah, that's my goal," Grossman said. "I wanna start in this league at some point and get back there and play. Every quarterback that plays in the NFL wants to start, so that's kind of an odd question, I guess. But I definitely think I can and I've got a lot of confidence in myself, and hopefully this is a stepping-stone to the second half of my career."

Unless Grossman has lost all confidence in himself, why wouldn't he think he has a chance to start? He has accomplished a hell of a lot more than JC.

I think the most important part of the article was that he said the coaches have not made any promises to him.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Good catch. Here was his actual entire quote:

"Yeah, that's my goal," Grossman said. "I wanna start in this league at some point and get back there and play. Every quarterback that plays in the NFL wants to start, so that's kind of an odd question, I guess. But I definitely think I can and I've got a lot of confidence in myself, and hopefully this is a stepping-stone to the second half of my career."

Sounds about right.

[tootergray34]

if we draft snead i'm burning all my skins gear....

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by tootergray34

if we draft snead i'm burning all my skins gear....

Where'd that sudden burst of hatred come from?

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Where'd that sudden burst of hatred come from?

Maybe he's a Southeastern Louisiana fan

Mistakes don't hurt Ole Miss in rout over Southeastern Louisiana - NCAA Football - CBSSports.com

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by tootergray34

if we draft snead i'm burning all my skins gear....

If we draft Tebow high I will not burn anything but I will whine like a little girl.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Lotus

If we draft Tebow high I will not burn anything but I will whine like a little girl.

People will whine no matter what.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Honestly, it wouldnt surprise me if Grossman ends up starting. I simply can't see Shanahan starting a rookie and I'm not sure Campbell could beat out Grossman for the starting job. If both were learning a brand new system, he probably could. However, Grossman's got experience in the system and is probably somewhat favored our QB coach and offensive coordinator.

Campbell may very well wind up being our day 1 starter, but i dont think we can assume that he will. I definitely see an open competition, atleast during the early stages of camp. hopefully, we'll have definatively named our starter before the preseason begins.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

Honestly, it wouldnt surprise me if Grossman ends up starting. I simply can't see Shanahan starting a rookie and I'm not sure Campbell could beat out Grossman for the starting job. If both were learning a brand new system, he probably could. However, Grossman's got experience in the system and is probably somewhat favored our QB coach and offensive coordinator.

Campbell may very well wind up being our day 1 starter, but i dont think we can assume that he will. I definitely see an open competition, atleast during the early stages of camp. hopefully, we'll have definatively named our starter before the preseason begins.

Isn't that what he did with Cutler, albeit in midseason?

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Isn't that what he did with Cutler, albeit in midseason?

Yes but different situation. He wasn't in his first year in Denver when he did this, I think he was at the Bill Belichick "I'll do whatever the hell I want" stage.