Redskins 2011 Starting Quarterback: John Beck?

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

Before people jump down their throats remember they might be right. With the exception of 2005 and 2007 every analyst has been right in being critical of the Redskins since this site opened in 2004. I loved the draft class but I also realize I might be blinded from one to many shots of kool aid.

Sure Beck could succeed and fulfill his potential but relying on him (assuming we do) could be just as stupid as drafting 3 pass catchers in 2008 during the second round.

Either way we're still just fans and only have minimal influence (at least in the short term) on the teams decisions so at least in the short term the only thing we can really do is go with the flow.

Criticism and bewilderment continues to surface as to why the Redskins chose not to select a QB when they had a choice between both Gabbert and Ponder during the process and either was available at the time of their choosing.

The writer here makes a case for the fact that we won't know until the career's of the two begin to take shape and their success or failure are realized by their respective teams. However, regardless of their end results [whatever they may be] there's no guarantee it would necessarily have translated to the Redskins.

Tandler: Choices not made could define Skins' draft

It's become painfully obvious the relationship with Donovan McNabb and the team cannot be reconciled. John Beck is the only other QB on the roster under contract though no one really believes it's Shanahan's true intention to start the season with him at the controls. However, when Shanahan cntinues to make statements like this [Q] “Let me say, when John Beck did come out, I had him rated as the top quarterback coming out that year, and I didn’t even think it was close...I had a lot of confidence in John Beck when he came out in 2007. I evaluate the quarterbacks every year, and I do have confidence in John Beck. He was by far my No. 1 guy. I think the world of him.” [U]

He goes on further to say [Q] " I evaluated him throughout his pro career and collegiate career, so I know him quite well...And when you see a guy practice every day, whether it’s your system or against the defense, surely you can see his strengths and his weaknesses. As I mentioned, I told you what I thought about him in college, and he has not disappointed me since he’s been here" [U] Nowhere in his praise for beck does he make a clear-cut case proclaiming him to be the Redskins starting QB to begin the 2011 season.

For those fans who believe every word that proceeds out of the mouth of coach Shanahan, statements like these are causing both uneasiness and great concern to say the least. Many however do not put a great deal of faith in his praise, nor are they so absorbed by it that they don't believe he has a plan.