Redskins 2011 Starting Quarterback: John Beck?

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Originally Posted by NLC1054

The way I look at John Beck is like this; either way, the Redskins are in relatively good position and are in position to dow whatever they want.

If John Beck plays poorly, the Redskins probably finish below .500. I don't think they get less than 6 wins just because of the ease of the schedule, but in all likelihood, they end up with another top ten pick, and that will put Mike back in position to draft his quarterback of the future from an altogether stronger quarterback class than there's been before.

If John Beck is able to pilot the offense to an 8-8 season or 9-7, then the Redskins are still in good position to get their quarterback of the future, and you have a guy who can play for another 2-3 seasons, until the rookie is ready, and maybe another season in the system would mean Beck improves. Then you have two viable quarterback options, which is some much needed long term planning.

And if Beck pulls off a miracle and is a Pro Bowl caliber guy, Mike Shanahan looks like an absolute genius, the Redskins front office is vindicated, and all of us have one less thing to worry about.

It's kind of a win-win-win.

I agree with you except for the first part:If John Beck fails.
If they choose John Beck as the starter after passing on every QB in the draft, getting rid of McNabb and not bringing in a FA QB and he fails I think the Shanahan's are gonna be on shaky footing and rightfully so.

It means they chose the wrong QB/failed to create a successful environment for a QB 2 years in a row.

It means 2 wasted seasons.