Redskins 2011 Starting Quarterback: John Beck?

[Dirtbag59]

There was only one problem. According to Mike Jones of the Washington Post, the guard at the gate didn’t know who he was.

“I’m OK with that,” Beck said. “I haven’t done anything yet.”

It wouldn’t have mattered if Beck was a more recognizable face, however. Players aren’t allowed to report to the team facilities until Tuesday, a piece of information that left Beck, per Jones, “slightly disappointed, but not offended.”

What a great story this will be if it works. Still we've seen it coming from to far away. Aren't Cinderella stories suppose to come at you from the middle of no where? :FIREdevil

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

What a great story this will be if it works. Still we've seen it coming from to far away. Aren't Cinderella stories suppose to come at you from the middle of no where? :FIREdevil

I can't figure out yet if it's a great story. If he does succeed, is he the 2nd round pick who's finally getting his shot or is he the 2nd round pick who's finally taking advantage of his shot?

I guess to me it seems many see him as some late round/FA not what he really was, a fairly highly touted 2nd round pick

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I can't figure out yet if it's a great story. If he does succeed, is he the 2nd round pick who's finally getting his shot or is he the 2nd round pick who's finally taking advantage of his shot?

I guess to me it seems many see him as some late round/FA not what he really was, a fairly highly touted 2nd round pick

Drew Brees was a great story in 2004 and 2005 so I imagine if Beck played well he would be held in similar esteem.

[Alvin Walton]

Keep in mind that all this "Beck is the starter" hype has come about from very unnoficial channels and during a lockout. If Grossman leaves I'd still be very surprised to see Beck start.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

Keep in mind that all this "Beck is the starter" hype has come about from very unnoficial channels and during a lockout. If Grossman leaves I'd still be very surprised to see Beck start.

Grossman will be signed. The real question is will Beck beat out Grossman in camp. It's either going to be one or the other. I don't see another QB coming in here without any OTAs or other prep-work and beating those two guys who've had experience under Kyle's system.

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

What a great story this will be if it works. Still we've seen it coming from to far away. Aren't Cinderella stories suppose to come at you from the middle of no where? :FIREdevil

Well, Kurt Warner stole the "nowhereness" of the Cinderella story. The task of proving the doubters wrong remains for the QB though.