Rex Grossman Named Starting QB

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by saden1

Beck definitely beat my expectation but starting Rex is the right call. With thh way Beck played during the preseason having him as our backup is a blessing.

Let's get it! HTTR!

Well said

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by saden1

Beck definitely beat my expectation but starting Rex is the right call. With thh way Beck played during the preseason having him as our backup is a blessing.

Let's get it! HTTR!

Mine too. I'm sure we'll see him at some point this year.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Mine too. I'm sure we'll see him at some point this year.

hopefully when it is week 17 and we are resting our starters

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

hopefully when it is week 17 and we are resting our starters

lol...I don't think that's why we'll see him but I hope you're right.

[tryfuhl]

Most of Beck's supporters seem to be from the hype that the Shanahans created, making you believe he was the guy

So if you believed them then, believe them now..

[#56fanatic]

I have been so 50-50 on who I wanted starting, but as I argued with neighbors I found myself sticking up for Rex more than Beck. I think its a good choice. I think the way we played as a whole, regardless of W and L in the preseason, was one of the deciding factors Rex was chosen. If we looked horrible, and still looking as though we were overmatched, I think Beck would have gotten the call even if he was outplayed by Rex. I think because we looked good in preseason, moved the ball well against #1's fairly effectively, Shanny decided to go with the experience of Rex, his understanding of the offense, and the way the locker room has been behind him. I think the teams building confidence in themselves and the bright spots we witnessed in preseason is giving the team and the coaches the confidence that we may not be as far off as what they originally thought. They were going to give Beck a shot to prove himself, but like I said i think during the preseason it looked like we have improved leaps and bounds and giving Rex the job sends a message that I want to win, I expect to win and compete for the division. Starting Beck would still have signified that we are building, going to see what we have in Beck, and I think would have been a little deflating to the preseason efforts of the entire team.

[polywog]

I think Beck was being steamrolled into becoming the starter....I remember thinking, jeez, the guy has barely completed any passes and now all of the sudden, he's Joe Montana....thank god the coaches saw that he wasn't ready, he's still a full season of play away.

[irish]

I thought Rex should start because he has way more experience in actually playing in NFL games (including some really big games) than Beck does and in the end I really think Rex's experience played a big role in Shanny's decision.

[skinsfan69]

I think Shanahan made the right move. Remember this move was based off of practice as well as game film, which we don't see. Let's see how Rex does.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I think Shanahan made the right move. Remember this move was based off of practice as well as game film, which we don't see. Let's see how Rex does.

I see your point. And I have no problem with the move. I just don't like the idea of Grossman possibly having to look over his shoulder. If Grossman is the man then we need to see it through. This is a player with 8 years of experience. Its not like we are looking at him for the first time here. If he has what it takes to start, then why all the QB drama last season...

[skinsguy]

The Shanahans made the right call on QB. Let's roll with Rexy and see how far he can take us. I do think at some point, we will see Beck, but I'm hoping it's because we're steamrolling the competition! ;-)

[Skins4L]

Originally Posted by skinsguy

The Shanahans made the right call on QB. Let's roll with Rexy and see how far he can take us. I do think at some point, we will see Beck, but I'm hoping it's because we're steamrolling the competition! ;-)

Yea they did nonetheless.

[#56fanatic]

I dont think they are going to be asking Rex to win the games with his arm. He will have to do it eventually during the season, but I think we are going to run the SH*T out of the ball, 30 times a game, if possible which will open up a lot of deep routes. Which i think is the reason they kept Ryan Tarain vs Royster. HE is a proven guy that can handle the game and has produced. Another one I think is keeping Stallworth. Another guy that can stretch the field and with him, Moss and Gaffney you can't ignore them and can't leave them one on one.

I personally think it was the right move. Rex is a vet, I think the stuff from the past is in the past. The last 3 games last year, plus the preseason games he looks like a different QB.

[MTK]

Rex probably gives us the best shot at winning right now. We have a much more solid supporting cast around him this year so as long as he plays within the offense, we could be alright with him.

I'm not expecting him to be a Pro Bowler but he doesn't have to be. As long as good Rex shows up a lot more often than bad Rex I think we can challenge for a wild card.

[NC_Skins]

Is this the part where I run around like a chicken with my head cut off and hold up a banner "SUCK 4 LUCK!!"??