RGIII Named Starter

[mooby]

Originally Posted by imaskin4life

If he chooses not to for whatever reason perhaps someone who knows him can get his sources. I'm interested in reading the actual person's(s) take who saw Cousins out-playing RG3 in 7 on 7.

I agree. If you're going to put information like that out there, the least you can do is back it up, or if it's just your personal opinion, put that out there. My unnamed source tells me that putting unsubstantiated claims out there is not well received in the journalism business.

[30gut]

Where did Mike Shanahan hint at the option (3 times)?

Had a busy weekend and hadn't heard this.....

[fanarchist]

Originally Posted by 30gut

Where did Mike Shanahan hint at the option (3 times)?

Had a busy weekend and hadn't heard this.....

Go to redskins.com and listen to his presser.

[imaskin4life]

Originally Posted by 30gut

Where did Mike Shanahan hint at the option (3 times)?

Had a busy weekend and hadn't heard this.....

here is the actual 30 minute interview that reporters are referencing after rookie mini camp. check it out.

Mike Shanahan: 5-6

[Chico23231]

I thought RG3 said he is a pocket passer, that is his strength. Not a run a scrambling QB running the option. Let him learn the offense first. Once he gets injuried running the ball, I dont want to hear the complaining. U know why the option isnt run in the NFL?

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

I thought RG3 said he is a pocket passer, that is his strength. Not a run a scrambling QB running the option. Let him learn the offense first. Once he gets injuried running the ball, I dont want to hear the complaining. U know why the option isnt run in the NFL?

RGIII is a pocket passer primarily. I'm not a big fan of running the option in the NFL - because defenses are much too quick for an option offense to be very successful. Maybe in a very limited, occasional option play. I'm assuming when Shanahan talks about tweaking the offense to fit it with what Griffin does the best, then he's talking about putting in more shotgun, spread type of plays rather than option runs.

[imaskin4life]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

I thought RG3 said he is a pocket passer, that is his strength. Not a run a scrambling QB running the option. Let him learn the offense first. Once he gets injuried running the ball, I dont want to hear the complaining. U know why the option isnt run in the NFL?

I agree -He is a quarterback with "olympic speed". If you watch him run he runs more like a track guy IMO than a RB -- more straight up speed and less "shake n bake". He is going to need to master the "slide" and getting out of bounds when he runs to avoid unnecessary hits.

[30gut]

Kinda didn't plan on listening to 30 minute interview on a rookie mini-camp just to hear a couple of sentences.
Could someone just tell me what he said or tell me where he spoke about running the option?

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by 30gut

Kinda didn't plan on listening to 30 minute interview on a rookie mini-camp just to hear a couple of sentences.
Could someone just tell me what he said or tell me where he spoke about running the option?

Quit being a lazy fan

[30gut]

Originally Posted by The Goat

Quit being a lazy fan

lol, you got me. (but if i'm gonna be called lazy I would like to think I'm quite thorough)
Admittedly I don't consume every media sound bite.
And interviews from a unpadded rookie mini-camp wouldn't normally break my inertia because there normally fluff.
But being that they mentioned option my interest is piqued being that there's a thread practically devoted to the possibility of option and more specifically zone read in this offense. (it also has other speculations about our future offense).
If anyone would like to discuss the possibiliites for option football within this thread; please feel free as I get bored updating/responding to my own posts:

http://www.thewarpath.net/redskins-l...tml#post905681



But I promise scout's honor I'll listen to the whole thing manana.:yeahright

[imaskin4life]

Originally Posted by 30gut

Kinda didn't plan on listening to 30 minute interview on a rookie mini-camp just to hear a couple of sentences.
Could someone just tell me what he said or tell me where he spoke about running the option?

Here is one instance, u lazy fan lol

Coach Shanahan at 23:55 - "...the fun part about Robert, the reason why we gave up what we gave up, is that he can do some things I believe no one has done. The dropping back, play action, quarterback keeps, option, and we'll see what he is comfortable with as time goes on..."

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by imaskin4life

Here is one instance, u lazy fan lol

Coach Shanahan at 23:55 - "...the fun part about Robert, the reason why we gave up what we gave up, is that he can do some things I believe no one has done. The dropping back, play action, quarterback keeps, option, and we'll see what he is comfortable with as time goes on..."

Mentions it around the 9 minute mark. Talks about he can run the option and how he believes only Cam and Tebow can run it well in the NFL

He does stress though that RGIII is a passer first, but with other skills

[30gut]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Mentions it around the 9 minute mark. Talks about he can run the option and how he believes only Cam and Tebow can run it well in the NFL

He does stress though that RGIII is a passer first, but with other skills

Originally Posted by imaskin4life

Here is one instance, u lazy fan lol

Coach Shanahan at 23:55 - "...the fun part about Robert, the reason why we gave up what we gave up, is that he can do some things I believe no one has done. The dropping back, play action, quarterback keeps, option, and we'll see what he is comfortable with as time goes on..."

Thank you fellas

[Chico23231]

you know what would scare defenses more from the Skins? Basic, competent decision making from the QB position.

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

you know what would scare defenses more from the Skins? Basic, competent decision making from the QB position.

Like! :thumb: