Yet Another QB Rumors Thread (Volume 9)

[alpineONE]

Anyone else think it's wierd that the "Video Spotlight" on the Redskins.com homepage is RGIIIs presser? The one where he talks about playing for the Skins or Browns? Pretty unusual that they would put a clip up like that...and open it/close it with the "Redskins Nation" animation. And no intro/outro from Larry or anything. Perhaps I drank a bit too much kool-aid over the past day plus. Who knows what the Skins are up to.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by alpineONE

Anyone else think it's wierd that the "Video Spotlight" on the Redskins.com homepage is RGIIIs presser? The one where he talks about playing for the Skins or Browns? Pretty unusual that they would put a clip up like that...and open it/close it with the "Redskins Nation" animation. And no intro/outro from Larry or anything. Perhaps I drank a bit too much kool-aid over the past day plus. Who knows what the Skins are up to.

IIRC a lot of the actual news and content on Redskins.com is provided by Comcast so it's not like the team is going out of its way to put it on there rather they're not stepping in and saying "hey we don't want this on here" which is probably how it is with 99% of the stuff posted there.

[warriorzpath]

After the combine, I think that RGIII may be worth the multiple draft picks - assuming that they don't overpay - I would prefer that the redskins only trade the 1st and 3rd this year and a 1st and maybe a 3rd next year.

Overpay or not, RGIII is worth it - not mainly based on his 40 time, but mostly how he handled himself and what he said with the media. He seems mature in his approach, personality, and demeanor. Although Cam Newton is very different from RGIII (even though others think they are similiar because they are both black and athletic), the one thing I remember that stands out with which they are most comparable at - at this point - is the confident and comfortable way they handled themselves in their spotlight with the media. The physical measureables only back up that they have the tools needed to be successful. I think that RGIII won't waste any time with showing that he's worth it by week 1 because that's what maturity brings - RGIII will know one of the shortest points between where he is now and nfl success.

The rest of the qbs still have to this to learn plus the x's and o's while RGIII can concentrate just on the x's and o's.

RGIII should be the Redskins' first option at this point.

[T.O.Killa]

I heard the Redskins are offering a 1,2,3 this year and a 1st next year.

[redskins5044]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

I heard the Redskins are offering a 1,2,3 this year and a 1st next year.

From who?

[T.O.Killa]

Originally Posted by redskins5044

From who?

Howard Eskin.

[theJBexperience]

There is a huge gap between RG3 and Tannehill. He's only played 26 games as a QB. He's a converted WR. The guy is a project, not an NFL QB. I think most coaches and GMs would sell his stock right now. He's way overvalued.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by theJBexperience

There is a huge gap between RG3 and Tannehill. He's only played 26 games as a QB. He's a converted WR. The guy is a project, not an NFL QB. I think most coaches and GMs would sell his stock right now. He's way overvalued.

No, he's a QB who played at WR because he was buried on the depth chart and the coaches liked his athleticism.

He played QB in high school too.

[30gut]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

No, he's a QB who played at WR because he was buried on the depth chart and the coaches liked his athleticism.

He played QB in high school too.

A few things about Tannehill get lost in the shuffle of soundbite media coverage.
Whatever can't fit into a tidy little soundbite never gets mentioned.
I think its important to note that Tannehill as freshmen lost the QB competition to senior QB Steve McGee who went on to be drafted.
Then as a sophmore he lost it to junior QB Jerrod Johnson (also in the NFL) who was arguably the best QB in the conference at the time. (I watched a lot of A&M because I was/am a Jerrod Johnson fan.
A lot of QBs playing behind lesser QBs transfer under the same set of circumstances.
There is something to be said for Tannehill not only sticking around but helping his team out by becoming one of if not the best WR for A&M.
Then as junior he wins the starting spot from Jerrod Johnson during the season.

Another important tidbit that gets overlooked that I learned from this interview:
NFL Videos: Tannehill taking it all in

Tannehill was a QB the whole time, still attending the QB meetings and still taking reps he just happend to be a damn good WR at the same time.
Its ironic that his time as a WR is coloring his perception in a negative light when he has more DI starts then Cam Newton and Mark Sanchez.

Also if you want to see Tannehill throwing:
NFL Videos: Catching up with Cousins

don't pay any attention to the interview with Cousins; pay attention to the footage of the WRs running the Gauntlet

Tannehill was the first QB throwing in the WR Gauntlet and guess who was standing right behind him watching him make every throw?
Our very own QB coach Matt LaFleur

[skinsfaninok]

I think Miami lands Flynn have all along, and If I was a betting man I'd say Manning ends up here or Arizona but more likely us. RG3 to Browns or maybe Minnesota

[skinsfaninok]

If you gave me a choice Manning/Tannehill or RG3? I'd take the 2 QBs .

[MTK]

Originally Posted by 30gut

A few things about Tannehill get lost in the shuffle of soundbite media coverage.
Whatever can't fit into a tidy little soundbite never gets mentioned.
I think its important to note that Tannehill as freshmen lost the QB competition to senior QB Steve McGee who went on to be drafted.
Then as a sophmore he lost it to junior QB Jerrod Johnson (also in the NFL) who was arguably the best QB in the conference at the time. (I watched a lot of A&M because I was/am a Jerrod Johnson fan.
A lot of QBs playing behind lesser QBs transfer under the same set of circumstances.
There is something to be said for Tannehill not only sticking around but helping his team out by becoming one of if not the best WR for A&M.
Then as junior he wins the starting spot from Jerrod Johnson during the season.

Another important tidbit that gets overlooked that I learned from this interview:
NFL Videos: Tannehill taking it all in

Tannehill was a QB the whole time, still attending the QB meetings and still taking reps he just happend to be a damn good WR at the same time.
Its ironic that his time as a WR is coloring his perception in a negative light when he has more DI starts then Cam Newton and Mark Sanchez.

Also if you want to see Tannehill throwing:
NFL Videos: Catching up with Cousins

don't pay any attention to the interview with Cousins; pay attention to the footage of the WRs running the Gauntlet

Tannehill was the first QB throwing in the WR Gauntlet and guess who was standing right behind him watching him make every throw?
Our very own QB coach Matt LaFleur

Good post, thanks for the clarification and insight.

[GTripp0012]

Also, Osweiler has a much stronger arm and, I think, much better athleticism in terms of strength in the pocket and quickness than Ryan Tannehill does. I would take Tannehill over him though because Tannehill has that foundation of the quick passing game from his Texas A&M days, while Osweiler comes to the NFL with zero foundational skills, just a raw skill set.

[los panda]

i think rg3 is the bees knees

[GTripp0012]

I know of at least one person who has Weeden rated above RG3 as a player. I am not that person.