Redskins 2011 Starting Quarterback: John Beck?

[skinsfaninok]

NC please tell me you'd rather have JB at this stage of their careers right?

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

NC please tell me you'd rather have JB at this stage of their careers right?

In this offense, I'd rather have Beck now than McNabb in his prime. MS's offense dictates accuracy to be able to move the chains, and McNabb has proven his entire career that he isn't accurate. I don't think McNabb would have been the same QB (stat wise) had he been in a offense that needed more accurate throws. He could get away with that in Andy Reid's offense because he's dumping it to RBs a good portion of the time. Even then, the guy still didn't sustain drives when they counted. Probably why they only went to the Super Bowl just once in his career.


Just my personal opinion. I've never been thrilled about the great athlete that happens to play the QB spot.

[wilsowilso]

All I see from Beck is a dude who craps his pants every time he needs to let a play develop downfield.

He is real accurate on dump-offs and check-downs and otherwise he kind of looks like he is auditioning for the next "Happy Feet" movie.

Hope he proves me wrong, but I think this guy's upside is a mediocre, passable, serviceable, random flashes of brilliance kind of a player.

[SirClintonPortis]

Thanks for the vids, Dirt. 1:42 into the Cards game and I believe that the "timing" quarterback label to be very fitting for him.

And he has an arm. He can, with little apparent effort, toss one 50+ yards easily. Noodle arm my ass, he has a gun.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by SirClintonPortis

Thanks for the vids, Dirt. 1:42 into the Cards game and I believe that the "timing" quarterback label to be very fitting for him.

And he has an arm. He can, with little apparent effort, toss one 50+ yards easily. Noodle arm my ass, he has a gun.

No prob. Also for anyone who cares I recently started the Jacksonville game for Grossman but my computer is acting up. Takes over 10 seconds for it to play a part of the video before I can cut it when it should take less then 1 second. Might have to move it to a different computer. If I recall I only got midway through the second Quarter with the Jax game.

[SmootSmack]

You guys are trying to make me jump on the Beckwagon. But I can't...not yet

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

You guys are trying to make me jump on the Beckwagon. But I can't...not yet

Free drugs for anyone smart enough to jump on. Well technically only the first ones free.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

You guys are trying to make me jump on the Beckwagon. But I can't...not yet

I'm a bit hesitant to join the Stormin Mormons myself.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

You guys are trying to make me jump on the Beckwagon. But I can't...not yet

You do share sympathizers....

NFL Videos: Redskins' QB situation

[skinsfaninok]

NFL.com news: Shanahan has no clear-cut choice in QB dilemma

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

NFL.com news: Shanahan has no clear-cut choice in QB dilemma

Nice of NFL.com to give us such a nice in depth feature even if it's slightly terrifying.

[Daseal]

I'll say this now, I'm fine with us giving Beck a chance. We always say that we want to give people a chance to learn and come up -- here it is. Not exactly building from within. However we got a guy for a relatively low price and he may give us a shot. I would like to see us give him a chance. I'd be okay giving Grossman the reigns as well. Let them fight it out. Just don't do the typical skins move and go try to get a big name QB.

[T.O.Killa]

Originally Posted by Daseal

I'll say this now, I'm fine with us giving Beck a chance. We always say that we want to give people a chance to learn and come up -- here it is. Not exactly building from within. However we got a guy for a relatively low price and he may give us a shot. I would like to see us give him a chance. I'd be okay giving Grossman the reigns as well. Let them fight it out. Just don't do the typical skins move and go try to get a big name QB.

A relatively low price is an understatement. I keep hearing analysts and others say Shanahan liked him enough to trade for him. All we gave up was Doug Dutch to a desperate Ravens team with it entire group of CB's hurt. In fact, we resigned Doug Dutch to the practice squad later that year. So, I would say the price was basically nothing. I am tempering my expectations on Beck, but what I am excited to see the outcome.

[Skins4L]

So sick of hearing about Grossman... he's a BUM...A BUM I tell ya.

Let's move forward. Hopefully we start the year with Beck. At this point we have NO IDEA what well get from him exactly. We know what we woulda got from McNabb or butterfingers... half ass production and incosistency. Well be a mystery, even to ourselves. I don't want Vince Young or Palme, whoever.. Keep it in house, start Beck, let it play out.

[Hog1]

Have you ever noticed how simliar John Becks release and style of play is to.....John Elway? Peyton Manning? Tom Brady......Joe Montana.......Sonny...Johnny U????