The "Inside Word" on the QB Search

[celts32]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Well it looks like the interest I thought was lost on Orton is indeed back, after talking to a couple of people with the Redskins this morning. Still no interest in Flynn from what I'm told. But yes on Manning and Orton.

Manning/Orton and Tannehill/Cousins looking like currently the most likely combinations. With possibly another QB drafted later in the draft.

But it's still so early

Orton + Tannehill/Cousins = Last Place in 2012 & 2013.

Manning/Tannehill or a trade up are the only options IMO.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by celts32

Orton + Tannehill/Cousins = Last Place in 2012 & 2013.

Manning/Tannehill or a trade up are the only options IMO.

How do you figure?

[celts32]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

How do you figure?

I don't think Tannehill or Cousins will be able to start and win at all in 2012 and then in 2013 either one would be essentially a rookie. So basically any winning we do in the next 2 years would likely be put on Orton's shoulders. Orton would be the 4th best QB in the NFC East. It's not enough of an upgrade for me to feel confident. Maybe locking them into last place was over stating it but how much better is Orton then Grossman? I know he's better but in my opinion he's not enough of an upgrade to pair with a rookie who could be a couple years away.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by celts32

I don't think Tannehill or Cousins will be able to start and win at all in 2012 and then in 2013 either one would be essentially a rookie. So basically any winning we do in the next 2 years would likely be put on Orton's shoulders. Orton would be the 4th best QB in the NFC East. It's not enough of an upgrade for me to feel confident. Maybe locking them into last place was over stating it but how much better is Orton then Grossman? I know he's better but in my opinion he's not enough of an upgrade to pair with a rookie who could be a couple years away.

So if I'm understanding you right. Manning/Tannehill is better than Orton/Tannehill because with the former we have a better chance of avoiding the division cellar in 2012 and 2013. But really what you're saying is Manning over the next two years is better than Orton over the next two years? Tannehill is kind of irrelevant to your discussion

[los panda]

why does anyone believe peyton manning will start another game? what has he shown anyone?

[Jontrem]

Originally Posted by los panda

why does anyone believe peyton manning will start another game? what has he shown anyone?

It's the willingness to be optimistic because of the incredible talent that PM has shown over the last 10 or so years. At this point he has not shown anything one way or the other.

[Higskin]

A couple of tidbit tweets. Should be a lot more info coming in this week.

@Russellmania980
Chris Russell
Steve Young on @SportsCenter thinks Peyton could have possibly already spoken to a perspective new coach to make sure it is a fit. #Redskins

@Russellmania980
Chris Russell
#Redskins coaches back in full effect this am. The five month odyssey (UFA/Draft/OTA) of getting respect and a ring starts full blast today!

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by los panda

why does anyone believe peyton manning will start another game? what has he shown anyone?

Apparently he's shown enough to his doctors to be cleared to play football.

[los panda]

even if he slithers his way back into action, he's mr. glass from here on out

[Jontrem]

Originally Posted by los panda

even if he slithers his way back into action, he's mr. glass from here on out

Slithers? Seems like you are not a fan of Peyton. Is there a reason for that?

[los panda]

Originally Posted by Jontrem

Slithers? Seems like you are not a fan of Peyton. Is there a reason for that?

i am a big fan of peyton manning. sounds like you're not a fan of snakes?

[Jontrem]

Originally Posted by los panda

i am a big fan of peyton manning. sounds like you're not a fan of snakes?

Ha very good, I did not see this by the time I sent my other response.

[los panda]

i'm not a pool man or anything, don't get me wrong. it's a terrible way to end a great career

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by los panda

i'm not a pool man or anything, don't get me wrong. it's a terrible way to end a great career

What does that mean?

[los panda]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

What does that mean?

that i'm not a doctor