How far can Beck take us?

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Just heard on ESPN 980 that in training camp today, John Beck tossed two, perfect over-the-shoulder bombs to Armstrong, -- who dropped it; and Hankerson, -- who bobbled it, and landed out of bounds.

Also looked really sharp on play-action roll outs to the right side.

I heard that Beck was not doing well on long passes.

[MTK]

Camp is just getting started, I wouldn't read too far into these updates. Seems like opinions on Beck differ depending on who you listen to.

[NLC1054]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Camp is just getting started, I wouldn't read too far into these updates. Seems like opinions on Beck differ depending on who you listen to.

Seems to differ depending on who likes Beck's stuff and who doesn't.

[irish]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I heard that Beck was not doing well on long passes.

There is a short piece in today's Wash Post saying the same thing. Not good. In a QB league I just dont see how the Skins can expect to compete without one.

[Monkeydad]

We have not even gotten to preseason games yet...calm down, people.

Spurrier's offense was lighting up everyone at this point. That ended well.


Besides, we just had a huge lockout. There's bound to be rust even with the pickup games they played over the summer.

Give Beck a chance. If he fails, Rex is there.

[sugeknight245]

I think the mentality of most fans are that they don't want to give Beck a chance because he's not a well known player...You can't become Drew Brees or Peyton Manning riding the bench for the past four seasons...

[Beemnseven]

I really hope Shanny's right about Beck. After a swing and a miss on McNabb, if there's a 'strike two' on Beck, expect to see torches and pitchforks in Ashburn.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Just heard on ESPN 980 that in training camp today, John Beck tossed two, perfect over-the-shoulder bombs to Armstrong, -- who dropped it; and Hankerson, -- who bobbled it, and landed out of bounds.

Also looked really sharp on play-action roll outs to the right side.

It's 7 on 7. Every QB in the NFL should look good in 7 on 7.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by sugeknight245

I think the mentality of most fans are that they don't want to give Beck a chance because he's not a well known player...You can't become Drew Brees or Peyton Manning riding the bench for the past four seasons...

But you could be the next Trent Green.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by sugeknight245

I think the mentality of most fans are that they don't want to give Beck a chance because he's not a well known player...You can't become Drew Brees or Peyton Manning riding the bench for the past four seasons...

I don't even think it's that complicated. Redskins fans are impatient. They always demand "results now" and also give up on people at the blink of an eye. Look how many "fire Shanahan" comments and threads we had in YEAR 1!


Welcome to the site, new guy.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by irish

There is a short piece in today's Wash Post saying the same thing. Not good. In a QB league I just dont see how the Skins can expect to compete without one.

I just think if the organization wants to win now, and it looks like they do, then they should go out and try and sign Bulger. He was the best FA out there and he's better than anyone we currently have.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

I really hope Shanny's right about Beck. After a swing and a miss on McNabb, if there's a 'strike two' on Beck, expect to see torches and pitchforks in Ashburn.

Our running game should be huge this year. A ton of good RBs and a better line...Beck may not need to do a lot.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

He also threw 2 INTs to D-Hall.
(Source Chris Russell - ESPN 980)

And you could probably say that about every Qb in the first days of training camp.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

I don't even think it's that complicated. Redskins fans are impatient. They always demand "results now" and also give up on people at the blink of an eye. Look how many "fire Shanahan" comments and threads we had in YEAR 1!


Welcome to the site, new guy.

Well if the front office didn't shove a win now approach down our throats then perhaps the fans would be more patient. I know I would. If this QB situation blows up in the Shanahans faces, and it's a good chance it will, then the heat is really going to be on them, both from Snyder and the fans. And what if Blaine Gabbert gets time and plays well????

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

It's 7 on 7. Every QB in the NFL should look good in 7 on 7.

For the record, I'm not passing any sort of judgment on Beck at this point whatsoever. 3 or 4 games into the regular season, then I'll start pontificating.

This just happened to be the very first bits of any news that I've heard on his performance good or bad, and I decided to post it.