Yet Another QB Rumors Thread (Volume 9)

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Originally Posted by 44Deezel

QBs are such a mystery. Even finding a guy who can stick around and be a career back-up seems ridiculously hard to do. See below for the last 12 years. Drafting high does seem to improve the odds, but there are also a lot of gems laken later (Brees, Rodgers, Brady of course, maybe Dalton). Shanny gets grief for whiffing the last couple of years, but whiffing is more common that hitting.

2011 - Newton, Locker, Gabbert, Ponder, Dalton
2010 - Bradford, Tebow, Clausen, McCoy
2009 - Stafford, Sanchez, Freeman, Pat White
2008 - Ryan, Flacco, Brohm, Henne (Matt Flynn taken in the 7th)
2007 - Russell, Quinn, Kolb, BECK, (terrible year for QBs)
2006 - Young, Leinert, Cutler, Clemens, T. Jackson
2005 - Alex Smith, Rodgers, Campbell, Frye (Orton taken in the 4th, Cassell and Fitzpatrick in the 7th)
2004 - Eli, Rivers, Big Ben, Losman, Schaub (great year for QBs. Where were we?!?!)
2003 - Palmer, Leftwich, Boller, RGIII the first
2002 - Carr, Ramsey, Harrington, McCown, Gerrard
2001 - Vick, Brees, Q. Carter
2000 - The Brady 6, Tom Brady

Drafting 5th. Took Sean T. We could have had Big Ben

[44Deezel]

Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

Drafting 5th. Took Sean T. We could have had Big Ben

Or Schaub

[skinsfaninok]

If I had to bet here's how I'd see the QB frenzy shape out:

MIAMI- Matt Flynn

Cleveland-RG3 (Those 2 first this year would do it for me if I'm STL)

Washington- Manning/Hoyer or Rookie

Seattle- Ryan Tannehill

INDY- Of course Luck

NYJ- Sanchez only because they have no other choice

KC- Orton

MIN-Ponder/Jason Campbell

[mbedner3420]

SS, given that FA is coming up soon, are you going to release a semi-comprehensive list of targets we are going to be actively pursuing? (probably better for another thread but I've already started typing)

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by mbedner3420

SS, given that FA is coming up soon, are you going to release a semi-comprehensive list of targets we are going to be actively pursuing? (probably better for another thread but I've already started typing)

Hadn't planned on it. I mean I've kind of mentioned most of the names I've heard so far. But I suppose I could

[mbedner3420]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Hadn't planned on it. I mean I've kind of mentioned most of the names I've heard so far. But I suppose I could

I thought you did one last season or did you just comb through JLC's list and make comments (in conjunction with the names you dropped throughout the lockout period)?

If you don't then perhaps I can ask Chico to dream one up this evening lol.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by mbedner3420

I thought you did one last season or did you just comb through JLC's list and make comments (in conjunction with the names you dropped throughout the lockout period)?

If you don't then perhaps I can ask Chico to dream one up this evening lol.

I don't think so.

I think Dirtbag might have done a "What Potential Draft Picks Have We Met With" that I assisted on.

[CrazyCanuck]

Mike Wise is pissing in our koolaid...

Robert Griffin III has Redskins, fans heading for a relapse - The Washington Post

I agree that maybe we are overhyping RG3 too much but come on. This line bugged me:

"Why not build up the offensive line, the receiving corps or find a shutdown corner and then go all-in for Barkley next year? He was thought to be a higher pick than RG III, after all, before he decided to return to Southern Cal."

You can make this argument every year! When do we finally get a QB????

[12thMan]

I agree Matty.

In fact I've gotten to the point where I just tune out or flat out ignore people that still say shit like, "Danny Boy" or compare the current front office to the any of the previous ones. Whether the Redskins overpay for RGIII, in our opinion, or get him for a decent value, I'm pretty sure it will be a well thought out decision and will make sense for the long-term success of the organization.

Bruce and Shanny are well aware of the other pressing needs facing this team and will stick to the overall framework to get us there, even if it means moving around some current pieces to recoup picks we lost acquiring RG.

[mredskins]

It is kind of funny how people expect certain things from SS as though it is his primary job to fill us in on Redskins news.

[mbedner3420]

Originally Posted by mredskins

It is kind of funny how people expect certain things from SS as though it is his primary job to fill us in on Redskins news.

I'm certainly not qualified to do it.

[SmootSmack]

Redskins have never been interested in Barkley anyway

RG3
Tannehill
Cousins

That appears to be the top 3 right now in order of rookie preference

[Son Of Man]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Redskins have never been interested in Barkley anyway

RG3
Tannehill
Cousins

That appears to be the top 3 right now in order of rookie preference

Love it! That's my preference order as well.

With the caveat that, if we can't get RG3, that we draft Tannehill & Cousins to hedge our bets (if possible).

I have a lot of faith in Cousins as a potential leader of a franchise. Impressive young man...and a Spartan.

[T.O.Killa]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Redskins have never been interested in Barkley anyway

RG3
Tannehill
Cousins

That appears to be the top 3 right now in order of rookie preference

It really bothers me that Tannehill hands were 9 inches. I went back the last three years and that was as small as a QB's hands get. I heard them saying that was Alex Smiths problem in the NFC championship game, was he had small hands and could not grip the ball. And guys with small hands tend to fumble. Are 9 inch hands a problem SS?

[Bubba305-ST21-]

dumbass Cerrato was just on espn talking about the 2nd overall pick and us taking it, he thinks rg3 will end up with the browns.