The "Inside Word" on the QB Search

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

If the Vikings do land RGIII would Redskins fans be interested in modest trade for Ponder?

Sure why not? I didn't really like him in college and honestly don't ever see him as a franchise QB but serviceable. I still want Manning next year

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

Ok. my understanding was we were trying to move up to get an extra #1 in order to also be able to toss 2 first rounders at the Rams so the Browns wouldn't have a huge leverage over us.

you have also heard that we might trade back to late 1st round possibly with someone like the Patriots? What would we get for trading that far back? their 1st, and 2nd? or more picks?

I guess that's possible, but the Browns 1st round picks would be better. No?

I wouldn't say I've heard anything, I've just seen the speculation

[celts32]

Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

If the Vikings do land RGIII would Redskins fans be interested in modest trade for Ponder?

Yes, but not at anywhere near the inflated value they drafted him at. I would consider giving them a #2 pick for him assuming we have not already landed a QB of the future some other way.

[Alvin Walton]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Sure why not? I didn't really like him in college and honestly don't ever see him as a franchise QB but serviceable. I still want Manning next year

Yea....in a sense that he would compete for a starting spot vs Tannehill or whoever.....I'm not sold that Ponder is a solution to our problems but I'd rather have him in the stable than Grossman.

[JoeRedskin]

I wouldn't give up a 2nd for Ponder. Third yes. Nothing higher.

Frankly, I hope that both Cleveland and Minnesota are deeply, deeply committed to their young QB's. I doubt it - but I can hope.

[GMScud]

Just heard on 980AM that the Panthers are "on the verge" of simply releasing Jimmy Clausen. Wow.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Just heard on 980AM that the Panthers are "on the verge" of simply releasing Jimmy Clausen. Wow.

I'm not a big fan but picking him up for nothing seems like a no-brainer

[skinsfaninok]

Some QBs just dont develop

[MTK]

I wouldn't write him off just yet, he's only entering his 3rd year, he's worth a look

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I'm not a big fan but picking him up for nothing seems like a no-brainer

He ended the season 3rd on their depth chart and he's due a $920K roster bonus in a few weeks. So.

[SmootSmack]

Told you Clausen was going to be available.

That said, Derek Anderson is a FA and it's not entirely out of the realm of possibility that the Panthers let both go and bring back Clausen at a lower price.

But I doubt that happens. I thin Clausen is on another roster next year. Most speculate it would be the Broncos because of the John Fox connection

[CrazyCanuck]

Originally Posted by GMScud

He ended the season 3rd on their depth chart and he's due a $920K roster bonus in a few weeks. So.

We wouldn't have to pay that $920K RB though. We'd sign him to a brand new contract.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Why do you call him "Clark Kent"?

Two reasons: One, he kinda looks like him, two I have this habit of fusing peoples names together. Ryan Clark, Clark Kent, Ryan Tannehill. Ergo Ryan "Clark Kent" Tannehill.

[celts32]

I think I would like to have Clausen as one of our 3 QB's next year. Still young and has not had much of an opportunity yet.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Some QBs just dont develop

DeAngelo Williams was hurt most of the year as well as J. Stewart andSteve Smith missed a couple of games. Add that to the fact that the OL didn't block well, and neither Olsen nor Shockey were on the team at the time of his rookie year. Not sure I would blame his "development" soley on Jimmy Clausen.

They didn't win only 2 games because JC played poorly.