Re: Rex Grossman Named Starting QB
 

[quote=Longtimefan;831044]Beck worked so hard and wanted to be the starting QB so badly. Let's just hope his psyche is not a fragile one and he can remain confident and focused.[/quote]

He may have worked hard, and wanted it badly, but invariably JB always throws off of his Beck foot!

:)

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[quote=Big C;831123]must say im surprised. grossman is the "safer" choice, but beck has a higher ceiling/potential in this offense. that said, i will defer to the coaches' wisdom on this subject.[/quote]

How does Beck have a higher ceiling?? Beck has had his shots, so has Rex. Rex went to a super bowl. Just because Beck is good at the bootleg means he has a higher ceiling? Looks like to me if you take away the bootleg he doesn't have much on Rex. Rex understands the system better and makes the "F&@% it, I'm going deep" throws.

PS: I am not johnny5dickey. Just observation from the preseason.

Re: Rex Grossman Named Starting QB
 

[quote=Skinsfan6776;831150]If Grossman can perform like he did in pre season I am all for him. But I remember his time at Chicago and his horrible ratings then.[/quote]He seems much improved, but yeah...

I have a pretty tight and mixed group of friends with whom I watch football every season. There's Cowboys fans, Bears fans, Broncos fans, etc., and it's pretty cool because of all the ish talking that goes on. I clearly remember that last season he was with the Bears and always screwing with my bud, saying "Damn, did Rex just get picked [I]again[/I]?"

He was turnover prone, plain and simple.

Still, he looks like he has worked on that, and he looked better than Beck overall, so I am fine with this so long as we win. That's all I want for the 'Skins: to win.

And for the first time in a long time the team doesn't seem schizophrenic, so maybe we will do just that...

Re: Rex Grossman Named Starting QB
 

[quote=Skinsfan6776;831150]If Grossman can perform like he did in pre season I am all for him. [B]But I remember his time at Chicago and his horrible ratings then.[/B] I mean to this date he has a 40/40 rating. If he does good this year then fine.. but hes not someone to build a team around for the future. Jason Campbell wasnt either. I liked ferrotte and brennan.[/quote]

But he is in his 3rd year in a system that much better suits his skill set. Comparing apples and bird doodoo....

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I was a little shocked when I heard the news .. I was out in the middle of Wisconsin enjoying Pearl Jam 20, the 20th anniv. of the greatest band of my era. Hell of a show, getting back to the point .... After letting the Sex Cannon news sink in, I'm actually okay with it .... I wont' lie, when he's in the game I don't feel too bad at all, and honestly I don't feel bad having Beck being our backup. I know we all drink kool aid every year but something tells me we are on to something special.

Re: Rex Grossman Named Starting QB
 

[quote=DCtoAZ;831621]I was a little shocked when I heard the news .. I was out in the middle of Wisconsin enjoying Pearl Jam 20, the 20th anniv. of the greatest band of my era. Hell of a show, getting back to the point...[/quote]

Nice, can't wait for the movie to come out

Re: Rex Grossman Named Starting QB
 

Very encouraging to hear the other guys like Rex. At the very least he seems to have the confidence of coaches and players alike.

I hope he starts "solid" and builds steadily through the season.

Re: Rex Grossman Named Starting QB
 

I just watched Rex's interview on the Redskins site.

I found it very impressive and I recommend people take a look at where our starting QB's head is at.

This player has matured and he's obviously quite intelligent.

I really am hopeful that this guy can take it to a very different level than what most people are expecting.

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Go Rex!

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F.i.g.d!

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[quote=backrow;831492]He may have worked hard, and wanted it badly, but invariably JB always throws off of his Beck foot!

:)[/quote]

Would u say he put his Beck, foot forward?

Re: Rex Grossman Named Starting QB
 

[quote=wilsowilso;832098]I just watched Rex's interview on the Redskins site.

I found it very impressive and I recommend people take a look at where our starting QB's head is at.

This player has matured and he's obviously quite intelligent.

I really am hopeful that this guy can take it to a very different level than what most people are expecting.[/quote]

Just read it myself, I really liked what he had to say. He seems ready for the challenge.

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Beck's reaction

[url=http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=nfp-20110907_john_becks_natural_reaction_hes_pissed_of_course]John Beck's natural reaction? He's pissed, of course - NFL - Yahoo! Sports[/url]

Re: Rex Grossman Named Starting QB
 

[quote=backrow;831492]He may have worked hard, and wanted it badly, but invariably JB always throws off of his Beck foot!

:)[/quote]

I Beck to Dilfer. I just don't see it that way. :)

Re: Rex Grossman Named Starting QB
 

I dont think they are going to be asking Rex to win the games with his arm. He will have to do it eventually during the season, but I think we are going to run the SH*T out of the ball, 30 times a game, if possible which will open up a lot of deep routes. Which i think is the reason they kept Ryan Tarain vs Royster. HE is a proven guy that can handle the game and has produced. Another one I think is keeping Stallworth. Another guy that can stretch the field and with him, Moss and Gaffney you can't ignore them and can't leave them one on one.

I personally think it was the right move. Rex is a vet, I think the stuff from the past is in the past. The last 3 games last year, plus the preseason games he looks like a different QB.