Who do you want to start at QB?

Lotus · 08-24-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Longtimefan

For me it was not about Shanahan and or his support for either QB. It was about opinions solicited from our posters and their support or lack thereof for those listed in the poll. I voted in the poll based on my feelings when comparing the QB's listed for comparison not having any idea how Shanahan felt about any of them...Beck/Grossman respectively since they were already on the team at the time the poll was conducted.

Look closely and you'll witness some suggesting Beck should not even be on the team, to now suggesting he should be the starter. Your word is your bond.

When DMac was benched, Beck did not play, Grossman did. Therefore there was no reason at the time of the earlier poll for me to think that Beck might start this year, which is what the earlier poll asked. That's why I voted for Rex in the earlier poll. Things changed on this point even before the preseason.

IrMitchell · 08-24-2011, 02:15 PM

Grossman, Beck will be a very unexciting check down machine which I am not prepared for.

rbanerjee23 · 08-24-2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by IrMitchell

Grossman, Beck will be a very unexciting check down machine which I am not prepared for.

I would happily take some boring, unexciting wins over some super exciting, adrenaline pumping losses

Mattyk · 08-24-2011, 02:38 PM

As opposed to Mr. Long Ball McNabb from last year who go us sooo far.

NYCskinfan82 · 08-24-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

As opposed to Mr. Long Ball McNabb from last year who go us sooo far.

^^t

FrenchSkin · 08-24-2011, 03:46 PM

Ok, back with a beginner wondering: why does it seem unthinkable to have two quaterbacks? I mean, for example, Beck would be the stater, he'd play a lot more than Grossman, BUT, no one would be upset if at the end of some matches Grossman comed on the field for the last 10 minutes. Or if Beck has a little injury which doesn't necessarily prevent him from playing, Shannahan would make the decision to let Grossman start a game or two and let Beck come back when he's feeling better. Or, "hey this week at practice Grossman was better than Beck, he'll start next game, maybe next week Beck will be more in it at practice..."
I know this question will seem very very strange to football fans, but we see a lot of this in Rugby, at the higher level, and I think it's a good thing because it takes drama out of players' shoulders, they no longer pray for the other one to hurt himself, and it makes the competition for the job both permanent, more dynamic and it means less tension, and the possibility for both players to work together.

rbanerjee23 · 08-24-2011, 03:59 PM

First and foremost, that's awesome -- a French Redskins fan. Are you legit french or an american expat/american parents but born in France?

Second, yeah we could have two qbs but its better IMO to have one unquestioned leader of the offense whom you want to have the ball with 90 seconds left to drive down the field and win the game.

firstdown · 08-24-2011, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FrenchSkin

Ok, back with a beginner wondering: why does it seem unthinkable to have two quaterbacks? I mean, for example, Beck would be the stater, he'd play a lot more than Grossman, BUT, no one would be upset if at the end of some matches Grossman comed on the field for the last 10 minutes. Or if Beck has a little injury which doesn't necessarily prevent him from playing, Shannahan would make the decision to let Grossman start a game or two and let Beck come back when he's feeling better. Or, "hey this week at practice Grossman was better than Beck, he'll start next game, maybe next week Beck will be more in it at practice..."
I know this question will seem very very strange to football fans, but we see a lot of this in Rugby, at the higher level, and I think it's a good thing because it takes drama out of players' shoulders, they no longer pray for the other one to hurt himself, and it makes the competition for the job both permanent, more dynamic and it means less tension, and the possibility for both players to work together.

Welcome. As far as I know its never work very well in the NFL but someone could correct me. Steve S. tried that with us back in the old ball coach days.

FrenchSkin · 08-24-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by rbanerjee23

First and foremost, that's awesome -- a French Redskins fan. Are you legit french or an american expat/american parents but born in France?

Second, yeah we could have two qbs but its better IMO to have one unquestioned leader of the offense whom you want to have the ball with 90 seconds left to drive down the field and win the game.

no no, real French (I thought it was obvious when reading how I write), born in Toulouse , became skins fan... don't ask why ^^

Hard to describe (or compare to football) the situation in Rugby, but each team has a leader of the offense, undisputed starter, but it's no big deal if the back up starts a game because it's a "small game" (which no longer exists at high level) or just because the coach wants to give him a shot.
But in rugby, games last 80 minutes and there are very few stops, so you have to deal with players being exhausted 20 minutes before the end of the game because some plays can last several minutes, which you obviously don't have in football (unless if a coach designed a very sofisticated play in which he wanted all elligible players to pitch eachother the ball for 2 minutes to disturb the defense or win some time but I seriously doubt this would be efficient...)

tryfuhl · 08-24-2011, 10:41 PM

I know I know, but this was a great breakdown of the performances vs each preseason start considering opponent, individual play, etc

Preseason breakdown: Grossman’s Game 1 vs Beck’s Game 2. Sex Cannon dominates 13-4 Steelers. Admiral Checkdown rolls over 4-18 Colts. Mike and Kyle Shanahan’s Jedi mind tricks confuse everyone.

GTripp0012 · 08-24-2011, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tryfuhl

I know I know, but this was a great breakdown of the performances vs each preseason start considering opponent, individual play, etc

Preseason breakdown: Grossman’s Game 1 vs Beck’s Game 2. Sex Cannon dominates 13-4 Steelers. Admiral Checkdown rolls over 4-18 Colts. Mike and Kyle Shanahan’s Jedi mind tricks confuse everyone.

That guy spent about four more hours on a Redskins preseason game than I would spend on their entire preseason. And I think his point is pretty airtight. Kyle Shanahan's playing a pretty darn big perception game right now. And he's winning. See: the above poll.

SirClintonPortis · 08-24-2011, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by IrMitchell

Grossman, Beck will be a very unexciting check down machine which I am not prepared for.

I suppose Peyton Manning "90% short and intermediate, 10% deep" ratio on his pass attempts disgusts you.

Here's the deal, NOT every short route is a ****ing checkdown. The checkdown is the LAST or "panic" option in the play. A quick slant or a quick out is not a ****ing checkdown because it's an early read.

Chico23231 · 08-24-2011, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FrenchSkin

Ok, back with a beginner wondering: why does it seem unthinkable to have two quaterbacks? .

U need one guy and its due more for the rhythm and chemistry of the team. Its easier for the rest of the guys say the WRs on know how 1 guy throws the ball and when its gonna be deliveryed. Same for the RB getting the ball and the Oline getting use to the style of how far one guy drops back oppose to another, how he scrambles, etc. Its easier for the rest of the guys to adjust their game to one guy and creates chemistry and trust. I think it mentally much easier for one QB who knows he is the man and what he expects from the coaches. Rotating doors at starters spots in football just doesnt work as well unless say RB and that done to keep the D on its toes. Rotating door at QB usually turns into a distraction for the team.

CRedskinsRule · 08-24-2011, 11:23 PM

Have they announced the starter for the ravens game? I heard both will play with the firsts, any idea how that is going to be structured?

tryfuhl · 08-25-2011, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SirClintonPortis

I suppose Peyton Manning "90% short and intermediate, 10% deep" ratio on his pass attempts disgusts you.

Here's the deal, NOT every short route is a ****ing checkdown. The checkdown is the LAST or "panic" option in the play. A quick slant or a quick out is not a ****ing checkdown because it's an early read.

1 out of 10 deep is a team that stretches...

Grossman avgd 6 yards in the air per pass in his start, 7 without that 2 min hurry up, mostly no huddle drive

Beck's passes avgd 3 yards in the air vs the colts, a much softer preseason team (30th ranked preseason D vs Steelers 2nd ranked last year)

Grossman had more good decisions, less bad ones, and no self-caused sacks in each of their starts

View Poll Results: Who Do You Want Starting at QB Opening Day?
John Beck	123	73.65%
Rex Grossman	44	26.35%
Voters: 167. You may not vote on this poll

08-24-2011, 02:15 PM	#62
IrMitchell Impact Rookie Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 629	Re: Who do you want to start at QB? Grossman, Beck will be a very unexciting check down machine which I am not prepared for. __________________ One of Canada's two Redskins fans.

08-24-2011, 02:38 PM	#64
Mattyk ‎\m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 40 Posts: 72,674	Re: Who do you want to start at QB? As opposed to Mr. Long Ball McNabb from last year who go us sooo far. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

08-24-2011, 03:46 PM	#66
FrenchSkin Camp Scrub Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Paris, France Posts: 90	Re: Who do you want to start at QB? Ok, back with a beginner wondering: why does it seem unthinkable to have two quaterbacks? I mean, for example, Beck would be the stater, he'd play a lot more than Grossman, BUT, no one would be upset if at the end of some matches Grossman comed on the field for the last 10 minutes. Or if Beck has a little injury which doesn't necessarily prevent him from playing, Shannahan would make the decision to let Grossman start a game or two and let Beck come back when he's feeling better. Or, "hey this week at practice Grossman was better than Beck, he'll start next game, maybe next week Beck will be more in it at practice..." I know this question will seem very very strange to football fans, but we see a lot of this in Rugby, at the higher level, and I think it's a good thing because it takes drama out of players' shoulders, they no longer pray for the other one to hurt himself, and it makes the competition for the job both permanent, more dynamic and it means less tension, and the possibility for both players to work together. __________________ Is there another french fan of the redskins?

08-24-2011, 03:59 PM	#67
rbanerjee23 The Starter Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,320	Re: Who do you want to start at QB? First and foremost, that's awesome -- a French Redskins fan. Are you legit french or an american expat/american parents but born in France? Second, yeah we could have two qbs but its better IMO to have one unquestioned leader of the offense whom you want to have the ball with 90 seconds left to drive down the field and win the game. __________________ "Tough times don't last but tough people do" -Mike Shanahan HTTR

08-24-2011, 10:41 PM	#70
tryfuhl Gamebreaker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waldorf, MD Age: 29 Posts: 12,512	Re: Who do you want to start at QB? I know I know, but this was a great breakdown of the performances vs each preseason start considering opponent, individual play, etc Preseason breakdown: Grossman’s Game 1 vs Beck’s Game 2. Sex Cannon dominates 13-4 Steelers. Admiral Checkdown rolls over 4-18 Colts. Mike and Kyle Shanahan’s Jedi mind tricks confuse everyone. __________________ http://www.twitter.com/RedskinsRT

08-24-2011, 11:23 PM	#74
CRedskinsRule MVP Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pasadena, Md Age: 45 Posts: 10,905	Have they announced the starter for the ravens game? I heard both will play with the firsts, any idea how that is going to be structured?

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