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Old 08-04-2010, 12:36 PM   #125
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Re: Redskins Acquire QB John Beck (for CB Doug Dutch)

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Originally Posted by BYUClark View Post
The main thrust of my posts were to point out that the knocks on Beck's arm strength have been largely unfounded and ignorant. The guy has shown, in game, how strong his arm is.
What always impressed me most, however, was his football IQ. He had touch, accuracy, and most of all, was capable of turning nothing into something (see last play against Utah in '06).

He was a fantastic player in College, and has largely gotten the shaft in his NFL stints so far. I'm hopeful for him, believe he can beat out Grossman, and I hope ya'll are pleased with him in the future (or for as long as you have him).
I view Beck as a potential back-up for next year.
I think its a little late in camp to challenge for the back-up spot.
I don't know if he's eligible for the practice squad but i think a good sign for how he's doing and how the staff views his progress/potential will be evidenced by wether or not they keep him as the 3rd QB or he(longshot) wins the back-up spot.
My best case scenario is that he really catches on and becomes a solid back-up to McNabb.(Hopefully a clear improvement over Grossman)
And buys time along (with McNabb) to draft and develop a QB of the future.
And who knows? Maybe he could develop quickly (1-2 years) and become a tradeable commodity ala Charlie Whitehurst or any of the Holmgren's back-ups.
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