O-Line Edition: Free Agency and the Draft

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Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Isn't Beck under contract for a few milllion? Why in the world are they keeping him on the roster? At this point he's totally useless.

I think they are keeping him around to allow Jonathan Crompton to compete against him in training camp. If the Redskins decide to keep three quarterbacks like they did in 2010, it would make for better evaluation. If Beck beats Crompton in the preseason, then the quarterback depth chart will look like:

1. Robert Griffin III
2. Rex Grossman
3. John Beck

Or if Crompton proves himself worthy and lands 3rd string, the depth chart will look like:

1. Robert Griffin III
2. Rex Grossman
3. Jonathan Crompton

Crompton was limited to the practice squad all last season. He was signed to the active roster when the Redskins season was over. As far as Beck is concerned, he's hasn't been released yet because Mike Shanahan still likes him for some reason.