Q.B. competition?

irish · 04-05-2009, 10:30 AM

IMO, this is a typical Redskins move. BL had a few good games (especially vs Wash) last year and is now available so the Skins want him. Does he fit with what the Skins are trying to do? Doesnt matter, he's "hot" and available so the Skins want him. In some ways its almost like the Skins dont trust themselves to evaluate young talent. They constantly pick older guys to stick into spots instead of trusting that they properly evaluated a player they drafted knowing that he could step in when called upon.

SmootSmack · 04-05-2009, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by irish

IMO, this is a typical Redskins move. BL had a few good games (especially vs Wash) last year and is now available so the Skins want him. Does he fit with what the Skins are trying to do? Doesnt matter, he's "hot" and available so the Skins want him. In some ways its almost like the Skins dont trust themselves to evaluate young talent. They constantly pick older guys to stick into spots instead of trusting that they properly evaluated a player they drafted knowing that he could step in when called upon.

Make up your mind

http://www.thewarpath.net/543399-post41.html

So, on the one hand they are right to look at all ways to improve their team (which I agree with, by the way) but on the other hand they don't bother to just trust their own drafted players?

53Fan · 04-05-2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Make up your mind

http://www.thewarpath.net/543399-post41.html

So, on the one hand they are right to look at all ways to improve their team (which I agree with, by the way) but on the other hand they don't bother to just trust their own drafted players?

This is why I got divorced. Some people get out of bed in the morning just looking for a reason to be offended. Do the Redskins do anything well in your opinion Irish?

irish · 04-06-2009, 08:33 AM

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This is why I got divorced. Some people get out of bed in the morning just looking for a reason to be offended. Do the Redskins do anything well in your opinion Irish?

They pay people well.

MTK · 04-05-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Make up your mind

http://www.thewarpath.net/543399-post41.html

So, on the one hand they are right to look at all ways to improve their team (which I agree with, by the way) but on the other hand they don't bother to just trust their own drafted players?

I guess it's ok to upgrade your starter, but for some reason not the backup? LOL

SirClintonPortis · 04-05-2009, 01:48 PM

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I guess it's ok to upgrade your starter, but for some reason not the backup? LOL

Last year's Cowboys is a fine example of having a bad backup QB.
Of course, it'd be better for us if they had kept Brad Johnson.

MTK · 04-05-2009, 10:34 AM

Leftwich is hot? I didn't realize he had so many teams banging down his door. Teams typically prefer a veteran for a backup QB, and Leftwich is younger and a better long term answer than TC.

irish · 04-05-2009, 10:47 AM

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Leftwich is hot? I didn't realize he had so many teams banging down his door. Teams typically prefer a veteran for a backup QB, and Leftwich is younger and a better long term answer than TC.

I dont know how many teams are banging at BLs door but of all the available back-ups my bet is he's the most in demand. I agree BL would be better than TC long term. My point was why bring in BL in the first place? Let Colt be the backup. They drafted him, why not trust your own analysis.

MTK · 04-05-2009, 11:16 AM

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I dont know how many teams are banging at BLs door but of all the available back-ups my bet is he's the most in demand. I agree BL would be better than TC long term. My point was why bring in BL in the first place? Let Colt be the backup. They drafted him, why not trust your own analysis.

I don't think Colt is quite ready to be the #2. Who would you trust more if JC went down, a proven veteran or a green 2nd year guy? Banking on the latter is a pretty big gamble.

irish · 04-05-2009, 11:40 AM

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I don't think Colt is quite ready to be the #2. Who would you trust more if JC went down, a proven veteran or a green 2nd year guy? Banking on the latter is a pretty big gamble.

It is a gamble but who knows what he can do until he gets a chance to do. Who thought TC was going to rip off 5 wins and lead the team storming into the playoffs (and if you tell me anybody besides Al Saunders you are lying). TC showed nothing up to the point when he got into the game. I hate to keep highlighting the Steelers but they rode an even greener rookie QB deep into the playoffs. It can happen but like you said its a gamble. I'd just like to see the Skins rely more on their analysis than that of others.

I think Skins fans are so used to draft picks not working out that they think it takes every draft pick 3 or 4 years to develop into a player that can just get into the game let alone be an impact player.

MTK · 04-05-2009, 01:05 PM

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It is a gamble but who knows what he can do until he gets a chance to do. Who thought TC was going to rip off 5 wins and lead the team storming into the playoffs (and if you tell me anybody besides Al Saunders you are lying). TC showed nothing up to the point when he got into the game. I hate to keep highlighting the Steelers but they rode an even greener rookie QB deep into the playoffs. It can happen but like you said its a gamble. I'd just like to see the Skins rely more on their analysis than that of others.

I think Skins fans are so used to draft picks not working out that they think it takes every draft pick 3 or 4 years to develop into a player that can just get into the game let alone be an impact player.

There were no plans for moving Brennan to the #2 this year. So regardless if it's Leftwich or Collins, this really doesn't have anything to do with Colt.

NM Redskin · 04-05-2009, 07:52 PM

Maybe the coaching staff doesn't think Collins provides enough competition to Colt and JC, so they want someone in to provide more competition for the QB position.

dmek25 · 04-06-2009, 08:03 AM

there cant be that much difference in their ages, is there?

MTK · 04-06-2009, 08:05 AM

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there cant be that much difference in their ages, is there?

Leftwich is 29, Collins is 37

dmek25 · 04-06-2009, 08:12 AM

im sorry. i meant between Campbell and Leftwich

04-05-2009, 10:30 AM	#1
irish Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,575	re: Q.B. competition? IMO, this is a typical Redskins move. BL had a few good games (especially vs Wash) last year and is now available so the Skins want him. Does he fit with what the Skins are trying to do? Doesnt matter, he's "hot" and available so the Skins want him. In some ways its almost like the Skins dont trust themselves to evaluate young talent. They constantly pick older guys to stick into spots instead of trusting that they properly evaluated a player they drafted knowing that he could step in when called upon.

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MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,843	re: Q.B. competition? Leftwich is hot? I didn't realize he had so many teams banging down his door. Teams typically prefer a veteran for a backup QB, and Leftwich is younger and a better long term answer than TC. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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NM Redskin The Starter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,014	Re: Q.B. competition? Maybe the coaching staff doesn't think Collins provides enough competition to Colt and JC, so they want someone in to provide more competition for the QB position. __________________ Despite my solid 40 time and great intangibles I went undrafted AGAIN!

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dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Q.B. competition? there cant be that much difference in their ages, is there? __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

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dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Q.B. competition? im sorry. i meant between Campbell and Leftwich __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

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