Rex Grossman gets the nod at QB for the Skins.

[Bluehorseshoe]

I love how some of these players linger in the NFL. I would trade for Brady Quinn than go with Grossman as my starter.

[Dax]

I think the Shanahans might be losing it... one dumb move after another...

[jollyoscars]

im interested to see how sexy rexy does

[Dax]

im interested to see how sexy rexy does

[onlooker]

Thought they were set on Beck. I guess we will see them flip flopping all year.

[Brock Landers]

will be a better team than expected, not a bad move

[paco]

will be a better team than expected, not a bad move

Skins Wins under. Book it

[Sniperpicks]

BECK has oddly been a money player from college into the NFL as i have seen, in BYU he was crazy good at the cover

at miami when he started the 2h in preseason he was like 3-0 in covers and he got several covers for miami also including games v philly and steelers wet field fest , this preseason he is money again

[4TH AND STUPID]

man this forum is so clueless its not even funny

[chrisharvard01]

I'd rather have BECK

[4TH AND STUPID]

I'd rather have BECK

you'd rather have beck, a guy who struggled to move the ball as a starter against 2nd/3rd stringers vs grossman, a guy who tore it up against 1st teamers all preseason and was on fire most of 2010 opportunities and is a gunslinger with 8 years experience and is at the peak of his career?


i really dont think some people here actually watch games.

[bobbyk1133]

The NY defensive front will obviously cause problems for WSH's O-line, but if they can get some max-protection working that NY secondary can be exploited....and yes even by Flex Grossman. WSH's defense is going to be good and Manning looks clueless without Boss/Smith. I think there is sneaky value on WSH, especially at anything over +3.

[Bob Loblaw]

you'd rather have beck, a guy who struggled to move the ball as a starter against 2nd/3rd stringers vs grossman, a guy who tore it up against 1st teamers all preseason and was on fire most of 2010 opportunities and is a gunslinger with 8 years experience and is at the peak of his career?


i really dont think some people here actually watch games.

Grossman has never and will never get credit for the good that he does but everyone loves to pile on him for the bad. I'll take Grossman in a heartbeat over Beck or Brady Quinn.

[chrisharvard01]

Rex can really come through in the clutch!

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[Bluehorseshoe]

you'd rather have beck, a guy who struggled to move the ball as a starter against 2nd/3rd stringers vs grossman, a guy who tore it up against 1st teamers all preseason and was on fire most of 2010 opportunities and is a gunslinger with 8 years experience and is at the peak of his career?


i really dont think some people here actually watch games.

Rex sounds awesome according to you. He's a "Gunslinger" that has just as many interceptions in his career as he does touchdowns.

[Glitch]

lifelong skins fan. shanahan has to go.

redskins looked great in the preaseason- they will be a surprise team. they'll beat the giants by 14 no matter who the QB is. they're going to be a running team with a couple of very reliable pass receivers in moss and cooley.

[sharpcat]

Terrible decision Rex Grossman has never performed at or above average in his career, Beck looked solid in the pre-season and was solid at BYU. These NFL coaches need to get some balls sometimes and stop playing QB's just because the idiot coaches before him choose that QB to be their starter.

[Bob Loblaw]

Terrible decision Rex Grossman has never performed at or above average in his career, Beck looked solid in the pre-season and was solid at BYU. These NFL coaches need to get some balls sometimes and stop playing QB's just because the idiot coaches before him choose that QB to be their starter.

Grossman's been to a superbowl, Beck has never won a game in the NFL

Grossman is starting over Beck because he has outplayed him both right now and in the past. Simple as that.

[Bogart45]

man this forum is so clueless its not even funny

exactly, it's a perfect example of what boneheads football fans are and a perfect example of why I barely come here anymore. Grossman is clearly the better choice and it's not even a question.

It doesn't matter how bad Rex has played in his career, because the other option (Beck) has played even worse.

[bb_skoots]

shanahan knows more about Beck and Grossman than us posters do. Yes we my know more about who is better against the spread , but Shanahan prolly has alot more info on who should start. Plus a coach's job is on the line practically every year.

[Dutch]

Sexy Rexy!!

[sharpcat]

Grossman's been to a superbowl, Beck has never won a game in the NFL

Grossman is starting over Beck because he has outplayed him both right now and in the past. Simple as that.

Beck played 5 games as a rookie on the 2nd worst team in NFL history and you are basing his skills on that

Grossman went to a superbowl on the back of a very good Chicago Bears team with a solid defense besides that 1 season he has not started more than 7 games in a season in 8 years in the league.

Rex Grossman is a bum

[4TH AND STUPID]

The NY defensive front will obviously cause problems for WSH's O-line, but if they can get some max-protection working that NY secondary can be exploited....and yes even by Flex Grossman. WSH's defense is going to be good and Manning looks clueless without Boss/Smith. I think there is sneaky value on WSH, especially at anything over +3.

Grossman has never and will never get credit for the good that he does but everyone loves to pile on him for the bad. I'll take Grossman in a heartbeat over Beck or Brady Quinn.

exactly, it's a perfect example of what boneheads football fans are and a perfect example of why I barely come here anymore. Grossman is clearly the better choice and it's not even a question.

It doesn't matter how bad Rex has played in his career, because the other option (Beck) has played even worse.

posters like these keep hope alive for humankind capping vs nfl


aside from a select few guys its really a bunch of morons ..


beck over grossman is just hilarious

[Bob Loblaw]

Beck played 5 games as a rookie on the 2nd worst team in NFL history and you are basing his skills on that

Grossman went to a superbowl on the back of a very good Chicago Bears team with a solid defense besides that 1 season he has not started more than 7 games in a season in 8 years in the league.

Rex Grossman is a bum

There's a reason he's only played in 5 games in 4 years. It's because he couldn't beat out the likes of Chad Henne and Troy Smith among others for a starting job or even a 2nd string job. And now he couldn't beat out that "bum" Grossman. If Grossman's such a bum then what exactly does that say about Beck?

And whether anyone wants to give Grossman credit or not, he contributed plenty to that superbowl Bears team. And if it wasn't for Grossman making plays when they needed to be made then they most likely don't get past Seattle and might not have gotten past New Orleans to advance to that Superbowl.

Grossman is only a year older than Beck. Whether he lasts as the starter or not, Shannahan knows he is the most deserving right now. No need to give the job to Beck when he's done nothing in 4 years to deserve it.

[brooks85]

I could see palmer ending up here

[frostno98]

I think the Shanahans might be losing it... one dumb move after another...

He definitely lost it. The guys no longer relevant.

The guy bench Bubby Brister before the start of the 1999 season in favor of the very inexperience Brian Griese and blew any chance Denver had at a three-peat.

Then he benched Jake Plummer in the 2005 season when they were still 8-5 and primed to make the playoffs to Jay Cutler, which also cost them a shot at the playoffs.

We'll atleast Rex Grossman started in the Superbowl once

[slacker00]

1. I agree that Shannahan is no mastermind, just right place at right time with good assistants & player talent.

2. Washington is a football graveyard with that front office. Even the immortal Joe Gibbs couldn't float a boat.

3. Rex & Beck are both irrelevant. Best bet is to tank for Luck. These guys have no serious future in the NFL.

[daimoshokage]

Pounding the "Washington Redskins to win the Superbowl"

[gryfyn1]

3. Rex & Beck are both irrelevant ... These guys have no serious future in the NFL.

[NardVa]

Redskins will have a top 15 offense. Shanahan has a proven offensive system that will work in the NFL.

[GunShard]

Let's see how this goes.

[rm18]

Beck is more consistent but Rex has much more upside if you want to contend for a title you have to go with him, and yes the Redskins can definitely make the playoffs ad then anything can happen.

[sweepem]

Shanahan tanks the season to get the chance to draft Luck or Barkley.

[iLogan]

1. I agree that Shannahan is no mastermind, just right place at right time with good assistants & player talent. 2. Washington is a football graveyard with that front office. Even the immortal Joe Gibbs couldn't float a boat. 3. Rex & Beck are both irrelevant. Best bet is to tank for Luck. These guys have no serious future in the NFL.

Exactly what he said. Grossman doesn't even deserve a thread on the forum he's so bad, but good luck this season Skins fans and backers. I still can't believe they benched then booted McNabb for Rex Grossman o_0

[Wrecktangle]

When I was living in Virginia, I used to root for the 'skins. What a bunch of sad-sack clowns under Snyder. Younger version of Al Davis, without the early wins.