Fan Poll: Grossman or Cousins With A Catch

One of the positions that the fans (maybe not the coaches) are talking about during Redskins Training Camp is the backup quarterback position.  The Skins used a 4th round pick to bring in a good Big Ten QB, Kirk Cousins, but they also signed fan favorite Rex Grossman to another year's contract.

The people in favor of Cousins at the backup spot want the Redskins to end the Rex Grossman era.  It has been proven in the past that RGI could help the team maybe win a game or two, but that the team has no Super Bowl shot with him at QB.  Should RG3 go down it would be more beneficial in the long run to have a young quarterback get some reps, instead of a so-so veteran at the end of his career.

That is a solid way of thinking.  And I somewhat agree.  But I pose to you this question:

If (And it is the biggest if ever) the Skins made the playoffs this season and RG3 went down with an injury in the final game of the season, Would you rather have Kirk Cousins or Rex Grossman step in?


Personally when I thought about this, I thought about how excited the city would be for the playoffs.  At that point, development would be out the window.  People would want someone there who can win Playoff games.  While Grossman is clearly not the best option at quarterback, he is a veteran who has played in the playoffs.

Should RG3 go out when the team has a bad record, I'd opt for Cousins, but I think I would go with Grossman for the playoffs.

But that is me.  I'm not the typical Redskins fan.  What do you think?  Vote above.

Countdown To Camp: RG3 Adjusting To The NFL

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Training camp starts in a few days, marking the third year of the Shanahan era. With each new training camp comes a new batch of questions regarding the team.  As training camp approaches, we will examine some of these questions.

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How Will RG3 Adjust To The NFL?

The comparisons of RG3 to Cam Newton and Michael Vick have both been scrutinized, mostly because RG3's collegiate passing numbers put him above both Vick and Newton as a passer. But there is still an expectation that RG3 will be using his feet frequently in addition to his arm like the other 2 QBs.

The rookie proved in college he can pass, and according to reports, he has taken to his first NFL playbook like a fish to water. Externally, he’ll be dealing with a less-than-stellar offensive line and receiving corps, both of which could seriously hinder his development.

Additionally, no defense he’s seen in the Big 12 will compare to what he’s about to see in the NFL.

The adjustment factor from college to pro is never easy, and after the stellar rookie performances of Cam Newton and Andy Dalton last season, the expectations in one of the NFL’s largest market’s will be brutal. It’s safe to say that Mike Shanahan’s tenure in Washington could come to a bitter end if RG3 doesn’t show encouraging signs starting this season.

With all these concerns taken into context, the pressure on the rookie starter seems immense. The Heisman winner has already faced pressure in his young career, but none like what he’ll see this year in Washington. If RG3 turns out to be who Bruce Allen, Mike Shanahan and Dan Snyder think he is, they’ve got a person who can handle everything being thrown at him.

Anything less could be disastrous and set the franchise back for years. “No pressure no diamonds” indeed.

--Written By Kirk B.--

Countdown To Camp: Cousins vs Rex

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Training camp starts in a few days, marking the third year of the Shanahan era. With each new training camp comes a new batch of questions regarding the team.  As training camp approaches, we will examine some of these questions.

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Will Cousins Unseat Rexy As Backup QB?

Many were shocked when the Redskins used their 4th round pick on a quarterback.  Especially after they already traded so many picks to move up to number 2 overall to draft...a quarterback.

Cousins was viewed by many as a potential starter on the right team, and local commentators went nuts and overreacted after the draft about there already being a “quarterback controversy”. Hyperbole aside, the only real quarterback controversy heading into training camp regards former starter Rex Grossman being the back up vs. newly drafted Cousins.

An argument can be made for both sides. On the one hand, you’ve got Grossman, the veteran QB who’s been in the Shanahan system for years as both a starter and back up.  On the other hand you’ve got the 4th round draft pick who lead his collegiate team to a Big 10 championship during his senior year.

While Rexy didn't lead much last year, the Spartan rookie finished his college career as the all-time touchdown pass leader at MSU, and ranked in the top-10 all time in Big 10 completion percentage.

On paper, it would seem like a win-win, but given the reality of RG3 injury concern, this could potentially be one of the most important decisions coach Shanahan makes during this year’s training camp.

--Written By Kirk B.--

A Fan's Thank You Letter To John Beck

This is a Dear John letter...well, more like a Dear John Beck letter...to thank Mr. Beck for helping the Washington Redskins land RGIII.

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Dear John,

I would like to issue you, on behalf of the entire Redskins nation, a sincere thank you.  I know it was not your idea to get roped into the Shanahan’s evil scheme, but thank you for buying into it and playing your part well. 

The plan wouldn’t have worked without the public belief that you were indeed a starting NFL quarterback.  But convincing Redskins fans to believe some hype created by the organization was no problem.

But you must have thought that Dan Snyder and Bruce Allen were joking when they told you, “We want you to be the starting quarterback for the Washington Redskins.”  I mean come on!  


Had these “experts” in talent evaluation ever seen you play?  And before you could even question the idea, in walked the evil genius himself, Mike Shanahan, who revealed his Lex Luthorian plan.