Anyone bothered that McNabb STILL has no new contract??

From the article, pretty much sums it up for me:

No disrespect intended to the professional Grossman, but there's a reason why he's a backup. Actually, many reasons.

He helped the Chicago Bears reach the Super Bowl in his best season as a starter in 2006 (3,193 yards passing, 23 touchdowns, 20 interceptions), but he failed to keep the job and no longer is considered a starting-caliber NFL quarterback. That's not a criticism. It's a fact.

McNabb the QB is not as sharp as he should be....at the moment.
McNabb the Leader IS..........
Rex for President....not for QB

So my question is, now that we know that Shanahan wanted to give McNabb 8 to 10 games before deciding on his contract....

If we somehow (hopefully not) tank, and get to a point where the skins are eliminated from the playoffs, do we play Rex Grossman, so Shanahan can decide if Rex is the QB for next season and possibly beyond??

I knew it was going to be just a matter of time before we began to see post about McNabb that surfaced on the RI. today.

Rex Grossman is not an option [imo] However, it's obvious there are concerns about the inconsistent play at the position.

Shanahan: no contract talks with McNabb during the season
Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan said Wednesday that he would not be involved in any contract discussions with quarterback Donovan McNabb - or any other player - during the season, further dampening the chances that the first-year quarterback could received an extension in Washington before the season is over.

After the Redskins' workout Wednesday in preparation for Sunday's game at Detroit, Shanahan was asked if he needed to evaluate McNabb - who, through seven games, has what would be his worst passer rating since 1999 -- for a full season before deciding on an extension.

"They've asked me before: 'Well, when are you going to offer a contract? Have you talked about contracts?'" Shanahan said. "I'm going to do this with all different positions. No. 1, I don't get involved at this time of year. The only thing that I talk about is guys getting ready to play and playing at a very high level. If I ever talk about contract with a player, it'll be at the end of the season, for obvious reasons."

Earlier Wednesday, McNabb took a similar stance, though he joked that he would like to have a new deal in place by now.

"That's really nothing that I am concerned with at this particular point," McNabb said.

There is a possibility that General Manager Bruce Allen could initiate talks on an extension, but no deal of that magnitude would be executed without Shanahan's input.

By Barry Svrluga | October 27, 2010; 3:16 PM ET
Redskins Insider - Shanahan: no contract talks with McNabb during the season (http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/donovan-mcnabb/shanahan-no-contract-talks-wit.html)


For the record, I'll go along with everyone here -- and say that this seems like a horribly bad idea. Sure, he's really bad now - but there's the O-line, the lack of WR's without gray hair, the only recent rejuvenation of the running game. McNabb's been a ProBowl QB with "elite" written all over him for the past decade - and one year doesn't negate that.

SO - when this offseason comes around, and we're ready or contemplating whether to sign McNabb to a new deal, that's when we would then have to compete with 10 other teams.. Including Minnesota who's already shown a penchant for *free agent* senile QB's..

I'm just saying -- it would be nice to sign him to a long term deal so our second round pick doesn't get wasted. Most would agree he's worth it. Then we can draft someone to replace him.

Well our second round pick wouldn't be wasted: we received a year of Donovan McNabb for it. That's what we paid for with that pick: we bought his existing contract.

A decision to extend McNabb must be made independent of what was traded for him.

We should have the Franchise tag in our pocket to use on McNabb. They may decide to discontinue the process of the franchise tag, but McNabb can't just walk unless we say he can.

Lost in all of this is that McNabb specifically said he wanted to be traded to D.C...I can only assume he is willing to stay in D.C. for a little less money than what Bills or the 49ers could/might offer him.

Lost in all of this is that McNabb specifically said he wanted to be traded to D.C...I can only assume he is willing to stay in D.C. for a little less money than what Bills or the 49ers could/might offer him.

True, but dude lives in AZ... you'd think he'd be willing to give a discount to the Cards as well in hopes of throwing bombs to Fitz. Can't say I'd blame him.

I really can't stand to here someone even say Grossman over Mcnabb to start.

Makes no sense to me. Keep #5 in there and continue to get him more comfortable. Enough said.

I am somewhat embarrassed that RI would print that article in the paper. We aren't Philly, and without #5 at QB we are not 4-3 and definately do not have a better record.

I really can't stand to here someone even say Grossman over Mcnabb to start.

Makes no sense to me. Keep #5 in there and continue to get him more comfortable. Enough said.

I am somewhat embarrassed that RI would print that article in the paper. We aren't Philly, and without #5 at QB we are not 4-3 and definately do not have a better record.

Dumb fans come in many colors.