Who do you want to start at QB?

The moment that Rex was slated to sit out this game, and the fact Shanny sits his starters last preseason game was enough to put the pieces together.

Meh, maybe, maybe not. I think they just wanted to get Beck some extra work. That's about as far as I would look into that. If that was truly the case why was the starting OL out there?

I would much rather start with Beck, and if necessary go to Grossman, then start with Grossman and then end with Beck if necessary.

Yup. I'm still enamored with Beck's mobility. Plus, if Beck makes a mistake, it is a new thing, whereas if Grossman makes a mistake then you knew it was coming. I'd rather be surprised by bad times.

If Shanahan remains true to the "best player" plays philosophy Grossman will be named the starter.

If the team is witness to a sham QB battle in which the better player gets benched how exactly does that benefit this "new culture" they are promoting over at Redskins Park?

Yeah he said that last week. He wants the Giants to have to plan for both guys.

I doubt the Giants will do anything different no matter who starts at QB.

I have it from an inside source that both Rex and Beck will start against the Giants. The Wildcat just got a whole lot sexier!

^^ Beck had a bad night and that is worrisome. I don't think either guy, however, clearly outplayed the other. Grossman looked less than stellar himself a few times this preseason. I have no doubt that, if Grossman had clearly beaten Beck, Grossman is the starter. Unlike you, I just don't see Grossman as the clearly "better player" right now.

Sorry, I don't see a "sham QB battle" here. Sure, Shanny likes Beck and it really seems to be his job to lose - but Grossman didn't really do enough to show any clear advantage over Beck. He too was inconsistent, made bad decisions, etc. They are pretty much neck and neck and in this case, tie goes to Beck. If I'm on the team and Beck is named starter, I'm good with that; if it's Grossman, I'm good with that also. Bottom line, we've seen Grossman over the course of a season - he's simply not a world beater. He's good to have around and to be able step in if Beck can't translate the things he [Beck] has done well in preseason into game day during regular season.

As for the new culture, every report I have read says the players feel like Shanahan gives every player a fair shot. I don't remember the report, but I do remember it saying that even players who lost competitions felt Shanny gave them a fair shot to take a spot.

Yeah he said that last week. He wants the Giants to have to plan for both guys.

Great plan. We have that card to play so we should.

I heard some guy on ESPN Radio last night say that since Beck was starting the 4th game, it's a clear indication that Grossman has won the job.

I tend to think letting him play is more proof that Beck is the man. He hasn't started a regular season game in 4 years and didn't get much of a training camp this year, so he's getting his snaps to get more comfortable. That's my take.

I like the confusion Shanahan is causing, even if it's only in the media...but the Giants DO have to prepare for both.

Speaking of the Giants...they got torched in the part of the game that "mattered" last night when some starters were in. Brady had 4 drives...17 points. Giants won 18-17 once the scrubs came in. Devin Thomas had 4 catches for 42 yards. Still a preseason stud...ha.

Lmao!! Yeah and preparing for both of these studs should cause mass confusion on the G-men defense. Looks like apples to apples to me. That tricky Shanahan!!! There he goes again!!

I doubt the Giants will do anything different no matter who starts at QB.

exactly. i doubt they are scrambling coming up with a "gameplan" based on our two quarterbacks.

I doubt the Giants will do anything different no matter who starts at QB.

They're probably licking their chops.....I pray