Rex Grossman's Three Game Audition

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Hog1

Yow....I was not counting how long he had to unload the ball, but it seems to me he spent a lot of time in collapsing pockets and avoiding DE's.
I only watched the first game so far.

True but I also saw enough plays where the O-Line was stopping 7 man rushes with only 6 guys. Again mixed feelings on line. Personnel similar in talent to previously successful Shanahan lines. 3 young players as well as marked improvement in second half of the season. Then again the number of sacks given up especially compared to the Houston line in 2009 (46-25) is disturbing.

Still can't deny how improved the unit was over the late 2008 and 2009 units.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

True but I also saw enough plays where the O-Line was stopping 7 man rushes with only 6 guys. Again mixed feelings on line. Personnel similar in talent to previously successful Shanahan lines. 3 young players as well as marked improvement in second half of the season. Then again the number of sacks given up especially compared to the Houston line in 2009 (46-25) is disturbing.

Still can't deny how improved the unit was over the late 2008 and 2009 units.

This was a much improved OL from other recent seasons. Will Montgomery was dreadful against Jacksonville, but he belongs at Center anyway. For what it's worth, 2010 was Rabach's best season since 2007. He's the worst pass blocking center in the league, but he's typically reliable at the second level and on screens.

[Longtimefan]

Dan Hellie......didn't see a John Beck pass over thirty yards at todays practice that wasn't a duck.

Rosenhaus: Rex Grossman is ‘ready to blossom with the Redskins’ - DC Sports Bog - The Washington Post

[Uncle Skins]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

Dan Hellie......didn't see a John Beck pass over thirty yards at todays practice that wasn't a duck.

It's still early. Beck has probably been enjoying his offseason and not ready for the repetitions at this point.

If he's granted the starting position he should hold up under Shanny's scheme.

[Shadowbyte]

Originally Posted by Defensewins

I was surprised at small amount of games Grossman has started in his career. Other than 2006 when he started 16 games, his next highest number is 8 games in 2007.

Year Starts
2003 3
2004 3
2005 2
2006 16
2007 8
2008 4
2009 1
2010 4

In 2006 where Grossman started 16 games he threw 20 interceptions. Last season Grossman threw 4 interceptions in just 4 games. Not good. This is a concern because Grossman has started 41 games and has already thrown 40 interceptions. He is a stop gap guy and that is all. I would rather play a young guy and let him learn then waste our time with Grossman who is never going to be elte.

QFT Grossman blew a 17pt lead in the Superbowl with one of the best defenses in the NFL. He had all the momentum, and couldn't close, just a myraid of mistakes. No thanks..

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Shadowbyte

QFT Grossman blew a 17pt lead in the Superbowl with one of the best defenses in the NFL. He had all the momentum, and couldn't close, just a myraid of mistakes. No thanks..

17 point lead? Was Grossman in some other Superbowl I don't know about?

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

17 point lead? Was Grossman in some other Superbowl I don't know about?

I think he meant to say 7 point lead.

[SmootSmack]

That's quite a difference

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

That's quite a difference

I like to give people the benefit of the doubt......sometimes.

[tryfuhl]

I never noticed how often he throws off of his back foot.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

I never noticed how often he throws off of his back foot.

Unleashing the Dragon is a powerful move. It's hard to keep both feet on the ground.

[Dirtbag59]

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[NC_Skins]

I watched these last week sometime, but didn't get a chance to comment so here goes.


I thought Rex's accuracy was amazingly good, and it seemed like he could pretty much make all the throws. Many of those passes he made do not get completed if McNabb is back there. It's exactly why Rex looked so much better than McNabb in running the offense.

The biggest flaw I see in Rex is that his pocket awareness is horrible and he doesn't do a good job of securing the ball. Also, I noticed a few of his balls batted down. Possibly his height playing a factor?


This was brilliant Dirtbag...lol




*hats off*

[Dirtbag59]

Thanks, NC I was pretty proud of that one. Lol.

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