I See QB Rumors (2012 QB Thread: The Sixth Sense)

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by 30gut

I guess it depends on who 'they' are.
If 'they' is Mike Holmgren then I doubt draft position has much bearing on how he views his QBs.
And in general I don't think the way you describe the thought process is how coaches approach their QB decisions.
I don't believe a coach would ever draft a QB with the thought: I don't believe QB X has a chance to become franchise QB, prove us wrong.
I'm sure that wasn't the thought when Walsh drafted Montana in the 3rd.
Also IIRC Holmgren has never drafted a QB in the 1st round.
And has produced more quality QBs then most.
His track record suggests that when it comes to QBs he right far more often then the NFL at large.

On the whole I don't think QB gurus judge or gauge their opinion on a QB by how much they had to give up to acquire them.
Rather they seek to use their understanding of what they're looking for in a QB to spend/draft lower then the the rest of the league.

Well don't shoot the messenger. I'm just telling you what this scout (former actually) and some others think is happening in Cleveland.

Me personally? I think they don't really have an opinion on McCoy yet

[30gut]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Well don't shoot the messenger. I'm just telling you what this scout (former actually) and some others think is happening in Cleveland.

Me personally? I think they don't really have an opinion on McCoy yet

Not at all, didn't intend to shoot the messenger.
Just speculating on the plausibility/logic behind some of the info out there.

Holmgren is quoted to have said that he wants to bring in competition.
It just doesn't seem logical to me to draft high or give up high draft picks for competition, that would be for replacement.

[diehard]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Hell, Holmgren even stated as much right after their season was over. Stated they would be bringing in competition at the QB spot. Says everything you need to know.

I took that as bringing in veteran competition but, I guess should start thinking of a worse case scenario instead of hoping for the best.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Clearly referencing this site since they also bring up SC's Vikings/Bradford/Redskins rumor

But yeah I think I've gone blind now

Well I know they're referencing us because I found the link to that forum in the link backs section at the bottom of this thread. But yeah that's horrible. One random guy comes in here and says he thinks McCoy and Shipley are coming here and then it's a legit rumor? Only in the offseason.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Hell, Holmgren even stated as much right after their season was over. Stated they would be bringing in competition at the QB spot. Says everything you need to know.

I thought that I would seek more inside info than vague press conference coach-speak.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by mooby

Well I know they're referencing us because I found the link to that forum in the link backs section at the bottom of this thread. But yeah that's horrible. One random guy comes in here and says he thinks McCoy and Shipley are coming here and then it's a legit rumor? Only in the offseason.

Didn't even notice the link back

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by redskin29633

Sounds to me as if the door is still open for Rex in 2012.

Kyle Shanahan: Rex Grossman was Redskins best playmaker in 2011 - DC Sports Bog - The Washington Post

Rex was often a playmaker for the opposition, as well. He has a major problem with turnovers and, after 9 years in the league, it doesn't look like he can correct that problem.

Regardless, I think it is now clear to most observers that an NFL team needs to have a QB who is well above average in order to be a contender. That's not Rex.

Nevertheless, I would support signing him as a backup. I think he's more than adequate in that role.

[Evilgrin]

It's not like Kyle gave Rex a ringing endorsement, he said they need to upgrade the position. Which doesn't really bode well for Rex coming back again to start.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Clearly referencing this site since they also bring up SC's Vikings/Bradford/Redskins rumor

But yeah I think I've gone blind now

wow that site is worse on the eyes than ES...

Internet 101, a black background BLOWS

[celts32]

If the Browns get Bradford I am going to be bitter as hell...

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by celts32

If the Browns get Bradford I am going to be bitter as hell...

I would be totally stunned if Bradford is playing for any team other than St Louis or Washington

[iamsrk]

Originally Posted by mooby

Well I know they're referencing us because I found the link to that forum in the link backs section at the bottom of this thread. But yeah that's horrible. One random guy comes in here and says he thinks McCoy and Shipley are coming here and then it's a legit rumor? Only in the offseason.

That would be me.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by iamsrk

That would be me.

Tell us more about yourself

[30gut]

Originally Posted by redskin29633

Sounds to me as if the door is still open for Rex in 2012.

Kyle Shanahan: Rex Grossman was Redskins best playmaker in 2011 - DC Sports Bog - The Washington Post

Yeah, I heard that interview last week.
It would be funny if Rex was on a different team but because he was i find that comment a little disconcerting.
Rex Grossman is not a playmaker in anyway shape or form.

[celts32]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I would be totally stunned if Bradford is playing for any team other than St Louis or Washington

That's good because reading that rumor was a punch in the gut. I can live with St Louis keeping him but if they make him available and the Skins don't get it done I am gonna lose it.