2010 QB situation

[ScottWV]

I'll preface this idea by saying I am biased in that I went to college with one of the guys mentioned in this ...

How about picking up Chad Pennington as a backup/mentor for first-round pick Sam Bradford.

But, even I'll admit that Chad's best days are behind him and he's probably fragile. But, with some savvy moves in the offseason for depth at the O-line, it would give the protection needed for an aging vet or a rookie. So I guess this scenario hinges on a better line.

Your thoughts?

[frankcal20]

I think that any QB can come in and produce behind a better o line. I think that it would be a poor decision for Washington to build the oline and not see what JC can do behind it. Sources have said that at this point in his career, he's not "Franchise" status but he is a more than qualified starter in the league and depending on what goes on in the collective barg. agreement, there may be several suitors there for his services.

[markshark84]

I think that any QB can come in and produce behind a better o line. I think that it would be a poor decision for Washington to build the oline and not see what JC can do behind it. Sources have said that at this point in his career, he's not "Franchise" status but he is a more than qualified starter in the league and depending on what goes on in the collective barg. agreement, there may be several suitors there for his services.

Frank, they did do that. It was in 2007 and he still sucked. A 12 year backup outperformed him.

Personally, I think that it would be a decent move to bring in chad as a backup to Bradford. As far as the draft, I am OK with either drafting Okung or Bradford (as long as doctors can DEFINITIVELY tell that his shoulder is 100% and no less).

From what I understand, STL is going to take Suh, that leaves DET and TB in front of us. We will have our pick of any college QB. I believe that either DET or TB will take a Okung.

[frankcal20]

TB is reported to be very interested in Eric Berry. He is a safety w/ CB speed and skill.

[brad7686]

I'll preface this idea by saying I am biased in that I went to college with one of the guys mentioned in this ...

How about picking up Chad Pennington as a backup/mentor for first-round pick Sam Bradford.

But, even I'll admit that Chad's best days are behind him and he's probably fragile. But, with some savvy moves in the offseason for depth at the O-line, it would give the protection needed for an aging vet or a rookie. So I guess this scenario hinges on a better line.

Your thoughts?

I think you went to Marshall.

[CanesSkins26]

I'll preface this idea by saying I am biased in that I went to college with one of the guys mentioned in this ...

How about picking up Chad Pennington as a backup/mentor for first-round pick Sam Bradford.

But, even I'll admit that Chad's best days are behind him and he's probably fragile. But, with some savvy moves in the offseason for depth at the O-line, it would give the protection needed for an aging vet or a rookie. So I guess this scenario hinges on a better line.

Your thoughts?

I've floated this idea myself. I would MUCH rather have Pennington than JC. Chad's strengths are JC's weaknesses....reading defenses, getting the ball out quickly, accuracy, etc.

[SkinsJock]

If we do pick up Bradford I certainly hope that we bring in someone as a FA - most all other decent QBs are better at all that stuff than Campbell

[ScottWV]

I'll preface this idea by saying I am biased in that I went to college with one of the guys mentioned in this ...

How about picking up Chad Pennington as a backup/mentor for first-round pick Sam Bradford.

But, even I'll admit that Chad's best days are behind him and he's probably fragile. But, with some savvy moves in the offseason for depth at the O-line, it would give the protection needed for an aging vet or a rookie. So I guess this scenario hinges on a better line.

Your thoughts?

I think you went to Marshall.

I did. Graduated in 1999. I knew Chad in college and fortunate enough to hang out with him and a few other guys.

The 1997 MAC Championship poster with Doug Chapman, Randy Moss and Chad signed by Chad is hanging in my basement "man cave"

[Tuck28]

Not no, but hell no to the Bradford talk here. I can't beleive he would be very good. Small and injury prone. I have loved the Redskins all my life and seen them do some dumb things, but in my opinion this would take the cake. We don't need a quarterback, in my opinion, we need someone to coach the one we have and put him in successful situations. If that happens and JC still does not get the job done then I will be the first to admit it. But if we get Bradford and he screws up like I think he will I will also be the first to callout whoever wanted him.

[SkinsJock]

I hope we try to put together an offense that can run when we need to and is capable of scoring points - this is a team game but the most important part of the offense is the offensive line - an offensive line that can effectively run block and pass protect will cover up a lack of talent at QB, RB, TE and WRs

Any team would be better off with a QB like Manning or Brady ... but ... any QB will be a lot better & be able to help his team with a good offensive line

Hopefully the new HC and FO guys will see that we should be addressing the offensive line first unless they are absolutely convinced that the QB they could get at #4 is a future great QB



this is such an important pick for these guys that I do not think they will bring in a QB

[CanesSkins26]

Not no, but hell no to the Bradford talk here. I can't beleive he would be very good. Small and injury prone. I have loved the Redskins all my life and seen them do some dumb things, but in my opinion this would take the cake. We don't need a quarterback, in my opinion, we need someone to coach the one we have and put him in successful situations. If that happens and JC still does not get the job done then I will be the first to admit it. But if we get Bradford and he screws up like I think he will I will also be the first to callout whoever wanted him.

How is Sam Bradford small?? He is listed at 6'4 223. Tom Brady, by comparison, is listed at 6'4 225.

Secondly, how is he injury prone? He had one significant injury while at Oklahoma. Instead of letting is heal all the way he rushed back and re-injured it. That hardly makes somebody injury prone. Drew Brees had a far more sever shoulder injury and I'd say that he's done pretty well, wouldn't you?

[Tuck28]

CanesSkins, you are right about his size. I did not even look at that. He just looks very fragile. You are right and I was wrong. But, I still don't want him at the number 4 pick. Too much could go wrong.

[Deadskins]

an offensive line that can effectively run block and pass protect will cover up a lack of talent at QB, RB, TE and WRs

You think we have a lack of talent at TE?

[Skinsfan55]

If I was Shanahan, I'd bring in Brian Griese in a Todd Collins type role. Griese is only 35, he's smart, he's a leader, and he knows Mike Shanahan's system. (His best years were with Shanny in Denver.)

I don't think you can underestimate the importance of having a guy in the locker room who really believes in the coaches system, and who can help give young QB's pointers.

With Griese we could bring back Campbell and maybe draft a QB in the second round (still hoping for LT in the first.)

[frankcal20]

He didn't play football the last year and a half. Matter of fact, he was calling football games this year. No Thanks.

Keep in mind that he'll require a few million a year based on his years of service and the minimum salary he'll earn. We have enough issues with the salary to begin with.

I wouldn't be surprised if we don't see Ramsey back here in that type of role. I think he was in Denver for 3 years with Shanny. But who knows. I think it's going to be more about who's worked with his son.

[CanesSkins26]

He didn't play football the last year and a half. Matter of fact, he was calling football games this year. No Thanks.

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