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We’ve had some time to digest the impact of watching Rex Grossman as the starting QB and the subsequent fall to bench warmer. Perhaps it was inevitable, but the attention has now shifted to John Beck and the dire situation that the Redskins are facing at QB. Or is it as dire as some are suggesting?
First and foremost, we may see a good transition to John Beck and he could have several fine years ahead of him. If that is the case, then we can count our blessings and say farewell and good riddance to Rex. Does this mean we can take a pass on selecting a QB in the upcoming draft? Possibly, but it would depend on the kind of season we will have from Beck. At the very least, we could take a developmental QB in the second or third round as opposed to the first round.
If Beck falters, then we have no other choice and must take a QB in round one. Too, a seasoned veteran will need to be signed and brought in for obvious reasons. With that in mind, who do we select in the first round and should the team move up for the right player? Let’s get one part of this question answered right away. Forget Andrew Luck. The Redskins will not be in a position to draft the all-everything standout from Stanford – the cost would be too high to move up and grab him. A better choice would be someone like a Matt Barkley, a Landry Jones, or a Robert Griffin. If it requires a move up to select one of these coveted QBs, then do so and know that you won’t pay a huge price in the process.
Again, let’s assume that Beck has a good 2011 and a solid developmental QB is selected in round two or three. Offense will probably garner a lot of attention in the upcoming draft and an emphasis will be the offensive line. If this scenario happens, don’t be surprised if the Redskins draft a highly rated left tackle and move Trent Williams to right tackle. We can debate the merits of such a move at a later time.
Finally, let us not forget about Jonathan Crompton. This youngster is our developmental QB on the practice and he had a solid preseason. Crompton could have a good offseason and compete for a roster spot in 2012.
First and foremost, we may see a good transition to John Beck and he could have several fine years ahead of him. If that is the case, then we can count our blessings and say farewell and good riddance to Rex. Does this mean we can take a pass on selecting a QB in the upcoming draft? Possibly, but it would depend on the kind of season we will have from Beck. At the very least, we could take a developmental QB in the second or third round as opposed to the first round.
If Beck falters, then we have no other choice and must take a QB in round one. Too, a seasoned veteran will need to be signed and brought in for obvious reasons. With that in mind, who do we select in the first round and should the team move up for the right player? Let’s get one part of this question answered right away. Forget Andrew Luck. The Redskins will not be in a position to draft the all-everything standout from Stanford – the cost would be too high to move up and grab him. A better choice would be someone like a Matt Barkley, a Landry Jones, or a Robert Griffin. If it requires a move up to select one of these coveted QBs, then do so and know that you won’t pay a huge price in the process.
Again, let’s assume that Beck has a good 2011 and a solid developmental QB is selected in round two or three. Offense will probably garner a lot of attention in the upcoming draft and an emphasis will be the offensive line. If this scenario happens, don’t be surprised if the Redskins draft a highly rated left tackle and move Trent Williams to right tackle. We can debate the merits of such a move at a later time.
Finally, let us not forget about Jonathan Crompton. This youngster is our developmental QB on the practice and he had a solid preseason. Crompton could have a good offseason and compete for a roster spot in 2012.
