Tyrod Taylor to the Skins?

[VTSKINSFAN5]

What do you guys think of VT quarterback Tyrod Taylor going to the Skins? If he did go what round? If not when do you see him going in the draft?

[ConnSKINS26]

Use the search function.

Not a great first post, or a great start here. Welcome aboard.

[Rufus T Firefly]

Oh, good. I was hoping there'd be another thread on him.

He's never going to be a good NFL QB. No thanks.

[DeadExField]

misleading thread title, already threads on this, and ew.

not a good start for you '11.

[AirMayo21]

Wow why don't you jump all over this guys case his first seconds here? jeez some of you are relentless internet trolls i see....

[bowhunter]

As a punt returner? Maybe if Coach is unsure of Banks longevity he would be worth a 6th round pick if we had the luxury aof having all other holes filled. Unfortunately, we do not. Pass

[The Tris]

http://www.extremeskins.com/showthread.php?342794-If-AJ-Green-falls-to-us-and-we-can-grab-Tyrod-Taylor-in-the-later-rounds....would-you

[ConnSKINS26]

Wow why don't you jump all over this guys case his first seconds here? jeez some of you are relentless internet trolls i see....

Starting duplicate threads with no substance is more a trait of a troll, than informing the OP of his mistake. Calm down. There is a certain standard around here, and this doesn't live up to it.

[NewCliche21]

The ban hammer should come down a few more times. Tebow, Taylor, who else can we start the same thread on?

[ConnSKINS26]

The ban hammer should come down a few more times. Tebow, Taylor, who else can we start the same thread on?

Agreed. Its time to really start thinning the herd. The real offseason craze hasn't even begun yet, and there have already been many laughable threads. This one doesn't even have a passable OP.

[VetMinimum+Incentives]

What do you guys think of VT quarterback Tyrod Taylor going to the Skins?

Thumbs up.

He can hold the spit bucket and pass out Gatorade during time outs with the best of 'em.

[terrifNick21]

Wow why don't you jump all over this guys case his first seconds here? jeez some of you are relentless internet trolls i see....

Maybe if he reads the rules, he wouldn't get "jumped all over."

As for the OP, no thanks.

[Coolio47]

The OP is probably thinking this now:

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[Bubble Screen]

What do you guys think of VT quarterback Tyrod Taylor going to the Skins? If he did go what round? If not when do you see him going in the draft?

He sucks. I won't no part of him as the QB of the Redskins. Just because you're successful in college doesn't mean it translates to the NFL. See: Cam Newton.

[Coolio47]

Just because you're successful in college doesn't mean it translates to the NFL. See: Cam Newton.
So what is the future like?

[CMann]

just look what happened to me after i started the draft Sean Glennon thread. i bear the scarlet letter now

[terrifNick21]

He sucks. I won't no part of him as the QB of the Redskins. Just because you're successful in college doesn't mean it translates to the NFL. See: Cam Newton.

Now I'm no genius, but i'm pretty sure Cam Newton is still in college. So, how has he not been successful in the NFL if he's not in the NFL?

[Bubble Screen]

Now I'm no genius, but i'm pretty sure Cam Newton is still in college. So, how has he not been successful in the NFL if he's not in the NFL?

I'm saying he WON'T be successful. Neither of them will. Newton basically ran a high school offense this year that catered specifically to his skills. Why do you think they are saying Newton is a project?

[Enter Apotheosis]

I'm saying he WON'T be successful. Neither of them will. Newton basically ran a high school offense this year that catered specifically to his skills. Why do you think they are saying Newton is a project?

You didn't exactly use the "See: _____" properly.

[paloosa]

Sorry but I don't think he is as polished as some QB's coming out of the draft.The good thing is he has some upside. A good arm with some elusiveness and is pretty fast. If he doesn't make it as a QB he may be able to make it at WR. I hope he makes it because he is a pretty good player.

[SkinsWarrior81]

Geez.. people around here seriously need to lighten up.

[ConnSKINS26]

Wow why don't you jump all over this guys case his first seconds here? jeez some of you are relentless internet trolls i see....


Geez.. people around here seriously need to lighten up.

Anyone notice that guys who post things like this almost ALWAYS aren't very active members of the community? That's like tourists who visit the relatively nice areas of Mexico telling everyone "chill out, its not too bad around here...its just some drug trafficking"...They aren't terribly invested in the community, and obviously aren't in touch with what is in the best interests of said community.

[SkinsWarrior81]

Anyone notice that guys who post things like this almost ALWAYS aren't very active members of the community? That's like tourists who visit the relatively nice areas of Mexico telling everyone "chill out, its not too bad around here...its just some drug trafficking"...They aren't terribly invested in the community, and obviously aren't in touch with what is in the best interests of said community.

Wait... so since I don't pad my post count to a ridiculous level on every single thread voicing every single little displeasure I have makes me "not active"?

I read this board every day, several times a day. Have done so for a very long time. Never thought to even post because I had nothing to say to a lot of the self absorbed posters on this board. I get hammered and post in threads and say drunkenly angry things about how crappy the team is, and other than that, I really don't do that much.

What I do see is that most of the "active members" don't post much real content, only constant bitching about all the other inferior posters, trolls, retards, etc. etc.

So yes, perhaps you should lighten up a bit...

[ConnSKINS26]

Wait... so since I don't pad my post count to a ridiculous level on every single thread voicing every single little displeasure I have makes me "not active"?

I read this board every day, several times a day. Have done so for a very long time. Never thought to even post because I had nothing to say to a lot of the self absorbed posters on this board. I get hammered and post in threads and say drunkenly angry things about how crappy the team is, and other than that, I really don't do that much.

What I do see is that most of the "active members" don't post much real content, only constant bitching about all the other inferior posters, trolls, retards, etc. etc.

So yes, perhaps you should lighten up a bit...

I wouldn't call it "bitching". ES is a mostly self-policed message board, and we follow the mods' examples. Keeps it cleaner around here. And yes, usually those who have been around longer or who post more often are the ones doing the self-policing...because we care about the quality of the board, and the quality of the discussion.

And, contrary to your beliefs, we also actually contribute to it. Not just drunkenly post negative things, as you admit you usually do. If you're categorizing me as someone who doesn't add to discussion or post "real content", I'd advise you to do two things.

1. I'd look in the mirror, and re-read your own description of your posting habits.

2. I'd check my post history. I might not take kindly to those who lower the quality of the board in general, or those who have no idea how to have a proper discussion/debate, but its because I constantly contribute to the same conversations that they are lowering the quality of.

[F-16 CHIEF]

Starting duplicate threads with no substance is more a trait of a troll, than informing the OP of his mistake. Calm down. There is a certain standard around here, and this doesn't live up to it.

No, you mean there's a certain amount of bungholes on here that feel the need to comment on every thread they disagree with and play the role of board policeman.

If you didn't like the thread, then don't read it. Crazy idea, huh?

[ConnSKINS26]

No, you mean there's a certain amount of bungholes on here that feel the need to comment on every thread they disagree with and play the role of board policeman.

If you didn't like the thread, then don't read it. Crazy idea, huh?

No. That's not how it works. This is a terrible thread, with absolutely zero substance in the OP. Not even an argument. The title is slightly misleading, the content of the OP sucks, and, to top it all off, its already a thread on the front page.

If this were a well-written, detailed thread with an original idea, then yes, you could tell someone "if you didn't like the thread, the don't read it". Because it would be a valid thread.

This isn't. I'm not playing the role of "board policeman". We're a fairly self-policed board, most of the time. I choose to have high standards, as do many others. I'm certainly not going to make excuses for that.

[SkinsWarrior81]

I wouldn't call it "bitching". ES is a mostly self-policed message board, and we follow the mods' examples. Keeps it cleaner around here. And yes, usually those who have been around longer or who post more often are the ones doing the self-policing...because we care about the quality of the board, and the quality of the discussion.

And, contrary to your beliefs, we also actually contribute to it. Not just drunkenly post negative things, as you admit you usually do. If you're categorizing me as someone who doesn't add to discussion or post "real content", I'd advise you to do two things.

1. I'd look in the mirror, and re-read your own description of your posting habits.

2. I'd check my post history. I might not take kindly to those who lower the quality of the board in general, or those who have no idea how to have a proper discussion/debate, but its because I constantly contribute to the same conversations that they are lowering the quality of.

Obviously you did not get the point.

I am not claiming to be some kind of message board Jesus.

My point is that after the 5th or 6th person makes some snarky post about how stupid the OP is, then perhaps there comes a point when CONTINUING to post more derogatory crap just to pad your post count makes you less of an "active member" and more of just a jerk with a complex.

I see a majority of people with huge post counts in a small amount of time achieving them by going to threads they don't want to read in the first place and just repeatedly posting about how stupid the OP is and internet high-fiving each other.

[Bubble Screen]

You didn't exactly use the "See: _____" properly.

Yeah, I know. But my point was neither of those two will be a good NFL QB.

[ConnSKINS26]

I see a majority of people with huge post counts in a small amount of time achieving them by going to threads they don't want to read in the first place and just repeatedly posting about how stupid the OP is and internet high-fiving each other.

This is where you're misunderstanding. If this wasn't such a poorly-done thread, I would absolutely be interested in reading it in the first place. Its not. If you don't point this out any time something isn't up to a high standard, it doesn't improve or change. This place would be over-run with threads like this.

But in general, any topic can be made interesting, insightful, and encourage great discussion...if done well. That's the issue here, not that the OP thinks that Tyrod Taylor could be our QB of the future.

[Drew_Fl]

No offense to the OP personally, it's just this thread fails on many levels. The topic has been beaten to a pulp on this board, misleading thread title, no use of the search function, and in my opinion a terrible topic to begin with.

[2STaylor1]

love it..... as an undrafted FA, designated as an Athelete. that TD pass against stanford was nice tho

[cphil006]

He had the highlight play of the game on that first half TD throw, but could you flourish in a pro offense? His scrambling ability is decent, but not as good as VIck. He's not as accurate as I'd like, but he's probably a late rounder or URFA.

[F-16 CHIEF]

Anyone notice that guys who post things like this almost ALWAYS aren't very active members of the community? That's like tourists who visit the relatively nice areas of Mexico telling everyone "chill out, its not too bad around here...its just some drug trafficking"...They aren't terribly invested in the community, and obviously aren't in touch with what is in the best interests of said community.

DId you ever think it could be because of folks like you? The elitist attitude around here is a joke. Most of us have no desire to be on the internet with people who feel the need to critique other people's posts. We do like most normal people and choose not to read another thread that might not be of interest to us.

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No. That's not how it works. This is a terrible thread, with absolutely zero substance in the OP. Not even an argument. The title is slightly misleading, the content of the OP sucks, and, to top it all off, its already a thread on the front page.

If this were a well-written, detailed thread with an original idea, then yes, you could tell someone "if you didn't like the thread, the don't read it". Because it would be a valid thread.

This isn't. I'm not playing the role of "board policeman". We're a fairly self-policed board, most of the time. I choose to have high standards, as do many others. I'm certainly not going to make excuses for that.

Yeah, it is how it works. You aren't a moderator so why do you feel the need to critique the mans post? Don't like it. Don't read it. It really is how it "works" and it's that simple.

And maybe the guy isn't on message boards all the time? Maybe he doesn't look around everywhere to see if there's Tyrod posts? Is there some rule against it? On this site? No doubt. But, it's his first post and he's not trolling. He's obviously a Tech fan and had an honest question. I guess that isn't enough to be a "valid" thread to you, so that must mean that it's the gospel.

[ConnSKINS26]

DId you ever think it could be because of folks like you? The elitist attitude around here is a joke. Most of us have no desire to be on the internet with people who feel the need to critique other people's posts. We do like most normal people and choose not to read another thread that might not be of interest to us.

You aren't a moderator so why do you feel the need to critique the mans post? Don't like it. Don't read it. It really is how it "works" and it's that simple.

And maybe the guy isn't on message boards all the time? Maybe he doesn't look around everywhere to see if there's Tyrod posts? Is there some rule against it? On this site? No doubt. But, it's his first post and he's not trolling. He's obviously a Tech fan and had an honest question. I guess that isn't enough to be a "valid" thread to you, so that must mean that it's the gospel.

Yeah. You aren't going to get it. I'm over it. I'm not going to apologize for having high expectations, or stop having them. If you want to wade through endless crap like this, that's fine. Many of us choose not to.

[F-16 CHIEF]

Sounds good to me. Let's wade through the crap.

[NewCliche21]

Here's the idea:

Don't like a thread? Don't open it.

However, if you do post a thread that's terrible, then be prepared to be informed of said terribleness. Don't pollute the damned board beyond what it already is. For those of you sticking up for the awful OP, be prepared to be informed of how little you know about this board operating successfully.

[GaryGreenMonk]

Tyrod just won't succeed in the NFL. He'll be a forgotten name a couple years from now.

Plus he doesn't even fit the Shanahan's system. Neither does Newton. I'm not even a fan of drafting Newton if he's available because he doesn't fit our system. Tyrod is Newton except several orders less effective.

[Boston Skins]

Let me get this straight... And I want you all to think from the point of view of a non-member coming to this board.

ExtremeSkins has "high standards." Yet, when a post is made that you see to be unsuitable for your beloved message board that you waste hours a day on, you crucify the OP. Yeah. Redskins fans are the best fans in the NFL...

Why on earth would someone want to join this community? Over half the posts I see on this website are directly criticizing the point of view of another individual. How about a response instead of a criticism? We're all fans of the Redskins here, yet we treat each other like NFC East opponents. If you disagree with someone's point of view, no matter how dumb or vague you think it is, tell them WHY! Otherwise, you're just noise on a website that has not proven any kind of high standard to me thusfar...

[NewCliche21]

Let me get this straight... And I want you all to think from the point of view of a non-member coming to this board.

ExtremeSkins has "high standards." Yet, when a post is made that you see to be unsuitable for your beloved message board that you waste hours a day on, you crucify the OP. Yeah. Redskins fans are the best fans in the NFL...

Why on earth would someone want to join this community? Over half the posts I see on this website are directly criticizing the point of view of another individual. How about a response instead of a criticism? We're all fans of the Redskins here, yet we treat each other like NFC East opponents. If you disagree with someone's point of view, no matter how dumb or vague you think it is, tell them WHY! Otherwise, you're just noise on a website that has not proven any kind of high standard to me thusfar...

You've been here for ten minutes, so get off of your high horse and drop the drama.

This board gets by because we do hold posters to a certain standard. Starting threads that present no point of debate or discussion, especially when they have already been debated/discussed, does nothing but clog up the board. Please go look at the first page and let me know if any of it seems ridiculous or repetitious.

Oh, and this board, with all of its members, its backing of the organization, its exclusive content, and its respectability has nothing to prove to you. Again, drop it.

[Boston Skins]

You've been here for ten minutes, so get off of your high horse and drop the drama.

This board gets by because we do hold posters to a certain standard. Starting threads that present no point of debate or discussion, especially when they have already been debated/discussed, does nothing but clog up the board. Please go look at the first page and let me know if any of it seems ridiculous or repetitious.

Oh, and this board, with all of its members, its backing of the organization, its exclusive content, and its respectability has nothing to prove to you. Again, drop it.

Unfortunately, I've been here a little longer than 10 minutes, just haven't posted because of threads like this until recently. You drop a post like that, and I'M on a high horse?!? This board has lost its luster over the years. Exclusive content? There are faster ways to find out sports information through social media than refreshing message boards. Respectability? Half the fans I've talked to at FedEx Field have never even heard of this website. I work in sports marketing so you're not fooling me when you say that this message board is the information epicenter of everything you need to know about the Washington Redskins, because its not. Its purely a place to vent about the Redskins and each other.

[ConnSKINS26]

Unfortunately, I've been here a little longer than 10 minutes, just haven't posted because of threads like this until recently. You drop a post like that, and I'M on a high horse?!? This board has lost its luster over the years. Exclusive content? There are faster ways to find out sports information through social media than refreshing message boards. Respectability? Half the fans I've talked to at FedEx Field have never even heard of this website. I work in sports marketing so you're not fooling me when you say that this message board is the information epicenter of everything you need to know about the Washington Redskins, because its not. Its purely a place to vent about the Redskins and each other.

The amount of ignorance in this post is astounding.

I do, however, find it hilarious that a guy who's been here since October is telling us exactly what this place is.

[Coolio47]

Unfortunately, I've been here a little longer than 10 minutes, just haven't posted because of threads like this until recently. You drop a post like that, and I'M on a high horse?!? This board has lost its luster over the years. Exclusive content? There are faster ways to find out sports information through social media than refreshing message boards. Respectability? Half the fans I've talked to at FedEx Field have never even heard of this website. I work in sports marketing so you're not fooling me when you say that this message board is the information epicenter of everything you need to know about the Washington Redskins, because its not. Its purely a place to vent about the Redskins and each other.

http://www.motifake.com/image/demotivational-poster/1101/here-is-a-greyhound-greyhound-dog-wine-glass-demotivational-posters-1294091089.jpg

Breathe, people, BREATHE.

[terrifNick21]

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You guys need to settle down and just get over it with one of these!
http://funnyanimalpictures.net/data/media/1/group_hug_everyone.jpg

:silly:

[NewCliche21]

Unfortunately, I've been here a little longer than 10 minutes, just haven't posted because of threads like this until recently. You drop a post like that, and I'M on a high horse?!? This board has lost its luster over the years. Exclusive content? There are faster ways to find out sports information through social media than refreshing message boards. Respectability? Half the fans I've talked to at FedEx Field have never even heard of this website. I work in sports marketing so you're not fooling me when you say that this message board is the information epicenter of everything you need to know about the Washington Redskins, because its not. Its purely a place to vent about the Redskins and each other.

1) You've been here since October 2010. Unless, of course, you have a duplicate account, which is ban-worthy.

2) Exclusive with articles by themurf and Om, contests for tickets, sales on Redskins items, the ES Tailgate, etc. Just because you don't get it doesn't mean that it's false.

3) Half of the fans at FedEx haven't heard of half of our team, so you've got no point there. Popularity also has nothing to do with respectability, so congratulations on two fails in one point.

4) Your hyperbole hurts your argument almost as much as your lack of an argument.

[Boston Skins]

1) You've been here since October 2010. Unless, of course, you have a duplicate account, which is ban-worthy.

2) Exclusive with articles by themurf and Om, contests for tickets, sales on Redskins items, the ES Tailgate, etc. Just because you don't get it doesn't mean that it's false.

3) Half of the fans at FedEx haven't heard of half of our team, so you've got no point there. Popularity also has nothing to do with respectability, so congratulations on two fails in one point.

4) Your hyperbole hurts your argument almost as much as your lack of an argument.

Bro, I was going to respond to each of your points individually, but I've honestly lost interest. Keep on discounting the views of new guys and I'll keep visiting the board to discuss the team that I love. Peace.

[NewCliche21]

Bro, I was going to respond to each of your points individually, but I've honestly lost interest. Keep on discounting the views of new guys and I'll keep visiting the board to discuss the team that I love. Peace.

Bro, I'm not discounting the views of new guys; I'm pointing out bad posts. I don't care if you're Art; if you have a bad post, then it's going to be called out because this board takes care of itself.

However, we are all Redskins fans, which is good, so :cheers:

[Boston Skins]

Bro, I'm not discounting the views of new guys; I'm pointing out bad posts. I don't care if you're Art; if you have a bad post, then it's going to be called out because this board takes care of itself.

However, we are all Redskins fans, which is good, so :cheers:

Hail.

[mi6]

No, thank you ...

[Dan T.]

Tyrod Taylor = Another guy to root for against all the cocksure naysayers so certain he will fail.

[PalmettoRedskin]

We should all watch Jim Carrey and SNL instead of ***** at each other in this thread. Although, it was amusing to read it.

[Bubble Screen]

We should all watch Jim Carrey and SNL instead of ***** at each other in this thread. Although, it was amusing to read it.

That's what I was doing!:)

[DGREENHULK]

Wait... so since I don't pad my post count to a ridiculous level on every single thread voicing every single little displeasure I have makes me "not active"?

I read this board every day, several times a day. Have done so for a very long time. Never thought to even post because I had nothing to say to a lot of the self absorbed posters on this board. I get hammered and post in threads and say drunkenly angry things about how crappy the team is, and other than that, I really don't do that much.

What I do see is that most of the "active members" don't post much real content, only constant bitching about all the other inferior posters, trolls, retards, etc. etc.

So yes, perhaps you should lighten up a bit...

100 percent agree with this. I understand that maybe the OP should have read the rules before posting but cmon he didn't blow up the twin towers. Some of you guys really make me laugh when you act like Junior Mods. If your a MOD then by all means bring the hammer down on fresh out of the box members or long time membes who break the rules. But if your just one of the rest of us please calm down and step away from the ledge. I know your post counts won't increase by keeping your hands off the key board everytime someone breaks a rule but in the long run your heart health will improve :)

and to address the OP No I don't think Tyrod will here next year at least not as a QB but I could see a team drafting him in the later rounds as a project QB

[BKSkinsFan]

It's a double edged sword with this board at times. Yes the self policing is a necessity, and there are too many pointless posts/threads by people who have just signed up. However I do think some take it too far with the self policing and come off as know it all cyber jerks. Honestly is it really necessary to keep piling on to point out how much of a fail a certain thread is? Is that not filling up this message board with just as much bad content as the thread itself? Some of the "self policemen" need to police themselves.

I'd actually be all for only certain people creating threads in here, which would be approved by mods instead of just having the privilege revoked after a pointless thread has been created.

/ rant

BTW: Tyrod Taylor has been projected as anywhere from the #8 to #13 QB in the draft translating him anywhere from the 5th to 7th round. His weaknesses of having trouble reading defenses, impatient, along with lacking touch and accuracy just do not seem to be anywhere near a good fit for this offense.

IMO his skill set would fit well with an offense that is very run heavy with a mix of wild cat who could bring him off the bench or perhaps even as a slot WR. I'd highly doubt that a team drafting him would actually expect him to be their future starting QB.

[Fear Our D!]

Wow, this thread has made it to 4 pages already? :rubeyes: The mods must be taking the weekend off! :kungfu:

[TK]

The best thing for everyone that's posted in this thread to do is to go read the ENTIRE Rules Page (http://www.extremeskins.com/announcement.php?f=24) because A) Some of you don't get it & 2) Those that do could still use a refresher.

In fact, it's a good idea to actually take a look at them about once a month just to be safe as they get updated as needed with the changing times. :)

---------- Post added January-9th-2011 at 12:13 PM ----------

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[skinfan2k]

for some reason he reminds me of a dennis dixon who came out of oregon a few years ago

[Hollywood1127]

Use the search function.

Not a great first post, or a great start here. Welcome aboard.

I don't think we should draft a QB. Keep rebuilding the O-Line.

In the meantime, settle this situation with Donovan McNabb. Put Grossman back in 2nd string. McNab can learn this offense. Grossman threw some intercpetions and fumbled the ball as well. He is no different than Donovan. Only difference is, Grossman has a year on McNabb in Kyle's system in Houston. Other than that, McNabb should be our starter right now. Drafting a QB would not be a smart decision. We drafted Campbell and Colt Brennan and look how we treated them. Campbell was blamed for everything that should have been blamed on the O-Line. Colt Brennan however took the cold shoulder from Mike Shannahan and was replaced with John Beck. Colt Brennan is much better than John Beck. So save our pick on an O-Linemen and worry about a QB situation later. We spent two draft picks on McNabb. Why not let him learn Kyle's system.

[SuperMario]

I think we should bring Colt Brennan back.. this team needs a man who has a quick release..

[CRogersGuy]

This thread needs to be deleted. I dread opening any thread and seeing this.

I hate the sense of superiority by so many posters on this board (most message boards that have been around for a while for that matter). Guess what? Post count and join date mean jack **** to the quality of someone's posts. ConnSkins, this thread really changed my opinion of you.

[ConnSKINS26]

ConnSkins, this thread really changed my opinion of you.

I'm assuming you mean that it changed for this worse...so, I'm sorry? I started the thread with this post:


Use the search function.

Not a great first post, or a great start here. Welcome aboard.

Not overzealous, or even rude. Just stating a fact, and giving a tip. And then the posters screaming "mod-wannabe's!!!1!!!" came out of the woodwork, and I backed up my opinion, with this:


Starting duplicate threads with no substance is more a trait of a troll, than informing the OP of his mistake. Calm down. There is a certain standard around here, and this doesn't live up to it.

Again, succinct, and not rude. It then escalated a bit. But I was never rude, I just upheld my reasoning. I'm not going to stand by and be criticized for having high standards, without explaining why.

I'm sorry if that is sort of off-putting. But sometimes, you have to just not care what others think of you.

[pjfootballer]

Another Hokie Homer strikes again.

[Boston Skins]

I don't think we should draft a QB. Keep rebuilding the O-Line.

In the meantime, settle this situation with Donovan McNabb. Put Grossman back in 2nd string. McNab can learn this offense. Grossman threw some intercpetions and fumbled the ball as well. He is no different than Donovan. Only difference is, Grossman has a year on McNabb in Kyle's system in Houston. Other than that, McNabb should be our starter right now. Drafting a QB would not be a smart decision. We drafted Campbell and Colt Brennan and look how we treated them. Campbell was blamed for everything that should have been blamed on the O-Line. Colt Brennan however took the cold shoulder from Mike Shannahan and was replaced with John Beck. Colt Brennan is much better than John Beck. So save our pick on an O-Linemen and worry about a QB situation later. We spent two draft picks on McNabb. Why not let him learn Kyle's system.

I agree 100% with this post, but Donovan's situation is beyond repair. The real question before us is do we go ahead and draft the QB of the future now at #10? Or do we stick with Sexy Rexy for another season.

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I think we should bring Colt Brennan back.. this team needs a man who has a quick release..

Has there been any developments since his accident? He is yet another example with how impatient Shanny is being with QB's so far...

[Thirtyfive2seven]

Taylor sucks as a QB. I'd take him if he can catch the ball out of the backfield or play RB.. or both.

[Dan T.]

Taylor sucks as a QB. I'd take him if he can catch the ball out of the backfield or play RB.. or both.

See, these are the kind of posts I don't get. Taylor has had great success at Tech as a quarterback, and has matured and improved his game each year. So how does that translate to "Taylor sucks as a QB"? Seriously. Not "Taylor's game won't transfer to the pros" or some cogent argument - just a blanket assertion without any substance to back it up.

The fact is that Taylor doesn't suck as a quarterback. His career at Virginia Tech proves that.

[F-16 CHIEF]

I do think he progressed, but not to the point of an NFL QB. Just doesn't have the arm, height, or reading ability to do this.

He stares down receivers like most college QB's. He's your typical one read and run college QB. I live right beside Blacksburg, so I get to see him plenty. Just my opinion though.

[SKOALSKIN]

Hey why don't we look at Bryan Randall and maybe pick up Glennon. VA tech players disapoint in the big game and the big league.

[icbmayday]

Lets keep our fingers crossed and hope not.

[blindlywewander]

Man I almost hope we do draft him just to make you guys look like idiots.

I think Tyrod has game changing ability and am strangely confident that he will play quarterback in the NFL. People that say he's a crappy qb either haven't seen any VT games or don't know how to analyze a qb's ability.

but as has been said several times, no one is suggesting to draft him in the top 3 rounds. he's a late round prospect. he'd be a project. naturally. everyone is just disregarding him because 'oh, he plays at tech so if you don't think he's awful you're a homer'. puhhlease..

[maskedsuperstar]

I agree 100% with this post, but Donovan's situation is beyond repair. The real question before us is do we go ahead and draft the QB of the future now at #10? Or do we stick with Sexy Rexy for another season.

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Has there been any developments since his accident? He is yet another example with how impatient Shanny is being with QB's so far...

Colt was cut by the Raiders. So, Shanny must know what he is doing.

[Dblock804]

Two words- James Madison. Bad team, weak conference, just not a good fit for any Va. Tech in the NFL.

[USS Redskins]

Reading the first few posts here - they should change the name of the site to extreme d-bags.
If you dont like a post - move on.

[Dukes and Skins]

Two words- James Madison. Bad team, weak conference, just not a good fit for any Va. Tech in the NFL.

Tech is a very good team in the ACC and it pains me to say it being someone who's family is big on UVA and I'm a JMU student but lets not act like Tech is some terrible ACC team who isn't good. Although that upset was pretty crazy ;)

[pjfootballer]

Man I almost hope we do draft him just to make you guys look like idiots.

I think Tyrod has game changing ability and am strangely confident that he will play quarterback in the NFL. People that say he's a crappy qb either haven't seen any VT games or don't know how to analyze a qb's ability.

but as has been said several times, no one is suggesting to draft him in the top 3 rounds. he's a late round prospect. he'd be a project. naturally. everyone is just disregarding him because 'oh, he plays at tech so if you don't think he's awful you're a homer'. puhhlease..

Getting drafted and starting are two different things. He'll get drafted, he won't play QB. He's not a crappy QB, just not NFL caliber QB.

This is why VATech fans are so annoying. You guys get your panties in a bunch everytime someone says the slightest negative thing about one of your players. I'm a MD fan and you could have named most of their starting QB's in the last 10 years and I'd tell you that only Shaun Hill was worth a crap and he'll be a career backup like Reich was.

When these players leave their colleges, I just don't hang on to them anymore. I see fans of their team constantly "rooting" for their guy because he once wore their alma maters jersey. I went to the University of Memphis, but I tell you what. When we played the Panthers, I wanted us to crush DeAngelo Williams. I want us to beat the snot out of Shaun Hill when we play Detroit. You guys need to let these "Former" (Operative Word) players go.

As far as Taylor goes, he will not be a good QB in the NFL. Just my opinion, I'm not an expert, but I know what I've seen from him in his career. Very good college QB. It happens. don't be so damn offended.

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I do think he progressed, but not to the point of an NFL QB. Just doesn't have the arm, height, or reading ability to do this.

He stares down receivers like most college QB's. He's your typical one read and run college QB. I live right beside Blacksburg, so I get to see him plenty. Just my opinion though.

Actually that was my assessment when watching the replay of the Orange Bowl.

[onedrop]

enough with the rushing college QBs. they do not work in the NFL. and if they do its because their legs are finally gone and must adapt and are therefore old or, fresh out of the poke with something to prove and cant make it a whole season at the same level. its been tried and it consitently fails.

[blindlywewander]

Getting drafted and starting are two different things.

When did I say they were the same? When did I say he would start? What post did you read?


This is why VATech fans are so annoying. You guys get your panties in a bunch everytime someone says the slightest negative thing about one of your players. First, don't look at my panties. Second, they're not in a bunch. I'm just making an argument based on my opinion. I could have sworn that was allowed here.


As far as Taylor goes, he will not be a good QB in the NFL. Just my opinion, I'm not an expert, but I know what I've seen from him in his career. Very good college QB. It happens. don't be so damn offended. I'm not offended. Not sure where you got that from. I'm no expert either, but I think he has the tools to play QB at the next level. He shouldn't be brought in to start or thought of as a savior that will lead us to the promised land, but I think he's got the ability to play QB in the NFL.

[polywog999]

You know guys, the dude who started this thread is a noob just like all of you were at one time. Hell, when I started posting EVERYONE thought I had brain damage, which is only partially correct.

My point is, TK or Zoony or whom ever will close the thread if they see fit. We don't need to post in spam threads. Also, if we are to help police the board, how about politely informing the noob of the rules. I don't know....gee, how about shooting him a PM instead of openly mocking and embarrassing the poor guy.

Now as for the OP I say we pass. We don't need anymore back up QB's unless It's one that could wind up a franchise type player.

Welcome to the board noob! Don't forget your helmet! :point2sky