» Will Griffin start the opener?

Deadskins · Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 8:24 pm Post subject: Will Griffin start the opener?

Now that the deal is done, and Luck will presumably go #1 to the Colts, do you think the rookie will start from day 1, or will he sit behind a veteran for a while?

The Hogster · Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 8:27 pm Post subject:

You don't trade up to #2 for a guy to sit.

SkinsJock · Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 8:34 pm Post subject:

RGIII is the starting QB here as soon as Mike thinks he's ready - I guess we'd like him to start but I'd rather he gets the time

Irn-Bru · Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 8:36 pm Post subject:

Barring injury, I don't see how it's even possible that any of our current QBs would outplay him in training camp and preseason. If RGIII shows even some promise at the position, he'll start from day one.

SkinsJock · Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 8:40 pm Post subject:

Deadskins · Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 8:50 pm Post subject:

The Hogster · Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 8:55 pm Post subject:

Red_One43 · Hog Joined: 16 Aug 2008 Posts: 4606 Location: D.C.

I voted sit him because that is the way Shanny rolls. Check out how long he sat Hank and Helu even though a lot of coaches would have started them earlier to get the experience. We know Royster was ready earlier, but Shanny signs Rashard Choice. Shanny likes to bring rookies along slowly.

Finally, Shanny sat Cutler. Yes, it was a different scenario with Plummer as the starter, but he started Cutler later on even though the Broncos had a winning record with Plummer. My point, Shanny started Cutler when he felt that Culter was ready. That will be the key. When Shanny feels RGIII is ready. So, it won't be a wait until number 1 falters before RGIII gets the start. I don't think Shanny will see RGIII as ready on Day 1. Of course, it would help to know who our vet QB is going to be at the start of the off season workouts.

About Cam? Cam Newton blew everybody out of the water, but the Panthers also tweaked the O for him. I don't see the Shannies tweaking the O that much for RGIII.

Can RGIII be a starting QB in this league on Day 1? Just as Flacco and Ryan were, I say he can, but just don't think Shanny will let him. See Eli Manning's rookie year. Certainly, you don't pay that much for a QB to sit the bench? Yes, some coaches do, until they feel their QB is ready.

Countertrey · Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 9:44 pm Post subject:

He starts as soon as MS thinks he's ready... That may be game one... the quality of OLine play may well dictate what happens.

langleyparkjoe · Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 9:46 pm Post subject:

Start him imo... plus shanahans time is running out.

superbowl here we come!!!

tribeofjudah · Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 10:05 pm Post subject:

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PLAY HIM........DAY 1

Kilmer72 · Hog Joined: 07 Oct 2008 Posts: 1260 Location: Midland, VA

I do not want to turn him into a gun shy Patrick Ramsey either. Wait until he is ready. He didn't run a pro offense. We just have to wait and see what he can do.

The Hogster · Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 10:09 pm Post subject:

With his athleticism, he gives us the best chance to win, even while he's learning. He may have a few 12-26 for 225yd games, but he'll probably add another 50-60 on the ground. We can't leave that on the bench and trot out a guy whose going to give the other team the ball 3 times.

We don't have the luxury of sitting him. Just like Kurtis Painter will be holding a clipboard for Andrew Luck. When you're picking that high, it's usually because you suck.

You don't start suck over talent.

Kilmer72 · Hog Joined: 07 Oct 2008 Posts: 1260 Location: Midland, VA

The Hogster · Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 10:14 pm Post subject:

Starting him week 1 doesn't mean that he's not the guy for the long term. That logic makes no sense.

I'm sure the Panthers view Cam as their long term solution, but he still started. And, he didn't even have a full offseason. Same for Andy Dalton.