By now, it’s widely known Mike and Kyle were enamored of Beck during his college days at Brigham Young University. They continued to admire him from afar throughout his first three nondescript NFL seasons, during which he played in only five regular season games — none since 2007.
At Mike’s insistence, Washington traded for Beck before last season and rewarded him with a contract extension. The Shanahans’ plan was in motion before Beck’s nameplate was dry on his Redskins Park dressing stall.
What’s not common knowledge is that Mike and Kyle and their coaching underlings regularly praise Beck in the team’s Ashburn training complex. That Beck quickly grasped the offense and usually shines in film review. And that Beck has done much in a short period of time to impress Mike, who doesn’t impress easily.
Fact is, the Shanahans see something special in Beck. To them, he’s not simply the best option. They believe he’s someone who could lead a perennial winner.
Mike and Kyle don’t care if Beck is viewed less favorably throughout the rest of the NFL. They’re confident they know what they have.
As Rico alluded to, probably the best thing that's happened is that Beck got injured and Grossman had a great showing. But Beck will probably start the next game. I'll be tuning in to follow the QB drama as much as to follow the progress of the young Skins. Btw, I find it amazing that Beck is only a year younger than Grossman. Beck is little more than a 30 year old rookie QB. I would be amazed if he justifies the Shannys' confidence in him.
