Could Christian Ponder be the Redskins Franchise Quarterback?

by jmpalomo on Jan 23, 2012 4:06 PM EST

Ah, the NFL Draft. Deception. CIA Style.

When Mike Shanahan and the Denver Broncos selected Jay Cutler with the 11th pick in the 2006 NFL Draft they did a funny thing: They never interviewed or worked out Cutler. They were in pure espionage mode.

So before we come up with definites about who Shanny will be drafting let's remember what he did to ensure Jay Cutler would be there for him. He was in silent mode. From what I understand, he was the only one who knew he would take Cutler at #11. This prevented other teams from thinking they had to leap over the redskins to take Cutler. It almost surely saved the Broncos a 2nd round draft pick to move up.

Rumor was that the Redskins moved from #10 to #16 last year because they were confident that Christian Ponder would be there for them, after Jake Locker was gone at #8. The Viikings were in there own CIA mode when they took Ponder with #13. Was this rumor right? Did the Redskins want Ponder at #16? We may never know.

Now if Minnesota believes that RGIII will be a better quarterback than Ponder, all they have to do is put out that they will take Justin Blackmon at #3 if he is there. We all know St. Louis covets Blackmon, and that he would be the perfect big play target for Sam Bradford. A match made in heaven. The problem is that St. Louis would love to fleece a team to move up to #2 if they can be assured that Blackmon would be there. If they cannot be 100% guaranteed I think they keep pick #2 and take the big play wide receiver.

This would bring in the Redskins to make a play for Ponder. This would definitely be worked out between the Redskins and Vikings before the draft. The Vikings would hate to take RGIII and not have a home for Ponder and the pick/picks they would receive for him.

The Redskins would not offer the #6 pick in the draft. That is way too valuable, especially with 6 definite studs at the top of the draft. They could offer a 2nd and 4th rounder to Minnesota. They could possibly get away with just a 2nd rounder since the Skins pick at the top of the 2nd round.

I am not predicting it, but I think it could be an option that comes into play.

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Holy Shitberries!

Can we have the draft already so we can all take our tinfoil hats off?

I see it as more cushion for the pushin'

by iH8dallas on Jan 23, 2012 4:13 PM EST reply actions

hahaha

this is by far the worst offseason ever for skins fans

A fan of losers, Redskins, Wizards, Orioles, Terps, Dale Jr, America

by jbh1190 on Jan 23, 2012 4:27 PM EST up reply actions

Haha. Only 3 more months. What's the hurry?

by jmpalomo on Jan 23, 2012 4:13 PM EST reply actions

is only like six weeks until free agency

I think the fan base will have a much better understanding of where we’re going at quarterback by then.
If we resign Grossman, I have to believe we are drafting a quarterback who will start at some point next season.
If we sign somebody to a large deal, then I think we are drafting a developmental quarterback.
If we sign absolutely nobody, then I have no idea what that means… other than huge speculation about the draft

The world looks mighty different when you're peeking out your belly button

by Skins Fan '77 on Jan 24, 2012 11:14 AM EST up reply actions

I never liked Ponder much as a prospect

personally.

"By far the worst performers on the (R*dskins) are in the front office." – Sally Jenkins

by smutsboy1 on Jan 23, 2012 4:14 PM EST reply actions

I wrote something simular to this about collin kapernick

I just dont see the Vikes giving up on there starting first round quaterback after 1 year. the only rumor I heard last year was that the only quaterback the redskins would draft was taken by the titans.

by taylor21 on Jan 23, 2012 4:14 PM EST reply actions

Kapernick's not going anywhere. He is insurance if SanFran does not resign Smith.

by jmpalomo on Jan 23, 2012 4:15 PM EST up reply actions

yay something to talk about

A fan of losers, Redskins, Wizards, Orioles, Terps, Dale Jr, America

by jbh1190 on Jan 23, 2012 4:21 PM EST reply actions

But not really

by CarverM on Jan 23, 2012 4:31 PM EST up reply actions

no but nobody else is posting anything today

it really bums me out when we dont have discussions.

What am i supposed to do then talk to people at work? lmao

A fan of losers, Redskins, Wizards, Orioles, Terps, Dale Jr, America

by jbh1190 on Jan 23, 2012 4:53 PM EST up reply actions

I wish I could end this ridiculous speculation.

We WILL DRAFT A QB IN THE FIRST ROUND. It will be either Griffin or Foles.

We’re not trading for Ponder or Kapernick (sp? Who cares, he’s a bum.)

We’re not signing Peyton Manning.

Just enjoy the offseason before the draft. Do what I do, buy some binoculars and spy on your neighbors. It’s more fun than you think.

I see it as more cushion for the pushin'

by iH8dallas on Jan 23, 2012 4:34 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

But what about our trading for Philip Rivers?

by Brutus89 on Jan 23, 2012 4:45 PM EST up reply actions

works

I wish I could end this ridiculous speculation.
We WILL DRAFT A QB IN THE FIRST ROUND. It will be either Griffin or Foles.

We’re not trading for Ponder or Kapernick (sp? Who cares, he’s a bum.)

We’re not signing Peyton Manning.

Just enjoy the offseason before the draft. Do what I do, buy some binoculars and spy on your neighbors. It’s more fun than you think.

I see it as more cushion for the pushin’
by iH8dallas on Jan 23, 2012 4:34 PM EST

by dr WNC on Jan 23, 2012 4:49 PM EST up reply actions

isn't that a felony?

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by jbh1190 on Jan 23, 2012 4:54 PM EST up reply actions

I birdwatch through my window...

If the neighbor’s house happens to get in the way, so be it.

I see it as more cushion for the pushin'

by iH8dallas on Jan 23, 2012 5:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

are your pants on?

A fan of losers, Redskins, Wizards, Orioles, Terps, Dale Jr, America

by jbh1190 on Jan 23, 2012 5:10 PM EST up reply actions

i could defend him

"Klatu Verata Nicthmmmmprrhh"

by irishgoon on Jan 23, 2012 5:39 PM EST up reply actions

Is that illegal?

Or is it just creepy?

How weird would it be if I was birdwatching, and noticed my neighbor birdwatching in my direction? OMG that would be crazy.

I see it as more cushion for the pushin'

by iH8dallas on Jan 23, 2012 5:58 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

that's how babies are made

by travisjh86 on Jan 23, 2012 6:11 PM EST up reply actions

Absolutely true–everyone knows storks are involved

The world looks mighty different when you're peeking out your belly button

by Skins Fan '77 on Jan 24, 2012 11:16 AM EST up reply actions

We are so bored

all of these posts, mine included, is such a clear indicator.

by Brutus89 on Jan 23, 2012 4:45 PM EST reply actions

speculating on draft picks is one thing... but... speculating on trading for players drafted just a year ago... C'mon man!

I liked Ponder last year… and hoped he would be there for us… but seriously… the Vikings like him, and they used a 1st rd pick to get him. He’s only played for 1 year and can only get better. He already knows their system… so… why would they get rid of him?

by 1x1an on Jan 23, 2012 5:49 PM EST reply actions

lol lol

are you the same guy that wrote fred davis is the second coming of shannon sharpe and to trade cooley for some used football tees oh christ ponder is not coming to washington why would the vikes just give up on him after one year and if that is the case i would rather have grossman starting instead of ponder . here is my prediction shanny is going to get a QB but its not who we all think it is.

lohaus #54

by lohaus#54 on Jan 23, 2012 6:02 PM EST reply actions

Are you serious?

I really think you should have to take an IQ test before you start a thread here. And when will you people realize that just by putting at the end you dont expect it or its nto what you want doesnt make it any less dumb. please stop. just please please please stop April can not get here fast enough.

by kevinjames73 on Jan 23, 2012 6:42 PM EST reply actions

What have you posted?

probably about panties and nighties.

by jmpalomo on Jan 23, 2012 9:42 PM EST via Android app up reply actions

What the fuck is going on here?????????

People are getting fucking crazy!

Crying Lion

by Tiller56 on Jan 23, 2012 7:24 PM EST reply actions

Vote:

Should I delete this post?

Crying Lion

by Tiller56 on Jan 23, 2012 7:25 PM EST reply actions

yessssssssssssss

by kevinjames73 on Jan 23, 2012 7:29 PM EST up reply actions

Boredom

drives people crazy. Its a scientific fact that I just made up

by terpsallday on Jan 23, 2012 8:31 PM EST up reply actions

Haha. At least I got a brain AND I CAN THINK CREATIVE WHAT IFS.

What if Minnesota thinks RGIII is above and beyond a way better QB than Ponder. They just pass on him?
DOUBT IT. THEY TAKE RGIII.

by jmpalomo on Jan 23, 2012 9:38 PM EST via Android app up reply actions

How about this for a dumb question

The Redskins could have had Ponder if they REALLY wanted him. Yet they chose to trade back instead. What makes you think they would now give up even more picks to have him?

Ponder was not our option last year. It was Locker. Locker went bye-bye, so we moved back. Defense then became the target.

R.I.P JVP 1926-2012

by Tiller56 on Jan 24, 2012 8:27 AM EST up reply actions

Skins miscalculated thinking Ponder would be there at #16

And so did the rest of the world

by jmpalomo on Jan 24, 2012 10:13 AM EST via Android app up reply actions

But if you're REALLY high on a guy, and want him as your QB, you don't trade back and hope he's there, you select him.

So it’s obvious the Redskins weren’t extremely high on Ponder, or they would have been happy to take him at 10 and be set with their QB. So they won’t decide now to part with any valuable resources to get a guy they weren’t that high on.

by StephanHart on Jan 24, 2012 10:48 AM EST up reply actions

Yes

very true

R.I.P JVP 1926-2012

by Tiller56 on Jan 24, 2012 11:48 AM EST up reply actions

I guess I should have posted something boring like the skins are not signing Flynn.

That is just too WOW of a blog post.

by jmpalomo on Jan 23, 2012 9:40 PM EST via Android app up reply actions

PS. They might sign Matt Flynn.

by jmpalomo on Jan 23, 2012 9:46 PM EST via Android app up reply actions

How many responses did it generate?

R.I.P JVP 1926-2012

by Tiller56 on Jan 24, 2012 11:49 AM EST up reply actions

go for it

When I was a kid, my father told me, "Never hit anyone in anger, unless you're absolutely sure you can get away with it." -Russell Ziskey

by Redskin44 on Jan 24, 2012 9:46 AM EST up reply actions

Tomorrow, we'll get a post on the next Redskin's QB... Cam Newton!

Someone will try to convince us that the Panthers will trade him to us so they can trade up for Luck!… or something like that.

by 1x1an on Jan 23, 2012 7:44 PM EST reply actions

Dont forget Shanny drafted Cutler. That cant be far off.

by kevinjames73 on Jan 23, 2012 8:29 PM EST up reply actions

if we get cutler we are superbowl bound in the next 2 years

by munson21502 on Jan 23, 2012 8:50 PM EST up reply actions

Seriously

I was joking about how dumb all the talk about other teams QBs are. lol

by kevinjames73 on Jan 23, 2012 10:09 PM EST up reply actions

this won't happen either...

unless the way FO run the offseason without me knowing…

The investment of a 1st rd. pick, especially for a QB, is not given up on so quickly. Nor do I believe we would trade for his services. He may have been (but not greatly needed) high on our list with last years draft, but that would have been with our own picks. And, I don’t believe he showed anything this year to warrant trading for him…

by jgibbsfan1 on Jan 23, 2012 9:51 PM EST reply actions