gazoo Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 The Falcoholichttp://www.thefalcoholic.com/2015/8/19/9175339/falcons-are-reportedly-interested-in-veteran-quarterback-rex-grossmanT.J. Yates didn't impress fans with his performance against the Titans last Friday, and while Sean Renfree has been pretty consistent throughout camp and the first preseason game, a report is circulating that suggests the Falcons may be looking to add a veteran presence at the backup quarterback position.ESPN's Dianna Russini reported that the Rex Grossman turned down an offer from the New York Jets, who ended up signing Matt Flynn instead. While that transaction in and of itself probably isn't of particular interest to Falcons fan, the reason Russini gave certainly is.The connection between Grossman and Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan is worth noting. Grossman and Shanahan were together in Houston in 2009, when Shanahan was the Texans' offensive coordinator and Grossman was the backup to Matt Schaub. Shanahan and Grossman spent the 2010 through 2013 seasons together in Washington, and Grossman even spent some time in Cleveland last season when Shanahan was the Browns' offensive coordinator.Grossman has an advantage over both Yates and Renfree in terms of experience. The 12-year NFL veteran helped lead the Chicago Bears to an NFC Championship victory and a Super Bowl berth in 2006. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atljbo Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FentayeJones Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 How is Grossman any better than Yates when Shanny cut him last season when he could not even beat out Brian Hoyer and Johnny Manziel. Sometimes you have to be careful what you ask for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbabygrady Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 How is Grossman any better than Yates when Shanny cut him last season when he could not even beat out Brian Hoyer and Johnny Manziel. Sometimes you have to be careful what you ask for.not that I hope we sign Grossman by any means, but Hoyer is at least competing to be the starter in Houston and Manziel being a 1st round pick was a lock to make the roster. So Grossman may not be better than Hoyer but he could still be a step up from Yates. At least with Falcons reportedly having interest in Grossman, that could indicate that they see how bad Yates is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FentayeJones Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) @bigbabygrady - Hoyer and Manziel are competing for starting jobs because every quarterback on their roster suck, not because they are good. You guys' hate for Yates have you believing that Grossman is any better. Edited August 19, 2015 by FentayeJones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggggggo Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Oh please not Sexy Rexy... Seen him in way to many Redskins games... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vafalconfan Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 That's bizarre if true, but Yates is not the answer and unlike last year's staff Quinn and company do not keep their heads in the sand when obvious problems are right in front of them. If they sign Grossman I'm fine with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FentayeJones Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 D. Orlando Ledbetter @DOrlandoAJC QB Rex Grossman is interested in the #Falcons. Not the other way around. Team is happy with Yates and Renfree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papachaz Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 D. Orlando Ledbetter @DOrlandoAJC QB Rex Grossman is interested in the #Falcons. Not the other way around. Team is happy with Yates and Renfree.I was coming to this thread to post this, but my take is that since DLed said THAT, means we've probably just signed grossman to a multi year multi billion dollar deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clownorg Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Don't really want Rex.. but he is an Upgrade over Yates.Yea. I know that isn't saying much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdz4i Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 i find it funny that rex has a worse career completion percentage than vick, but some of yall are convinced he is an upgrade over yates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romfal Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 D. Orlando Ledbetter @DOrlandoAJC QB Rex Grossman is interested in the #Falcons. Not the other way around. Team is happy with Yates and Renfree.actual good reporting from D Led? Must have seen my petition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconOdense Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Rule number 1: dont use money or trade picks to get a back up qb. If Ryan goes down we are done no matter what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconsAirMiles Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Maybe the Falcons badly want a guy name Rex as part of the organization. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Late to the party here.http://boards.atlantafalcons.com/topic/4030870-rex-grossman/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheldon Cooper Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I am hoping Mallett wins starter job in HOU and they cut Hoyer. Savage is their back up. They could keep all three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I am hoping Mallett wins starter job in HOU and they cut Hoyer. Savage is their back up. They could keep all three.As a slight Houston fan I'm hoping Hoyer wins the job because I think he's better than Mallett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningThePiszOuttaTheBall Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I was coming to this thread to post this, but my take is that since DLed said THAT, means we've probably just signed grossman to a multi year multi billion dollar dealOh he11, this means Matt Ryan has been demoted and Grossman will be our starting QB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bawse Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Stupid, just give the #2 to Renfree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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