theProf Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Report: Rex Grossman working out for Falcons TuesdayPosted by Josh Alper on August 25, 2015, 10:19 AM EDTThe backup quarterback battle between T.J. Yates and Sean Renfree has failed to create many sparks in Atlanta this summer, but things could get a little more exciting this week.Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports that Rex Grossman is taking a physical and working out for the Falcons on Tuesday. Grossman’s name surfaced when the Jets were looking for help after Geno Smith’s broken jaw and he said at the time that he needed a little time to get over a sprained foot before he’d be able to play.Grossman and Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan worked together in Washington and Cleveland. That gives Grossman familiarity with the offensive scheme and, based on comments earlier this summer, his arrival would make Shanahan a happy fella.“I loved Rex because he was so tough. Rex would hang in there, get the crap knocked out of him every week,” Shanahan said. “He never flinched. He’d hang in there and take all the hits. He didn’t mind the pressure on him. He’d let it sling every time. Sometimes, I’d have to tell Rex that he was letting it sling around a little too much and that you might have to take a sack here or throw it away. But the thing I loved about Rex is how much he competed. Every time that he was in the game, I felt like we had a chance. If he was going to throw three picks, I felt like there was a great chance he was going to come back and throw three touchdowns. He was a real fun guy to have.”If all goes well during Grossman’s visit, it will probably be a little more fun in Atlanta by tomorrow morning.http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/08/25/report-rex-grossman-working-out-for-falcons-tuesday/?ocid=Yahoo&partner=ya5nbcs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinalScore2.0 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Dang Shanahan! Is that the best endorsement you could make? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 “I loved Rex because he was so tough. Rex would hang in there, get the crap knocked out of him every week,” Shanahan said. “He never flinched. He’d hang in there and take all the hits. He didn’t mind the pressure on him. He’d let it sling every time. Sometimes, I’d have to tell Rex that he was letting it sling around a little too much and that you might have to take a sack here or throw it away. But the thing I loved about Rex is how much he competed. Every time that he was in the game, I felt like we had a chance. If he was going to throw three picks, I felt like there was a great chance he was going to come back and throw three touchdowns. He was a real fun guy to have.”Haha, that is pretty much it right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAD597 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 At this point he is worth a shot since he can pretty much just step in. Better now than dealing with it if Ryan gets injured. Yates has been awful and Renfree seems to have regressed after a decent 1st pre season game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FentayeJones Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Sounds like this is a move that will give Shanny some comfort and familiarity in running his offense. At least the front office is trying to give the coaches what they want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hashbrown3 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Yeah, in fact that is it with him. He's actually a very good, but highly error prone QB.I read he sprained his foot working out recently about when the jets were seeking help. Hope that is cleared up.Career stats:Rex Grossman Height: 6-1 Weight: 225 Age: 35Born: 8/23/1980 Bloomington , INCollege: FloridaExperience: 12 SeasonsTDS56INT60YDS10,232RTG71.4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theProf Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 Falcons bring in veteran Rex Grossman for workout, physicalVaughn McClure, ESPN Staff Writer Veteran quarterback Rex Grossman, a former first-round draft pick of the Chicago Bears, is in Atlanta Tuesday for a workout and physical with the Falcons, a source told ESPN.com.The Falcons are unsettled at the backup quarterback position behind Matt Ryan. Current backups T.J. Yates and Sean Renfree have been battling for the No. 2 role this preseason, but both have underwhelmed.Grossman, who turned 35 on Sunday, has familiarity with the scheme. He played under Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan in both Washington and last year for a short training camp stint with Cleveland. The Browns attempted to bring Grossman back during the regular season following injuries to Brian Hoyer and Johnny Manziel, but Grossman declined the invitation.Back in June, Shanahan shared his thoughts about what he liked about Grossman in Washington."I loved Rex because he was so tough. Rex would hang in there, get the crap knocked out of him every week," Shanahan said. "He never flinched. He'd hang in there and take all the hits. He didn't mind the pressure on him. He'd let it sling every time. Sometimes, I'd have to tell Rex that he was letting it sling around a little too much and that you might have to take a sack here or throw it away. But the thing I loved about Rex is how much he competed. Every time that he was in the game, I felt like we had a chance. If he was going to throw three picks, I felt like there was a great chance he was going to come back and throw three touchdowns. He was a real fun guy to have." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzard_falcon Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Bring in Rex, keep Renfree as the #3 (or put him on the practice squad), and send Yates packing.That really sounds like our best option given who is available. I just don't see any better options getting cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hashbrown3 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Yep, I trust our coaches. It's quite apparent to all that our backups are abysmal. Yates has looked horrible since we brought him here. Renfree, at least, has shown some glimpses of hope. Albeit, last week both looked horrible.Maybe we're just about to hire the least horrible guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashburn*Fibonacci Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Good. Anything has to be better then those two back ups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.11 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Grossman isn't terrible. I've watched him play when he was the Redskins' starter in 2011 and he's had some brilliant moments. He's just inconsistent. I think he's a capable back-up though, that we hopefully never have to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdz4i Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Good. Anything has to be better then those two back upsyeah, even a guy with a worse completetion % than vick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliechaplin Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Bring in Rex, keep Renfree as the #3 (or put him on the practice squad), and send Yates packing. That really sounds like our best option given who is available. I just don't see any better options getting cut.This was going to be MY post, so thanks a lot, VaFalcon..............:-) Agree 100%. I like Renfree, feel a little better with Rex at #2, and Yates may be a wonderful human being, but I don't care to see him running this offense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Well at least he isnt a jags castoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theProf Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 Falcons bring in veteran Rex Grossman for workout, physicalVaughn McClure, ESPN Staff Writer Veteran quarterback Rex Grossman, a former first-round draft pick of the Chicago Bears, is in Atlanta Tuesday for a workout and physical with the Falcons, a source told ESPN.com.The Falcons are unsettled at the backup quarterback position behind Matt Ryan. Current backups T.J. Yates and Sean Renfree have been battling for the No. 2 role this preseason, but both have underwhelmed.Grossman, who turned 35 on Sunday, has familiarity with the scheme. He played under Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan in both Washington and last year for a short training camp stint with Cleveland. The Browns attempted to bring Grossman back during the regular season following injuries to Brian Hoyer and Johnny Manziel, but Grossman declined the invitation.Back in June, Shanahan shared his thoughts about what he liked about Grossman in Washington."I loved Rex because he was so tough. Rex would hang in there, get the crap knocked out of him every week," Shanahan said. "He never flinched. He'd hang in there and take all the hits. He didn't mind the pressure on him. He'd let it sling every time. Sometimes, I'd have to tell Rex that he was letting it sling around a little too much and that you might have to take a sack here or throw it away. But the thing I loved about Rex is how much he competed. Every time that he was in the game, I felt like we had a chance. If he was going to throw three picks, I felt like there was a great chance he was going to come back and throw three touchdowns. He was a real fun guy to have."The following paragraphs were later added to McClure's original article:"Falcons coach Dan Quinn confirmed the news during his Tuesday news conference.Although the Falcons are unsettled at the backup quarterback position behind Matt Ryan, Quinn would not commit to signing Grossman immediately. Current backups T.J. Yates and Sean Renfree have been battling for the No. 2 role this preseason, but both have underwhelmed.``I think, just like at every position, we're happy with the two guys we have, but when there's a time to come work out somebody and see where he's at or so where the player is at or how we can help improve, we're going to look at that every chance we get,'' Quinn said. ``Wouldn't look too much into that other than that's another opportunity for us to do that.''Quinn was pressed on whether he was truly content with Yates and Renfree, considering the team brought in a experienced veteran such as Grossman.``I think so, yeah,'' Quinn responded. ``If there's a way to say, `OK, can we still compete and battle for it to improve in a little way?' then we'll still try to do that. I think it's at all the spots, whether it be any of them.'' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FentayeJones Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Quinn is starting to get pretty good at coach-speak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hashbrown3 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Quinn is starting to get pretty good at coach-speakYeah, this is delicate so he's in no position to be too forthcoming in his replies. I give him a C+ for even fielding the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xiv_T_E_C_O_ Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Hopefully we'll sign him, he ain't great but if need be I feel he can do a far better job than the other 2 guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hashbrown3 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I say if we sign him, let he and Renfree battle it out. Regardless of what transpires here, a message was sent to our two backups. One mister Yates may well be gathering his belongings. He has not improved even despite the fact that he had a leg up on the system supposedly.Tough biz... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySG Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 If, entering his third season, Renfree is incapable of beating out Grossman and Yates then we may as well move him on and try to find another "promising young QB". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR Falcon Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Sounds like Yates is finished, and this might wake Renfree up, which he should be eligible for the practice squad also, if they wanted to put him on it. Plus Rex could help bring Renfree along in this offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerosmith67 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 8 years removed from a Super Bowl appearance, but he's been to a Super Bowl and played well in pressure situations. As a backup, that's more than you can hope for when you're faced with the options the Falcons currently have staring them in the face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwarzenegger321 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 We should sign Shockley. He is da future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerosmith67 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Sitting watching practice in person there was Ryan and then waaaaaaaaaaaaay down the line there was Yates and Renfree, it was as if you were watching two completely different teams when at times it was the same first team offense just subbing the QB, it was ridiculous. I was having flashbacks of 2007 when fans were chanting for Joey Harrington to be put in just so we could stop the pain of watching Leftwich.Does anyone still remember that game against the Titans where Leftwich overthrew the endzone and the ball ended up a few rows up in the stands?!?!? (and he was TRYING to throw it to a WR in the endzone.. not throw it away) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR Falcon Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 You don't bring players in for a workout for no reason. This says we're not satisfied with our backups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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