John Skelton Named Starting Quarterback

An offensive touchdown and only one turnover would be a good debut.

Secondly, I want to see a gameplan that at least gives this kid a chance to succeed regardless of the score. At least try to run the ball so that maybe just maybe this kid can benefit from some play action passes. Forget spreading the field, forget throwing the ball 30-35 times, just let him try and gain some confidence with some high percentage throws.

We’ll see some stupid mistakes and at time the game will look to fast for him, but I just want to see some glimpses of NFL talent there. Just give us some hope Mr. Skelton.

I read that the game plan is to be tailored to his strengths – I’m anxious to see what that means to the coaching staff. I want to see a balanced attack of ground vs. air. I’d like to see everything said before me as well. I’m hopeful but will wait to see it in results.

And not throw an INT. If he throws a TD that would be a bonus imo. Also, he should throw the on the first play of the game and make it a bubble screen to Fitz to break the reception record and get it out of the way.

Who knows. Maybe he’ll play like Tom Brady did. No one expected him to do good, right?

Break the loosing streak John, you will be a hero. The Donks are prime for the picking.

Good Luck Mr Skelton.

I wish Skelton had been given a chance earlier in the season, but thats hindsight. I am just excited to see the kid play.

I would also like to see some better play calling, get back to screen pass option on every passing play. Get LSH more involved. More running plays called.

We know Skelton has the tools, and hopefully that will translate into more 20+ yard passes. He made it look easy on his first NFL pass.

Is that Whiz seems to be of the belief that we had inspiring quarterback play before it got down to throwing our Willie Beeman in there. There literally is nothing to lose by starting Skelton. Even if he turns out as bad as DA, there’s a nice QB pick in the draft to look forward to.

I have never seen a quarterback who has played like DA has get such a long stint as a starter. No matter how badly Skelton plays on Sunday, it cant be much worse. You can understand when other teams simply steamroller you due to superior ability but missing wide open throws under no pressure is infuriating.

Whis and the Front Office have a lot to answer for for heading into the season with the QB situation the way it was. This team talent wise is not a 3-9 team. But a lack of any sort of competency at QB is like expecting a racehorse to win a derby without a rider.

As far as just Skelton is concerned, just be confident. If he makes a mistake, I want to see him come back and make a play, or at least not make the mistake again. Don’t let the bad snowball. Have a short memory and try to rebound. There really are no expectations for him (sadly, the perfect situation for him to step in), just fans wanting to see what he can do, and for coaches, it’s just an opportunity to see where he’s at in his development. Just go out there, be confident, play with heart and have fun. Hell, it’s all of our dreams to throw footballs to Larry Fitzgerald, the only difference with Skelton is he’s being paid to do it, and if all goes well, he’ll be doing it week in and week out.

I want to see all three units playing as hard as they can, and being nothing but supportive to help Skelton, and to rally around him. Go be a team and support the guy, try to make him look good.

Finally, sustain drives and be consistent. Easier said than done, right? I know, but I mean more than ‘just do it’. I mean things like the run game for instance. Don’t abandon it the instant you fall behind. Keep running, allow a back to get hot, and let them make the plays they are capable of.

What do we have to lose?