Redskins Name Rex Grossman Starting Quarterback

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Redskins coach Mike Shanahan announced that Rex Grossman will be the starting quarterback for Sunday's season opener against the New York Giants, giving the nine-year veteran the nod over John Beck. Grossman becomes the latest player to be given the chance to hold a position that has lacked stability since the early 1990s, with the Redskins using 20 starting quarterbacks over 18 seasons. The decision comes after a competitive preseason where Grossman ran the offense more efficiently and had a 92.3 rating, compared to Beck's 74.7 rating.

Key Takeaways:

  • Rex Grossman will be the starting quarterback for the Redskins in Sunday's season opener against the New York Giants.
  • Grossman was chosen over John Beck, a move that comes after a competitive preseason where both players showed strong performances.
  • Grossman has been given the nod despite having a 40-40 record in his NFL career, with 40 touchdowns and 40 interceptions.
  • Grossman has familiarity with the Redskins' current offensive system, having studied it for a season as a backup with Houston under current Redskins' offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan.
  • Mike Shanahan expressed confidence in Grossman's ability to play, stating "I've got faith in him" and "I thought he was pretty automatic with a lot of his reads."
  • Shanahan also stated that Grossman will be evaluated every week, but the job is now Grossman's to lose.

Statistics:

  • Rex Grossman completed 64% of his passes during the preseason with two touchdowns, one interception, and a 92.3 rating.
  • John Beck completed 62% of his passes during the preseason with one touchdown, two interceptions, and a 74.7 rating.
  • The Redskins have used 20 starting quarterbacks over 18 seasons.
  • Rex Grossman has thrown 40 touchdowns and 40 interceptions during his NFL career.
  • Grossman has been on the Redskins' team for one season, starting the final three games after Donovan McNabb was benched.

Sources:

  • The Associated Press, "Washington Redskins name Rex Grossman starting quarterback"
  • USA Today, "Rex Grossman named Redskins' starter over John Beck"