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Washington Redskins quarterback John Beck (12) connects with teammate Jabar Gaffney (10) for a reception during the first half of an NFL football game in Toronto on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

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Buffalo Bills' Marcell Dareus (99) celebrates a sack on Washington Redskins' John Beck (12) during the first half of an NFL football game at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

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Washington Redskins quarterback John Beck throws (12) against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Toronto on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. (AP Photo/David Duprey)

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associated press Redskins quarterback John Beck (s brought down by two Buffalo defenders during the second half of Sunday's loss in Tornonto. He was sacked nine times in the game.

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Redskins quarterback John Beck (s brought down by two Buffalo defenders during the second half of Sunday's loss in Tornonto. He was sacked nine times in the game. (Associated Press) Much like this pass intended for rookie receiver Leonard Hankerson, broken up by Bills cornerback Leodis McKelvin, the Redskins had a hard time getting a handle on anything against Buffalo in absorbing their third straight defeat. (Associated Press)

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Redskins quarterback John Beck was under siege all afternoon as Buffalo racked up nine sacks. The Bills entered the game with four. (Associated Press)

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Washington Redskins quarterback John Beck threw for 279 yards and a touchdown and rushed for another in his first start of the year against the Carolina Panthers last Sunday. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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In his first start in four years, Washington Redskins QB John Beck completed 22 of 37 passes for 279 yards and one touchdown, and also rushed for a touchdown. He also threw an interception and fumbled. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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Redskins quarterback John Beck completed 22 of 37 passes for 279 yards with a touchdown and an interception against Carolina . But he's also demonstrated a willingness to scramble, rushing for a touchdown in each of the past two games. (Associated Press)

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Washington Redskins' John Beck (12) dives into the end zone for a touchdown as Carolina Panthers' Thomas Williams (56) and Greg Hardy (76) defend during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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Washington Redskins' John Beck (12) throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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Washington Redskins' John Beck, right, and Rex Grossman, left, warm up before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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Washington Redskins' John Beck, center, is sacked by Carolina Panthers' Charles Godfrey, right, and James Anderson, left, during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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Quarterback John Beck had a passer rating of 80.8 in his debut as the Redskins starter Sunday. The problem was, Carolina's Cam Newton's number was 127.5 and the rookie from Auburn was the difference in the game's outcome.ASSOCIATED PRESS Head coach Mike Shanahan was protective of quarterback John Beck in the first half with his play called. After halftime, he opened up the offense a bit.

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Quarterback John Beck had a passer rating of 80.8 in his debut as the Redskins starter Sunday. The problem was, Carolina's Cam Newton's number was 127.5 and the rookie from Auburn was the difference in the game's outcome.

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Head coach Mike Shanahan was protective of quarterback John Beck in the first half with his play calls. After halftime, he opened up the offense a bit. Beck had a passer rating of 80.8 in his debut as the Redskins starter Sunday. (Associated Press)

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Head coach Mike Shanahan was protective of quarterback John Beck in the first half with his play called. After halftime, he opened up the offense a bit. (Associated Press)

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Washington Redskins' John Beck threw for 279 yards, a touchdown and an interception in the loss against the Carolina Panthers. He also rushed for a score. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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In his first Redskins start, John Beck flashed the mobility that helped win the job as well as rust from the extended time on the sideline — fumbling in the first quarter but also completing 22 of 37 passes for 279 yards and a touchdown. (Associated Press)

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Washington Redskins quarterback John Beck scrambles for a pass against Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. Sunday, October 16, 2011. (Rod Lamkey Jr. / The Washington Times)