John Beck

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ROD LAMKEY JR./THE WASHINGTON TIMES Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman, doing stretching exercises Monday, is locked in a battle with John Beck to be the starter.

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Quarterbacks Rex Grossman and John Beck are expected to battle for the Redskins' starting job. While Beck has talked a good game during the offseason, Grossman is the incumbent starter who has enjoyed success during an up-and-down career. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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Quarterback John Beck tosses passes as he joins other members of the Washington Redskins for an informal practice at a facility in northern Virginia on Tuesday, June 14, 2011. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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** FILE ** Washington Redskins quarterback John Beck drops back for a pass during training camp at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins quarterback John Beck (#3, left in yellow) stretches during training camp at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., Tuesday, August 2, 2011. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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ROD LAMKEY JR./THE WASHINGTON TIMES Quarterback John Beck (3) takes the snap while being guarded by Will Montgomery (63) and Kory Lichtensteiger (78) during practice Friday at Redskins Park.

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Washington Redskins quarterback John Beck (3) drops back for a pass during another day of training camp at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., Monday, August 1, 2011. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins Offensive Coordinator Kyle Shanahan (right) talks with quarterback John Beck (3) during the first day of training camp at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., Friday, July 29, 2011. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins quarterback John Beck (3) takes the snap while be guarded by Artis Hicks (75) Will Montgomery (63) and Kory Lichtensteiger (78) during the first day of training camp at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., Friday, July 29, 2011. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins quarterback John Beck (3) rolls out and hands the ball off to running back Ryan Torain (46) during the first day of training camp at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., Friday, July 29, 2011. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins quarterback John Beck (3) stretches in between center/guard Erik Cook (58) and offensive tackle Clint Oldenburg (68)during the first day of training camp at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., Friday, July 29, 2011. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins quarterback John Beck (3) stretches next to center/guard Erik Cook (58) during the first day of training camp at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., Friday, July 29, 2011. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins quarterback John Beck talks to reporters as he and some of the Washington Redskins players return to Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., Tuesday, July 26, 2011, a day after the NFL lockout came to an end. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)