Rex Grossman

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Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman runs into running back Tim Hightower on a handoff during the opening drive of the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman heads onto the field to face the Arizona Cardinals at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman (8) looks for a receiver in the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman looks for a receiver in the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Washington Redskins quarterbacks Rex Grossman (8) and John Beck (12) talk on the sidelines during play against the New York Giants during the 4th quarter at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. Sunday, September 11, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins QB Rex Grossman (8) looses seven yards on a sack by New York Giants DE Jason Pierre-Paul (39) during the 3rd quarter at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. Sunday, September 11, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins WR Anthony Armstrong (13) and QB Rex Grossman celebrates a touchdown against the New York Giants tying the game at 14 points during the 2nd quarter at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. Sunday, September 11, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins QB Rex Grossman (8) is slow to get up after a 5 yard sack by the New York Giants during the 1st quarter at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. Sunday, September 11, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins QB Rex Grossman (8) looks for an open runner against the New York Giants during the 1st quarter at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. Sunday, September 11, 2011. (Rod Lamkey Jr. / The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan (right) slaps hands with Redskins QB Rex Grossman (8) left before taking on the New York Giants at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. Sunday, September 11, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins WR Anthony Armstrong (13) and QB Rex Grossman celebrates a touchdown against the New York Giants tying the game at 14 points during the 2nd quarter at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. Sunday, September 11, 2011. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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ROD LAMKEY JR./THE WASHINGTON TIMES Redskins quarterbacks John Beck (12) and Rex Grossman (8) have left outside observers with positive impressions as Week 1 draws near.

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Quarterback Rex Grossman of the Washington Redskins hands off to Dante Barnes in preseason football at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD, Thursday, August 25, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

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Quarterback Rex Grossman of the Washington Redskins is hit while throwing by Cary Williams of the Baltimore Ravens in preseason football at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD, Thursday, August 25, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

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Quarterback Rex Grossman of the Washington Redskins hands off to Dante Barnes in preseason football at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD, Thursday, August 25, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan allowed No. 1 QB candidates John Beck and Rex Grossman to alternate every two series through the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday. Through three preseason games, however, nobody has run away with the opportunity yet. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)