Rex Grossman

Rex Daniel Grossman III

Position: QB
Height: 6-1    Weight: 222 lbs.
Throws: Right

Born: August 23, 1980 in Bloomington, IN
College: Florida   (school history)    (Grossman college stats)
Drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 1st round (22nd overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 23 (4281st overall since 1950)

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• 5/1 FootballPerspective.com: Where Does Tim Tebow Rank in the Pantheon of Great Quarterbacks: With the Jets releasing Tim Tebow, it appears that his NFL career may be over. If that’s the case, it’s time to reflect...

• 4/16 FootballPerspective.com: Do NFL teams properly value age when drafting quarterbacks?: For the most part, age is rarely discussed when talking about college quarterbacks. Outside of the Brandon Weedens and Chris Weinkes...

• 2/28 FootballPerspective.com: Update: Miss on a first round QB, get fired: In October, I examined the data supporting the intuitive notion that when an organization misses on a first round quarterback,...

• 1/20 FootballPerspective.com: Super Bowl History: Now that the Super Bowl matchup is set, I thought I’d start the two-week period with some Super Bow history. The table below...
• 1/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | May re-sign Rex Grossman: The Washington Redskins may consider re-signing free-agent QB Rex Grossman this offseason so he can serve as the backup quarterback...[+] in case QB Robert Griffin III (knee) is not be ready to play next season.
• 1/4 FootballPerspective.com: Checkdowns: Career passing stats in wins and losses: Last weekend, I looked at career rushing stats in wins and losses; today I will do the same but for quarterbacks. I looked at...

• 12/17 FootballPerspective.com: Checkdowns: SRS-Style Quarterback Ratings: Here’s a quick set of quarterback ratings I was messing around with, based on Doug’s Simple Rating System. The basic...

• 10/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Kirk Cousins might have to get ready: Washington Redskins QB Kirk Cousins would likely get his first NFL start in Week 6 against the Minnesota Vikings if QB Robert...[+] Griffin III (concussion) suffers any sort of setback this week following a concussion in the Week 5 game against the Atlanta Falcons. The team also has QB Rex Grossman on the roster, but he has been inactive in each of the team's five games this season.

• 9/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Rex Grossman ahead of Kirk Cousins for now: Washington Redskins QB Rex Grossman is listed as the team's primary backup to QB Robert Griffin III on the Week 1 depth chart,...[+] with QB Kirk Cousins being used as the third QB.

• 7/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Clear pecking order at QB: Last season the Washington Redskins entered training camp and the preseason with a quarterback controversy. This season, QB Robert...[+] Griffin III enters as the clear-cut starter, with QB Rex Grossman back this season to serve as the primary backup. Rookie QB Kirk Cousins is also in camp, and he'll serve as the No. 3 quarterback.

• 3/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Rex Grossman back on one-year dealThe Washington Redskins re-signed free-agent QB Rex Grossman (Redskins) to a one-year deal Saturday, March 17....[+] The Washington Redskins re-signed free-agent QB Rex Grossman (Redskins) to a one-year deal Saturday, March 17.

• 2/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Rex Grossman wants to stay : Washington Redskins impending free-agent QB Rex Grossman said he would like to return to the team in 2012. 'I definitely like...[+] the situation,' Grossman said. 'I like playing for a team that has that much history and tradition and a fan base that cares that much and a coaching staff that is determined to get this thing right and an offense that I feel like suits me.'

• 1/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Rex Grossman has solid outing: Washington Redskins QB Rex Grossman went 22-for-45 for 256 yards, one touchdown and one interception against the Philadelphia...[+] Eagles in Week 17.

• 12/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Rex Grossman taking too many risks : Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan said he likes that QB Rex Grossman is willing to make downfield throws....[+] However, Shanahan added, Grossman tries too hard at times to make something happen downfield. 'He feels pressure to make a lot of those plays and get it going. When that happens, he does make bad decisions,' Shanahan said. A stronger supporting cast next season, however, would alleviate that problem, according to Shanahan.
• 12/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Rex Grossman might have future with team: Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said Wednesday, Dec. 21, that QB Rex Grossman needs to cut down on his turnovers,...[+] but he also feels the talent surrounding him has been an issue. 'Rex can cut down on those turnovers,' Shanahan said. 'Even though you're saying he should have now by his ninth year, I think Rex could get better with some better (talent) around him. I think he can get better. I still think he can make better decisions and I'm not just going to say, 'Hey, no matter what he's going to always throw picks.''
• 12/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Jabar Gaffney nearing career high in yardage: Washington Redskins WR Jabar Gaffney needs 34 more yards to set a new career high. 'He's just a very smart route runner and he...[+] understands timing,' QB Rex Grossman said Tuesday, Dec. 20. 'A lot of our pass concepts are timed up with your drop - one-hitch throws or no-hitch throws. You can always count on him to be in the right spot to where you could throw with a blindfold on because he's going to be in that area. He's big. He's fast. He's fast enough to run every route.'
• 12/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Rex Grossman will remain starterWashington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said QB Rex Grossman said will start in Week 14....[+] Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said QB Rex Grossman said will start in Week 14.
• 12/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Anthony Armstrong, Fred Davis to be go-to guys?: Washington Redskins WR Anthony Armstrong and TE Fred Davis might be the go-to targets for QB Rex Grossman in Week 13 against the...[+] New York Jets with CBs Antonio Cromartie and Darrelle Revis working on WRs Jabar Gaffney and Santana Moss.

• 11/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Rex Grossman accounts for three TDs: Washington Redskins QB Rex Grossman went 25-for-38 for 289 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Week 11 against the Dallas...[+] Cowboys. He also rushed for 10 yards and one touchdown on three carries.
• 11/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Rex Grossman ready for second chance: Washington Redskins QB Rex Grossman is ready for Week 11 against the Dallas Cowboys, his second game since taking over for the...[+] ineffective QB John Beck. 'I don't need to think (about) that or look over my shoulder or anything,' Grossman said Wednesday, Nov. 16. 'I don't need to be told it's my season or whatever. Let's see if we can get something going and headed in the right direction.'
• 11/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Rex Grossman throws two INTs: Washington Redskins QB Rex Grossman went 21-for-32 for 215 yards and two interceptions in Week 10 against the Miami Dolphins....[+]
• 11/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | John Beck, Rex Grossman share reps at practice: Washington Redskins QBs John Beck and Rex Grossman split reps with the first-team offense during practice this week. The team...[+] may be splitting the reps to see if Beck will improve from being in a competition.

• 5/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bengals | Three free agent QBs realistic possibilities to sign: Updating a previous report, The Cincinnati Bengals may look at New York Giants QB Jim Sorgi, Washington Redskins QB Rex Grossman...[+] and Oakland Raiders QB Charlie Frye as realistic possibilities if they decide to sign a veteran quarterback during free agency.
• 5/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Rex Grossman could compete for QB job: Washington Redskins QB Rex Grossman could compete for the starting quarterback job next season if the team trades or releases...[+] QB Donovan McNabb.

• 1/24 WSJ Daily Fix: Another Super Bowl With Two Top QBs: The Count: Rodgers and Roethlisberger were two of the NFL's best quarterbacks this season, making for a second straight title...

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