Redskins QB Competition

It might be hard to imagine the Redskins having an unstable QB situation heading into the 2011 season after trading a second round pick for Donovan McNabb a year ago. But one year later McNabb was dealt to the Minnesota Vikings once the lockout ended and the Redskins need a new signal caller on offense once again.  Rex Grossman started a few games at the end of last season following Head Coach Mike Shanahan's benching of Donovan McNabb.  Rex put together 3 very mediocre and turnover filled games to close out the 2010 season for the Redskins, but nonetheless he is still in consideration for the starting gig in Washington.  His competition? Former Miami Dolphin's second round pick John Beck.  Beck has been aggressively trying to win the job right from the start.  He showed up to the Redskins' practice facility immediately after the lockout ended, but was told he had to wait until the next day to begin preparing for the 2011 season.  Beck is much more mobile than "Sexy Rexy" but has significantly less experience.  After all, Grossman has been to a Super Bowl, albeit because of a great Chicago Bears defense, but he's been to a Super Bowl nonetheless.  In the preseason thus far, both Grossman and Beck have started a game and each have had successful outings as the starter, perhaps with Beck slightly outperforming Grossman.  Head Coach Shanahan is keeping the starter for opening day a secret for now but I think its Beck's job to lose at this point.  The mobility he showed in the second preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts would be enough for me to separate the two competitors.  Look for Beck to start the season for the Redskins, but he could find himself on a very short leash as the season progresses with Grossman anxiously sitting on the bench,