Mike Shanahan on his QB decision

The coach said Rex Grossman’s turnover-prone play, the way John Beck handled himself, and the backup’s mobility all factored heavily in his decision to give Beck the starting job.

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John Beck is eager to start

John Beck is eager to start

John Beck, the Redskins’ new starting quarterback, has been waiting four years for his chance to lead a team. Now Mike Shanahan has given it to him.

Cooley to see Dr. Andrews

Cooley to see Dr. Andrews

Coach Mike Shanahan said the tight end will meet with noted orthopedic surgeon James Andrews about his troublesome left knee.

DC Sports Bog &
The Early Lead

Ronnie Brown, Jahvid Best not present as Lions open practice

With Best recovering from a concussion, Detroit made a move to add depth at running back by trading for Brown on Tuesday.”

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 Cindy Boren

John Beck starting; Joe Theismann disagrees

One of the last Redskins franchise quarterbacks says he would have given Rex Grossman more time.”

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 Dan Steinberg

Carson Palmer is in, Jason Campbell out in NFL changes at QB this week

Christian Ponder, John Beck, Tim Tebow will start; Charlie Whitehurst expected to step up as injuries and ineffectiveness lead NFL teams to consider Week 7 changes. ”

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 Cindy Boren

John Beck and the Redskins quarterbacks

The new guy becomes the 13th starting quarterback of the Daniel Snyder Era, which is a lot.”

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 Dan Steinberg

Post Sports Live: Who should be the Redskins starting QB?

LaVar Arrington, Dan Steinberg and Jason Reid joined host Jonathan Forsythe to debate the budding quarterback controversy and preview Sunday’s game against Carolina.”

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NFC East Standings

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Tough week for area QBs

Tough week for area QBs

COLUMN | Being a starting quarterback on a Washington area team — or someone who once was a starting quarterback in the DMV — offers little in the way of job security.

NFL

Union rejects HGH testing

Union rejects HGH testing

The players’ union announces it has rejected a proposal by the league to begin having blood drawn from players Monday.

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The League

Carson Palmer, Andrew Luck, Tom Brady, James Harrison highlight unusual week in the NFL

The Carson Palmer trade and the Cowboys-Patriots game highlighted an unusual few days in the NFL.

Carson Palmer to Oakland Raiders trade lessens value of draft picks

After Cincinnati’s complete heist from Oakland — in which the Bengals nabbed first and second-round picks for a sub-par, but big name quarterback (Carson Palmer) — I think it’s time to re-evaluate the value of a draft pick.

With Carson Palmer trade, Cincinnati Bengals’ owner Mike Brown swindles Oakland Raiders

Two potential first round picks for Carson Palmer? Bengals’ owner Mike Brown just made the move of his career.

Minnesota Vikings: Home of the re-tread quarterback

With a washed up Donovan McNabb leading the way, the Vikings have started out 1-5, and are already out of contention for the playoffs. Let the Christian Ponder era begin.

Jim Schwartz vs. Jim Harbaugh scuffle a bad sign for Detroit Lions

If Jim Schwartz didn’t like Jim Harbaugh’s celebration after the 49ers knocked off his Detroit Lions, maybe his team should have won the game.

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Redskins & NFL galleries

NFL power rankings: Week 6

Assessing the league’s top teams.

Redskins taken down by Eagles

John Beck is brought in at quarterback after Rex Grossman throws four interceptions.

NFL power rankings: Week 5

Mark Maske assesses the league’s top teams.

Redskins defeat Rams, 17-10

Washington boosts its record to 3-1 with a win over St. Louis.

Redskins lose to Cowboys

Washington suffers first defeat of the season.

Redskins vs. Cardinals

The Washington Redskins beat the Arizona Cardinals 22-21.

Redskins win season opener

Washington defeats the New York Giants 28-14 on Sept. 11, 2011.

Final preseason game: Redskins vs. Buccaneers

The Redskins defeat the Bucs 29-24.

Preseason game: Redskins vs. Ravens

Washington falls to Baltimore 34-31

Redskins vs. Colts

John Beck gets off to good start as Washington beats Indianapolis

Preseason game: Redskins vs. Steelers

The Redskins open with a preseason game at FedEx field.

Redskins training camp

The Redskins prepare for the 2011 NFL season.

Redskins videos

Post Sports Live:  What's wrong with the offense?

Post Sports Live: What's wrong with the offense?

The Washington Post's Jason Reid joins the Post Sports Live crew to analyze the Redskins' offensive woes following their 20-13 loss to Philadelphia.
Raiders get Carson Palmer from Bengals

Raiders get Carson Palmer from Bengals

The Oakland Raiders replaced injured quarterback Jason Campbell on Tuesday, trading two high draft picks to the Cincinnati Bengals for Carson Palmer. (Oct. 18)
Post Sports Live:  Has the John Beck era begun?

Post Sports Live: Has the John Beck era begun?

The Post Sports Live crew debates whether or not John Beck will get the start over Rex Grossman in Sunday's game at Carolina.
No. 2 Centreville looks to stay undefeated against rival, No. 18 Chantilly

No. 2 Centreville looks to stay undefeated against rival, No. 18 Chantilly

In a storied rivalry that was renewed with two thrillers last year, Centreville and Chantilly will face off in AllMetSports.com's Game of the Week. Washington Post reporter Paul Tenorio previews the big game with interviews and highlights.
Post Sports Live, Oct. 18

Post Sports Live, Oct. 18

The Washington Post's Jason Reid joins LaVar Arrington, Dan Steinberg and Jonathan Forsythe to debate the budding quarterback controversy between Rex Grossman and John Beck and preview Sunday's game against Carolina.
Packers remain unbeaten with win over Rams

Packers remain unbeaten with win over Rams

Green Bay is still undefeated after beating the Rams, 24-3, while the 49ers handed the Lions their first loss this season, the Giants edged the Bills and the Patriots defeated the Cowboys.
NFL, union differ on HGH testing

NFL, union differ on HGH testing

After a meeting with the players union, the NFL and members of congress said testing for human growth hormone will begin shortly, but the union is less committal. (Oct. 14)
Post Sports Live:  Bold predictions for Eagles game

Post Sports Live: Bold predictions for Eagles game

The Washington Post's Barry Svrluga, LaVar Arrington and Dan Steinberg offer their bold predictions for the Redskins-Eagles game.
Post Sports Live:  More to gain, or more to lose against Eagles?

Post Sports Live: More to gain, or more to lose against Eagles?

The Post Sports Live crew debates whether the Redskins have more to gain with a win over Philadelphia or more to lose with a loss to the Eagles this weekend at FedEx Field.
Post Sports Live: Eagles game pivotal for Redskins

Post Sports Live: Eagles game pivotal for Redskins

The Post Sports Live crew previews the Redskins game against the struggling Eagles.

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COLUMN | The Redskins’ future, and the reputations of Mike and Kyle Shanahan, may be riding on the choice of John Beck, Jason Reid writes.

Tracee Hamilton

Tracee Hamilton

COLUMN | Being a starting quarterback on a Washington area team — or someone who once was a starting quarterback in the DMV — offers little in the way of job security.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

COLUMN | For Jason Campbell, the Raiders’ trade for Carson Palmer means yet another uncertain turn.

Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell

COLUMN | The Redskins’ fears are realized with new problems at quarterback along with questions on defense and the offensive line.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

COLUMN | Mike Shanahan made the obvious move and pulled Rex Grossman. Now John Beck deserves a shot to start.

Jason Reid

Jason Reid

COLUMN | Maryland football coach hasn’t done himself any favors in easing the regime change in College Park.

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2011 preview: Redskins/NFL

From the rubble of the team he inherited, Mike Shanahan builds his team of the future.

High school football ’11

Previewing the season, with a look at the sport’s increasingly busy coaches.

Summitt’s toughest foe yet

Hall of Fame coach talks to The Post’s Sally Jenkins about diagnosis of Alzheimer’s.