↑ Orr, Conor (August 26, 2015). [107] The unusual combination ranked Grossman as statistically the most inconsistent quarterback in almost a decade in 2006.[108]. However, in this game he threw two interceptions, including one that was returned for a touchdown, and fumbled twice due to miscues between him and center Olin Kreutz. On August 2, 2011, Grossman re-signed with the Redskins. He led a last-minute touchdown drive the next week to tie Dallas but lost in overtime. National Football League, Current Players. Wrote a thing for Uproxx about it already. Playing style [2] He received statewide honors when he was named Indiana's Mr. Football later that year. Grossman spent most of his first three NFL seasons with the Chicago Bears sidelined with injuries. [48], Grossman became an unrestricted free agent after the 2007 season, but said he wished to return to the Bears. Lage, Larry, Associated Press (Yahoo! Veteran QB Rex Grossman is in Atlanta getting a physical right now with the Falcons. [87][88] During Week 12 of the 2006 season, Grossman threw a game-ending interception while attempting a deep pass to Rashied Davis. Grossman passed on the offer in order to spend the holidays in Palm Beach with his family. Outside of football, he enjoys playing basketball and watching movies. His season ended when he was forced to leave the final game with a broken finger. Pro Football Hall of Fame, Draft History. August 31, 2014: Cleveland Browns cut QB Rex Grossman. He spent a year as a back-up quarterback for the Houston Texans in 2009, before becoming the Washington Redskins' starting quarterback in the final three games of 2010; and throughout the 2011 season. [5] In one of a series of articles about the top 100 Gators from the first century of Florida football, The Gainesville Sun recognized Grossman as the No. Grossman, in yellow non-contact practice jersey, throws a football in a Washington Redskins practice. Cincinnati Bengals cut DT Kalafitoni Pole. Rex Grossman fever is back. This list of Florida Gators starting quarterbacks includes members of the Florida Gators football team who have started at the quarterback position in one or more regular season or post-season games. 2: Signed a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons. [81] On December 22, the Browns offered Grossman a one-week $53,529 NFL veteran league minimum contract after losing Johnny Manziel and Brian Hoyer to injuries. [65] Grossman beat out Dan Orlovsky during the preseason for the backup quarterback position. [91] Although he only played three games in 2004, Grossman amassed more rushing yards than he did in sixteen games in 2006. Rex Daniel Grossman III (born August 23, 1980) is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. Though the run was the longest of Grossman's career, it only gave him five net yards for the season at that point. Publish date: Aug 26, 2015. [104], The following is a list of Grossman's statistics from his regular and postseason games. Rex Grossman, who hasn’t taken a snap in an NFL game since 2011, could join the competition to be the backup for Falcons QB Matt Ryan. [9] Grossman was also an avid fan of the Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Pacers fan during his childhood. He led the nation in passing efficiency, passing completion percentage and yards per attempt. [7][8] At the time, his 55 touchdown passes through his sophomore season were the most in NCAA history. A broken jaw resulting from a locker-room punch in August 2015 ended his time with the Jets as a starter; he has 28 touchdown passes, 36 interceptions, seven lost fumbles, and a … [73] At the end of the 2011 pre-season, after a quarterback battle with John Beck, Grossman was chosen to be the opening day starting quarterback of the Redskins. In three seasons as the Panthers' quarterback, he threw for 7518 yards and 97 touchdowns. Grossman was born in Bloomington, Indiana in 1980,[1] the son of Rex Daniel Grossman II and Maureen Grossman. [31], Nevertheless, Smith, who supported Grossman throughout the season, declared that Grossman would remain the Bears’ starting quarterback throughout the playoffs,[32] causing much skepticism within the Chicago area. © 2021 ABG-SI LLC. [70] The Redskins fell behind the Dallas Cowboys early in the game, but Grossman threw for 322 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions to erase a 20-point deficit. [49] Bears general manager Jerry Angelo said, "We would like to have Rex back in the mix." "Rex Grossman signs with Atlanta Falcons". GATORS' GROSSMAN REJOINS TEAMMATES Florida quarterback Rex Grossman joined his teammates for spring practice Monday after the sophomore missed the first two practices of … The Texans’ quarterback situation has been called many things over the years. [30] His inconsistent performance drew criticism, and calls for Smith to bench Grossman in favor of the veteran Brian Griese. The cover featured Grossman with teammates Devin Hester and Tommie Harris posing with bears in a museum exhibit. Bears Head Coach Lovie Smith said that Grossman was not in the team's plans for the 2009 season. Grossman accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida,[4] where he played for coach Steve Spurrier and coach Ron Zook's Florida Gators football teams from 1999 to 2002.[5]. He was selected by the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft, and has also played professionally for the NFL's Houston Texans and Washington Redskins. The Raiders owner defended the team's "I can breathe" tweet in response to the Derek Chauvin guilty verdict. On October 6, 2001 Grossman passed for 464 yards and five touchdowns as No. The injury forced Grossman to spend the remainder of the season recuperating. As a junior team captain in 2002, Grossman led the Gators in the famed "Slingin' in the Rain" game against the Tennessee Volunteers, in which he threw three touchdowns and 22 completions in 32 attempts en route to a 30-13 victory over the Vols. Life path number 7 August 23, 1980 – Rex Grossman, American football player. [78], The Cleveland Browns signed Grossman on August 12, 2014[80] and cut him on August 31. September 5, 2015: Atlanta Falcons cut QB Rex Grossman. New England Patriots waived WR Jimmy Jean. [11] He ended his sophomore season with a 56–23 victory over the Maryland Terrapins in the 2002 Orange Bowl.[12]. [5] He earned a 146.77 passer rating, becoming the third most efficient passer in the Southeastern Conference's history. The Cowboys still managed to win the game, 33–30. Position: QB Height: 6-1 Weight: 218 Birthdate: August 23, 1980 08/23/1980 College: Florida Draft: Selected by the Chicago Bears in the 1st round (22nd overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft 2003 Rnd 1 (22), Chi His grandfather, Rex, also played for the Baltimore Colts (1948–1950) and Detroit Lions (1950), playing in 12 games during his career. And that's why, more than anything, we must protect the 1st round pick next year. [37], Before the 2007 season, Grossman vowed that he would improve his performance by simply "protecting the ball. September 26, 1979 – Naomichi Marufuji, Japanese wrestler. [62] UFLaccess.com reported that Grossman would be participating in drills in a United Football League "Pro Day". Grossman, who was named as the NFC Offensive Player of the Month in September, concluded the season's final month with a 64.4 passer rating, including a zero rating during the season’s finale game against the Packers. 4: Signed with the Houston Texans. "[58] Lovie Smith named Grossman the team's starting quarterback for the Bears next contest against the Tennessee Titans. NFL.com. [58] After the game, Brian Urlacher defended Grossman, commenting, "We've got a quarterback who comes in off the bench and leads us to a victory, and they boo him right out of the gate. This was better than quarterback ratings of Favre, Peyton Manning, and Terry Bradshaw during their first full seasons;[105] many other quarterbacks have performed similarly or better in their first years, including Grossman's former backup Brian Griese. Tampa Bay Buccaneers waived DB Derrick Wells. According to columnist Paul Attner of Sporting News, this attitude contributed to Grossman's inconsistent play. Florida Gators quarterbacks are listed in the order of their first appearance as a starter. [97], Grossman's family has a long football history. [101] Additionally, he was a regular guest on FOX News Chicago’s The Final Word, a Sunday night sports show that is co-hosted by former Bears wide receiver Tom Waddle. He completed his first full NFL season in 2006, leading the Bears to a National Football Conference Championship and a Super Bowl berth. GatorZone.com, Football History, 2002 Roster. ATLANTA -- Rex Grossman, who hasn't taken a snap in an NFL game since 2011, could soon join the competition to be the backup for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan. Retrieved August 27, 2015. Despite his success running the ball, his mother asked his coach to convert him to a quarterback while he was in the sixth grade. From Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core, Grossman in a post-game interview in 2006, Grossman takes the snap during Training Camp in 2008, Grossman practices with the Bears in 2008 at, A graphic illustrating Grossman's varying. He originally started his football career as a running back. Released by the Atlanta Falcons. All Rights Reserved. Rex Grossman went to the Superbowl (man, he was great) You do realize that 3 of the final 4 QBs last season were: Bortles Keenum Foles Idk if this is an argument for or against,,, idk Grossman, Bortles, Keenum, Foles I guess this should mean that even very average or below average QBs can "get us to within 1 game of the Superbowl". SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Playing style Grossman has occasionally recorded notable statistics; among all quarterbacks during the 2006 season, Grossman ranked tenth in number of pass attempts, seventh in touchdowns thrown, and third in interceptions. Schalke had been playing in the Bundesliga continuously since earning promotion in 1991. [95] Grossman was also infamously known as "Rex Glassman" and "Wrecks Grossman" due to his injury-prone years. [68] Grossman made his first appearance for the Redskins against the Detroit Lions on October 31, 2010, but he was sacked and lost a fumble on his first play, which was returned by Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh for a touchdown. "[64], On June 12, Grossman came to terms with the Houston Texans and signed a one-year contract, worth $620,000. ↑ Gantt, Darin (September 4, 2015). Seattle Seahawks waived QB Jake Waters. Life path number 22 July 26, 1983 – Naomi van As, Dutch field hockey player. Indiana High School Athletic Association, Football. Grossman last played in 2013 with the Redskins and turned down a chance to join the Browns for the final week of the regular season after being cut at the end of August. Sporting News. [2] After the season was over, Grossman decided to forgo his final year of college eligibility and declared for the NFL Draft. [10] He earned accolades as a consensus first-team All-American, the AP National Player-of-the-Year, and finalist for other awards, including the Walter Camp National Player-of-the-Year Award, the Maxwell College Player-of-the-Year Award, and the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback-of-the-Year Award. finally tops 100 again, Orton to start next Monday night in Minnesota, Uncertain about future, Grossman says he'd like to be back with Bears, Angelo says Bears looking for QB, RB competition, Smith sees QB stability as critical issue with Bears, Grossman agrees to one-year contract with Bears, Grossman signs one-year deal with $3 million in base salary, Grossman gearing up for first preseason start, Bears name Orton their starting quarterback, "Grossman comes off bench to help Bears beat Lions", "Urlacher angered by fans' booing of Grossman", Tennessee Titans/Chicago Bears Box Score Sunday November 9, 2008, Chicago Bears/Green Bay Packers Box Score Sunday November 16, 2008, "Lovie Smith says QB isn't Bears' No. Former Washington Redskins General Manager Charlie Casserly joined the Junkies on Monday and was positive about Rex Grossman re-signing with the Redskins. It was reported that Grossman absorbed a $680,000 loss on his September 2008 purchase of a 36th floor condo in the Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago when it sold in January 2010, losing 25% of his initial investment. 2019: MIN 26-20. [57] Grossman completed nine of nineteen passes for 58 yards, including a touchdown and interception. [24], During the 2006 Chicago Bears season, Grossman became the first Bears quarterback to start all sixteen games since Erik Kramer in 1995. The Falcons will sign quarterback Rex Grossman to a one-year deal on Wednesday, according to multiple reports. [September 4, 2015]. Overlapping years indicate seasons when more than one player started at quarterback. His senior season reached its climax when he led the Panthers to a 35–14 victory over the Homestead High School Spartans in the Indiana Class 5A state championship game. [99] Grossman also has a sister and nephew who live in Lincolnwood, Illinois, and his parents are friends with Archie Manning.[100]. 3 QB Tyler Thigpen, Report: Browns called Rex Grossman, couldn't work out logistics, "Rex Grossman signs with Atlanta Falcons", "Falcons clearing the decks at QB, cutting Rex Grossman and T.J. 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Also, he was named a consensus first-group All-American and emerged as runner-up for the Heisman Trophy in 2001. Grossman was criticized when he threw a game-ending interception against the Detroit Lions on opening day. Grossman returned week 10 in a loss to the Dolphins. ... Grossman will join … In his three-season college career, Grossman threw for 9,164 yards and seventy-seven touchdowns. Grossman, 35, was given a … He also appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated for Kids' February 2007 issue. August 26, 2015. [55] On August 18, 2008, after two preseason games, Coach Smith named Orton as the team's starting quarterback for the 2008 season. The Manchester United executive steps down amid backlash over the club's involvement in the proposed Super League. Poor guy. [92] However, he showed his potential to scramble during a game against the St. Louis Rams, after he converted a third and long with a twenty-two yard run. [34] The following week, he led the Bears to a 39–14 victory over the New Orleans Saints, which allowed the Bears to claim the NFC Championship and advance to Super Bowl XLI. Atlanta Falcons cut RB Evan Royster. [33] He temporarily silenced his critics by leading the Bears to a 27–24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks, completing 21 of 38 passes for 282 yards and one interception, fumble, and touchdown. Guys like C Ponder and J Locker are the types who'd fit rather nicely into Shanny's system. As a college quarterback, Grossman led the Florida Gators to the 2000 Southeastern Conference (SEC) championship, the 2001 Sugar Bowl, the 2002 Orange Bowl and the 2003 Outback Bowl. [54] The Bears also granted Orton a contract extension and planned to have the two compete for a starting position. [67], Grossman signed a one-year contract with the Washington Redskins for the 2010 season on March 17, 2010. [52] Grossman signed a new one-year contract with the Bears on February 23, 2008. "[38] Smith named him as the team’s starting quarterback for the 2007 season, despite inconsistent and lackluster play throughout the preseason. [47] Grossman was forced to relinquish his starting position to Kyle Orton, who had previously temporarily relieved him after his 2005 preseason injury. [85][86] During the 2006 season, Grossman had an above average completion rate when throwing passes of twenty or more yards, but struggled to complete shorter passes. On October 16, 2006, during Week 6 of the National Football League (NFL) regular season, the Chicago Bears defeated the Arizona Cardinals, 24–23, at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.The undefeated Bears staged the "comeback of the year" against the 1-win Cardinals after trailing by 20 points at halftime. Grossman threw one touchdown and interception, and also scored a one-yard rushing touchdown, en route to a 21–14 loss. The award is given to one player from every team who exemplifies commitments to the principles of sportsmanship and courage, and is believed to be positive role models to their community. [91], Grossman has also earned several nicknames over the course of his football career. Dallas Cowboys cut LB Will Smith. Chelsea, Man City, Liverpool, Spurs, Arsenal and Manchester United have all withdrawn from the Super League. Cincinnati Bengals cut DB Erick Dargan. Rex Grossman gamelogs for the 2006 season. [14] He was inducted into the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame as a "Gator Great" in 2013. • More NFL:Reports: Cowboys CB Orlando Scandrick has torn ACL, MCL. [89] However, during the divisional game in the 2006 playoffs, he threw a 68-yard touchdown pass to Berrian on the opening play of the Bears’ second drive. It didn't take long for the backlash to the proposed European Super League to result in action. [59] Grossman received his final snaps of the season in the following week, when he was called to relieve Orton in a 37–3 loss to the Green Bay Packers. [107] However, his twenty interceptions in one season are among the most thrown by any Bears’ quarterback in almost two decades. Grossman has started for a full season only once in his NFL career, leading the 2006 Bears to an NFC championship and a spot in Super Bowl XLI, where they lost to Peyton Manning and the Colts 29–17. [103] For the past four years, Grossman has held a charity golfing event for the Boys and Girls Club of America, raising over $100,000 for them. [18] Under the leadership of coach Dick Jauron, Grossman was sidelined as a rookie in favor of veteran quarterbacks Chris Chandler and Kordell Stewart. [75] Grossman would lead the Redskins to a 3-1 start before being benched in a four-interception week 5 performance against the Eagles in favor of Beck. Just some "raw" stats. [96] After the midpoint of the 2006 season, commentators and fans would refer to Grossman as either "Good Rex" or "Bad Rex" depending on how he performed in a game. [84], Grossman's gunslinger attitude is illustrated in his desire to throw long passes, similar to his youth idol, Brett Favre. 2 Florida defeated the No. In the following game against the Green Bay Packers, he completed eleven of sixteen passes for 166 yards for a touchdown and one interception in a 24–17 victory. [79] He remained the team's third string quarterback and primarily served to advise Griffin and Cousins. ... 26 responses to “ … QB Rex Grossman is signing a 1-year deal with the #Falcons today, source said — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 26, 2015 Let's see if the Falcons keep … Grossman passed for over 300 yards in nine consecutive games during his sophomore season in 2001. [August 31, 2014]. Grossman was recognized as the 1998 Indiana Player of the Year by USA Today, was ranked among the top fifteen players in the nation by the National Recruiting Advisor, and Parade magazine named him to its high school All-America team. "[93][94] The nickname earned national recognition when teammate Muhsin Muhammad used the nickname while introducing Grossman during a starting line-up segment on Monday Night Football. Grossman will join T.J. Yates and Brad Renfree in backing up starter Matt Ryan. Grossman had gotten the opportunity to start after completing 13 of 16 pass attempts for 232 yards and two touchdowns against Mississippi State the week before in the Gators' only SEC conference loss of the season. August 12, 2014: Cleveland Browns signed QB Rex Grossman. [40][41] After week three, several news sources reported that Smith demoted him in favor of Brian Griese. [2][9] In a 2006 interview with the Chicago Tribune, Grossman cited the victory as his most memorable game as a Gator. [102], On June 28, 2007, Grossman's hometown of Bloomington, Indiana declared the day "Rex Grossman Day" for his accomplishments in football and the community. [43][44][45] After reclaiming his starting role, Grossman threw three touchdowns and one interception over the course of three and a half games. They were together in Houston, and Rex followed Kyle to Washington, then Kyle went to the Browns last year and Rex followed him again, before getting cut. [42] The official announcement came the next day, when Smith announced that Griese would start in the team's next game. "Falcons clearing the decks at QB, cutting Rex Grossman and T.J. Yates". [26] While earning a passer rating of at least 100 in seven games, he earned a sub 50 rating in five games during the latter portion of the season. "[29] After noticing that his words had been misinterpreted, he rationalized his statement days later. Grossman started 47 career games, the final 13 in 2011 with the Washington Redskins. He was a consensus first-team All-American and was the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy in 2001. "Rex Grossman has holiday plans, turns down offer to play for Browns". [76] The Redskins drafted Robert Griffin III (second overall) and Kirk Cousins (102nd overall) in the 2012 NFL Draft. Now, one analyst has dubbed Houston the worst NFL franchise in history when it … [82], On August 26, 2015, Grossman signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons. [69] On December 17, Redskins coach Mike Shanahan benched Donovan McNabb in favor of Grossman, who had not been a starter since 2008. The Falcons released him on September 4. [22], Grossman missed most of the 2005 season after breaking his ankle in a preseason game. 1 priority", "Rex Grossman set to visit Bengals; Simms not hearing from Bears", "Rex Grossman 'will be playing in the NFL this season': Drew Rosenhaus", "Grossman passes physical, signs with Texans", "Garrard, turnovers help Jaguars beat Texans 23–18", Stafford lifts Lions to 37–25 win over Redskins, "McNabb benched for Grossman, Redskins players furious", Washington Redskins vs. Jacksonville Jaguars - Box Score - December 26, 2010 - ESPN, "Redskins make Rex Grossman starter over John Beck", 'It's a day I'll never forget: Grossman throws for 305 yards as Redskins top Giants 28-14, The Insider: Rex Grossman agrees to one-year deal to return to Redskins, "Kirk Cousins: Washington Redskins' future backup QB", "Grossman embraces elder statesman role with Redskins", "Backup QB Rex Grossman re-signs with Redskins", Browns sign QB Rex Grossman, waive No. [25] In a season dubbed as a "roller coaster ride" by Grossman himself, the fourth-year quarterback had several productive performances, which were seemingly diluted by a handful of turnover-ridden games, especially in Week 6 against the Arizona Cardinals, where Grossman fumbled twice and threw four interceptions. 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