Rex, a redshirt freshman, in his first career start at Florida

7 Oct 2000: Quarterback Rex Grossman #8 of the Florida Gators moves with the ball as he looks to pass during the game against the LSU Tigers at the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field in Gainsville, Florida. The Gators defeated the Tigers 11-9. Mandatory Credit: Scott Halleran /Allsport

Steve Spurrier coached Grossman his first two years on the field before leaving for Washington.

2 Dec 2000: Rex Grossman #8 of the Florida Gators recieves instructions from Head Coach Steve Spurrier during the game against the Auburn Tigers at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. The Gators defeated the Tigers 28-6.Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squire /Allsport

Mississippi State v Florida

GAINESVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 29: Quarterback Rex Grossman #8 of Florida runs for a touchdown against Mississippi State during the first half of the game at Florida Field in Gainesville, Florida on September 29, 2001. Florida crushed Mississippi State 52-0. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Grossman playing in the famed "Slingin' in the Rain" game against University of Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 21: Linesman Lea Rutter signals for a touchdown as wide receiver Matt Jackson #19 of the Florida Gators helps quarterback Rex Grossman #8 to his feet after scoring past defensive back Jabari Greer #33 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the Southeastern Conference football game on September 21, 2002 at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. Florida won 30-13. (Photo by Craig Jones/Getty Images)

Grossman in training camp as rookie in 2003

BOURBONNAIS, IL - JULY 31: Quarterbacks Kordell Stewart #10 and Rex Grossman #8 of the Chicago Bears watch practice with quarterbacks coach Greg Olson during training camp on July 31, 2003 at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Grossman missed of the 2004 season after his broke his ankle.

MINNEAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 26: Quarterback Rex Grossman #8 of the Chicago Bears is carted off the field injured during a game against the Minnesota Vikings at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on September 26, 2004 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Bears 27-22. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

In his first playoff game, Grossman struggled in a loss to the Carolina Panthers.

CHICAGO - JANUARY 15: Quarterback Rex Grossman #8 of the Chicago Bears takes a shot from Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers after throwing a pass in the NFC Divisional playoff game at Soldier Field on January 15, 2006 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty images)

Rex Grossman at media day before SuperBowl XLI

Miami, UNITED STATES: Rex Grossman (C) quarteback for the Chicago Bears answers questions to journalists during the Super Bowl XLI media day event at the Dolphin Stadium in Miami, Florida 30 January 2007. The Chicago Bears will face the Indianapolis Colts in the Super Bowl XLI on 04 February. AFP PHOTO/Roberto Schmidt (Photo credit should read ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)

Super Bowl XLI: Indianapolis Colts v Chicago Bears

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 04: Quarterback Rex Grossman #8 of the Chicago Bears reacts after throwing an interception for a touchdown to Kelvin Hayden #26 of the Indianapolis Colts during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLI on February 4, 2007 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

The Bears and Grossman struggled offensively against the Colts and lost the Super Bowl 29-17.

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 04: Quaterback Rex Grossman #8 of the Chicago Bears drops back to pass as Robert Mathis #98 of the Indianapolis Colts dives in during Super Bowl XLI on February 4, 2007 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Colts defeated the Bears 29-17. (Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images)

In 2009, Grossman signed with Texans and sat behind Matt Schaub, where he learned Kyle Shanahan's offense.

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 04: Quarterback Rex Grossman #5 of the Houston Texans looks for an open receiver against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a preseason game at Raymond James Stadium on September 4, 2009 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Grossman did not make a start in his year in Houston.

HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 27: Quarterback Rex Grossman #5 of the Houston Texans looks on during warm-up prior to the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Reliant Stadium on September 27, 2009 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

In 2010, Grossman signed with the Washington Redskins, where he backed up Donovan McNabb until he got an opportunity to start late in the season

ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 19: Quarterback Rex Grossman #8 of the Washington Redskins reacts after throwing a touchdown pass against the Dallas Cowboys in the second quarter at Cowboys Stadium on December 19, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Grossman played well when given a chance, but he didn't have much help in 2010.

JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Rex Grossman #8 of the Washington Redskins is pressured by Jeremy Mincey #94 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the game at EverBank Field on December 26, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Rex won the QB job to start 2011, and made the most of it by throwing for over 300 yards in a victory over the Giants to kickoff the season.

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 11: Rex Grossman #8 of the Washington Redskins drops back to pass against the New York Giants during the season opener at FedExField on September 11, 2011 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)