Shanahan: Bartel likely out for preseason opener

Backup quarterback Richard Bartel may sit out Friday's preseason opener against the Buffalo Bills at FedEx Field. "Right now, I would say no," Coach Mike Shanahan said. "He's got a little hamstring right now; doesn't look like he can go full speed. I don't want to put a quarterback out there unless he can go full speed." The Redskins plan for starter Donovan McNabb to play 15 to 18 snaps. The recently acquired John Beck isn't familiar with the playbook, so No. 2 quarterback Rex Grossman could play as much as three quarters. That's fine with Grossman. "I don't know how much I'm going to play, but if you just do the math, I'm probably going to play a lot," he said. "I like to play football. I'm looking forward to making plays and trying to help us win the game." Rex Grossman - Mike Shanahan - Washington Redskins - Buffalo Bills - Donovan McNabb