JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The fourth-quarter pass had little hope for success when it left his hand. But Washington Redskins quarterback Josh Johnson, in a starting role for the first time in seven years, took a chance anyway. What could he possibly lose?
The pass was tipped and caught by Jamison Crowder for a 33-yard gain. On the next play, Johnson knifed through two defenders on a scramble, ignoring the usual quarterback wisdom to slide and gaining eight more yards. Two weeks ago he was playing in a charity basketball game. His football future involved a start-up league in the spring.