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Decades of failed investments have Redskins back in QB hunt

The Washington Redskins' quest for another quarterback isn’t new; it’s a game they’ve been playing for nearly three decades, unable to find a long-term solution. They believed they were in good shape after trading for Alex Smith last offseason, but those plans changed.

The Redskins have had 27 quarterbacks start at least one game for them since winning the Super Bowl after the 1991 season. Only four have made the Pro Bowl. In team president Bruce Allen’s 10 seasons, they've often appeared to have their need filled, only to have it fall apart.

In the past decade, the Redskins have invested nine draft picks and handed out $114.