"Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman on Friday praised the play of Santana Moss, calling the veteran receiver "a quarterback's best friend."

On Monday, Grossman said that the success he had against the Steelers came thanks largely to the bond he has with both Moss – Grossman's favorite target during the three games he started last season – and the team's other veteran receiver, Jabar Gaffney – Grossman's former University of Florida teammate.

"I trust them both, a lot," Grossman said. "Santana has a way of separating from defenders and knowing when to sit down on an option route. … Jabar is a savvy vet. As soon as he started as a freshman at Florida, you could tell he had that 'it' factor. He still has it and is a great receiver."

Moss on Friday caught seven of the nine passes Grossman threw his way (the two non-catches being an overthrow and an underthrow from the quarterback) for 64 yards and a touchdown. Gaffney, meanwhile, caught all five passes that came his way while accumulating 38 receiving yards."