Robert Griffin III Benched

[pbmax]

We should have seen this one coming.. but you know what they say, hindsight is 50/50.

The ironic part is that the coach running the offense he could succeed in is the same guy who ruined his leg.

I wonder if you could sue a coach and team for malpractice?

[call_me_ishmael]

This kid is not a bust and I would take him in a second - though not in front of Rodgers obviously. He will be a stud in a few years. He has a great arm. He is just small.

[vince]

This kid is not a bust and I would take him in a second - though not in front of Rodgers obviously. He will be a stud in a few years. He has a great arm. He is just small.

Partial is that you?
Here's what Chris Cooley thinks about that.

[woodbuck27]

RGIII being benched might be worth starting a thread in a Redskins forum. Maybe.

Ever play Pro Pickem ... pay attention to the NFL overall?

Yes you have so what's your point with such a useless post?

If the thread topic annoys you? Why not simply ignore it?

This thread has 18 replies. If you had ignored it that count would 'only' be 17.

[woodbuck27]

This kid is not a bust and I would take him in a second - though not in front of Rodgers obviously. He will be a stud in a few years. He has a great arm. He is just small.

I've been watching him carefully ever since his injury and that whole thing was messed up something awful.

They hurried Robert Griffin III back and I felt his competitive fire and desire was a part of that. He should have been nursed back much more carefully.

Now writing that overall since that return from his leg injury he's played poorly. He handled the pressure of it all terribly and got in the way of himself and his best interests for his future in the NFL.

I will be surprized if Robert Griffin III ever returns to his Rookie year form.

[woodbuck27]

Partial is that you?
Here's what Chris Cooley thinks about that.

I saw Lavar Arrington analyze Robert Griffin III's play Vs San Fran this morning and it was much of the same in the sense of all clarity.

The Washington Redskins finally took the right step and benched Robert griffin III.

Last season (2013) the Redskins failed to improve on their 10–6 regular season record from 2012 or in Robert Griffin III's Rookie Season. The team suffered through a 3–13 season, which was the worst the Washington Redskins posted since 1994. In four starts this season Robert Griffin III is 0-4.

His rope got short and shorter. Maybe in the end his mouth hanged him. You don't often recover in Pro sports from throwing your team under the bus.

[George Cumby]

Not a bust, busted up by Shanny.

[woodbuck27]

Not a bust, busted up by Shanny.

My recommendation for Robert Griffin III.

[call_me_ishmael]

Partial is that you?
Here's what Chris Cooley thinks about that.

I just think he is not healthy/into it right now. The talent is there. He throws a pretty football and I recall during the joke of an Andy Luck or RG3 debate some were saying that RG3 throws a prettier ball compared to Luck on routes > 20 yards.

I think RG3 will be a pretty good player in time. I don't think that place is necessarily Washington. If I'm RG3, I hope to go to one of the following teams after Washington for a year or two - even if it's as a back-up for a year.

1. Denver
2. New England
3. Miami

I think he could realistically end up in one of the following places in a year or so and be successful:

1. Philly
2. Chicago
3. Houston
4. Tampa
5. Arizona

[mraynrand]

^^^ I agree - he's not a bust. Just needs the right situation to get his confidence back.

[woodbuck27]

I just think he is not healthy/into it right now. The talent is there. He throws a pretty football and I recall during the joke of an Andy Luck or RG3 debate some were saying that RG3 throws a prettier ball compared to Luck on routes > 20 yards.

I think RG3 will be a pretty good player in time. I don't think that place is necessarily Washington. If I'm RG3, I hope to go to one of the following teams after Washington for a year or two - even if it's as a back-up for a year.

1. Denver
2. New England
3. Miami

I think he could realistically end up in one of the following places in a year or so and be successful:

1. Philly
2. Chicago
3. Houston
4. Tampa
5. Arizona

Jacksonville, Houston and Tennessee all have need at QB. The question now is whether or not he can be an effective NFL Starting QB? The reason are his mechanics, pocket presence and vision downfield. He's not seeing multiple open targets and simply firing the ball. Good QB's plant the foot and fire it out there. His footwork as he pass's the ball is sloppy even when he dunks it off.

[woodbuck27]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/jay-gruden-wins-over-dan-snyder-bruce-allen-on-griffin-but-he-must-push-for-more/2014/11/26/cdb888ee-7529-11e4-a755-e32227229e7b_story.html

RE: The latest talk and RGIIIL

Things are changing fast for this one time prized draft.

" It’s highly unlikely the struggling quarterback will return next season, people within the organization say." Jason Reid (of the Washington Post.)


Albert Breer ✔ @ AlbertBreer

"Asked a number of decision-makers this AM about Robert Griffin's trade value ... Consensus: mid-round pick; a 3 and change on the high end."

9:37 AM - 26 Nov 2014

[Tyrion Lannister]

The Washington Redcoats finally took the right step and benched Robert griffin III.

I dunno if it's the right move. Guess time will tell.

There was a time when Holmgren seriously considered benching a struggling Brett Favre. The Walrus eventually decided to let Favre learn from his mistakes on the field, not the bench. Had Favre been benched, his confidence would've been shot through a black hole, and he would've never turned into the GOAT.

The Redcoats' decision to bench RG3 puzzles me. They're not gonna make the playoffs. RG3 is not a lowly 6th round pick. Let the guy gunsling and gain more experience. Who knows, RG3 could turn out to be the black Favre.

[Guiness]

I dunno if it's the right move. Guess time will tell.

There was a time when Holmgren seriously considered benching a struggling Brett Favre. The Walrus eventually decided to let Favre learn from his mistakes on the field, not the bench. Had Favre been benched, his confidence would've been shot through a black hole, and he would've never turned into the GOAT.

The Redcoats' decision to bench RG3 puzzles me. They're not gonna make the playoffs. RG3 is not a lowly 6th round pick. Let the guy gunsling and gain more experience. Who knows, RG3 could turn out to be the black Favre.

Problem is, he's not gunslinging, he's gun-shy. Favre was throwing the ball all over the place, just making bad decisions. RG3 is jumpy in the pocket, is absorbing a lot of hits and is more worried about where the next one is coming from than anything else. A QB's confidence can also be destroyed by taking too much of a beating.

He reminds me more of Finley coming back after his injury than anything else. He's hearing footsteps out there.

[Tyrion Lannister]

Problem is, he's not gunslinging, he's gun-shy. Favre was throwing the ball all over the place, just making bad decisions. RG3 is jumpy in the pocket, is absorbing a lot of hits and is more worried about where the next one is coming from than anything else. A QB's confidence can also be destroyed by taking too much of a beating.

He reminds me more of Finley coming back after his injury than anything else. He's hearing footsteps out there.

According to the Washington Post article WB provided, RG3 "consistently fail to locate open receivers." If that's the main issue, it's fixable with experience. It's not like RG3 is inaccurate. The guy is completing 69% of his passes this season.

Btw, Finley was returning to form prior to the fluke injury.