Schefter Tweet: Griff Starts Against Eagles

DarthMonk · Post by **DarthMonk** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 10:58 am

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 2h
What Washington wanted: Redskins QB Robert Griffin III will start their Monday night opener against the Eagles.

44diesel · Post by **44diesel** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 12:06 pm

Schefter's tweet has caused quite a stir this morning on sports radio. While I remain confident that RGIII will play Monday night, I think this is more a case of a news reporter wanting to "report first" on the topic rather than Robert getting officially cleared.

I will patiently wait for the official word from Dr. Andrews and then the final ok from Mike Shanahan on the matter.

riggofan · Post by **riggofan** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 12:08 pm

I know this is coming from "sources close to the quarterback", but obviously GREAT news if true.

And seriously, walking away from that playoff game last year, who could imagine this kid would have himself in position to actually start the first game of this season? Its amazing.

SkinsJock · Post by **SkinsJock** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 12:33 pm

riggofan wrote:I know this is coming from "sources close to the quarterback", but obviously GREAT news if true.

And seriously, walking away from that playoff game last year, who could imagine this kid would have himself in position to actually start the first game of this season? Its amazing.

ABSOLUTELY - when I saw that leg in the last game - I was sure that we had 'lost' our QB, and that he would not be able to play at the same level again

we now 'know' (at least we think we 'know') that the surgery not only repaired the ligament damage but also 'addressed' issues from a previous surgery and the use of stem cells aided in the recovery process

we are incredibly fortunate to have RG3 back on the field, leading our team again

it does appear that ESPN wants to 'push' this Monday night opener as much as it can :roll:

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 12:41 pm

SkinsJock wrote:it does appear that ESPN wants to 'push' this Monday night opener as much as it can

Why wouldn't they? It would be a good draw, even in an uneventful year, but there are a bunch of side stories going into this game that will really amp up the coverage.

SkinsJock · Post by **SkinsJock** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 1:09 pm

Deadskins wrote:
SkinsJock wrote:it does appear that ESPN wants to 'push' this Monday night opener as much as it can

Why wouldn't they? It would be a good draw, even in an uneventful year, but there are a bunch of side stories going into this game that will really amp up the coverage.

no worries - ESPN is just doing it's thing as usual - for the Redskins fans IT IS a great starting game for the season ...

12 days ...

ACW · Post by **ACW** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 6:19 pm

Schefty's usually pretty on the money with this though...

cowboykillerzRGiii · Post by **cowboykillerzRGiii** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 7:36 pm

If the team is in Tampa already I'd say the report is accurate.. Andrews was going to make the call when they got to FL.

SkinsJock · Post by **SkinsJock** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 8:57 pm

cowboykillerzRGiii wrote:If the team is in Tampa already I'd say the report is accurate.. Andrews was going to make the call when they got to FL.

Dr Andrews is just the first step - he can clear RG3 to play but Mike makes the final call ...

DarthMonk · Post by **DarthMonk** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 9:28 pm

SkinsJock wrote:
cowboykillerzRGiii wrote:If the team is in Tampa already I'd say the report is accurate.. Andrews was going to make the call when they got to FL.

Dr Andrews is just the first step - he can clear RG3 to play but Mike makes the final call ...

Yep.

All seems a bit premature but I had to post the "breaking news."

[knocking on wood] Suppose Griff has a "setback" between now and MNF? [/knocking on wood]

cowboykillerzRGiii · Post by **cowboykillerzRGiii** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 11:43 pm

SkinsJock wrote:
cowboykillerzRGiii wrote:If the team is in Tampa already I'd say the report is accurate.. Andrews was going to make the call when they got to FL.

Dr Andrews is just the first step - he can clear RG3 to play but Mike makes the final call ...

Well obviously... He is the head coach. Mike was quoted saying if Dr Andrews gives the thumbs up in Tampa then griff would start. I think they mentioned it vs buffalo.... So its my guess the doc liked what he saw, and I doubt mike has seen different in practice.

cowboykillerzRGiii · Post by **cowboykillerzRGiii** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 11:43 pm

SkinsJock wrote:
cowboykillerzRGiii wrote:If the team is in Tampa already I'd say the report is accurate.. Andrews was going to make the call when they got to FL.

Dr Andrews is just the first step - he can clear RG3 to play but Mike makes the final call ...

Well obviously... He is the head coach. Mike was quoted saying if Dr Andrews gives the thumbs up in Tampa then griff would start. I think they mentioned it vs buffalo.... So its my guess the doc liked what he saw, and I doubt mike has seen different in practice.

Bob 0119 · Post by **Bob 0119** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:20 am

ACW wrote:Schefty's usually pretty on the money with this though...

I was thinking the same thing

Schefter is no JLC

cowboykillerzRGiii · Post by **cowboykillerzRGiii** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 10:51 am

SkinsJock wrote:
cowboykillerzRGiii wrote:If the team is in Tampa already I'd say the report is accurate.. Andrews was going to make the call when they got to FL.

Dr Andrews is just the first step - he can clear RG3 to play but Mike makes the final call ...

Well obviously... He is the head coach. Mike was quoted saying if Dr Andrews gives the thumbs up in Tampa then griff would start. I think they mentioned it vs buffalo.... So its my guess the doc liked what he saw, and I doubt mike has seen different in practice.

riggofan · Post by **riggofan** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 11:46 am

cowboykillerzRGiii wrote:If the team is in Tampa already I'd say the report is accurate.. Andrews was going to make the call when they got to FL.

I think I even read on ESPN yesterday that the Dr. Andrew's visit was just a formality. He's been cleared to play already, Dr. Andrews is just re-checking him to confirm that everything is still good.

SkinsJock · Post by **SkinsJock** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 4:16 pm

OK - I understand what you're all saying and I've always felt that RG3 would start the 1st game ... :roll:

recently, Mike has made it very clear (maybe just to me) that no matter what the Dr or RG3 say or think - the decision on whether RG3 plays is his alone ..

let me take it one more step - Mike has indicated that the Dr could clear him medically and he could still decide not to start him in the 1st game ...

it's not going to matter - I've decided that RG3 is starting QB against the Eagles - that's all that matters ... to me :twisted:

cowboykillerzRGiii · Post by **cowboykillerzRGiii** » Fri Aug 30, 2013 12:52 am

I realize my first post indicated Dr Andrews was calling the shots, that's my fault. Didn't mean to put it that way...
It was more.like Shanny has him on his schedule to start week one, barring any set backs, and as long as Dr Andrews cleared him and an MRI gave the feedback he needed that schedule would remain intact. To be perfectly clear we all are in agreence with the head coach making the head coach decisions

SkinsJock · Post by **SkinsJock** » Fri Aug 30, 2013 11:47 am

thanks - no worries here ...

for what it's worth ... I just heard that despite the medical clearance from Dr Andrews, Mike has still NOT cleared him .. give me a break :wink:

riggofan · Post by **riggofan** » Fri Aug 30, 2013 1:52 pm

SkinsJock wrote:thanks - no worries here ...

for what it's worth ... I just heard that despite the medical clearance from Dr Andrews, Mike has still NOT cleared him .. give me a break

I'm sure at this point that's Coach trying to make the Eagles prepare for two different QBs, right??? lol.

SkinsJock · Post by **SkinsJock** » Fri Aug 30, 2013 9:54 pm

riggofan wrote:
SkinsJock wrote:thanks - no worries here ...

for what it's worth ... I just heard that despite the medical clearance from Dr Andrews, Mike has still NOT cleared him .. give me a break

I'm sure at this point that's Coach trying to make the Eagles prepare for two different QBs, right??? lol.

I have to agree - I cannot imagine Mike putting Griffin on the field if he has even the slightest concern ...

DarthMonk · Post by **DarthMonk** » Fri Aug 30, 2013 9:58 pm

riggofan wrote:
SkinsJock wrote:thanks - no worries here ...

for what it's worth ... I just heard that despite the medical clearance from Dr Andrews, Mike has still NOT cleared him .. give me a break

I'm sure at this point that's Coach trying to make the Eagles prepare for two different QBs, right??? lol.

Not only that ... he's ... ahem ... reminding everyone ...

who is TOP DAWG!!

Monkey

$\:D/$

... B!TCHES !!!

SkinsJock · Post by **SkinsJock** » Mon Sep 02, 2013 5:39 pm

Finally! as we all expected ...

Shanahan said Griffin can do anything that needs to be done -- whether that's rolling out, sprinting, making cuts, standing and throwing in the pocket, or running the read option.
"If we didn't feel like Robert was full-go and able do all the things he can be asked to do, he wouldn't be in this game,”

OK - that's what I have been waiting to hear - RG3 is able to do whatever it takes to help this offense go

looking forward to seeing RG3 running our offense again

StorminMormon86 · Post by **StorminMormon86** » Wed Sep 04, 2013 4:31 pm

Am I the only one who won't be able to breathe properly next Monday?

emoses14 · Post by **emoses14** » Wed Sep 04, 2013 4:47 pm

StorminMormon86 wrote:Am I the only one who won't be able to breathe properly next Monday?

Next Monday? I'm having difficulty right now just waiting for Monday. I have a golf tournament that day and am quite concerned about my concentration level.

jmooney · Post by **jmooney** » Thu Sep 05, 2013 11:02 am

What's odd is, all these people talking about Robert being rusty and getting acclimated to game speed.

Have they forgotten last year he walked into a hostile Superdome as a rookie with limited pre-season snaps and lit it the -F- up?

Have they forgotten that his knee is currently better than it was at any point since the Ravens game, and he was still an effective QB after that.

Have they forgotten that this kid thrives in big games, when the spotlight is brightest and people doubt him the most.

Have they forgotten he has a full season under his belt and another offseason to get more comfortable with this offense that is returning all the same starters.

My only concern is that some idiot from the Eagles will take a cheap shot at his knee.

If that doesn't happen, I predict he has his best game as an NFL quarterback to date.