Curious what everyone thinks in terms if how our changes this offseason will help RG3, along with his 2nd year in the system, and seemingly changed approach to attitude, training, and the game.
Ive always been a neutral party when it comes to RG, have had no problem being a tough critic, but giving him credit where its due as well.
I foresee a big improvement this year, enough so that its a general consensus that we want to sign him to a long term deal by the end of 2015. Heres why.
Improved Protection
The addition of Scherff will be a welcome improvement to the RT position and should solidify that end almost as good as the left side. With Callahan coaching the line I think both of our tackle positions will improve, whether its one of the rookies, or vets stepping up, they may not prove to be permanent solutions, but will be better. Adding in Matt will help a ton with 3rd down blocking as well.
Improved Defense
The defense should help RG a ton. Us being able to create more 3 and ours, or stops for losses, will set our offense up with better field position, we were backed up behind the 20 more often than almost any other team laat year. More turnovers could come in to get us very favorable field position. Also you can factor in not giving other teams a multipossession lead early will help our run game, open up our playbook, and keep our offense less predictable.
RGs attitude
RG seemingly has been brought down to reality. He talks like he realizes that he really does have to put in the work and effort for his part to really improve. That doesnt mean the weight room 24/7 but spending more team working on his footwork, studying the offense, studying dfenses, and just improving himself as a player overall. Being humbled by the last 2 years of his career may be what will save it going forward.
I believe we will see this year the absolute best of what he has to offer, hopefully it will be similar to what we saw in 2012.... I think the success will be similar, but he will do a little less of it athletically and more skillfully as a passer instead.
Thoughts?
How will FA and Draft help RG3?
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Re: How will FA and Draft help RG3?
Expectations for Griffin improvements in 2015 are necessarily based on perceptions of what has been Griffin's problem and assumptions about his abilities. This is going to be Griffin's second season in Gruden's system but his fourth year trying to read NFL defenses and decide what to do. It will also be the fourth preseason the Redskins invest the majority of the preseason snaps on Griffin.
My perception for what it is worth after the previous 3 seasons is the spatial memory and spatial reasoning for wont of better terms of Cousins and McCoy is significantly better than Griffin's. Last season Cousins and McCoy figured out what to do much quicker than Griffin. Robert just appeared dumbfounded at times and drifted out the pocket and got sacked. Maybe things will click for him this time, I doubt it but it would be great if it did.
I also hope the protection is better this fall and a second year working Gruden's pro offense will help Griffin, but my expectations are tempered because I remember Cousins saying last summer that Gruden's passing game was easy for him to pick up because it was pretty similar to Shany's. I hope I am pleasantly surprised with Griffin's progress this year but I'm expect Griffin to be a lot like 2014. That said, I hope the defense and running game is somewhat better and that would help.
My perception for what it is worth after the previous 3 seasons is the spatial memory and spatial reasoning for wont of better terms of Cousins and McCoy is significantly better than Griffin's. Last season Cousins and McCoy figured out what to do much quicker than Griffin. Robert just appeared dumbfounded at times and drifted out the pocket and got sacked. Maybe things will click for him this time, I doubt it but it would be great if it did.
I also hope the protection is better this fall and a second year working Gruden's pro offense will help Griffin, but my expectations are tempered because I remember Cousins saying last summer that Gruden's passing game was easy for him to pick up because it was pretty similar to Shany's. I hope I am pleasantly surprised with Griffin's progress this year but I'm expect Griffin to be a lot like 2014. That said, I hope the defense and running game is somewhat better and that would help.
Re: How will FA and Draft help RG3?
I don't see where the FA or the draft will make any significant difference in any of the QB play, they might feel that they have a few more milliseconds from an improved O line but I don't consider that 'significant' enough to make or break a QB.
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Re: How will FA and Draft help RG3?
Oldschool, I think the 3 years he has had as an opportunity to learn to read NFL defenses is not really fair.
In the first year under shanny in 2012 he didnt have tobread anything... instead defenses had to read our offense. Griffin only had to throw to his 1 option a majority of the time, and when he did have to read a defense they were simplified by our offensive scheme.
In 2013 he was rushed back from an injury without much real offseason or preseason. He was still in an offensive scheme designed to benefit off the read option but he dodnt have the physical tools or confidence to run it.
First year in Grudens offense he was asked to really be a pro QB and obviously hadnt developed the skills. The combination of no QB coach, his training regimen (all physical no mental) and his attitude towards adapting tobthe system really eliminated his chances to succeed.
All of those hurdles, plus a terrible defense and offensive line are out of the way (at worse both should be average this year) so now we will REALLY see what he is capabale (or not capable) of
In the first year under shanny in 2012 he didnt have tobread anything... instead defenses had to read our offense. Griffin only had to throw to his 1 option a majority of the time, and when he did have to read a defense they were simplified by our offensive scheme.
In 2013 he was rushed back from an injury without much real offseason or preseason. He was still in an offensive scheme designed to benefit off the read option but he dodnt have the physical tools or confidence to run it.
First year in Grudens offense he was asked to really be a pro QB and obviously hadnt developed the skills. The combination of no QB coach, his training regimen (all physical no mental) and his attitude towards adapting tobthe system really eliminated his chances to succeed.
All of those hurdles, plus a terrible defense and offensive line are out of the way (at worse both should be average this year) so now we will REALLY see what he is capabale (or not capable) of
Re: How will FA and Draft help RG3?
IMO - the coaches will be looking to see if Griffin is worth spending time on - it would be a huge positive if they feel that Griffin just needs time to develop to become a good starting QB
I'm sure we're going to see a lot of change to the offense these next 2 seasons
I'm sure we're going to see a lot of change to the offense these next 2 seasons
Until recently, Snyder & Allen have made a lot of really bad decisions - nobody with any sense believes this franchise will get better under their guidance
Snyder's W/L record = 45% (80-96) - Snyder/Allen = 41% (59-84-1)
Snyder's W/L record = 45% (80-96) - Snyder/Allen = 41% (59-84-1)
Re: How will FA and Draft help RG3?
Prowl33 wrote:Oldschool, I think the 3 years he has had as an opportunity to learn to read NFL defenses is not really fair.
In the first year under shanny in 2012 he didnt have tobread anything... instead defenses had to read our offense. Griffin only had to throw to his 1 option a majority of the time, and when he did have to read a defense they were simplified by our offensive scheme.
In 2013 he was rushed back from an injury without much real offseason or preseason. He was still in an offensive scheme designed to benefit off the read option but he dodnt have the physical tools or confidence to run it.
First year in Grudens offense he was asked to really be a pro QB and obviously hadnt developed the skills. The combination of no QB coach, his training regimen (all physical no mental) and his attitude towards adapting to the system really eliminated his chances to succeed.
All of those hurdles, plus a terrible defense and offensive line are out of the way (at worse both should be average this year) so now we will REALLY see what he is capabale (or not capable) of
You listed out every excuse imaginable why Griffin's performance in the pocket shouldn't be measured against the other guys who had the same supporting cast. Last year we saw Cousins and McCoy newly exposed to Gruden's offense read defenses and run the offense on time, with mixed results but clearly on time. Griffin was clearly wasn't able to do that he had to wait until the receiver actually got open instead of throwing in anticipation of the opening based on the defense like Cousins and McCoy. What excuse will you make for him in August if he can't do it during the exhibition games? How about in September, October or November will you expect him to have mastered the pocket game by then? If not this season when?
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Prowl mentioned it, and I think the most significant thing from this offseason that will help RG3 is acquiring a QB coach. It's stupid that we didn't have one.
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Re: How will FA and Draft help RG3?
Hooligan wrote:Prowl mentioned it, and I think the most significant thing from this offseason that will help RG3 is acquiring a QB coach. It's stupid that we didn't have one.
Was definitely a little arrogance on Grudens part
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Re: How will FA and Draft help RG3?
oj wrote:I don't see where the FA or the draft will make any significant difference in any of the QB play, they might feel that they have a few more milliseconds from an improved O line but I don't consider that 'significant' enough to make or break a QB.
I know what you mean. None of these guys are going to help RGIII read defenses better or play in the pocket better. But improved defense, improved running game, etc; may help him in other ways. Mostly by not forcing him to pass so much or to pass from not obvious passing downs. Consider these items:
- When Griffin is faced with third-and-8 or longer in his career, he has a 75.2 passer rating.
- When it's third-and-manageable (between 4 to 7 yards), Griffin has a 105.6 passer rating with 58 first downs on 72 completions -- and more importantly, only six sacks.
- Of the 14 games in which he posted a 100 passer rating or better, nine occurred when he attempted fewer than 30 passes.
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Re: How will FA and Draft help RG3?
I don't know that Griffin can become the QB that we all hoped he would be but I do think that the offense last season was hurt by having personnel that did not fit the offense that Jay wanted to have here - no question that Griffin's play hurt but there were many other factors too
Until recently, Snyder & Allen have made a lot of really bad decisions - nobody with any sense believes this franchise will get better under their guidance
Snyder's W/L record = 45% (80-96) - Snyder/Allen = 41% (59-84-1)
Snyder's W/L record = 45% (80-96) - Snyder/Allen = 41% (59-84-1)
Re: How will FA and Draft help RG3?
No excuses at all Oldschool. Cousins was better because he is a better pocket passer and has more experience in it. McCoy is a vet with pocket experience as an NFL starter.
Experience doing something does have to do with how well you do it. That being said I think its a combination of Attitude, qb coach, o line coach, o line players, new rb, and better defense all tied in together that gives him his best shot to show up, or prove hes really a bust this year.
Experience doing something does have to do with how well you do it. That being said I think its a combination of Attitude, qb coach, o line coach, o line players, new rb, and better defense all tied in together that gives him his best shot to show up, or prove hes really a bust this year.
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I know what you mean. None of these guys are going to help RGIII read defenses better or play in the pocket better. But improved defense, improved running game, etc; may help him in other ways. Mostly by not forcing him to pass so much or to pass from not obvious passing downs. Consider these items:
- When Griffin is faced with third-and-8 or longer in his career, he has a 75.2 passer rating.
- When it's third-and-manageable (between 4 to 7 yards), Griffin has a 105.6 passer rating with 58 first downs on 72 completions -- and more importantly, only six sacks.
- Of the 14 games in which he posted a 100 passer rating or better, nine occurred when he attempted fewer than 30 passes.[/quote]
Do these career statistics include 2012? I presume they do and since Griffin made 16 starts in 2012, 13 in 2013 and I think only 5 or so in 2014 the statistics are skewed. In fact I don't think any career stats that include 2012 are useful tools in assessing Griffin today. Griffin was a much different player in 2012 because he was incredibly agile and elusive before the injury. Defenses know they can chase and catch him now and aren't worried about him running. Because of this he doesn't get as much time and the targets are more covered. He sees the same conditions as a typical NFL conditions does now so I think only the 2013 and 2014 statistics are meaningful unless he is much more elusive in 2015 than in 2014.
I know what you mean. None of these guys are going to help RGIII read defenses better or play in the pocket better. But improved defense, improved running game, etc; may help him in other ways. Mostly by not forcing him to pass so much or to pass from not obvious passing downs. Consider these items:
- When Griffin is faced with third-and-8 or longer in his career, he has a 75.2 passer rating.
- When it's third-and-manageable (between 4 to 7 yards), Griffin has a 105.6 passer rating with 58 first downs on 72 completions -- and more importantly, only six sacks.
- Of the 14 games in which he posted a 100 passer rating or better, nine occurred when he attempted fewer than 30 passes.[/quote]
Do these career statistics include 2012? I presume they do and since Griffin made 16 starts in 2012, 13 in 2013 and I think only 5 or so in 2014 the statistics are skewed. In fact I don't think any career stats that include 2012 are useful tools in assessing Griffin today. Griffin was a much different player in 2012 because he was incredibly agile and elusive before the injury. Defenses know they can chase and catch him now and aren't worried about him running. Because of this he doesn't get as much time and the targets are more covered. He sees the same conditions as a typical NFL conditions does now so I think only the 2013 and 2014 statistics are meaningful unless he is much more elusive in 2015 than in 2014.
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Re: How will FA and Draft help RG3?
OldSchool wrote:Do these career statistics include 2012? I presume they do and since Griffin made 16 starts in 2012, 13 in 2013 and I think only 5 or so in 2014 the statistics are skewed. In fact I don't think any career stats that include 2012 are useful tools in assessing Griffin today. Griffin was a much different player in 2012 because he was incredibly agile and elusive before the injury. Defenses know they can chase and catch him now and aren't worried about him running. Because of this he doesn't get as much time and the targets are more covered. He sees the same conditions as a typical NFL conditions does now so I think only the 2013 and 2014 statistics are meaningful unless he is much more elusive in 2015 than in 2014.
Pulled them out of Keim's article on ESPN today, so they might. I know what you're saying about 2012, but even if you throw that year out the point holds true. Griffin is far more likely to be successful on third and manageable than third and long, right? Mainly because the opposing defense has to defend both the run and the pass. Same thing to be said about games where we run more than we pass.
Just saying, I think this is how the new players can potentially help Griffin the most.
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Re: How will FA and Draft help RG3?
riggofan wrote:- When Griffin is faced with third-and-8 or longer in his career, he has a 75.2 passer rating.
- When it's third-and-manageable (between 4 to 7 yards), Griffin has a 105.6 passer rating with 58 first downs on 72 completions -- and more importantly, only six sacks.
Wow! That's really interesting.
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Youre right... BUT his now self awareness that he does need to fix that (he didnt think he had a problem before) along with a good QB coach, a little more time in the pocket, a playbook more open because defenses have to respect the run and we arent akways backed up behind the 20, and not being down by 2 scores in the first 10 minutes of the game all play into a player reading the defense. they equal more time in the pocket, less defenders to read, higher likelyhood of finding a receiver open quicker, less predictable playcalling from us, and simpler reads on the defenses we face.
Re: How will FA and Draft help RG3?
None of the qb's played well last year, Griff/McCoy got sacked a lot and Cousins threw a lot of picks. Protection should help with all of those issues. If we have better protection, hopefully one of them will flourish. I know McCoy did ok with Gruden's system, and Gruden likes him, but I do hope Halliday beats him out because I don't think McCoy has an NFL arm when it comes down to it.
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Re: How will FA and Draft help RG3?
I really think it's either going to be RGIII or someone not yet on our roster who takes the helm of the team after a year or two. Even if we haven't found a franchise QB within 2-3 years, at least we can have some confidence that McCloughan won't make a McNabb-style acquisition. Those circus moves set us much further back than simply relying on a mediocre player for a year (e.g., Schotty with Tony Banks). We'll get our guy eventually, or maybe RGIII proves to be him.
Re: How will FA and Draft help RG3?
I hope Gruden gets to play who he wants if that is Griffin and Griffin is improved great. But I don't want to see Griffin forced on Grudent like he was a Shanny in 2013. Hopefully Griffin comes out and performs better or Grudent is really free to play one of the others. I want some fun in 2015 not to see another season squandered trying to justify a 2012 gamble like in 2013. I hope exercising the 5th year is the ultimatum it appears to be and it is get with it or get gone.
Re: How will FA and Draft help RG3?
OldSchool wrote:I hope Gruden gets to play who he wants if that is Griffin and Griffin is improved great. But I don't want to see Griffin forced on Grudent like he was a Shanny in 2013. Hopefully Griffin comes out and performs better or Grudent is really free to play one of the others. I want some fun in 2015 not to see another season squandered trying to justify a 2012 gamble like in 2013. I hope exercising the 5th year is the ultimatum it appears to be and it is get with it or get gone.
That 100000000% wont happen. Just listened to a McCloughan interview and they asked him why is Robert the starter and the shortened version of his answer was Someone has to take the first snap of camp and thatll be robert, from there on out its an open competition and the best player will win.
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Re: How will FA and Draft help RG3?
When the outcome of the game is less on the shoulders of the qb, any of the three will benefit and do better.
Colt really isn't a starting caliber qb... I mean he's more like a Sexy Rexy 2.0 with less arm strength. Was never considered a top talent by any team- soo theres little chance h's handed the keys imo.
Cousins got rid of the ball the fastest- but to the wrong team much too often.. that, to me, isn't even his biggest flaw. His collapses and going from bad to worse is... Can he eliminate his short term memory (much like im trying to do in golf) and rebound from a bad mistake? - or will he descend in a downward spiral after a bad play?
Robert has a loooong way to go in the pro style qb play.. he needs to get the ball to his play makers and know when to get rid of it (faster!) AND not try to do as much on his own.
For some reason people think Cousins is Grudens guy... but that is rather curious when a. He was benched for the third string qb (does that even happen?? ) b. wasn't even considered when McCoy went down. And C. The more he plays the more his stock plumits to nothing! At one point he was "the best back up in the
League" and widely considered capable of netting some return on his 4th round price tag.
With a qb coach working on the things each respective qb needs to improve, it'll be interesting to see who shines. Not much is said about the other two qbs, but Rgiiis drive and determination has always been well documented. Now that he has been humbled and understands his way was NOT the best way. Hopefully he has committed to becomung a student more so then a gym rat/track star- whichwill bode well for him.
People act like hes never correctly read a defense, never made an audible, never hit the check down, never looked off a defender, never threw a guy open, never put the ball in a window only the wr can get to, never made his progressions, never taken a snap under center, and never made an NFL pro style qb play. Newsflash- hes done all of the above!
- Shanny and co put training wheels on him- then gave up mid season, and he carried the team to victories in the "easy" gimmicy offensive scheme.. IMHO last year was the first yesr the position was opened up to him, and the training wheels removed. Yes they dumied it down, it was completely new to him! Now we get to see if he has improved, and if he can trully take the reigns.
There are no excuses, but there are reasons to temper the criticisms. I mean what's Kirks reason for sucking hard in a pro style system that hes done for years and years?
I personally dream of a day skins nation can become united behind their qb- kinda like when we were murdering the pukes on Turkey day in 2012!
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Colt really isn't a starting caliber qb... I mean he's more like a Sexy Rexy 2.0 with less arm strength. Was never considered a top talent by any team- soo theres little chance h's handed the keys imo.
Cousins got rid of the ball the fastest- but to the wrong team much too often.. that, to me, isn't even his biggest flaw. His collapses and going from bad to worse is... Can he eliminate his short term memory (much like im trying to do in golf) and rebound from a bad mistake? - or will he descend in a downward spiral after a bad play?
Robert has a loooong way to go in the pro style qb play.. he needs to get the ball to his play makers and know when to get rid of it (faster!) AND not try to do as much on his own.
For some reason people think Cousins is Grudens guy... but that is rather curious when a. He was benched for the third string qb (does that even happen?? ) b. wasn't even considered when McCoy went down. And C. The more he plays the more his stock plumits to nothing! At one point he was "the best back up in the
League" and widely considered capable of netting some return on his 4th round price tag.
With a qb coach working on the things each respective qb needs to improve, it'll be interesting to see who shines. Not much is said about the other two qbs, but Rgiiis drive and determination has always been well documented. Now that he has been humbled and understands his way was NOT the best way. Hopefully he has committed to becomung a student more so then a gym rat/track star- whichwill bode well for him.
People act like hes never correctly read a defense, never made an audible, never hit the check down, never looked off a defender, never threw a guy open, never put the ball in a window only the wr can get to, never made his progressions, never taken a snap under center, and never made an NFL pro style qb play. Newsflash- hes done all of the above!
- Shanny and co put training wheels on him- then gave up mid season, and he carried the team to victories in the "easy" gimmicy offensive scheme.. IMHO last year was the first yesr the position was opened up to him, and the training wheels removed. Yes they dumied it down, it was completely new to him! Now we get to see if he has improved, and if he can trully take the reigns.
There are no excuses, but there are reasons to temper the criticisms. I mean what's Kirks reason for sucking hard in a pro style system that hes done for years and years?
I personally dream of a day skins nation can become united behind their qb- kinda like when we were murdering the pukes on Turkey day in 2012!
BOM!
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That 100000000% wont happen. Just listened to a McCloughan interview and they asked him why is Robert the starter and the shortened version of his answer was Someone has to take the first snap of camp and thatll be robert, from there on out its an open competition and the best player will win.[/quote]
Seeing is believing. With Snyder's employees I have to see it words are not convincing. I have been pleased with the FA and draft not because I agreed with or understood every move but I am convinced by the choices it wasn't a Snyderesque operation. I'm convinced Scot got to do it his way. I want to feel at the end of the exhibition season going into the regular season the Jay is in charge and is running the team and most importantly the offense theway he wants with the starting QB of his choice whether it is one of the 4 including the new FA or some guy not on the roster.
That 100000000% wont happen. Just listened to a McCloughan interview and they asked him why is Robert the starter and the shortened version of his answer was Someone has to take the first snap of camp and thatll be robert, from there on out its an open competition and the best player will win.[/quote]
Seeing is believing. With Snyder's employees I have to see it words are not convincing. I have been pleased with the FA and draft not because I agreed with or understood every move but I am convinced by the choices it wasn't a Snyderesque operation. I'm convinced Scot got to do it his way. I want to feel at the end of the exhibition season going into the regular season the Jay is in charge and is running the team and most importantly the offense theway he wants with the starting QB of his choice whether it is one of the 4 including the new FA or some guy not on the roster.
Re: How will FA and Draft help RG3?
Everyone here knows that they will not be here for long if they don't show improvement
not even stupid Snyder will expect much from this group after last year but he will expect to see a lot of improvement from his HC and Jay understands very well that he's not here for long if Griffin does not show marked improvement & that he's worth working with
RG3 also understands what's expected of him - I'm a Griffin supporter but he's got to step up or he's out of here
not even stupid Snyder will expect much from this group after last year but he will expect to see a lot of improvement from his HC and Jay understands very well that he's not here for long if Griffin does not show marked improvement & that he's worth working with
RG3 also understands what's expected of him - I'm a Griffin supporter but he's got to step up or he's out of here
Until recently, Snyder & Allen have made a lot of really bad decisions - nobody with any sense believes this franchise will get better under their guidance
Snyder's W/L record = 45% (80-96) - Snyder/Allen = 41% (59-84-1)
Snyder's W/L record = 45% (80-96) - Snyder/Allen = 41% (59-84-1)
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I'll just leave this HERE...
"They're hard to find," McCloughan said of quality starting quarterbacks. "For a guy to walk in this league and be rookie and get rookie of the year on the offensive side and win the division is few and far between (in) the history of the NFL. I'm very excited about it. All I see is positives going forward. Now there's going to be some setbacks along the way, but I'm looking for him staying healthy and I'm looking forward to him being a really good player for the Redskins."
"They're hard to find," McCloughan said of quality starting quarterbacks. "For a guy to walk in this league and be rookie and get rookie of the year on the offensive side and win the division is few and far between (in) the history of the NFL. I'm very excited about it. All I see is positives going forward. Now there's going to be some setbacks along the way, but I'm looking for him staying healthy and I'm looking forward to him being a really good player for the Redskins."
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cowboykillerzRGiii wrote:I'll just leave this HERE...
"They're hard to find," McCloughan said of quality starting quarterbacks. "For a guy to walk in this league and be rookie and get rookie of the year on the offensive side and win the division is few and far between (in) the history of the NFL. I'm very excited about it. All I see is positives going forward. Now there's going to be some setbacks along the way, but I'm looking for him staying healthy and I'm looking forward to him being a really good player for the Redskins."
I liked this coming from Scot. Obviously he has watched all tape from 2012 through 2014, has talked with robert, cavanaugh, mcvay, and gruden, and he feels confident about Robert. Its not coming from Danny or Bruce, its Scots vote of confidence. At the same time its an open competition, and the best QB plays, pretty simple.
Scots going to keep a close eyes on the qbs during camp, and sounds like he will weigh in with Gruden in who starts. Im sure its Grudens decision, but im betting they come to the conclusion together.
Im hoping Halliday beats em all out :p
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Re: How will FA and Draft help RG3?
cowboykillerzRGiii wrote:I'll just leave this HERE...
"They're hard to find," McCloughan said of quality starting quarterbacks. "For a guy to walk in this league and be rookie and get rookie of the year on the offensive side and win the division is few and far between (in) the history of the NFL. I'm very excited about it. All I see is positives going forward. Now there's going to be some setbacks along the way, but I'm looking for him staying healthy and I'm looking forward to him being a really good player for the Redskins."
I've still got confidence that RGIII can become a respected long-term starter. He has a lot of the tools he needs. The transition to pocket passer has been rough, and if after this year we just don't see progress I don't mind seeing him go, but it wouldn't surprise me in the least if he proves competent this year. People overlook how gifted he is.