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Griffin, quoting Winston Churchill he says, said, “‘Courage is what it takes to stand up and do something. Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.’”

“So during this time I’ve been listening, learning, growing as a player in this offense,” Griffin went on. “It’s our job to help this team win and I’ve been there for Kirk and Colt as much as I possibly can. And being there for this team to make sure they’re as ready as possible during this process. And it sucks that I can’t get out there and play with them and help them get wins.

“But I’ve been listening to the doctors, listening to the trainers, listening to the coaches and we’re not gonna rush my ankle. It’s a blessing that I wasn’t hurt as bad as it could have been. It’s been a blessing and I’ve been recovering right on time. So that’s good. But at the same time we don’t want to rush that.

“It’s Dallas week. We all want to beat Dallas. We know what this game means for our season. So that’s what I’ve been trying to do this week and making sure that I’m ready to go, making sure that this team is ready to go and whoever plays quarterback is ready to go. That’s all I got to say. Beat Dallas.”

DarthMonk wrote:There is also a big difference between "He is going to play Monday" and "He will be activated for the game Monday."

DarthMonk wrote:There is also a big difference between "He is going to play Monday" and "He will be activated for the game Monday."

yupchagee wrote:I think Gruden is just trying to complete the 'Pukes game planning.

EA7649 wrote:

yupchagee wrote:I think Gruden is just trying to complete the 'Pukes game planning.

Yup some "mind fwking". Prepare for two qbs (McCoy and Robert)

EA7649 wrote:

DarthMonk wrote:There is also a big difference between "He is going to play Monday" and "He will be activated for the game Monday."

I disagree, honestly if he is going to be activated I think he will play. If you want to have him wait it out than don't even bother wasting a roster spot.
And if he is activated than he is physically able to perform.

RGIII will not play for Redskins against Cowboys

By Kevin Patra
Around the NFL writer

Published: Oct. 27, 2014 at 08:23 a.m. Updated: Oct. 27, 2014 at 09:52 a.m.

Jay Gruden played coy all week with Robert Griffin III's availability for Monday night's tussle with the Dallas Cowboys.

RGIII was listed as questionable after Gruden continually said he would start if the quarterback's ankle was deemed healthy enough.

It isn't looking healthy enough.

NFL Media's Albert Breer reported Monday morning that Griffin won't play against the Cowboys, according to a Redskins source. Colt McCoy will start as expected.

SkinsJock wrote:just to be clear - Griffin's not playing is not because he's not healthy enough

I'm glad that they're going with McCoy and I'm looking forward to seeing Griffin play 11/16

SkinsJock wrote:just to be clear - Griffin's not playing is not because he's not healthy enough

riggofan wrote:

SkinsJock wrote:just to be clear - Griffin's not playing is not because he's not healthy enough

Well he was "limited by injury" in practice just three days ago, so I'm assuming that means he's not 100% healthy yet unless you know something the rest of us don't.

Either way, I'm kind of blown away that he's expected to return at all this season. If you think about what was being said the day after the Jaguars game about his being done for the season, etc; its either amazing or very lucky. He did say something the other day about his being "fortunate" the injury wasn't as bad as it might have been.

SkinsJock wrote:just to be clear - Griffin's not playing is not because he's not healthy enough

DarthMonk wrote:

SkinsJock wrote:just to be clear - Griffin's not playing is not because he's not healthy enough

I don't know SJ that seems like a pretty silly conjecture to me.

Griffin may have added another “very” to that status on Wednesday when he was a full participant in practice for the first time since he dislocated his ankle in Week Two. Gruden said after practice that Griffin still needs to be cleared for game action by doctors, so it’s hardly a sure thing that he’ll be back in the lineup against the Vikings this weekend.

He still split first-team reps with Colt McCoy, however, and that should give Gruden a chance to analyze where Griffin is mentally after missing so much time. Assuming he passes both the physical and mental hurdles left to clear, it’s hard to imagine that Washington won’t turn back to Griffin.

DarthMonk wrote:I think it would be premature of the Redskins to start Griff this Sunday and I anticipate holding my breath every time he gets hit or makes some sort of move.