Robert Griffin III Rumors & News

Need to Know: Troller warning--RG3 No. 83? - Rich Tandler's Real RedskinsAccording to one NFL writer, Robert Griffin III is not among the top 50 players in the NFL. He’s not even in the top 75. In fact, he’s not even the best player on his team. Or the second best. Top Sleeper On Offense: | Fanspeak Washington Redskins BlogTaking a look at Leonard Hankerson who could be poised for a breakout year. Should the Redskins go no huddle? | Comcast SportsNet WashingtonThe thought of RG3 at the helm of the Redskins’ offense, whether they keep the read option and Pistol packages as either a s...

Each year, the analysts at Pro Football Focus compile their list of the top 101 players of the season. It's a refreshing contrast to the list that NFL Network compiles based on votes by the players, although there's been speculation that very few players actually take part in the voting process altogether. With Pro Football Focus' list, they don't take position or reputation into account, so that essentially eliminates the top 10 players comprising nothing but quarterbacks, despite their importance. They also don't take past years into account, so a breakout player like Casey Hayward w...

One of the Redskins main objectives this offseason was to surround star quarterback Robert Griffin III with talent to work with. In the third round they took play-making tight end Jordan Reed, who I took an early look at on Friday. But one of the more intriguing picks from my point of view came in the fifth round. With the 154th pick of the draft, the Redskins selected FSU running back Chris Thompson. Thompson's measurable's are far from outstanding. He's just 5'7" and weights 192 pounds. But when you watch him, he jumps out at you. He has rare speed and elusiveness that make him extre...

The first round of the 2013 NFL Draft was an exciting one. Without the quarterbacks to be taken at the top of the draft like last year when Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III, the intrigue was in the fact that there wasn't much interest in the quarterbacks in this year's class. So what happened? Two of the class' previously lauded players in Geno Smith and Manti Te'o, considered at one time to be top five picks, did not get drafted in the first round. Smith was long considered the best quarterback of the draft. he remains undrafted, while the Buffalo Bills took the only quarterback o...

How Menelik Would Fit In A Redskins' Offense: Standing at 6-5 and weighing 310 pounds, Menelik Watson is a giant amongst men, and would be a vicious addition to the Redskins' offensive line. He would be the No.2 man in height next to Tyler Polumbus, who stands at 6-8. Menelik would provide a strong right side to QB Robert Griffin III and benefit his Option plays.His blocking power begins excellent foot movement and speed (contributed to his basketball years) to adjust to the incoming defense. In many aspects, you're running into a wall. Bear in mind he's not an up-front blocker; he's p...

Redskins’ Shanahan: RG3 Plays Only If 100 Percent " CBS DCMike Shanahan says from now on he's going to make sure that Robert Griffin III "never plays if he's not 100 percent." Redskins notebook | WashingtonExaminer.com…Running back Roy Helu suffered a setback in his recovery from turf toe, but coach Mike Shanahan said he’s nearly 100 percent. Helu played in only three games last season because of the injury on his left foot. Safety Reed Doughty also is dealing with the same issue, though Shanahan said the veteran is nearly 100 percent as well. As for Helu, Shanahan knows he would he...

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2012, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, right, talks with head coach Mike Shanahan before the start of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in St. Louis, Mo. Shanahan says from now on he's going to make sure that Griffin "never plays if he's not 100 percent." The Redskins coach on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, said his gut instinct changes from year to year when it comes to deciding whether a player is too hurt to play. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam, File)

Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan ranks with quarterback Robert Griffin III during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)