RGIII cleared to start week 1
 

A long road back but it's now official (like we didn't see it coming lol)

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

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Cant wait to see us dominate the Eagles

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It's impossible to overstate how impressed I am by this kid[SIZE="1"]; or the mancrush I have on him[/SIZE]

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Did anyone honestly think he wasn't going to play week one?

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Did Dr. James Andrews say that, or is it just since their is a pretty good chance it will happen, that Schefter is just saying it to claim he broke the news?

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Exciting to see a healthy Griffin steering the offense. I think a lot of analysts are suddenly going to remember why he won ROY. Think it was easy to lose sight of his tangible skills when he was playing hurt.

Seriously high expectations for Monday Night!

:food-smil:food-smil:food-smil

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[quote=skinsfan69;1020894]Did anyone honestly think he wasn't going to play week one?[/quote]

I was hoping that we'd start Pat White.

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[quote=Skinzman;1020895]Did Dr. James Andrews say that, or is it just since their is a pretty good chance it will happen, that Schefter is just saying it to claim he broke the news?[/quote]

Yeah, I thought he wasn't going to be offically evaluated until the team and Dr. Andrews met in Tampa? Oh Well, its really just a formality anyway. We all know he is going to play on September the 9th and it will proabably be one of the highest rated ESPN regular season games watched of all time!

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If Schefter is reporting it, it's official. The guy just doesn't say things to break news.

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[quote=Lotus;1020897]I was hoping that we'd start Pat White.[/quote]

i think we are gonna flip P-Dub for a 1st after the induction to ring of fame ceremony

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So... opinions on the will to win last night? I thought it was pretty good, seeing how much he went through in rehab I think there's no doubt he's good to go.

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Some one who is in the know please tell me how Schefter finds these things out before the local beat reporters do? I have always wondered that. I mean what are guys like Rich Tandler and Tarik El Bashir doing? Have they just got their thumbs up their ***?

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[quote=scowan;1020902]Some one who is in the know please tell me how Schefter finds these things out before the local beat reporters do? I have always wondered that. I mean what are guys like Rich Tandler and Tarik El Bashir doing? Have they just got their thumbs up their ***?[/quote]

For starters he's close with Shanahan, and his sources are probably much more extensive than the local guys.

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[quote=Mattyk;1020899]If Schefter is reporting it, it's official. The guy just doesn't say things to break news.[/quote]

Its only "official" if Dr. Andrews says it. We all expected it and the chances of him not being cleared are incredibly small. But a great chance of it happening does not constitute it being official.

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[quote=Mattyk;1020901]So... opinions on the will to win last night? I thought it was pretty good, seeing how much he went through in rehab I think there's no doubt he's good to go.[/quote]

My impression was just how driven he is. I honestly think it helps that he has gone through all of this before. He knew what to expect really. After watching so many guys from all the 32 teams lose guys in preseason to ACL injuries, I also started thinking as I was watching last night that everyone should wear knee braces on both knees. Your legs, and thier protection, are more important than a helmet at this point.

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[quote=scowan;1020905]My impression was just how driven he is. I honestly think it helps that he has gone through all of this before. He knew what to expect really. After watching so many guys from all the 32 teams lose guys in preseason to ACL injuries, I also started thinking as I was watching last night that everyone should wear knee braces on both knees. [B]Your legs, and thier protection, are more important than a helmet at this point.[/B][/quote]

Well not really. I much rather damage my knee then my brains but nice try.

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[quote=mredskins;1020907]Well not really. I much rather damage my knee then my brains but nice try.[/quote]

Yet a good amount of the offensive players in the NFL and retired players have said they would rather get hit in the head instead of the knees.

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[quote=mredskins;1020907]Well not really. I much rather damage my knee then my brains but nice try.[/quote]

Well, I was exaggerating a bit, but these knee injuries are season-enders, where as other injuries don't seem to take you out for the rest of the year.

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[quote=Skinzman;1020909]Yet a good amount of the offensive players in the NFL and retired players have said they would rather get hit in the head instead of the knees.[/quote]

They say that yet they're suing because of head injuries.

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[quote=Skinzman;1020895]Did Dr. James Andrews say that, or is it just since their is a pretty good chance it will happen, that Schefter is just saying it to claim he broke the news?[/quote]

Schefter slept at a holiday inn last nite.

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[quote=Skinzman;1020909]Yet a good amount of the offensive players in the NFL and retired players have said they would rather get hit in the head instead of the knees.[/quote]

Kinda goes to show how the players need to be protected from themselves with a mindset like that. When they're 50 and have early onset dementia they'll be singing a different tune.

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[quote=Mattyk;1020901]So... opinions on the will to win last night? I thought it was pretty good, seeing how much he went through in rehab I think there's no doubt he's good to go.[/quote]

I liked the part where he worked out each day while on his bachelor party. No one can ever question his work ethic.

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[quote=skinsfan69;1020911]They say that yet they're suing because of head injuries.[/quote]

They are suing because the NFL did studies on concussions and the evidence pointed out that a player should not be inserted back into a game after a concussion. Yet the owners and commissioner buried that evidence because it meant not having the star players on the field. The NFL made a decision to put players at risk so they could make billions instead of risking a few dollars by having the back ups play. The NFL made a conscious decision to not care about long term damage to the players so the owners and commissioner could have a slightly larger paycheck.

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[quote=Mattyk;1020913]Kinda goes to show how the players need to be protected from themselves with a mindset like that. When they're 50 and have early onset dementia they'll be singing a different tune.[/quote]

What about when they are 40 and wanting to commit suicide because the pain from all of the knee surgeries is unbearable?

[QUOTE=Mattyk;1020901]So... opinions on the will to win last night? I thought it was pretty good, seeing how much he went through in rehab I think there's no doubt he's good to go.[/QUOTE]

Great show

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[quote=Skinzman;1020909]Yet a good amount of the offensive players in the NFL and retired players have said they would rather get hit in the head instead of the knees.[/quote]

Maybe they are saying that because they have been hit in the head too much. Just a thought.

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[quote=Mattyk;1020901]So... opinions on the will to win last night? I thought it was pretty good, seeing how much he went through in rehab I think there's no doubt he's good to go.[/quote]

I had my kids watch it with me. I was very impressed with RGIII, but more importantly, I think he is the kind of sports role model that can really be good for children.

Oh, and I loved Morris' shirt.

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[quote=Skinzman;1020917]What about when they are 40 and wanting to commit suicide because the pain from all of the knee surgeries is unbearable?[/quote]

You really are not trying to argue that a head injury is less dangerous then a knee injury? Really?

Just look at your body. Brain and heart come with protective padding (skull/ribs). Knee will it gets a tiny cap more just for looks.

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Chances are much greater that players will suffer multiple concussions over the course of their career than a severe knee injury.

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[quote=Skinsfanatic;1020920]I had my kids watch it with me. I was very impressed with RGIII, but more importantly, [B]I think he is the kind of sports role model that can really be good for children[/B].

Oh, and I loved Morris' shirt.[/quote]

Its nice for a change isnt it? Yeah, makes me even more proud to be a Skins fan when you got character guys like RG3, Alfmo and London Fletch representing the team.

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Redskins will say something in the next day or so, that no decisions has been made. They are just keeping the Eagles guessing.

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[quote=Skinzman;1020917]What about when they are 40 and wanting to commit suicide because the pain from all of the knee surgeries is unbearable?[/quote]

How many players are saying that?

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[quote=firstdown;1020927]How many players are saying that?[/quote]

Someone locked the door and turned off the lights in the assumptions room with Skinsman trapped inside with that statement.

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[quote=Mattyk;1020923]Chances are much greater that players will suffer multiple concussions over the course of their career than a severe knee injury.[/quote]

You do realize that there are players that have had well into the double digit knee surgeries?

While concussions are never good, being removed from the games and not being allowed to play until their symptoms are gone will go a long way to preventing some of the problems that the older players are dealing with. One of the biggest problems with dealing with concussions is suffering a second one while the first one hasnt healed. It drives the bruising deeper into the brain. Which is why I have said that the players who originally filed the lawsuits against the NFL are hurting their chances by letting anyone join in on the lawsuits. The fact that Pat White was apart of these suits hurts their chances at winning imo. Players of today are retiring early if they suffer multiple concussions. Because they understand the risks associated with it a lot better.

Im not against the new rules for head shots, and in fact, support them. But knee injuries have also caused a good amount of problems for past players, just like concussions. Maybe advances in medicine nullify a fair amount of this just like the NFL finally admitting that concussions are bad.

There have been players kill themselves over not being able to deal with the pain. What does it matter if they do that at 50 due to early onset dementia or at 50 because of to much pain from their knees? Its the same result.

I realize that most people dont understand the pain associated with this. And maybe it just hits home with me more than others. I knew a guy that I worked construction with for a few years. I had quit the job and went to work elsewhere as an office manager. I came home 5 years later to a message from my old boss asking me to call him. When I did, I found out that the guy I worked side by side with had committed suicide because all the manual labor he had done through his life had destroyed his body and he couldnt deal with the pain anymore. It is not only head injuries that cause this stuff. Most of you will never have to deal with it. But just because you dont deal with it doesnt mean it hasnt happened. Most of you are completely ignorant about these issues and assume that only head injuries are bad and nothing else is a problem. Im not trying to blame anyone, but at least understand that it is a real issue.

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[quote=Skinzman;1020930][B]You do realize that there are players that have had well into the double digit knee surgeries? [/B][/quote]

Yeah of course, but again there are probably far more players with multiple concussions over the course of their careers than guys with multiple knee injuries. And you can't tell me a brain injury is less of a concern than a knee.

How about we just get back on topic.

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[quote=firstdown;1020927]How many players are saying that?[/quote]

Nobody is saying it. How many people announce that they want to commit suicide? Most, not necessarily all, just deal with and smile until they put the gun to their heads.

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[quote=Mattyk;1020932]Yeah of course, but again there are probably far more players with multiple concussions over the course of their careers than guys with multiple knee injuries. And you can't tell me a brain injury is less of a concern than a knee.

How about we just get back on topic.[/quote]

As I said, its easier to be ignorant about it and act like it doesnt happen. And never once have I said a brain injury is not a concern. Never. So dont put words in my mouth on this subject.

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[quote=Skinzman;1020934]As I said, its easier to be ignorant about it and act like it doesnt happen. And never once have I said a brain injury is not a concern. Never. So dont put words in my mouth on this subject.[/quote]

Ok you win. I'm not even sure what your point is or why you raised this issue in the first place.

Let's move on.

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So RG3 playing Week 1. I wonder if this is MS' way to get into Chip Kelly's head? LOL.

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Woooooo ofiashoefdkfnsdfihjefi8hxkcvnkcvndkzfnd wooooohooooooo lol...