Off Season Griffin Man Crush thread
 

Yeah, I know, we all know how good Griffin is, but he's injured and never going to last in the league, blah blah blah. This thread is not about durability, as that is speculative and no one knows what the future will bring with him.

This thread is about the fact that our team, the Redskins, has an elite - not "eli" elite, or flacco/romo "elite" but a full fledged Rodgers/Manning/Brady elite - qb.

Why bring this up now? First it's the off-season, and FA has come to a sputtering slow down, trawling for the deep sea tuna that is hidden away so to say. Second, we have gone into soooo many off-seasons wondering who (or what) was going to solve our qb spot, that at least for this off-season between Griffin and Capt Kirk, Skins fans aren't dreading the man behind center. Hoorah.

But mainly this thread was brought up by a [URL="https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/03/20/adot-adjusted-completion-percentage/"]PFF article[/URL] that looks at adjusted completion stats. And in it, is a defense against the people who say Griffin's stats are based on short throws (Rodgers threw 85 aimed passes behind the LOS, Brady 77, Griffin 73, and Luck 67), as well as a truly amazing (and hence Man Crush status re-certified) stat:
[QUOTE]10-to-19 yards

Rk-Quarterback--------Aim--Actual--Expected....+/-

[B]1--Robert Griffin III----95---77%-------62%----14.9%[/B]
2--Matt Schaub--------119--71%-------62%----9.1%
3--Peyton Manning----147--71%-------62%----8.9%
4--Drew Brees---------149--70%-------62%----8.5%
5--Ben Roethlisberger-113--70%-------62%----8.2%
6--Matt Ryan-----------164--70%-------62%----8.1%
7--Russell Wilson-------102-70%-------62%----7.6%
8--Alex D. Smith--------42--69%-------62%----6.7%
9--Aaron Rodgers------125--69%-------62%----6.4%
10-Brandon Weeden---92---67%-------62%----5.5%

Robert Griffin III was electric in the 10-to-19 range, completing 62-of-95 passes. His aC% was easily a league-best, and well above the 62 percent NFL average.[/QUOTE]

Other numbers stand out as well but the 10-19 yd range was crazy good.

Forget the CB/S issues, forget the salary cap junk, even forget Griffin's injury status.

Griffin is electric and electrifying, and every time he stepped on the field last year, you felt like he was going to lead the team, and city, and fans to victory.

Go Skins!!!

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[QUOTE=CRedskinsRule;999817]Yeah, I know, we all know how good Griffin is, but he's injured and never going to last in the league, blah blah blah. This thread is not about durability, as that is speculative and no one knows what the future will bring with him.

This thread is about the fact that our team, the Redskins, has an elite - not "eli" elite, or flacco/romo "elite" but a full fledged Rodgers/Manning/Brady elite - qb.

QUOTE]
.....and only after one season ,in which he couldn't stay healthy,I'm impressed.

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[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AmAsdTBuCs]The Ultimate Robert Griffin III Rookie Highlights - YouTube[/url]

He wasn't healthy but yet the Skins still won the NFCE.

Griffin is a smart kid & will adapt his game to avoid big hits. Look out when he is completely healthy NFCE/NFL.

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[url=http://www.foxsportssouthwest.com/collegefootball/big-12-conference/story/RG3-photobombs-Ken-Starr?blockID=878827&]RG3 photobombs Ken Starr[/url]

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[quote=Giantone;999879][QUOTE=CRedskinsRule;999817]Yeah, I know, we all know how good Griffin is, but he's injured and never going to last in the league, blah blah blah. This thread is not about durability, as that is speculative and no one knows what the future will bring with him.

This thread is about the fact that our team, the Redskins, has an elite - not "eli" elite, or flacco/romo "elite" but a full fledged Rodgers/Manning/Brady elite - qb.

QUOTE]
.....and only after one season ,in which he couldn't stay healthy, I'm impressed.[/quote]

Lol, you crack me up and are as annoying fly on the sandwich.

Legend already

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Better than Eli.

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We should trade Griffin for John Beck. Championship!

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[quote=Giantone;999879][QUOTE=CRedskinsRule;999817]Yeah, I know, we all know how good Griffin is, but he's injured and never going to last in the league, blah blah blah. This thread is not about durability, as that is speculative and no one knows what the future will bring with him.

This thread is about the fact that our team, the Redskins, has an elite - not "eli" elite, or flacco/romo "elite" but a full fledged Rodgers/Manning/Brady elite - qb.

QUOTE]
.....and only after one season ,in which he couldn't stay healthy,I'm impressed.[/quote]

Don't need your snarky comments on our Griffin love fest thread, Giants fan.

Besides in your heart you know you'd give up Eli for RG3 in a heartbeat, as would every NFL executive. So cut the crap and stay away from this thread.

:) - that was fun...

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[quote=SCRedskinsFan;999908][quote=Giantone;999879]

Don't need your snarky comments on our Griffin love fest thread, Giants fan.

Besides in your heart you know you'd give up Eli for RG3 in a heartbeat, as would every NFL executive. So cut the crap and stay away from this thread.

:) - that was fun...[/quote]




It wasn't snarky.I like Bob always have and have never said one word against him but I'll keep Eli.

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Since YOU stepped into this steaming pile yourself, here you go...

[U]Eli Manning Rookie Year - 2004[/U]
Record as starter: [B]1-6[/B], played 9 games
95/197, [B]48.2%[/B] completion
1043 yards passing, [B]115.89 yards/game[/B]
6 TDs, 9 INT[/B]
35 rushing yards, 0 TD rushing


[U]Robert Griffin III Rookie Year - 2012[/U]
Record as starter: [COLOR=Red][B]9-6[/B][/COLOR], played 15 games
258/393, [B][COLOR=Red]65.6%[/COLOR][/B] completion
[B][COLOR=Red]3200[/COLOR][/B] yards passing, 213.34 yards/game
[B][COLOR=Red]20 TDs, 5 INT[/COLOR][/B]
[B][COLOR=Red]815 rushing yards, 7 TDs rushing[/COLOR][/B]
*1 fumble for TD (Josh Morgan credited with TD)



For an extra laugh, Eli's annual INT numbers:
2004 = 6
2005 = 17
2006 = 18
2007 = 20
2008 = 10
2009 = 14
[B]2010 = 25[/B] WOW!
2011 = 16
2012 = 15

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RG3 had a GREAT rookie season. He's a leader and he proved he's tough as nails. I think right now he's a GREAT play action QB and there's no need to talk about his running ability. In order for him to take the next step, he's going to have to be better on 3rd down, when the defense knows we're going to pass. And that means reading the entire field. His mechanics could be a little better too. Can he take that next step and be a great pocket passer? We'll see.

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Agree on 3rd down, but he was incredible on 4th down. I've never seen a team go for AND convert so many 4th downs before.

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[quote=Giantone;999919][quote=SCRedskinsFan;999908]




It wasn't snarky.I like Bob always have and have never said one word against him but I'll keep Eli.[/quote]

Here's your comment on Griffin:

.....and only after one season ,in which he couldn't stay healthy,I'm impressed

Sounds pretty snarky to me especially the "I'm impressed" part.

Glad you like "Bob" (also snarky, and you know it), and I guarantee you'd want him starting on your team. Just the way it is...

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NFL highlights of Thanksgiving day game against the Cowboys.

[url=http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap2000000099348/Week-12-Robert-Griffin-III-highlights]Week 12: Robert Griffin III highlights - NFL Videos[/url]

hate that NFL.com puts non-skippable commercials on their site

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That Moss catch vs the Eagles was sooo sweet.
How bad are those two clowns he left on the ground?

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[quote=SCRedskinsFan;999972][quote=Giantone;999919]

Here's your comment on Griffin:

.....and only after one season ,in which he couldn't stay healthy,I'm impressed

Sounds pretty snarky to me especially the "I'm impressed" part.

Glad you like "Bob" (also snarky, and you know it), and I guarantee you'd want him starting on your team. Just the way it is...[/quote]

lol..yup that is my comment, I was "impressed " that it took this long to start a thread of this nature and I've been calling him Bob since day one but you lose on the guarantee, I'll stick with Eli and his rings.

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Yea well this isnt an Eli thread so why dont you take your Eli rah rah crap and stick it in your big apple hole.

[QUOTE=Giantone;1000029]lol..yup that is my comment, I was "impressed " that it took this long to start a thread of this nature and I've been calling him Bob since day one but you lose on the guarantee, I'll stick with Eli and his rings.[/QUOTE]

Generally, I got no problem with you G1, but either bow before RGIII and acknowledge his immense awesomeness in this thread or GTFO! No Eli admiration allowed.

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[url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000153122/article/dr-andrews-rg3s-recovery-has-been-superhuman]Dr. Andrews: RG3's recovery has been 'superhuman' - NFL.com[/url]

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So nothing new. Gotcha.

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[quote=Giantone;1000029][quote=SCRedskinsFan;999972]

lol..yup that is my comment, I was "impressed " that it took this long to start a thread of this nature and I've been calling him Bob since day one but you lose on the guarantee, I'll stick with Eli and his rings.[/quote]

You can sit there in denial as the cap-strapped Redskins team, led by our (medically proclaimed) "Superhuman", owns the NFC East again like last season - even after Mara and the rest of the league tried to even the level field with the the cap penalty. Karma's a bitch. And it's all coming around for the Redskins finally, no matter how hard Mara and all of the rest of those asses try to stop it.

[QUOTE=InsaneBoost;1000091]So nothing new. Gotcha.[/QUOTE]

I think the part about Fred Davis training with Griffin and seeing how hard and motivated Griffin is was interesting. I would think it has to have an impact on Fred Davis' decision about his contract.

[QUOTE=CRedskinsRule;1000093]I think the part about Fred Davis training with Griffin and seeing how hard and motivated Griffin is was interesting. I would think it has to have an impact on Fred Davis' decision about his contract.[/QUOTE]

He has already waited to long to sign. I read a interview where Davis said that he didn't care where he played next year. I hate players that show no loyalty to a team.

I personally think Davis is shooting for a one year deal since he didn't get paid in free agency. I think he will play big in a one/two year contract & jet the following year.

His injury really screwed the plans for big money up.

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;1000093]I think the part about Fred Davis training with Griffin and seeing how hard and motivated Griffin is was interesting. I would think it has to have an impact on Fred Davis' decision about his contract.[/quote]

Definitely interesting, but my point is, still nothing crazy going on. I mean yeah having a nice quick recovery, but overall still the same old story.

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Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 58m
No pressure or anything RT @ESPNNFL: Dr James Andrews says Redskins QB @RGIII is superhuman like Adrian Peterson


Wow. If RG3 did anything close to what AP did, look out NFL.

[QUOTE=InsaneBoost;1000095]Definitely interesting, but my point is, still nothing crazy going on. I mean yeah having a nice quick recovery, but overall still the same old story.[/QUOTE]

I get it, but I think the only "different" news would be a setback of some sort, so I will just stick to being bored by the superhuman recovery stories. :cheeky-sm

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[quote=Alvin Walton;1000099][IMG]http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/files/2013/02/finesocks213a.jpg[/IMG][/quote]


High tide.

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[url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/26/rg3-says-knee-getting-better-every-day-but-he-wont-rush-recovery/]RG3 says knee “getting better every day,” but he won’t rush recovery | ProFootballTalk[/url]

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[url=http://sports.yahoo.com/news/griffin-plays-catch-elephant-161018194--nfl.html]Griffin plays catch with elephant[/url]

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[QUOTE=CrazyCanuck;1000433][URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/news/griffin-plays-catch-elephant-161018194--nfl.html"]Griffin plays catch with elephant[/URL][/QUOTE]


^ I had no idea Jarmarcus could catch. Lets sign him to play TE.


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Nice technicolor dream coat.

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[quote=Alvin Walton;1000497]Nice technicolor dream coat.[/quote]

:rofl: