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tshile · 11-24-2014, 04:25 PM

I've had faith in Griffin on the field.

Yes, I called him a douchebag on here a while ago (and some of you wondered why... lol) but that specifically related to his off the field stuff. I really, honest to God had faith he would become an elite quarterback on the field.

But after this week I'm concerned. My faith is shaken. I haven't given up... but it doesn't look good to me.

My biggest concern is not with his smarts or his athletic ability. I still feel confident Griffin is an intelligent guy - significantly more intelligent than the average person. I still believe he's athletic and faster than all the other QB's in the game even though he seems to have lost a step.

I'm honestly concerned that he just doesn't understand the situation he's in. That he's still in this mindset of - our offensive line sucks, our WR's aren't getting open, and the coach is putting me in positions to fail not succeed.

It doesn't matter how athletic or intelligent he is. If he is still delusional about where he is as an NFL quarterback and what has to happen for him to get to where he wants to be, then it doesn't matter. All is lost.

And I just don't get the sense that he has a clue where he actually is anymore. To me, that is likely the source of Gruden's frustration. The guy thinks he's world class and everyone else is to blame, when it's so clearly and obviously him that's holding back the rest of the team at this point.

I also wonder if when Griffin tried to come back Gruden said something along the lines of: I have a guy that's won 2 games and looks ok. We've got bad teams coming up. We have a shot to turn this season around. You have the stature in this franchise to demand I put you on the field. If you're going to say you're ready, if you're going to demand you be put on the field, then you better sure as shit be ready else you're going to cost everyone this season. And if you do that, then I'm going to be harder on you than anyone I've ever coached.

You know, kind of like when he told Shanahan he was ready in 2013. Or how he hid the fact that he was significantly injured from the coaching staff in 2012.

He's always been all about him. It's starting to look like the act is wearing off on his team mates and coaches. If you're going to be all about you, then you better perform at a top level. Else it all crashes down around you.

11-24-2014, 04:25 PM	#172
tshile Special Teams Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 446	Re: The RG3 Sucks - Knee Jerk Reaction Thread I've had faith in Griffin on the field. Yes, I called him a douchebag on here a while ago (and some of you wondered why... lol) but that specifically related to his off the field stuff. I really, honest to God had faith he would become an elite quarterback on the field. But after this week I'm concerned. My faith is shaken. I haven't given up... but it doesn't look good to me. My biggest concern is not with his smarts or his athletic ability. I still feel confident Griffin is an intelligent guy - significantly more intelligent than the average person. I still believe he's athletic and faster than all the other QB's in the game even though he seems to have lost a step. I'm honestly concerned that he just doesn't understand the situation he's in. That he's still in this mindset of - our offensive line sucks, our WR's aren't getting open, and the coach is putting me in positions to fail not succeed. It doesn't matter how athletic or intelligent he is. If he is still delusional about where he is as an NFL quarterback and what has to happen for him to get to where he wants to be, then it doesn't matter. All is lost. And I just don't get the sense that he has a clue where he actually is anymore. To me, that is likely the source of Gruden's frustration. The guy thinks he's world class and everyone else is to blame, when it's so clearly and obviously him that's holding back the rest of the team at this point. I also wonder if when Griffin tried to come back Gruden said something along the lines of: I have a guy that's won 2 games and looks ok. We've got bad teams coming up. We have a shot to turn this season around. You have the stature in this franchise to demand I put you on the field. If you're going to say you're ready, if you're going to demand you be put on the field, then you better sure as shit be ready else you're going to cost everyone this season. And if you do that, then I'm going to be harder on you than anyone I've ever coached. You know, kind of like when he told Shanahan he was ready in 2013. Or how he hid the fact that he was significantly injured from the coaching staff in 2012. He's always been all about him. It's starting to look like the act is wearing off on his team mates and coaches. If you're going to be all about you, then you better perform at a top level. Else it all crashes down around you.