Redskins vs. Bengals Post Game Reaction

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I'm of the belief that the Redskins do need to protect RG3 for the long-term. I'm also of the belief that "conventional" offense is not always the way to do that. But most of all, I'm of the belief that if you're not willing to be creative and unconventional with such a play maker of RG3's caliber....then you shouldn't have bothered drafting him.

I'm all for different types of offense. As long as he isn't taking a consistent beating. Spread 5 wide and let him run around. Run the option too. mix it up and be mindful that option plays and designed runs are putting the QB on a platter.

I think there is a fine line between creativity and stupidity. If RG3 is consistently taking 10+ runs per game and nearly 20 hits per game, I think the playcalling is leaning towards the latter. Even if your goal is short term success, these sorts of plays put your greatest playmaker (as you've said) at risk.

You draft RG3 because of his skill set. But you want him to have the chance to showcase those skills for 16 games.