Robert Griffin III: The Man Behind The Name

[tc2deuce]

I hope they know that all this does is fuel RGIII to prove the haters wrong. I have said that Griffin is "the real deal" since October and all we have to do as a fan base is support him thru the learning process and everything will be fine!
What the article said about his father clearing his head about winning the Heisman is all I need to know about his focus. We are going to have a good one and Snyder haters hate it!

[The Goat]

Does anybody (here) really see Griffin as a young Steve McNair?

As to the misinformation surrounding Griffin's personality or maybe character, it could be that he's kind of aloof, which can be mistaken for arrogance but I think it's probably more that he's just dealing w/ the "big stage" in his own way.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by The Goat

Does anybody (here) really see Griffin as a young Steve McNair?

As to the misinformation surrounding Griffin's personality or maybe character, it could be that he's kind of aloof, which can be mistaken for arrogance but I think it's probably more that he's just dealing w/ the "big stage" in his own way.

Like I've said before I think his personallity is a lot more like that of Drew Brees and Kurt Warner. Both of those guys talked seemed to talk about themselves a good bit and I see a little of that in RG3. Trust me pretty soon theres going to be a little doubt about Griffins ability in which case he will tell us a million times how confident he is in himself just like Brees and Warner did when there were doubts about them.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

Like I've said before I think his personallity is a lot more like that of Drew Brees and Kurt Warner. Both of those guys talked seemed to talk about themselves a good bit and I see a little of that in RG3. Trust me pretty soon theres going to be a little doubt about Griffins ability in which case he will tell us a million times how confident he is in himself just like Brees and Warner did when there were doubts about them.

I see a bit of the Brees/Warner likeness as well. Anytime someone works to be great at something like an organized sport there's a certain amount of self-involvement that becomes inevitable, which is different than selfishness I think.

But I was talking about style of play regarding McNair, which I think will be limited in similarity. McNair was a hulk of a QB who extended plays w/ sheer strength and power. Griffin doesn't have that kind of bulk/strength and will have to extend plays w/ his quickness, speed and hopefully good vision. Also, I think Griffin is more accurate already, but we're waiting to see if he can adjust to the speed of pro ball.

[MTK]

Taking the measure of Robert Griffin III - The Insider - The Washington Post

[MTK]

Houston should be a good team, but they've had a lot of key losses too. I'd hold off on putting them in Super Bowl talk until we see what they do in the draft.

[SBXVII]

WaPost: Inside Look at RG3's Upbringing - Hogs Haven

EDIT: sorry it's apparently referencing the Wapo story. But the reason I what I was trying to post was I guess a comment in the story about how RG3's parents are already flying a Redskins flag outside their house.

[Gtothearry]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

WaPost: Inside Look at RG3's Upbringing - Hogs Haven

EDIT: sorry it's apparently referencing the Wapo story. But the reason I what I was trying to post was I guess a comment in the story about how RG3's parents are already flying a Redskins flag outside their house.

My understanding the Redskins flag is being flown at a neigbors house nearby.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by Gtothearry

My understanding the Redskins flag is being flown at a neigbors house nearby.

I understood to that RG3 has it flying in their front yard and you have to kinda pass the house to get to the driveway.

[SBXVII]

I saw this... about half way down "Hog Heaven" has an article that says "RG3's Parants already have a Redskins Flag Flying at their house."

http://sportspyder.com/teams/washington-redskins/news

In any event it's the same story MattyK posted.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

I saw this... about half way down "Hog Heaven" has an article that says "RG3's Parants already have a Redskins Flag Flying at their house."

The Latest Washington Redskins News | SportSpyder

In any event it's the same story MattyK posted.

The best part is "Deep in Cowboys Country". Texans have to hate this so much!

RGIII’s Folks Fly Redskins Flag Deep In Cowboys Country

[TexSkins]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

The best part is "Deep in Cowboys Country". Texans have to hate this so much!

RGIII’s Folks Fly Redskins Flag Deep In Cowboys Country

Not this Texan

[Monkeydad]

I re-watched the Baylor-Oklahoma game last night that I had on DVR (watched it live the first time).

RGIII is amazing. He did not run tha much in that game (passed for 479 with 4 TDs and ran for 72 yards) but he was still moving a lot. I noticed a great ability to find someone open way downfield when he's scrambling. So much for him being selfish.

He had an 80ish-yard TD pass on the second play of the game called back by a hold too.


I'd also love for us to draft Kendall Wright, man is fast and gives 100% effort.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

I re-watched the Baylor-Oklahoma game last night that I had on DVR (watched it live the first time).

RGIII is amazing. He did not run tha much in that game (passed for 479 with 4 TDs and ran for 72 yards) but he was still moving a lot. I noticed a great ability to find someone open way downfield when he's scrambling. So much for him being selfish.

He had an 80ish-yard TD pass on the second play of the game called back by a hold too.


I'd also love for us to draft Kendall Wright, man is fast and gives 100% effort.

One thing I really noticed about RG3 is he really seems to throw a great deeep ball. I don't think we've really had a great deep ball thrower since Mark Rypien.

[MTK]

His deep ball touch and accuracy is insane.