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Can RGIII be a good fit for the Dallas Cowboys?
Think back to the year 2012. I know it was only four years ago but some act like it was a decade ago. The Dallas Cowboys rolled into Fed Ex field, Week 17 with the NFC East division title on the line. Prior to this matchup Robert Griffin III lit up the Cowboys on Thanksgiving day. If it wasn’t for the heroics of Tony Romo, it would have been a Thanksgiving massacre. Griffin and the Commanders held onto the lead after a vintage Cowboys comeback. Griffin was doing everything he could to lead his team to victory.
On this day, Jerry Jones fell in love with RG3 and you could tell during every interview with him before and after the game. Washington had a playoff spot in his rookie season. This lead to crowning RG3 Offensive Rookie of the Year. In week 17, he showed the NFL just how tough he was. RG3 was facing a daunting knee injury but still played. It was clear just how limited he was.
With his lack of ability to run Griffin went 9-for-18 with 100 yards through the air. He still managed to gain 63 yards on the ground even with a hurt leg. Although it wasn’t impressive, it was a gritty performance. This lead to RG3 confronting Tony Romo after the game to tell him to keep his head up. After Romo threw a late game interception to essentially cost Dallas the game. It’s crazy how quickly things can change in the NFL. Griffin went on to only play thirteen games in 2013 posting decent numbers after coming off an injury.
However, 2014 was a nightmare leading to the demise of RG3. Griffin played in 12 games but was apart of the biggest quarterback carousel with Kirk Cousins and Colt McCoy. This lead to coach Jay Gruden naming Kirk Cousins his starting quarterback for the 2015 season. RG3 was inactive all of last season. Although many might see this as a negative, it gave RG3 a year to rest his body. People will never forget the way Washington handled RG3 and his knee during his rookie season. Against Seattle, it nearly looked like RG3 wouldn’t be able to walk after he was destroyed by the end of the night. This was after RG3 tore his ACL at Baylor in 2009. Time off could be a blessing physically and mentally for RG3 who has been scrutinized for being selfish. However the biggest baggage he has is outsiders questioning his character and injury history. If RG3 isn’t humbled by last season then I don’t know what will do it.
If I’m the Cowboys I am doing everything I can to get RG3 in Dallas. Art Briles close friend of the Cowboys organization said it would be a “dream fit” and I agree. As a backup quarterback, RG3 can provide production with his legs much like Michael Vick did for Philadelphia. Do I think RG3 can be an elite starting quarterback? No I can’t sit here and say that right now. However I will not doubt his work ethic and his desire to win especially after losing everything since 2012. I am on board with bringing RG3 in.
Read more at http://cover32.com/2016/02/04/can-rgiii-be-a-good-fit-for-the-dallas-cowboys/#b9kZtoK5wKycVlRZ.99
Think back to the year 2012. I know it was only four years ago but some act like it was a decade ago. The Dallas Cowboys rolled into Fed Ex field, Week 17 with the NFC East division title on the line. Prior to this matchup Robert Griffin III lit up the Cowboys on Thanksgiving day. If it wasn’t for the heroics of Tony Romo, it would have been a Thanksgiving massacre. Griffin and the Commanders held onto the lead after a vintage Cowboys comeback. Griffin was doing everything he could to lead his team to victory.
On this day, Jerry Jones fell in love with RG3 and you could tell during every interview with him before and after the game. Washington had a playoff spot in his rookie season. This lead to crowning RG3 Offensive Rookie of the Year. In week 17, he showed the NFL just how tough he was. RG3 was facing a daunting knee injury but still played. It was clear just how limited he was.
With his lack of ability to run Griffin went 9-for-18 with 100 yards through the air. He still managed to gain 63 yards on the ground even with a hurt leg. Although it wasn’t impressive, it was a gritty performance. This lead to RG3 confronting Tony Romo after the game to tell him to keep his head up. After Romo threw a late game interception to essentially cost Dallas the game. It’s crazy how quickly things can change in the NFL. Griffin went on to only play thirteen games in 2013 posting decent numbers after coming off an injury.
However, 2014 was a nightmare leading to the demise of RG3. Griffin played in 12 games but was apart of the biggest quarterback carousel with Kirk Cousins and Colt McCoy. This lead to coach Jay Gruden naming Kirk Cousins his starting quarterback for the 2015 season. RG3 was inactive all of last season. Although many might see this as a negative, it gave RG3 a year to rest his body. People will never forget the way Washington handled RG3 and his knee during his rookie season. Against Seattle, it nearly looked like RG3 wouldn’t be able to walk after he was destroyed by the end of the night. This was after RG3 tore his ACL at Baylor in 2009. Time off could be a blessing physically and mentally for RG3 who has been scrutinized for being selfish. However the biggest baggage he has is outsiders questioning his character and injury history. If RG3 isn’t humbled by last season then I don’t know what will do it.
If I’m the Cowboys I am doing everything I can to get RG3 in Dallas. Art Briles close friend of the Cowboys organization said it would be a “dream fit” and I agree. As a backup quarterback, RG3 can provide production with his legs much like Michael Vick did for Philadelphia. Do I think RG3 can be an elite starting quarterback? No I can’t sit here and say that right now. However I will not doubt his work ethic and his desire to win especially after losing everything since 2012. I am on board with bringing RG3 in.
Read more at http://cover32.com/2016/02/04/can-rgiii-be-a-good-fit-for-the-dallas-cowboys/#b9kZtoK5wKycVlRZ.99
