Report: Commanders will release Robert Griffin III

[DeaconMoss]

In Griffin's rookie year, he had a 102.4 QB rating with 20 TD passes to 5 INTs.

His ratings were in the 80s the next two years, but he still has completed at least 60 percent of his passes each year. What's hurt him more than anything as a passer the past two years is the TD-INT rate. Fumbles have also been an issue, which can be a problem for a running QB.

I think Griffin knowing he'd be here as a backup to Romo also would help with any attitude problems. If he's willing to accept that role, which he might not be, then he might can be successful in it.

I'm kind of on board with the Parcells way of thinking: Someone once thought enough of him to spend a first-round draft pick on him, so why not take a look. It can't preclude any other moves we make at the position, but if he's willing to come here for the right price, then Dallas should consider taking a look.

running a spread offense designed for him by the Shannys. He cant read defenses well enough to run this O.

 

[the_h0wey]

The Washington Commanders saw their 2015 season end in disappointing fashion on Sunday, and they are expected to begin preparing for next year by releasing Robert Griffin III.


According to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, it was important to Commanders owner Daniel Snyder that RG3 remain on the roster for the entire season.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl...fin-iii/ar-CCo4YW?li=BBnb7Kx&ocid=mailsignout

I think everyone knew that after they sat him all year to prevent him from being injured...

 

[LandryFan]

I just think this line of thinking is not realistic at all. Parcells, Peyton and Lee did work with Romo, for 3 years, while he sat behind the other QBs in that time frame. I am sure they had a good affect on him. But to think this staff has not helped him over the last 9 years is beyond silly to me. Of course they have. Romo has gone for a QB that struggled with decision making and being reckless to one of the elite QB's over that time. I think Romo works very hard at his craft, just like every other great QB since the history of the league, but to think this staff has not been apart of his growth and success over the last 9 years just doesn't make sense.

Not to mention that the other QB's that these 3 worked with here, laid their foundation with etc, are not even in the league anymore or were never successful in this league.

I understand the hatred that people have for this staff. I know they have their faults and this last year was bad, very bad from the FO all the way down to the players. But that doesn't mean we can't give them credit for things they have done right.

Perfectly stated. Very objective look at the situation.

 

[remdak]

No more Chad Hutchinsons, Drew Hensons, or Brandon Weedens...

But Tom Brady, Russell Wilson, Daunte Culpepper, John Elway, and Dan Marino were all at one point, drafted by an MLB team.

But I get your point...

Didn't realize Marino and Brady were drafted by MLB. That's a good one. Did Brady cork his bat?

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

I don't see how either RGIII or Manziel do not end up in Dallas. From a JJ perspective, RGIII is still really young and Gives Dallas a potential starting QB when Romo retires that could be had at a decent price.

Seems like a Jerry Jones move all the way.

I could see jerry bringing in both.

Pressed goes something like this.....

Reporter: Jerry... What is your thought process bringing in both Manziel and RGIII....?

Jerry jones : "ubbbb....ubb.... Ubbbb.... I feel there will be a real competition in camp...... These guys ... They are good... I mean real good..... And I know good....They throw the ball with real [ ____insert Jerry word here______] .... It's something you don't see very often..... And now we have two of them....ubbb..ubbbb......ubbbb...."

 

[HappyOnions]

Didn't realize Marino and Brady were drafted by MLB. That's a good one. Did Brady cork his bat?

Ha, wouldn't surprise me in the least. Ironically, he was drafted by the Expos; one of Boston's biggest rival cities.

 

[DallasEast]

No more reclamation projects at the QB position.
No more attempting to try to out-smart the rest of league.
No more clinging on to the present false optimism of the complete recovery, and return to glory of the current QB.

Few examples:
1. New York Giants were a Super Bowl team in 2000, made the playoffs again in 2002, then decided in 2004, drafted Eli Manning in the 1st round.
2. Pittsburgh Steelers played in AFC championship game in 2002, won a playoff game in 2003, then also in 2004, drafted Ben Roethlisberger in the 1st round.
3. Green Bay Packers were a consistent playoff team through the 2002-2004 season, then had the foresight to draft Aaron Rogers in the 1st round in 2005.

Point being, even playoff teams and competent front offices draft QB's in the 1st round, if the value is there.
Don't get cute & don't talk yourself out of drafting a QB
The time is now to draft the QB for the present and build for the future.

Good post. Just a few things I would add.

The Giants didn't draft Manning. San Diego drafted Eli Manning at #1 and traded him to New York for their #4 overall pick, Philip Rivers.

The Packers have agressively selected quarterbacks in various rounds since the days of Ron Wolf, drafting college quarterbacks like Mark Brunell (5th round), Matt Hasselbeck (6th round) or even Matt Flynn (7th round). I would say the Pack's quarterback evaluation is very good but it's also important knowing Rodgers, who graded as highly as Alex Smith, fell into Green Bay's laps at their 24th overall selection.

Roethlisberger was the best example of the three of a value pick at quarterback. The Steelers squatted at number 11 and got their targeted man outside the top ten, something even the Packers with Rodgers couldn't claim since their man was projected as high as the #1 overall selection.

My concerns for Dallas centers on whether our current staff can accurately evaluate potentially great quarterback talent--and not simply run with assumed talent projections. If we're sitting at #4 and don't plan to trade down, I hope the pick is solid if it's quarterback because you as a franchise can't flub a high first round pick at the position.

This year's high first round quarterback prospects must have the "obvious" potential of a Manning, Roethlisberger or Rodgers. They cannot be overvalued and turn out to be another Tim Couch, Akili Smith, Chad McNown or even Daunte Culpepper--all top 15 overall selections picked in the infamous 1999 draft. Are any of the current top QB prospects as good as the one quarterback, Donovan McNabb, from that particular first round draft class who played well enough during his career to justify high first rounder? That's my main concern. I would hate if lower projected round but higher potential QB talent was discarded for another player who can't excel in the pros. If there is an Aikman waiting at #4 fine but there will be loads of regrets down the road if there's a Ryan Leaf hiding in plain sight.

 

[LittleD]

I could see jerry bringing in both.

Pressed goes something like this.....

Reporter: Jerry... What is your thought process bringing in both Manziel and RGIII....?

Jerry jones : "ubbbb....ubb.... Ubbbb.... I feel there will be a real competition in camp...... These guys ... They are good... I mean real good..... And I know good....They throw the ball with real [ ____insert Jerry word here______] .... It's something you don't see very often..... And now we have two of them....ubbb..ubbbb......ubbbb...."

Well if you're going to go this far why not bring in Manziel ( if they let him go), RG3 and Tim Tebow... I'm so sure Wilson can find one of the
guys must be able to read the MLB before he gets killed. What a laugh.

 

[viman96]

This picture might be on par with the picture of QC leaving VR

 

[LittleD]

This picture might be on par with the picture of QC leaving VR

Okay, let's have some debate on some RG3 & QC and see who wins. More QC threads, off-season rocks!!!

 

[DallasEast]

This picture might be on par with the picture of QC leaving VR

I don't know. From that angle you can't really tell whether Griffin's eyes look remorseful or under the influence.

 

[Doomsday101]

This picture might be on par with the picture of QC leaving VR

And that is all I need the paddle game, the helmet and the remote control and that is all I need. lol

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

And that is all I need the paddle game, the helmet and the remote control and that is all I need. lol

LOL nice

 

[Kaiser]

Okay, let's have some debate on some RG3 & QC and see who wins. More QC threads, off-season rocks!!!

Greg Hardy hit Quincy Carter. Garrett clapped and a DA dropped all charges.

Discuss.

 

[TX Cowboy]

Cool just stay away from dallas.

Exactly we all know RG isn't that great of an athlete let alone QB, but my reasoning for him
staying away besides belief ^^ above, Is? how we tend to treat QBs, Romo has been a victim
of the system that has been the cause of his constant injuries during his tenore in Dallas and so
I'd personally hate to see anyone come in and have to suffer through that kind of crap

Dallas is better off with the scrubs from the 0-11-1 season than they are with anyone of
real "talent" IMO

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

This picture might be on par with the picture of QC leaving VR

I actually feel for the guy.
I would like nothing more for him to come to Dallas and be the real deal.


I don't think that is the case though. His arrogance would fit right in to the Dallas Cowboys mold though.

 

[gimmesix]

running a spread offense designed for him by the Shannys. He cant read defenses well enough to run this O.

If he comes cheap enough, I'm willing to find out if that's the case. I also believe a good coaching staff utilizes the strengths of its players ... but I'm not saying this is a coaching staff that can do that.

I also believe he could benefit from learning from Romo on how to make yourself better as a QB.

I see little risk with this move as long as the price is right and it doesn't prohibit Dallas from making other moves at the position.

 

[dfense]

Brandon Weeden and Matt Cassell were proven losers that could not read defenses, but their price was right and they played football for the Dallas Cowboys. Plus, RGIII and Manziel are still both really young. It is a long off-season and it may well not happen, but I would not be surprised in the slightest if one of those two guys is not a Dallas Cowboy.

and hopefully, Jerry learned from signing those guys. Could you imagine spending most of the week wondering if Manziel was even in town?

 

[dfense]

I actually feel for the guy.
I would like nothing more for him to come to Dallas and be the real deal.


I don't think that is the case though. His arrogance would fit right in to the Dallas Cowboys mold though.

I liked his parting note he left on his locker. Trying not to blame you for paying me a lot of money and I sucked. But I forgive you.

 

[JohnnyHopkins]

and hopefully, Jerry learned from signing those guys. Could you imagine spending most of the week wondering if Manziel was even in town?

Hey, I didn't say I was rooting for it, I just said I could totally see it!