The initial report said McCoy would be the starter, depending on Griffin's health and how he is able to practice. But everyone including ESPN ran with McCoy to start Monday night. The Commanders will keep this a mystery until Monday night.
In terms of impact on the game, probably minimal either way. If they want to implement a read-option gameplan for Griffin just coming off a broken leg, go for it.
Commanders coach Jay Gruden said quarterback Robert Griffin III "looked good" in the team drills he participated in Wednesday, but that Griffin has not yet been medically cleared to play, reports NFL Network. Gruden said Griffin has not been ruled out for Monday's game at Dallas.
Bring it on. I don't want skins fans to have no excuses.
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If I was in charge I would prepare for RG3 and then just play against McCoy. I don't think McCoy offers anything special that you have to game plan for. Frankly, RG3 hasn't either for some time, but he is still better than McCoy.
when you got nothin', you got nothin' to lose.
RGIII playing might have concerned me a few years ago but I think his biggest issues now are in his head not his physical injuries. I'll tell you what....I would much rather face a rusty RG3 than McCoy right now. McCoy is the more dangerous player but you just hope Washington tries to force the issue with RG3.
Dianna Marie Russini of NBC Washington reports there's "NO chance" Robert Griffin III (ankle) plays Monday night's Week 8 game against the Cowboys.
RGIII took the first rep at Wednesday's practice, but the Commanders don't start their official practice week until Thursday this week because of Monday night's game. Coach Jay Gruden made Colt McCoy instead of RGIII available to the media, and said he wants to have a starter in place by Thursday afternoon, suggesting it will be McCoy. RGIII will shoot for a Week 9 return at Minnesota.
@NBCdianna Per mulitple sources there is NO chance RG3 plays on Monday night against Dallas. #Commanders
As Pierre Garcon said today "It's not like we were winning before", meaning they stunk with him and they stink without him
Did you send back the pick of JJ drooling over Lawarence practicing that should silence him.
RGIII playing might have concerned me a few years ago but I think his biggest issues now are in his head not his physical injuries. I'll tell you what....I would much rather face a rusty RG3 than McCoy right now. McCoy is the more dangerous player but you just hope Washington tries to force the issue with RG3.
Dianna Marie Russini of NBC Washington reports there's "NO chance" Robert Griffin III (ankle) plays Monday night's Week 8 game against the Cowboys.
RGIII took the first rep at Wednesday's practice, but the Commanders don't start their official practice week until Thursday this week because of Monday night's game. Coach Jay Gruden made Colt McCoy instead of RGIII available to the media, and said he wants to have a starter in place by Thursday afternoon, suggesting it will be McCoy. RGIII will shoot for a Week 9 return at Minnesota.
@NBCdianna Per mulitple sources there is NO chance RG3 plays on Monday night against Dallas. #Commanders