As NFL fans we were all thoroughly reeducated in the zone read option last year thanks to John Fox, Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos. This year, the Washington Redskins are integrating it into their offense with great success. Heading into the season analyst and former quarterback Donovan McNabb suggested that Robert Griffin III wouldn't be a good fit in Washington because of the coaching staff's inflexibility; as of week 13 he's looking very wrong...
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Report: Robert Griffin III’s status for next week up in the air
According to Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com, the status of Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III for next week’s game against the Brown is up in the air right now after spraining his knee during today’s win over the Ravens.
Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Griffin will get treatment and will be evaluated in the coming days. His status for next...
Robert Griffin III’s MRI comes back clean
It looks like the Washington Redskins have dodged a bullet. Quarterback Robert Griffin III’s MRI on his knee ended up showing no damage to any of the ligaments in his knee.
Even though RG3 should be back this season, he could end up missing a game or two with a sprained knee.
MRI on @rgiii‘s knee did not reveal any damage to his ACL or MCL, but there are no guarantees he...
Is Kirk Cousins able to keep the Redskins momentum going?
The Washington Redskins go into Week 15 looking at some questions marks as Robert Griffin, III left late in the fourth quarter in the win against the Baltimore Ravens. The reigning Heisman QB suffered a knee injury during a late game tying drive and then had to be replaced by fellow rookie and backup QB Kirk Cousins. While it is not known the exact extent of the injury that was suffered...
'Skins become viable contender in win
Robert Griffin III headed to the locker room with his right knee braced as the Washington Redskins completed another comeback. His backup helped secure a 31-28 overtime victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.
The Redskins' franchise star was diagnosed with a knee sprain, a determination confirmed by an MRI exam. Hours earlier and without the need for such high-tech analytical...
NFL Week 14 Injury News: Washington Redskins’ concerns over QB Robert Griffin III
Fans of the Washington Redskins were holding their collective breath on Sunday as rookie QB Robert Griffin III sustained an injury in the final minute of regulation. The Redskins pulled off a win against their Beltway opponent, the Baltimore Ravens in overtime in an unlikely fashion, with another rookie quarterback under center, Kirk Cousins. The status of Robert Griffin III remain...
Robert Griffin MRI is negative
The Washington Redskins and rookie QB Robert Griffin III got some good news tonight. The MRI on his knee came back negative, showing no signs of any tear or significant ligament damage. The Redskins are classifying the injury as a knee sprain. Currently, there is no time table set on how long, if at all, Griffin will be out.
Meet RG3 Woman, Redskins superfan Lauren Bacon
Meet the ultimate superfan RG3 Woman! A huge Washington Redskins supporter named Lauren Bacon who’s getting huge in D.C. and going viral on the internet.
The 26 year old worshiper of Robert Griffin III is a megababe and more than pulls off this tight outfit.
You can follow Bacon on Twitter @RG3Woman
Unfortunately for her, RG3 is taken; engaged to college girlfriend Rebecca...
Giants’ Monday Night Football Loss Causes Man to Hit Wife, Shoot at Police
We realize that sports can make many people upset, but one Florida man clearly took his fandom too far.
Early Tuesday morning, Richard Braccia was still taking in the aftermath of his New York Giants’ 17-15 loss to Robert Griffin III and the Washington Redskins. According to The Star-Banner, Braccia had been drinking for four hours and is also addicted to pills, a combination that...
RG3 will have MRI on injured knee
Washington Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III will have
an MRI on his injured right knee after he was forced out of the
game late in Sunday's in a 31-28 overtime victory over the
Baltimore Ravens at FedEx Field.
RG3 MRI negative sprains knee in Redskins victory
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III left the game late in the fourth quarter of the Redskins' 31-28 overtime victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
"It's sore right now but he wanted to go back into the game, which is a good sign. It's a positive," said Redskins coach Mike Shanahan.
Griffin took a hit to the right knee from defensive tackle Haloti...
'Skins win in OT after RG3's injury
With the Washington Redskins trailing the Baltimore Ravens by eight late in regulation, Robert Griffin III sprained his right knee at the end of a 13-yard scramble. He left for one play, returned for four but was literally hopping around on the field.
Eventually, he fell to the turf and could no longer continue.
Fellow rookie Kirk Cousins stepped in and finished RG3's work...
Redskins beat Ravens 31-28 in overtime. RG3 hurt!
The Washington Redskins defeated the Baltimore Ravens today at FedEx Field 31-28 in overtime. Much more coverage to come, but backup rookie QB Kirk Cousins had to finish the game because Robert Griffin III was injured on a tackle off a scramble on the last Redskins drive of the fourth quarter. Cousins came in and finished the drive with a TD pass and a 2-point conversion to force...
In RG3's shadow is Morris, Redskins' other rookie
On third-and-one, Robert Griffin III faked an up-the-middle handoff to Alfred Morris - and the New York Giants fell for it big-time.
''They all just crashed down on me,'' Morris said. ''When that happens, I really just laugh in the pile. `Ha, ha.' I was thinking, like, `Y'all dumb, y'all tackled me, but the quarterback is running down the field...
Redskins win, but Griffin injured
LANDOVER, Md. - The Washington Redskins lost rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III to a sprained right knee late in the fourth quarter but still rallied to beat the Baltimore Ravens 31-28 in overtime on Sunday at FedEx Field. Kai Forbath's 34-yard field goal 3:23 into overtime was the game-winner and came three plays after rookie Richard Crawford's 64-yard punt return....
Redskins Roundup: Week 15 Victory Monday
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The Washington Redskins defeated the Baltimore Ravens 31-28 in overtime at FedEx Field yesterday. If you want to know how, why and what it means, READ THIS.
As you probably know by now, Redskins QB Robert Griffin III suffered a right knee injury during the game. Have a look at the play in which he was injured. Here is the latest news on Griffin...
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