Ever since the site joined Yardbarker, we have been graced by increased readership, and a more vibrant comment section. What we haven’t quite found yet is a bastion of well informed, articulate commentary. Sure, there are some diamonds in there, and I love those, because I don’t mind debate or being corrected if I am mistaken. I do truly enjoy the unhinged, nonsensical comments more than almost everything though.
Earlier this week, I posted an article regarding the debate over Robert Griffin III and Andrew Luck earlier this week, responding to a particular point from Bomani Jones. My point was simply that Indianapolis doesn’t need Luck to be Robert Griffin, and that he has been better than the two more worth comparisons (Peyton Manning and Curtis Painter). The intent was misconstrued in a couple of different ways, which was my fault for not being clearer. For example, a Seahawks fan interpreted this as a simple debate over who should be Rookie of the Year, and introduced Russell Wil...
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The Rhino and Compass:
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Peyton Manning,
Russell Wilson,
Robert Griffin III
TEAMS: Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks, Washington Redskins
TEAMS: Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks, Washington Redskins
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