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Found August 29, 2012 on Pro Football Zone: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Robert Griffin III
TEAMS: Washington Redskins
Bill Wippert – AP Washington Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III was criticized by former Redskins great Sonny Jurgensen for wearing headphones during his pregame warm ups, per Dan Steinberg of the DC Sports Bog. “Griffin’s pre-game routine caught the eye of one Sonny Jurgensen, who mentioned it disapprovingly on the air during the Redskins Radio Network broadcast. “I haven’t been able to find the exact quote, but I’m told by a reliable source that Jurgensen was definitely critical of the headphones on the air,” wrote Steinberg. The photo below was taken before last week’s preseason game against the Colts. Griffin obviously heard Jergensen’s comments Nick Wass – AP
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