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Robert Griffin III–Changing the Game as We Know it

Found October 31, 2012 on USA Sports 360: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Robert Griffin III
TEAMS: Washington Redskins
Giant’s defensive end Osi Umenyiora wasn’t afraid about calling out Robert Griffin III this past summer. “Who is this RG3 guy you guys keep talking about? You talking about Bob Griffin? You guys are giving him a cool nickname already and everything.” Once the 2013 season started though, Umenyiora was quick to retract his statements. “Yes. I will call him RG3.” So who is this guy anyways? RG3 that is. Why is he causing such a stir in the NFL? There have been plenty of rookie QB’s that turned heads their first season. Guys like Fran Tarkenton, Greg Cook, Joe Namath, and the list keeps going. So what’s so special about this guy? Well with a 70.4 completion percentage, 1,778 passing yards, and 476 rushing yards in only 8 short games, he’s giving us something to talk about. But that’s not what I think is so special about this guy, not at all. I think Robert Griffin III is setting a new standard for up and coming quarterbacks. I believe he’s changing the position. This guy isn’t just a pheno
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2 Comments:
  • Glad to have him on my team, he is impressive...
    by Billyjean   November 01, 2012   Reply    
  • And yet the Skins are still losing!! HA HA They suck!!
    by Ellie66   November 02, 2012   Reply    
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