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Washington Redskins QB situation: Plenty of reason for optimism

Found July 23, 2012 on isportsweb.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Robert Griffin III
TEAMS: Washington Redskins
With the 2012 season fast-approaching, I figured it was LONG overdue (sorry about that) for a “State of the Redskins” article of sorts. As it stands at the moment, the Washington Redskins roster reflects a team that is both looking towards the future and remembering what has and has not worked in the past.  It elicits a feeling of tremendous confidence and optimism to know that promising and talented youth have been brought in while also having the opportunity to benefit from the maturity, wisdom, and experience many of the older players will bring to the table this season. Let’s simply look at the Quarterback position for now. Robert Griffin III was officially named the starter after only 5 practices. He stands as potentially the Redskins first franchise Quarterback in decades. To many he represents the future; a reason why one shouldn’t relinquish their alliance to the team just yet. Sure some people seem to be getting ahead of themselves, but in an organization that has had a lon...
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