2012 NFL Draft: Why Robert Griffin III Will Turn the Redskins Around

April 8, 2012   ·   David Proctor   ·   Jump to comments


Heisman winner Robert Griffin III has a lot of weight on his shoulders. After all, the Redskins gave up two first-round picks and a second-round pick in order to trade up for him. That is the kind of move that can either propel a franchise to a Lombardi Trophy or doom them to another decade of painful mediocrity. The risk is high.
So is the reward.
Robert Griffin III is not your ordinary, run of the mill quarterback. Some are quick to label Griffin as a scrambler. They draw comparisons to Michael Vick, or if feeling particularly brutal, Vince Young. Here's the thing: Griffin's ceiling is higher than Michael Vick on his best day.
Griffin can run with the ball, that much is known after his stunning 4.41 40 time at the NFL Combine. What makes Griffin unique is that he has a world class arm as well. That is not to say that he just has a strong arm, which he certainly does, but that he has pinpoint accuracy as well. He can fit the football into the narrowes...

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