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Robert Griffin III Is Something Different; Don’t Call Him the Next Michael Vick

October 27, 2012   ·     ·   Jump to comments

Both have game breaking speed and both play in the NFC East
The similarities start and end there. 
Many scouts made the mistake of comparing Redskins rookie Robert Griffin III (RGIII) to Michael Vick. But the fact of the matter is there are a number of glaring differences between the two quarterbacks.
Michael Vick is a “run first” quarterback. He looks to move the chains with his legs instead of throwing the ball downfield. On the other hand, RGIII is a true dual-threat quarterback. Not only does he beat you on the ground, he also makes you pay with his pinpoint accurate passing game.
It is only seven games into RGIII's career and he has already posted a remarkable 70 percent completion rate (1st in NFL), along with a 101.2 QB rating.   
Even Redskins teammate Deangelo Hall believes that Robert Griffin is much further ahead than Michael Vick was at the same stage in his career.
I feel like he's light years ahe...

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