Why the Washington Redskins Can Make the Playoffs Without RG3

December 11, 2012   ·   David Webber   ·   Jump to comments


Redskins Nation held its collective breath when Robert Griffin III remained down on the field after a vicious hit to the leg courtesy of the Ravens' Haloti Ngata. Luckily, the injury isn't as serious as it looked on television and RG3 should be back in uniform in due time.
The question of whether or not he should return is a pressing one, because this is the second time in 2012 that he's missed snaps due to an injury from scrambling with the football. His status is currently up in the air for this weekend's game in Cleveland against the Browns, a game the Redskins must win if they want to stay in the thick of the NFC playoff race.
It is entirely possible that RG3 will be forced to sit this weekend, as well as in the future. In his stead, fellow rookie Kirk Cousins will be pressed into action as the Redskins try to make an unprecedented run to the playoffs. There is no doubt that RG3 has been one of the primary reasons why Washington finds itself in the hunt for the wild...

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