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by Mark "Om" Steven
May 16, 2012
The Waiting
In the days and weeks following the St. Louis/Washington trade, up to and through the NFL draft and subsequent Redskins rookie camp, feeding the daily Robert Griffin III obsession was easy. There was such a cornucopia of news available that the difficult part was trying to assimilate it all in the few hours a working person has to spare.
But now the dust has settled. In the interminable lull between camps, the available nourishment has been pared down to following links–any links–even if they're about socks.
These days the morning ritual includes a quick stop on Google's sports news roundup, typing "RG3" in the search field and scanning the entire list. You know, in case someone somewhere wrote something new about the Redskins, their new quarterback phenom, and their inevitable return to rightful gridiron relevance.
With Mike Shanahan confirming that the Redskins are hopelessly devoted to Robert Griffin the III, we can end the minor gas can fire that was started when Kirk Cousins became what the team hopes is his long term back-up. After paying a historic haul to get the right to select Griffin in the first place, you'd think that the team's commitment wouldn't be questioned 48 hours after the pick was actually made. Instead, some lunatics decided to wonder out loud if having comeptition in camp is a bad thing. Or even worse, this was some kind of referendum that the Redskins think that it's possible they made a huge mistake. Please. Not that Shanahan needed to clarify the team's position, but to satisfy the farthest right wingers among the Redskins fan base, he unequivocally stated after Griffin's first rookie mini camp that "He is the starter, period," qualifying the decision with every piece of logic that shouldn't have to be explained, but was anyway. Good. Now that's over...
It's not every day you are fortunate enough to interview a guy who practiced, scrimmaged against, and studied soon-to-be-Redskins QB Robert Griffin III every day at Baylor University. Sincere appreciation to BGO member BUwolverine29, a linebacker for the Baylor Bears who was gracious enough to answer our littany of questions about the guy Redskins fans hope is the future of their franchise
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As a linebacker for the Baylor Bears, you spent every practice session trying to defend against Robert Griffin III. What was that like?
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Originally Posted by BUwolverine29
Robert is a dynamic player, no doubt. From the linebacker’s perspective, I was always worried about covering my “window” because if I were even one step out of it, Robert would hit the receiver. But what makes Robert such a threat is if I were to cover my window and no other receivers were open, he can just explode out of the pocket for a 4-5 yard gain, and that is huge for an offense.
J.I. Halsell is a lawyer, also. And he really knows his salary cap stuff. (And used to do salary cap stuff for the Skins, before becoming an agent.)
That said, when he talks about legal isues like the salary cap arbitration, he really doesn't know what he's talking about, either in terms of the specific issues in this...
OK, so I'm literally getting no work done because I'm busy surfing draft sites, dreaming of finally having a franchise QB in DC and being amazed that I actually have my first man crush. So I figured I might as well stop fighting it....
Twas the night before the draft, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring,...
Here is the seventh mock from BBQ. Beginning on Monday, a new mock will be added each day – including special mocks next Friday and Saturday. Some major adjustments have been made once again and an UDFA projection list has been updated. Possible June 1st cuts have been highlighted as well. As always, feel free to discuss...
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12 December, 1937
In front of 15,000 fans on a frozen Wrigley Field, the Redskins, in their first season in DC and led by Slingin' Sammy Baugh captured their first ever NFL Championship Title. Down by a TD in the 3rd quarter, Baugh exploded with 352 passing yards and 3 TDs, 2 of them to Wayne Milner. Cliff Battles added a rushing score. Following the win, there was no parade or trip to Disney World, the players instead heading directly home.
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