The Insider: RGIII


Posted at 10:01 AM ET, 05/25/2013

Griffin says he could see himself playing opener even after idle preseason
By Mark Maske
Quarterback says he "would be comfortable with that" if that scenario unfolds.

By Mark Maske  |  10:01 AM ET, 05/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  preseason, Quarterbacks, RGIII, RGIII injury, RGIII's knee injury, Robert Griffin III, Robert Griffin III rehab

Posted at 01:23 PM ET, 05/23/2013

Griffin: "The only thing that needed a repair from last year was my knee"
By Mark Maske
Robert Griffin III says he feels great, that he's got two phases of rehab left before he's full-go, and that the relationship between him and his coach was not strained.

By Mark Maske  |  01:23 PM ET, 05/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Offseason workouts, RGIII, RGIII knee injury, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 12:19 PM ET, 05/22/2013

What did you make of 'I would have pulled him' coming up again?
By Keith McMillan
The talk around the Redskins still centers on the quarterback's knee injury, even as Robert Griffin III tries to move past it.

By Keith McMillan  |  12:19 PM ET, 05/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  injury updates, RGIII injury, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 05:07 PM ET, 05/20/2013

'Too early to tell' whether Robert Griffin III will be ready at outset of training camp, Bruce Allen says
By Mark Maske
General manager Bruce Allen says there isn't a way to know if Robert Griffin III will be able to participate in training camp until the team gives him a physical at the start.

By Mark Maske  |  05:07 PM ET, 05/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brian Orakpo's injury, Injuries, Offseason workouts, RGIII, Robert Griffin III injury, Training camp

Posted at 12:01 PM ET, 05/08/2013

Is Robert Griffin III overexposed?
By Keith McMillan
He's at the Kentucky Derby and taking photos with politicians and movie stars. Yet we don't see how the rehab from his much-publicized knee injury is going. Cause for concern?

By Keith McMillan  |  12:01 PM ET, 05/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  RGIII, RGIII injury

Posted at 10:31 PM ET, 03/11/2013

Shanahan says he's 'keeping my fingers crossed' Griffin will be ready to start season
By Mark Maske
Redskins coach says QB 'ahead of schedule' in recovery but still 'no idea' if Griffin will be ready for opening of 2013 season.

By Mark Maske  |  10:31 PM ET, 03/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  RGIII, RGIII knee injury, Robert Griffin III knee injury

Posted at 03:33 PM ET, 01/12/2013

Roger Goodell satisfied with Redskins' handling of Robert Griffin III injury
By Rick Maese
"It was a medical decision and that's what we want it to be," the NFL commissioner said Saturday in Denver.

By Rick Maese  |  03:33 PM ET, 01/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  RGIII, RGIII injury, Roger Goodell

Posted at 02:44 PM ET, 12/27/2012

Robert Griffin III takes Pro Bowl selection in stride
By Mark Maske
Redskins rookie QB says, 'I feel like you never play for awards.'

By Mark Maske  |  02:44 PM ET, 12/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Pro Bowl, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 12:51 PM ET, 12/24/2012

Is RGIII NFL's rookie of the year?
By Washington Post Sports Editors
With three promising candidates vying for the award, Thomas Boswell says not voting for the Redskins QB would be crazy.

By Washington Post Sports Editors  |  12:51 PM ET, 12/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  awards, RGIII, Rookies

Posted at 02:09 PM ET, 12/21/2012

Redskins' Robert Griffin III officially listed as probable
By Mike Jones
The rookie quarterback seems likely to play Sunday at Philadelphia.

By Mike Jones  |  02:09 PM ET, 12/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Injuries, RGIII

Posted at 07:27 AM ET, 12/12/2012

Are you worried about a letdown against the Browns?
By Keith McMillan
Is this run feeling too good to be true? Some fans have worried that this game at Cleveland, perhaps with a backup QB starting, could be a Redskins letdown. Are you one of them?

By Keith McMillan  |  07:27 AM ET, 12/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Kirk Cousins, Opening kick, playoff chase, Redskins vs. Browns, Redskins-Browns, RGIII injury

Posted at 07:11 AM ET, 12/11/2012

Should the Redskins sit Griffin and play Cousins against the Browns?
By Keith McMillan
If Robert Griffin's status is iffy before the Browns game, should the Redskins give him the rest he needs while handing the keys to Kirk Cousins?

By Keith McMillan  |  07:11 AM ET, 12/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Kirk Cousins, NFC standings, Opening kick, playoff chase, Redskins injuries, Redskins vs. Browns, Redskins-Browns, RGIII, RGIII injury

Posted at 07:16 AM ET, 12/10/2012

What were your emotions in the final two minutes of Redskins-Ravens?
By Keith McMillan
The franchise quarterback's leg bent awkwardly. Then his backup rallied the team from behind to win in overtime. It was surely a wave of emotions for Redskins fans -- what were you feeling during it all?

By Keith McMillan  |  07:16 AM ET, 12/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brandon Banks, draft, Kirk Cousins, playoff chase, Redskins injuries, Redskins vs. Ravens, Redskins-Ravens, RGIII, RGIII injury, Richard Crawford, Robert Griffin III injury

Posted at 02:47 PM ET, 12/05/2012

RGIII's jersey, cleats headed to Hall of Fame
By Mark Maske
The Redskins rookie's jersey and cleats from the victory Monday night over the Giants are headed to the Hall of Fame.

By Mark Maske  |  02:47 PM ET, 12/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Hall of Fame, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 06:50 PM ET, 11/18/2012

Robert Griffin III sets franchise rookie completion record
By Mike Jones
In his 10th NFL game, Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III set the franchise record for completions by a rookie.

By Mike Jones  |  06:50 PM ET, 11/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 03:35 PM ET, 11/12/2012

Quick Hits: Shanahan encouraged by Meriweather, Brown participation; Garcons status unclear
By Mark Maske
Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan says he thought his players -- including Pierre Garcon, Brandon Meriweather and Jammal Brown -- returned from the bye week refreshed and rejuvenated.

By Mark Maske  |  03:35 PM ET, 11/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Injuries, Pierre Garcon, Quick hits, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 07:30 PM ET, 11/04/2012

Robert Griffin III had X-rays on ribs after loss
By Mike Jones
Robert Griffin III had X-rays done on his ribs following Sundays game to ensure that he hadnt broken them and results were negative.

By Mike Jones  |  07:30 PM ET, 11/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 10/15/2012

So was that Griffin’s best highlight so far or what?
By Keith McMillan
In a short time, Robert Griffin III has won the hearts of Redskins fans. Was Sunday's 76-yard run the best moment yet?

By Keith McMillan  |  07:00 AM ET, 10/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Opening kick, Redskins vs. Vikings, Redskins-Vikings, RGIII, Robert Griffin III, Vikings vs. Redskins

Posted at 01:46 PM ET, 10/12/2012

Robert Griffin III expected to play Sunday against Vikings
By Mike Jones
Quarterback suffered a concussion in the third quarter of last week’s game against the Atlanta Falcons.

By Mike Jones  |  01:46 PM ET, 10/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Injury report, Redskins injuries, RGIII

Posted at 08:15 AM ET, 10/12/2012

One last look at the Vikings, and your Friday foresight
By Keith McMillan
Ivan Carter watches both the Redskins and Vikings -- on purpose -- and gives us a little insight on Minnesota.

By Keith McMillan  |  08:15 AM ET, 10/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Christian Ponder, Minnesota, Redskins vs. Vikings, RGIII, Robert Griffin III, Vikings, Week 5

Posted at 04:16 PM ET, 10/10/2012

Redskins preparing for possibility that Griffin will not play Sunday
By Mark Maske
Shanahan says the Redskins must prepare both for the possibility that Griffin will play Sunday against the Vikings at FedEx Field, and for the possibility that he won't.

By Mark Maske  |  04:16 PM ET, 10/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Cedric Griffin, Redskins injuries, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 09/26/2012

On the Buccaneers, Griffin running and winning with who you’ve got
By Keith McMillan
Is the Buccaneers game a must-win? Do the Griffin runs set up other plays? And can the Redskins win with who they have?

By Keith McMillan  |  07:00 AM ET, 09/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bucs vs. Redskins, Opening kick, Redskins secondary, RGIII, Robert Griffin running, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Week 4

Posted at 03:09 PM ET, 09/16/2012

Kirk Cousins to back up RGIII again
By Mike Jones
The Redskins will go with rookie Kirk Cousins as their backup quarterback for a second consecutive week

By Mike Jones  |  03:09 PM ET, 09/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Kirk Cousins, Rex Grossman, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 09:25 AM ET, 09/12/2012

Do the Rams stand a chance against the Redskins?
By Keith McMillan
The Redskins hung 40 on the Saints in Week 1, while St. Louis gave up 429 yards in a loss to the Lions. Is their Week 2 matchup an easy win for Washington?

By Keith McMillan  |  09:25 AM ET, 09/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Calvin Johnson, DeAngelo Hall, Jeff Fisher, Lions, Matthew Stafford, Opening kick, Redskins vs. Rams, RGIII, Sam Bradford, Steven Jackson, Week 2

Posted at 07:58 AM ET, 09/10/2012

What was real, and what was a mirage against the Saints?
By Keith McMillan
What did we see against the Saints that looks sustainable, and what was remarkably fortunate it went the Redskins' way?

By Keith McMillan  |  07:58 AM ET, 09/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alfred Morris, Jim Haslett, New Orleans Saints, Opening kick, RGIII, Week 1

Posted at 03:44 PM ET, 08/14/2012

In Robert Griffin III’s locker, a window into a would-be superhero’s soul
By Dave Sheinin
Robert Griffin III’s locker at Redskins Park is full of superheroes and inspirational slogans. Do they say anything about the Redskins’ rookie quarterback?

By Dave Sheinin  |  03:44 PM ET, 08/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  RGIII, Robert Griffin III, Redskins, NFL

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 08/14/2012

Carriker is more than a neighbor for rookie Griffin
By Dave Sheinin
On one side of Robert Griffin III in the Redskins’ locker room is veteran linebacker and team leader London Fletcher. On the other side is Adam Carriker, another defensive leader known for his work ethic.

By Dave Sheinin  |  09:00 AM ET, 08/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  NFL, Adam Carriker, RGIII, Robert Griffin III