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Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III led the Redskins to the 2012 playoffs and won the NFL’s 2012 Offensive Rookie of the Year award after a season in which he threw for 3,200 yards and 20 TDs and ran for 815 yards and 7 TDs. His 102.4 passer rating was a rookie record. In a Jan. 6 playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks, Griffin suffered a torn lateral collateral ligament in his right knee and re-injured his anterior cruciate ligament, which he originally tore in 2009 as a sophomore at Baylor. Griffin won the 2011 Heisman trophy, and was selected by the Washington Redskins with the No. 2 pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. Griffin threw for for 4,293 yards, 37 touchdowns and six interceptions and rushed for 699 yards and 10 TDs in his senior season. Griffin further impressed NFL teams at the scouting combine. His 40-yard dash (4.41 seconds) and 39-inch vertical leap were tops among quarterbacks. In order to draft Griffin, the Redskins traded up to the No. 2 pick in the draft, sending the sixth overall pick and their second-round selection in the 2012 draft and first-rounders in 2013 and 2014 to the St. Louis Rams. Griffin threw for 78 touchdowns and just 17 interceptions in his college career. He played in just three games in 2009 because of his torn ACL.

Redskins Mailbag: Mike Shanahan's future, Griffin's knee, running backs and more

Mike Jones answers your Redskins questions in this week’s mailbag.

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For Robert Griffin III and Mike Shanahan, the tough decisions come after the doctors sign off

(John McDonnell / THE WASHINGTON POST)

COLUMN | For Robert Griffin III and Mike Shanahan, the tough decisions will come after the doctors sign off.

Mark Turgeon at Orioles game, man in RGIII jersey at Rockies game

If the headline isn't descriptive enough, I'm not sure what more this blurb could add. Because really this is just about Mark Turgeon at the Orioles game, and man in an RGIII jersey at the Rockies game.

Sunni asks RGIII why he doesn't go to clubs more often

WPGC host asks Redskins quarterback what has kept him from being a social regular in D.C. Whatever it is, everyone is grateful.

Kyle Shanahan says Redskins don't need to change offense to protect Griffin

"He stayed healthy last year running the zone-read," offensive coordinator says.

Derek McGinty: Fascination with RGIII is getting 'creepy'

Local Skins fan and WUSA anchor says coverage of Washington's QB 'is starting to turn into a circus.'

Jim Vance on RGIII: 'Give that man some room'

Longtime WRC anchor says he doesn't need to see RGIII's kitchen, or know when RGIII blows his nose.

Griffin says he'll begin making cuts on surgically repaired knee next week

Quarterback says his rehab will continue while he's on his honeymoon next month, as he aims to be ready to practice at the outset of training camp.

 

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