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Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan spent big in order to move up in the draft to select Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III and provide Washington with a franchise quarterback to match up against the other talented signal callers in the division. RGIII’s unique talents match up well with Shanahan’s version of the west coast offense, which requires quarterbacks to spend plenty of time outside of the pocket, throwing on the run and scrambling for yards on the ground. At Baylor, Griffin was a monster operating out of the shotgun, throwing for 77 touchdowns and rushing for 32 more, but he will need to adapt his game in the NFL. He possesses an outstanding arm and blazing speed but the odds of him duplicating the season Carolina’s Cam Newton put together as a rookie seem slim. Griffin doesn’t have Newton’s size and strength meaning he won’t be his team’s goal line back like Newton. The Redskins also don’t have a true number one wideout like Newton had in Steve Smith but they do have a deep rotation of receivers that could be productive. If only the team had that type of depth along the offensive line, which has been a major concern and remains so heading into 2012. RGIII is an outstanding dynasty league prospect with a huge upside but fantasy owners are likely best served having him as a bench option in 2012.
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 RG3 ahead of rehab schedule -- Fri Feb 22 10:10 pm --
Redskins' QB making progress in return from torn ACL | Dr. James Andrews told NFL Network’s Ian Rapport that Robert Griffin III’s rehab after reconstructive surgery on his knee is “way ahead of schedule.” In fact, the biggest challenge has been keeping the QB from overdoing it. “We don’t have to do much except try to hold him back,” said Andrews. “Our whole mode is to do what’s best for him for his career, not necessarily what’s best for the first game next season.” (SI)
FF Today's Take: Griffin's ability to scramble and make yards with his legs is a big part of his game, so this is a great early sign for his fantasy production in 2013.
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