Official Redskins Off-season News and Rumors - Part Quatre

[RGIII]

The average fan equates the read-option to scrambling. Which isn't too far off base. The read-option without the QBs' option to scramble is just play action. So likely the average fan feels in order to protect RG3 from his reckless style of scrambling (and his fragile-ness) is to limit or eliminate the option game all together. And yes, the data supports the coaches making adjustments towards the end of the season but, he still ended up getting hurt. So what does that really mean?

[MTK]

Originally Posted by RGIII

The average fan equates the read-option to scrambling. Which isn't too far off base. The read-option without the QBs' option to scramble is just play action. So likely the average fan feels in order to protect RG3 from his reckless style of scrambling (and his fragile-ness) is to limit or eliminate the option game all together. And yes, the data supports the coaches making adjustments towards the end of the season but, he still ended up getting hurt. So what does that really mean?

Sometimes it's just bad luck.

It's football, injuries happen.

[ethat001]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Sometimes it's just bad luck.

It's football, injuries happen.

Agreed - football players always get injured. Tom Brady and Peyton Manning are some of the biggest QB immobile rocks out there. Brady was out a year with a knee and Peyton was out with a neck. Admittedly it took them a lot longer to get hurt, and we all hope RG3 has understood the concept of protection.

[NLC1054]

Originally Posted by RGIII

The average fan equates the read-option to scrambling. Which isn't too far off base. The read-option without the QBs' option to scramble is just play action. So likely the average fan feels in order to protect RG3 from his reckless style of scrambling (and his fragile-ness) is to limit or eliminate the option game all together. And yes, the data supports the coaches making adjustments towards the end of the season but, he still ended up getting hurt. So what does that really mean?

It means that he has to play a smarter, better brand of football.

The guys I always compare RGIII to are Steve Young and Steve McNair. Steve Young learned to scramble and run with a purpose. McNair learned to beat people from the pocket.

If Robert can make that transition he's golden.

But hey, injuries happen. He could've gotten injured on a 5-step drop from under center.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by RGIII

The average fan equates the read-option to scrambling. Which isn't too far off base. The read-option without the QBs' option to scramble is just play action. So likely the average fan feels in order to protect RG3 from his reckless style of scrambling (and his fragile-ness) is to limit or eliminate the option game all together. And yes, the data supports the coaches making adjustments towards the end of the season but, he still ended up getting hurt. So what does that really mean?

Not true. The read option includes designed QB runs, with blocking assignments, etc. Scrambling is an unplanned run. Therefore the read option and scrambling are two different things.

[SmootSmack]

Whats up r/NFL - I'm Fred Smoot, AMA : nfl

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Not true. The read option includes designed QB runs, with blocking assignments, etc. Scrambling is an unplanned run. Therefore the read option and scrambling are two different things.

You're not the average fan

[MTK]

I'd like to think the average fan isn't a moron.

However I do think the morons out there tend to be the most vocal on the radio, on social media, etc.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I'd like to think the average fan isn't a moron.

However I do think the morons out there tend to be the most vocal on the radio, on social media, etc.

I gave up on that a while ago.

[CultBrennan59]

Robert Griffin III is a lock to be ready for Washington Redskins' Week 1, Tyrann Mathieu impressing, more - NFL - Peter King - SI.com

Peter King thinks RG3 is a lock to play week one.

[SkinzWin]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

Robert Griffin III is a lock to be ready for Washington Redskins' Week 1, Tyrann Mathieu impressing, more - NFL - Peter King - SI.com

Peter King thinks RG3 is a lock to play week one.

I'll be a nickel Tyrann Mathieu is impressing too....

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by SkinzWin

I'll be a nickel Tyrann Mathieu is impressing too....

Not surprised. I wish we had gotten him, but there would have been uproar if we picked him in the 2nd. And I'm very happy with Rambo and Thomas (well, intrigued more than happy).

[hooskins]

Better than an overrated and injured garçon

[HailGreen28]

Originally Posted by hooskins

Better than an overrated and injured garçon

I agree that missing about a third of our games last season is an issue with Garcon. But I don't think it's entirely a coincidence that we went 9-2 in games he did play.

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by Skinzman

"Last week, Orakpo unleashed a wicked spin move against Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams, who acknowledged Orakpo is a chore to block. Head coach Mike Shanahan has noticed."

Brian Orakpo: Defensive Player of the Year is 'very obtainable'

Thats the first time Ive read Orakpo and spin move in the same sentence. If he adds another move, that could be pretty big. All he normally had in the past was a speed rush and bull rush. Not saying DPOY big, but he doesnt have to be that to have a successful season.

Seriously. Just add a few more moves bro and you're golden!