No.
Over-hyped, overrated, and overexposed; whatever you want to call it doesn’t really matter. RGIII is without a doubt the hero of the Redskins team.
Sure, Griffin has amassed a staggering amount of fame. From his first day in the Redskins Ashburn training camp and the additional media attention only amplifying afterwards, but it’s all justified.
I mean, I can understand someone getting angry at the incessant sponsorship ads, and newspaper covers and most recently Sports Illustrated cover of the Rookie quarterback. . .had he not deserved it.
The NFC offensive player of the week after his first debut in a NFL game, Griffin completed 19 of 26 passes for 320 yards. With two touchdowns and no interceptions, Griffin easily took reign as the first rookie quarterback to win as the player of the week for Week 1 of the NFL, as well as becoming the first rookie quarterback to throw for at least 300 yards and win a season opener.
And Sunday’s game, he rushed for two touchdowns of D.C.’s four.
A one hit wonder isn’t really a question. His great games during the preseason and his debut rookie game only solidified his overwhelming presence on the field. Yes, we don’t know what can happen the next couple games, but Redskins fans should fear the possibility of RGIII getting injured more than his game fizzling.
With a team that was in one of the most aggravating game slumps for the past few years, and without a semi-skilled quarterback (and one that had extreme aiming difficulties for a quarterback), it can’t be doubted that Griffin’s presence not only brought home hope to Skins fans but the team players themselves. RGIII’s growing fame has put the Redskins back in the contention spotlight and finally gave our team a quarterback, and an amazing one at that.
Yes, there’s pressure on not only Griffin but the team as a whole, but pressure is what make athletes fueled to work harder, and to win games. And with pressure there’s a mass of fans there supporting their team. Skins fans have come in flocks to see their hit quarterback and successful team, at either practices or games. Last year, we were so commonly used to seeing empty stands at games, and many of us, although we may not admit it, found ourselves changing the channel half way most games. But, this year, we’re excited to finally support a team ready to win, a team with the capabilities to win.
Quarterbacks are accustomed to the limelight, lets face it, they’re the most publicized players on a team. But, in order to gain recognition they have to be good-VERY good, and let’s not forget that RGIII is a rookie starting quarterback. It can’t be debated that RGIII isn’t talented, and his games and performances have embodied that. The Redskins are energized and ready to win this year and Robert Griffin III is right there driving them to do just that.
