I know this is shocking, but it’s been nearly three weeks since the last time we passed along a Robert Griffin III injury update of some kind. Specifically, 20 days and 20 nights have passed, and I’m pretty sure that’s illegal.
Since most of these posts will sound similar until, oh, August, I’ll keep this one bite-sized.
When Robert Griffin III’s knee went pop this past January on a field that resembled the average bomb testing site, the second guessing was immediate. And in the opinion of this guy (me), entirely justified.
Throughout this week and, well, until August and then well beyond that until next February, we’ll often turn our attention back to something we hold dearly: fantasy footballing.
Oh sure, we stray from such matters a bit in the offseason months that are so long, but throughout this week we’ll look back on which recently drafted rookies have a chance to make a fantasy impact in 2013. Then I’m sure throughout May, June, and July I’ll also write other fantasy things I haven’t thought of yet. The offseason may seem like it’s an everlasting doom-filled journey, but those are the only true dead months in the NFL calender, and they’re so very cold. But hey, I’m game for whatever I can do to avoid ranking the top 10 long snappers.
To stick our toe back into the fiery fantasy waters, here’s a pretty important note from a pretty important player at a pretty important position.
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, who is currently recovering from off-season knee surgery, set the single-season record for jersey sales this past season, according to NFL.com.
Last year, RG3 threw for 3,200 yards with 20 touchdowns and five interceptions.
Sean updated his rehab program last week, as he has finally reached a stage where he can begin running.
Finally we have some wise words with an unfamiliar odor coming from Robert Griffin III’s camp regarding the state of his recovery, and his Week 1 playing aspirations next fall. Mmmm, smells like logic.
It’s just a little crappy that those words had to come from RG3, and not the Redskins officials who are continually leaking “encouraging” news about his progress.
Encouraging news out of Washington today in regards to the health of Robert Griffin III.
Redskins officials already are encouraged enough with @rgiii‘s recovery to believe he has a legitimate chance to start on opening day.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 14, 2013
Those in the Andrew Luck camp during the offensive rookie of the year discussion continually cited value, an elusive and vague concept that can be manipulated into whatever you wish. The basic argument was that Luck had much less to work with as he guided the Colts to the playoffs, while Robert Griffin III was supported by the likes of Alfred Morris and Pierre Garcon, with Morris finishing second in rushing yards (1,613, and 100.8 per game).
There’s truth in that, as beyond Reggie Wayne, Luck dealt with very little backfield help, and two fellow rookie tight ends. But we’re not discussing exclusively value, and Griffin’s numbers were too overwhelming, which is why he’s been named the offensive rookie of the year.
