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Robert Griffin III steals the NFL Combine media session

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Despite deciding not to throw, Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III is already stealing the show at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.

Of note, and after much questioning by the media, Griffin showed off Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles socks. He vowed to stop wearing Hello Kitty socks if whatever team drafts him asks. He repeatedly let everyone know his official height is 6-foot-2 3/8. He said he has plans to meet with the Browns and Chiefs.

But eventually Griffin got down to serious football matters. Namely, he was defending the Baylor offense and his playing style.

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The Heisman Trophy winner made it a point to say the offense typically goes through three reads before he targets the check down option. The only time Griffin lost his smile during the 15-minute session was when someone mentioned an analyst said the Baylor offense was "simple."

"I’d like to sit down with ‘em and show ‘em how simple it is, Griffin said. "It’s not a simple offense. It’s a really great offense and it’s a quarterback-friendly offense. Simple would not be the word to describe it."

Griffin also tackled the misconception that he makes more plays with his feet than his arm.

"I think it’s just a misconception that comes with being a dual-threat quarterback," Griffin said Friday. "You’re run first, throw second.

"I think I’ve proven I’m throw first, then run if I need to."

Now Griffin just wants one team, whether its the Browns, Dolphins, Seahawks or Redskins, to draft him.

"I hope somebody falls in love with me other than my fiancé," Griffin said. "That’s what you want. As a player you want a team that really wants you.

"I’m looking forward to making somebody fall in love with me."

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Sorry Robert, the offense you played in IS a problem.

That’s why we’re not talking about drafting Case Keenum or Brandon Weeden in the first.

by krkenney on Feb 24, 2012 4:56 PM EST reply actions  

This is completely short sighted. Hope NFL front offices think like this though (except the Browns)

by HenryDawg on Feb 24, 2012 5:12 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

but were we talking about drafting Sam Bradford in the first?

Cam Newton? Yes? No? Maybe?

Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows

by Rorschach44 on Feb 24, 2012 5:19 PM EST up reply actions  

That’s why we’re not talking about drafting Case Keenum or Brandon Weeden in the first.

your completely wrong

3 of the top 5 quarterbacks in NFL history came from a spread oriented system Drew Brees also came from a spread…NO merit too this statement at all. Reason why some don’t like spread quarterbacks is because of lazy evaluations… do your homework and it becomes irrelevant… fact

Myth Buster by nature. I don't confront you i encourage you to think. Because your brillance in your own way helps everyone. Your opinion matters and I will listen to it. Good clean healthy debate is fun.

by Shankdiddy on Feb 24, 2012 5:43 PM EST up reply actions  

3 of the top 5 quarterbacks in NFL history came from a spread oriented system

I’ve got to know who you think those 3 and those 5 are.

by dlc254 on Feb 24, 2012 6:04 PM EST up reply actions  

I’ve got to know who you think those 3 and those 5 are

Cam Newton
Andy Dalton
Sam Bradford

These make up 3 of the top 5 rookie quarterback seasons in the history of the NFL no question.

Myth Buster by nature. I don't confront you i encourage you to think. Because your brillance in your own way helps everyone. Your opinion matters and I will listen to it. Good clean healthy debate is fun.

by Shankdiddy on Feb 24, 2012 7:37 PM EST up reply actions  

typo :)

Myth Buster by nature. I don't confront you i encourage you to think. Because your brillance in your own way helps everyone. Your opinion matters and I will listen to it. Good clean healthy debate is fun.

by Shankdiddy on Feb 24, 2012 10:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Why would anyone care about only a rookie season?

"What up no wings"

by Mr. E on Feb 25, 2012 1:47 AM EST up reply actions  

it has nothing to do with the system

We’re talking RG3 in round 1 because of his talent.

"At this point, what we got to lose, right? So we might as well throw caution to the wind and hit people in the face."
--Vikings DE Jared Allen

by NMVike on Feb 24, 2012 5:49 PM EST up reply actions  

it has nothing to do with the system
We’re talking RG3 in round 1 because of his talent

I am responding to above poster saying his system is a problem. This is the context of my responds

Myth Buster by nature. I don't confront you i encourage you to think. Because your brillance in your own way helps everyone. Your opinion matters and I will listen to it. Good clean healthy debate is fun.

by Shankdiddy on Feb 24, 2012 6:00 PM EST up reply actions  

If I replied to you, that was an accident

I meant to reply to krkenny.

"At this point, what we got to lose, right? So we might as well throw caution to the wind and hit people in the face."
--Vikings DE Jared Allen

by NMVike on Feb 25, 2012 12:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Nah, age is why people aren't considering Weeden in the first.

If you take a player with the same profile and make-up as Weeden and put it into a 21-year-old’s body, would you draft him in the first?

"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus

by Doc Scratch on Feb 24, 2012 7:13 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

wait that makes no sense...

And when we win, we want to dominate. We want to take guys out. We want to hurt guys. We want to win. We just want to dominate, hit them in the mouth. - Rathman

by manraj7 on Feb 25, 2012 5:43 AM EST up reply actions  

You obviously haven't seen RG3 play then

In the first round and on the "third day"—rounds 4-7, the Cowboys draft as well as anyone. But, ohh, those awful second and third rounds. A gallery of horrors…

by rabblerousr

by Rohpuri on Feb 24, 2012 10:57 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Accuracy….. Check
Arm Strength….. Check
Speed….. Check
Pocket Presence….. Check
Intelligence….. Check
Composure….. Check
Trade and draft him please Cleveland.

"When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less." -Paul Brown

by macdowellm03 on Feb 24, 2012 7:16 PM EST reply actions  

starting to buy in

I gotta say I’m starting to buy in to rg3. anyone else like the idea of rg3 and LeMicheal James? I dare Pittsburgh to blitz with that combo. James reminds me of westbbrook.

by edrunk on Feb 24, 2012 8:13 PM EST via Android app reply actions  

Lol James sucks.

He’s a third down back at best. He can’t hit the hole to save his life.

by JetKing55 on Feb 25, 2012 11:48 AM EST up reply actions  

I really like both Luck and RG3

I’m glad Luck won’t be in the NFC East facing Dallas twice a season. I really hope the Browns take him, that franchise needs some positive vibes. RG3 will be a game changer for them. Plus if the Browns trade up tp get him, it ensures either St Louis or Minnesota is guaranteed to still get Blackmon or Kalil. If they trade with the Redskins, bad for Dallas, and bad for either St Louis or Minnesota, as one of them will likely lose out on the best WR and the best LT in this draft.

In the first round and on the "third day"—rounds 4-7, the Cowboys draft as well as anyone. But, ohh, those awful second and third rounds. A gallery of horrors…

by rabblerousr

by Rohpuri on Feb 24, 2012 10:55 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

Should say I really hope the Browns take [RG3]*

In the first round and on the "third day"—rounds 4-7, the Cowboys draft as well as anyone. But, ohh, those awful second and third rounds. A gallery of horrors…

by rabblerousr

by Rohpuri on Feb 24, 2012 10:57 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  


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