Do Washington Redskins Have Trade Market For Robert Griffin III?
By Erik Lambert
Nov 16, 2014; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) talks with Redskins offensive coordinator Sean McVay (R) on the bench against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Buccaneers won 27-7. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Their enormous gamble in 2012 seems to have fallen flat, but can the Washington Redskins still salvage something from Robert Griffin III?
Colt McCoy chants signal fans are off the bandwagon
Sometimes it’s not about who is the most talented. It’s about who gets the team to respond and win games. One can understand Redskins fans venting their frustration, watching their team put forth a pitiful offensive showing against Houston. The calls for backup quarterback Colt McCoy were no accident. Though he didn’t light the world on fire in the two games he played, it was clear the team responded to him and he did post a 107 quarterback rating that included a huge upset of the Dallas Cowboys.
RGIII is 0-3 in contests he has started and finished. Never mind the fact he willingly threw his teammates under the bus when explaining why the Redskins fell so flat despite two weeks to prepare.
Age and contract should draw NFL interest
This inevitably has led to speculation that the time is approaching for the Washington Redskins to finally cut their losses. Their hail mary trade to acquire Robert Griffin III in 2012 seemed like the right idea at the time and it did pay off with a playoff berth. However, ever since injuring his knee the young quarterback hasn’t been the same and the constant changes to the coaching staff haven’t helped his development.
Perhaps it’s time to give him and the team a fresh start. At first glance Griffin doesn’t seem to attract a trade market, but that isn’t true. Despite his play recently, history suggests he has the ability. Throw in the fact he’s 24-years old and his contract still has another year on it at a modest $6.7 million and it’s fair to assume there is a team out there that would be willing to take the gamble on being able to get him turned around.
Everything comes down to what the Redskins would demand as compensation.