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03:47 PM ET 01.11 | The NFLPA made an informal inquiry into the Washington Redskins' handling of Robert Griffin III's knee injury on Jan. 8. The Redskins faced much scrutiny after conflicting media reports about the communication between coach Mike Shanahan and Dr. James Andrews. After Dr. Andrews and the Redskins handed over a detailed report on the process of sideline reviews, NFLPA director DeMaurice Smith seemed satisfied with the results. "Playing through pain is a harsh reality of our business and our union will always hold the League and the clubs accountable to the best medical care. Our thoughts are with Robert as he recovers from his surgery and we hope he returns to full strength."

Robert Griffin III, Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

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January 11, 2013 04:21 PM ET

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'.....After Dr. Andrews and the Redskins handed over a detailed report on the process of sideline reviews, NFLPA director DeMaurice Smith seemed satisfied with the results. "Playing through pain is a harsh reality of our business and our union will always hold the League and the clubs accountable to the best medical care. Our thoughts are with Robert as he recovers from his surgery and we hope he returns to full strength." '
i.e.; "NEXT !!!!"

Zeppo DeMarx

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January 11, 2013 04:45 PM ET

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didn't know that they had the right to speak!!!! Their a Joke!

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January 11, 2013 04:47 PM ET

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But, in previous articles, Dr, Andrews said he "Never" checked RG3's knee "during the game", was he lying then or is he lying now????

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January 11, 2013 04:51 PM ET

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Originally posted 04:47 PM ET 01.11 by The Oldtimer

But, in previous articles, Dr, Andrews said he "Never" checked RG3's knee "during the game", was he lying then or is he lying now????

Also, "Everyone" that was watching the Seahawk game, saw RG3 limbing around the field, hell the guy looked like an old man, he could barely walk after get hurt along the sidelines in the 1st period!!!

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January 11, 2013 08:46 PM ET

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Dr. Andrew's comment about Griffin not being cleared to return to play were about the injury in the Ravens game in week 14.

"Kneedless" to say, the Skins made a mistake bringing him back too soon and leaving him in against Seattle when he was clearly hobbled and ineffective.

IceBerj

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January 12, 2013 08:11 AM ET

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Originally posted 04:21 PM ET 01.11 by Zeppo DeMarx

'.....After Dr. Andrews and the Redskins handed over a detailed report on the process of sideline reviews, NFLPA director DeMaurice Smith seemed satisfied with the results. "Playing through pain is a harsh reality of our business and our union will always hold the League and the clubs accountable to the best medical care. Our thoughts are with Robert as he recovers from his surgery and we hope he returns to full strength." '

i.e.; "NEXT !!!!"

Sure seems that way. It shouldn't inspire a lot of confidence in getting support from the NFLPA in regards to players' safety. Playing through pain is one thing. Playing when clearly hobbled is quite another.