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Redskins believe RGIII could start opener
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08:01 AM ET 02.15 | Early in the offseason, optimism is running high in the nation's capital. Although it is only a little more than a month since Robert Griffin III underwent reconstructive knee surgery, Washington Redskins officials are encouraged enough with his recovery to believe he has a legitimate chance to start in the 2013 opener, according to team and league sources. Griffin recently returned to Washington, where he spent some time rehabbing. Those who know him insist he is a physical freak, not unlike Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, who was able to rush for 2,097 yards and win the MVP award the season after undergoing major knee surgery. The Redskins know there still is a long way to go, and they're hardly going to rush Griffin.
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Possible. T-Sizzle played after 5 months AP came back the next season and won MVP.
Illegal Mexicans
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Hail to the Redskins!
Don't push it, Mr. III. Cousins is capable, and it's better to be healthy in December than in September.
Debbie Does
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Only 7 months to go and they have already determined he will be ready for opening day in September?
Only for the $ would the redskins do this.
DCsFinest
Washington, DC
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This is exploitation at its worst. RGIII could be the face of the franchise for the next 10-15 years, or he could spend the next couple of years on IR and be released. Somebody in the Redskins organization needs to take the long-term approach with his career.
SouthernBlueFan
Auburn , AL
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Shanny is going to save his job by ruining RG
Eagles in 2020
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Agreed ... it's nothing more than greed.
AGStrange
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I agree. I don't think that the Redskins will take any chances trying to rush RG III back into the lineup. Just some wishful thinking from someone at espn.com
Daffy Duck
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I have a feeling this guy's career is going to be a quickie.
South_Florida_Sports
West Palm Beach, FL
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LMAO
Guy hasn't even started running yet he's going to be ready for opening day! Idiots....
Sports Know it all
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Could happen, but I suspect that triple option becomes a double.
50yearfan
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I think all running QB's are.
Illegal Mexicans
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This kid is going to blow out his leg again...mark it down.
It may not be this season but if he does not change his play style, his days will be done before his rookie contract is up.
As a Cowboys fan, I hope not...I would rather see good football than a talented kid kill his leg a 3rd time.
This would be different if it were his 1st...but, it is his 2nd blow out in 4 years.
Not good Skinnies fans, not good.
JeffHart24
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I hope he does it. Even though I bleed Green and Gold, RGIII is one HECK of an exciting player to watch. Will probably have a shorter shelf life than most QB's, but he's good for football.
John Daly's Liver
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"Redskins believe RGIII could start opener"
Like they believed he should still have been on the field when he blew out his knee? Hope RGIII has a good career insurance policy.
bruins6988
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No more than trying to get those season ticket holders to jump in... Especially after the 10% increase. They are not silly enough to rush RGIII onto the field... I hope.
Robataille
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Look at those guys, then look at RG3...not gonna happen. Besides, Sizzle didnt tear two knee ligaments and AD (not AP) is the ONLY person to do what he did. Not sure he should be used as a comparison to a normal human.
DR_Universal
Charlotte , NC
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Wes Welker tore his ACL and MCL in week 17 of 2009, and played in game 1 the next season. It can be done, but it's fairly rare.
bruins6988
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Doesn't anybody care, get this guy Healthy!!!!!!!!
Not4Nutten
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They should rush him back. What could go wrong with that plan?
Mondo Jay
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