Does it seem like everyone wants to blow RG3 up and put the highlight reel hit on him?

[PeterMP]

Teams and defenses are scared to death to play against RG3, even JPP from NY put a threat out don't run my way. He not only ran his way but embarrassed him on a 42 yard run by doing it. Defenses don't want to face this kid and you can't blame them. I felt the same way about Vick and looks like he will be back for our game, him and McCoy, who we knocked the **** out of a few weeks ago, Both were cleared of concussions. That game just became a lot harder.

There has been more than one Sunday when we've been playing a running QB, especially when he takes off when I'm sitting there yelling hit him, hit him, hit him.

I have no doubt that in NFL defensive meeting rooms they talk about having to hit RGIII. Not so much in the context of hurting him (though I'm sure there is a sub-text that it wouldn't be a bad thing), but in terms of making him "pay" and making him "scared" so he will be a little slower and a little more hesistant.

I'm also sure that message is as old as football itself and is true for other running QBs out there and is not specific to RGIII.

[demarc007]

He is definitely holding the ball entirely way too long in the pocket. The kid's heart is so huge he's putting himself in harms way more often than not. I was screaming at the top of my lungs for him to get out of that pocket after you've been in there for 5,6,7 seconds. Hopefully he will learn it's best to chuck it away and live to fight another day.

[justice98]

In this era of protecting QBs, if one of 'em wants to think he's a big boy and become a runner, it should be no shock that they're gonna look to line up him for a kill shot.

[Ghost of Nibbs McPimpin]

If he heads down field he is fair game. Learn to slide and much of this goes away.

What games are you watching? People are trying to hit him in the head.

When he was IN THE POCKET vs. dallas, the first sack was basically a neck tackle that should have been flagged. he's not getting the protection hardly anywhere.

Out of bounds hits are illegal regardless of who it is.

They flag D Hall for that lame ass hit to a "defenseless" receiver, who was not even defenseless at the time but RG3 gets clocked by Ryan Clark (karma, *****, that's why you got your head rocked) in a TRULY illegal fashion and no flag. To say nothing of D Hall's freakout when Steelers should have been flagged and the only ones they're looking to penalize are Skins.

Still amazed that Monty gets fined for defending his leg when Joseph is dragging him by his ankle.

[MusicCitySkin]

The fear him so they attack him. It's his job to realize that and make the proper adjustments to his style. His pride is keeping him from letting plays get away from him, and he's playing it to the very last second to make something happen positively, and this includes right before a defender barrels him over.

[MustangSteve]

There has been more than one Sunday when we've been playing a running QB, especially when he takes off when I'm sitting there yelling hit him, hit him, hit him.

I have no doubt that in NFL defensive meeting rooms they talk about having to hit RGIII. Not so much in the context of hurting him (though I'm sure there is a sub-text that it wouldn't be a bad thing), but in terms of making him "pay" and making him "scared" so he will be a little slower and a little more hesistant.

I'm also sure that message is as old as football itself and is true for other running QBs out there and is not specific to RGIII.

I feel the exact same way, I will even yell knock his ass out lol. So we know our opponents are yelling and hoping for the same thing.

[balki1867]

It's probably a combination of a few things:

1) He's a rookie and guys want to get in his head.
2) Following the St. Louis game he, at the minimum, admitted he notices when guys are trying to hit him, so it escalated (1)
3) He holds the ball for a long time in the pocket
4) (related to 3) When he scrambles, he makes the guys that can get an arm on him miss, so the only guys that do tackle him are the ones that get a clean solid shot. Because guy 1 didn't take him down, guy 2 does.
5) The Redskins are heavily invested in him, so we notice these things more (I know I do).

1-2 will go away with time.
3-4 will go away with maturity.
5 won't go away.

[TimFolk]

They are but thats what they are paid to do... this is football!

[deejaydana]

Here's my take on it, represented by a simple equation:

Rookies are always gonna be sought out by vets wanting to take them down a peg or two (it's called "paying dues") + RG3 is an undeniable talent + it's a violent game + RG3 has a style which invites injuries or spectacular hits + Skins fans (can, at times) take it personally.

[asnpcwiz]

Teams and defenses are scared to death to play against RG3, even JPP from NY put a threat out don't run my way. He not only ran his way but embarrassed him on a 42 yard run by doing it. Defenses don't want to face this kid and you can't blame them. I felt the same way about Vick and looks like he will be back for our game, him and McCoy, who we knocked the **** out of a few weeks ago, Both were cleared of concussions. That game just became a lot harder.

Vick has been ruled out for the season. Not because of his concussion either.

But yes, what else can you do if you are a defense? Try your hardest to get to this rookie QB who is embarrassing you and your defense and try to knock him out. It's football. Hard hits are not dirty unless they are illegal.

[PortisBetts]

We are so focused on RG3 being the savior and franchise QB that any hit on him we cry foul. I don't think their is a 'RG3 bounty".

If he heads down field he is fair game. Learn to slide and much of this goes away.

There is. This isnt the first time it happened. Remember cromartie on the Eagles launching at him? Pollard this week? They are trying to not only tackle him, but lay him out.

[Aghar]

There is. This isnt the first time it happened. Remember cromartie on the Eagles launching at him? Pollard this week? They are trying to not only tackle him, but lay him out.

You think RGIII is the only QB in football that opposing defenses want to "take out"? No. Every QB has a target on his back, especially once he leaves the pocket and becomes a runner. I also get pissed when I see cheap shots taken at him but I'm not going to say he is the only QB that happens to.

[JMUSkins]

They are but thats what they are paid to do... this is football!

I'll agree... to an extent. I'd say that people are much more willing to hit RG3 with everything they've got vs doing it to Brady or Manning. It is what it is...

[Shiv]

Yes. Not only that but fans of other teams want to see him get hurt so they can feel vindicated in their stolen views spoon fed to them by idiot "analysts". It's such crap. I don't hear anyone clamoring for Luck to get hurt, or how irresponsible it is for him to run in Touchdowns or try to get ahead of a receiver to throw a lead block.

[Popeman38]

Has Bernard Pollard been fined yet for headhunting? He never makes the dirty list, but he is on record as saying he wants to "Kill a quarterback". Couple that with his Bill Romanowski-style missile launch at RG3's head and you would think the "safety conscious" NFL would drop the hammer on that *******.