NFL: RG3's availability will be decided by Redskins doctor UPDATE: RGIII CLEARED TO START VS EAGLES!!!

[RAAZ227]

This is all a stare-down with the Cleveland coaching staff. I think Shanny is playing this perfectly... look how confused we all are! I think it helps when you have players bought in and with the intelligence to deliver your message to the media. HTTR!

You nailed it!

[JMUSkins]

This is complete bull**** (and I like you as a poster). Griffin has been WAY more careful with his scrambles since the Falcons game, only taking risks when the game is absolutely on the line, as it was when he took the hit the sprained his knee.

I agree with you here. He has already shown growth in this piece of his game.

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You nailed it!

Did you also notice how well Cousins presented the information? I was impressed with how in tune the two QBs were this week. That's a lot to put on a pair of rookies, one of whom is eager for playing time.

[TD_washingtonredskins]

I'm glad to hear that we will play it safe and leave it to the doctors. I never liked deferring to the player because it pressures him to play in order to not look soft.

If we have to try to win a game with our backup, that's the breaks!

[s0crates]

So the real question here is: What is the risk of further injury if you play with a grade 1 LCL sprain? If the answer is none, then RG3 plays. IF the answer is that there is significant risk, then we will see Cousins.

Seems like a smart decision to me to let the doctors decide.

[Truant]

If he plays the first OL or RB or TE that misses a block and allows him to get hit will be flung instantly into the Trung Candidate, Taylor Jacobs, and Matt Stevens clan of shame.

Expect a lot of holding calls.

[Cooleyfan1993]

This is all a stare-down with the Cleveland coaching staff. I think Shanny is playing this perfectly... look how confused we all are! I think it helps when you have players bought in and with the intelligence to deliver your message to the media. HTTR!

i have a feeling he will start Rex tomorrow for a few drives in 1st quarter. then go straight to Cousins. Then back to Rex. Back to cousins. Back to Rex. Back to Cousins. Then BOOM!!! Rex and RG3 switch jerseys, RG3 goes into the game, fakes a handoff to Moriss, and runs all the way down the field for a TD!!!

[|2edskins PHD]

Haha. It can work in reverse too depending on what type of fan he is.(i.e.. he may be more concerned with protecting Robert for the future)

Yes I agree with you.

---------- Post added December-15th-2012 at 05:49 PM ----------

i have a feeling he will start Rex tomorrow for a few drives in 1st quarter. then go straight to Cousins. Then back to Rex. Back to cousins. Back to Rex. Back to Cousins. Then BOOM!!! Rex and RG3 switch jerseys, RG3 goes into the game, fakes a handoff to Moriss, and runs all the way down the field for a TD!!!

I'm assuming he'll be wearing a fat suit and beige colored make-up on his face and arms as well?!? Haha... good thing you had him running, otherwise, since he was wearing Rex's jersey, he would inevitable have thrown a red zone INT.

Collective...grooooan!

[Cooleyfan1993]

Yes I agree with you.

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I'm assuming he'll be wearing a fat suit and beige colored make-up on his face and arms as well?!? Haha... good thing you had him running, otherwise, since he was wearing Rex's jersey, he would inevitable have thrown a red zone INT.

Collective...grooooan!

aahaha yeahh didnt really think that one out...

[redskindan07]

I am hoping for Cousins tomorrow and it will be interesting to see if 3 QB's will be active or not

[Bubble Screen]

He's under the employment of the team, as team doctor. He can work on players from other teams and other sports, but officially, he's a team doctor for the 'Skins. Dan pays him.

I believe that this was a Gibbs move in 2004 when he came back.

Yeah, I wasn't saying that Dan doesn't pay him. The OP made it sound as if he's only on the sidelines because of the money he's getting.

[The Diesel]

Pretty sure Andrews is the official Redskins team doctor. He's not there as a fan.

[braindx]

So the real question here is: What is the risk of further injury if you play with a grade 1 LCL sprain? If the answer is none, then RG3 plays. IF the answer is that there is significant risk, then we will see Cousins.

Seems like a smart decision to me to let the doctors decide.

It really depends on how it responds pretty much. If it's very minor, no swelling, no interaction with joint function you can theoretically play a day or two after. If it's significantly swollen, causing knee instability, and painful, then you probably won't play for 2-4 weeks if not more.

Pretty much will be an on the spot assessment and looking at him moving on Sunday morning.

[Destino]

If nothing is torn in his knee I wonder what exactly is a doctor going to base his decision off of. Is getting an MRI at 11am in Cleveland? Is it swelling that they are measuring?

[RandyHolt]

I sure hope the doctor knows about the NFL playoff scenarios

I for one don't like the doctor having sole discretion of the decision. I think the player's pain threshold is not easily measurable. I feel like a coach can see if a player is playing up to speed. The doctor is needed to advise about the likelihood, or ramification of re-injury. primarily.

If Mike is as deceptive as many seem, the doctor deciding is also a lie.

[braindx]

If nothing is torn in his knee I wonder what exactly is a doctor going to base his decision off of. Is getting an MRI at 11am in Cleveland? Is it swelling that they are measuring?

Probably assess the ligaments with manual testing, and then have him move around on it.

I'm not sure why everyone is thinking he is going to reinjure it if he plays. LCL prevents medial torque on the leg, and he CAN wear a brace to prevent that from occurring. It will just mean he likely loses a step or two running and whatever pain inhibits the knee.

But we know he is deadly accurate and our run game is good anyway. He doesn't need the extra step, and it's unlikely that they'll call those plays anyway. Keeping a brace on which limits the torquing motions while playing would 99+% prevent any further damage from occurring to the LCL.

My guess is that it will likely be a matter of pain tolerance for him to play if they opt for him to wear a brace.... AKA will the pain prevent him from doing his drop backs, handoffs, and otherwise running the offense efficiently and/or if the doc clears him does the team think that he wouldn't be as good enough compared to Cousins play.