PFT: Mike Shanahan: No one in NFL history has played at RG3′s level

[brandymac27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...level/related/

Redskins coach Mike Shanahan was the head coach of a Broncos team that had a Hall of Fame quarterback in John Elway, and he was the offensive coordinator of a 49ers team that had two Hall of Fame quarterbacks in Joe Montana and Steve Young. But Shanahan says he has never seen anything like the quarterback he’s coaching right now.

Shanahan told reporters on Thursday that Griffin’s array of talents is unprecedented in NFL history.

“I don’t think anybody in the history of the league has played at his level,” Shanahan said. “At least over the last 40 years, when I take a look at the numbers and what he has done, I don’t think anybody has played at his level. As we’ve talked about before, he’s got a unique skill set — his ability to throw, drop back, play action, put a threat on a defense with his running ability — and he will just get better and better. He’s just scratching the surface. And the reason I say that is because he works at it.”

It may be premature to talk about Griffin in such lofty terms, but Griffin’s rookie season really has been unprecedented: He has a chance to break three NFL rookie passing records (highest passer rating, highest completion percentage and lowest interception percentage), and he also has 752 yards and six touchdowns on the ground. He’s playing the quarterback position like no one has ever played it.

I love it!!!!

[Momma There Goes That Man]

Things like this make me giddy with excitement about what can be very very soon...

[darrelgreenie]

I heard the press conference but I figured he meant no rookie QB..but maybe he did mean it literally but that's not the impression I got.

[BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93]

A bunch of ppl were going CRAZY on twitter because he said that...specifically this Freeman guy from CBS. He was saying that there numerous QBs way better including Luck. I tweeted his hating ass but he didn't respond

[HigSkin]

Gives me goosebumps. Typical that news people are going to take this out of context.

[brandymac27]

I heard the press conference but I figured he meant no rookie QB..but maybe he did mean it literally but that's not the impression I got.

I got the opposite impression

“I don’t think anybody in the history of the league has played at his level,” Shanahan said. “At least over the last 40 years, when I take a look at the numbers and what he has done, I don’t think anybody has played at his level.

---------- Post added December-28th-2012 at 07:20 PM ----------

A bunch of ppl were going CRAZY on twitter because he said that...specifically this Freeman guy from CBS. He was saying that there numerous QBs way better including Luck. I tweeted his hating ass but he didn't respond

I noticed haters, especially on twitter, rarely respond LOL.

[doghouse4x4]

I think he is right. RG3 is putting unprecedented pressure on the defense. THe closest comparison is Steve Young with sprinter's speed (not that Steve Young was slow to start with). Bob Griff's accuracy is insane.

[brandymac27]

I think he is right. RG3 is putting unprecedented pressure on the defense. THe closest comparison is Steve Young with sprinter's speed (not that Steve Young was slow to start with). Bob Griff's accuracy is insane.

My dad says the SAME thing about Griffin and Young. He thinks people who compare him to Vick, Newton, etc are silly. He said he reminds him of Young, only better.

[doghouse4x4]

My dad says the SAME thing about Griffin and Young. He thinks people who compare him to Vick, Newton, etc are silly. He said he reminds him of Young, only better.

Your old man is a smart dude!

[storretti]

Coach is only speaking the truth.

[|2edskins PHD]

Griffin is the TOTAL package.

Mobility.
Gun of an Arm.
Accuracy to all fields (short, medium, deep -- his most underrated talent, imho).
Speed.
Elusiveness.
Smart Decision Maker.

Having an offensive genius to guide you helps.

This is like watching Dale Earnhardt drive a Corvette through a church parking lot.

[darrelgreenie]

I got the opposite impression

The reason I assume

“I don’t think anybody in the history of the league has played at his level,” Shanahan said. “At least over the last 40 years, when I take a look at the numbers and what he has done, I don’t think anybody has played at his level.

he's refering to a QB's rookie season is because there have quite obviously been players and QBs that have played at a higher level then Griff.

[Bacon]

Who cares about facts? Stand behind your QB, Mike! Robert Kraft has called Brady the best player ever plenty of times.

[BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93]

Regardless what he meant, he is RGIII's head coach. Why wouldn't he hype his QB? People made a huge deal over something very small

[RGIIINATION]

RGIII has far exceeded my expectations. I can't wait to see what he does over the next several years.