Shanahan Decision Not to Take Out RGIII

[BraveWarrior]

There's a double standard in sports with regard to pulling superstars from games, even when it's clear they aren't playing up to their potential. All the back-and-forth we are going to read and hear the next couple weeks isn't going to change that. RGIII, while only a rookie, has achieved that level of fame that he gets the benefit of the doubt when coaches try to decide what to do with him.

[The Robert Griffin Experience]

I respect Shanahan for realizing he screwed up. I just hope RGIII hasnt seriously hurt himself for the future. I think 6 months of rest will get RGIII back to 100%. But you gotta realize that this exact situation is what you spent that 4th on Kirk for. It would be one thing if RGIII couldn't run. But an injured plant leg is probably the second worst injury a QB can have.

I also seriously question our training staff as well, did they say Robert was good to go? Or did they not and Shanny just ignored them?

[Drkstar]

this coaching staff has been completely reckless with 10 the entire season

it should come as no surprise they were again today

[PlayAction]

No one is claiming that RGIII is a run-only QB - - it's not disrespectful to the player to take him out when he's less than 50%. If he can't set well for his throws his accuracy is going to suffer. He also became less and less able to move around in the pocket making it more likely that he'd be further injured. You can't count on a rookie to correctly determine whether his desire to continue fighting isn't helping the team. Lichtensteiger came out when he realized he couldn't be effective anymore. But he's a veteran. Shanahan should have made the decision. Captain Kirk would have been better and that's not 20-20 hindsight.

[DCthomahal]

It's difficult for me to understand how the focus could be on anything other the following: RGIII was in (if anything) WORSE shape in this game than he was leading up to the Cleveland game when the Redskins wisely, I think, started Cousins even though it was a must win game. Why the inconsistency? I and others were behind Shanahan's decision to bench Griffin then because it seemed clearly in the best interest of both the team and the player. There were several posts before the game that we were behind that decision WIN or LOOSE. I think there were reports Griffin was not noticeably limping during runs in practice leading up to the Cleveland game. He WAS noticeably hobbling around the field later in the game today. So just do what you did before ... sit Robert for now and see what Cousins can do.

[GoDeep81]

Well, we all knew Mike wasn't the sharpest knife in the drawer.. Have to take the bad decisions with the good I suppose.. Pray this bad decision didnt cost us a franchise QB.. You guys think the blame game is bad now, see what happens if RG can't keep the knee healthy next year.. I dont even want to think about it..

[B&G]

I thought Coach Shanahan should have pulled Robert simply to protect an obviously injured player. That being said, the coach and only the coach should decide what players give the team the best chance to win. No second guessing here.

However, if it comes out that Coach Shanahan played Robert against the opinion of Dr. Andrews and risked the franchise, I would fire him so quickly it would make his head spin. The chances that happened are very small, I'm sure, as I believe Coach loves the kid, like all of us.

[NoCalMike]

At 14-0, Seattle was in severe danger of being run off the field by half time. The offense was straight up stream-rolling their defense. Pete Carroll had a look of disbelief on his face.

When RGIII re-aggravated his knee, if Cousins gets put in the game immediately, and gets a few series on offense before halftime to adjust the offense and find a rhythm, he probably can do enough to get the team in the victory column. Instead, he is thrown into the fire when the game is pretty much already a wrap.

Just inexcusable. I'm sorry but Mike Shanahan has lost a lot of the good will he rebuilt with me during the 7 game winning streak.

[TheGreek1973]

I don't respect Shanahan at all. His inability to judge the situation correctly hurt this team. And lets not forget his famous "now we will evaluate" speech.

I can understand if the backup you have sucks. But when your backup has won you a game against the Ravens, and then blew out a team away with a borderline amazing performance you have no excuse.

[Deemster4Redskins]

Dude you are new here, I just hope you are not new to watching football. Did you see the Browns game? you actually think putting a 100% healthy Cousins, with Morris running the ball, the play action will not work? Did you see how many open receivers RGIII missed? Ah forget it.

so Cousins came in, do you think he would've won the game the way he played? How many times were balls dropped by receivers? How many times do you think seahawks would've blitz if cousins was in vs RGIII? who cares if i am new or not on here. get a life dude. you're a sore loser. what you think you have 3665 posts on here that you're an expert on football? get out of here dude.

[Rufus T Firefly]

You think it wasn't clear he was severely injured?

Or you think he was a better option than Cousins?

That's not an OR question, it's an AND question, imo.

Both halves of that qusetion have to be answered yes for you to think he should have stayed in, not one or the other.

[Elessar78]

The Pick RGIII throw... it looked like there was something wrong with RGIII's throwing mechanics. I said then he should have been pulled. It's not his mobility, his ability to hit receivers was seriously degraded. Cousins came in and started to move the team. But you know what? It doesn't matter, we overachieved this season, let's not feel too bad for ourselves.

Mechanics? Sure he underthrew it, a bit of pass interference, Moss did not get separation? Oh yeah, and the design of the play didn't have another WR on the other side to keep the FS honest. But yeah, it's JUST RG3 being in there.

[TheGreek1973]

so Cousins came in, do you think he would've won the game the way he played? How many times were balls dropped by receivers? How many times do you think seahawks would've blitz if cousins was in vs RGIII? who cares if i am new or not on here. get a life dude. you're a sore loser. what you think you have 3665 posts on here that you're an expert on football? get out of here dude.

The way he played? Watch football much? You are down by 10 with 4 minutes to go you run the ball or pass? Dude the defense didn't have to worry about the run anymore, they just brought the house on every snap. You put him in the start of the 2nd half with us leading 14-13 different story

[Vrikk]

I just need to register my rage. This seems like a good place to do it. Once it's out, then I can get on with my life.

GAWDDAMMITSOMUCH!!!!

Thank you. Carry on...

[Btubes18]

RG3 just said he would have been extremely pissed if he would have gotten taken out. The guy is a gamer.