RANTSPORTS.COM: RG3 Should Sit Out Entire 2013 Season (POLL)

[TD_washingtonredskins]

I see Cousins has 18 different accounts here...

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[ciresolstice]

As Kevin Sheehan constantly preaches, Robert wasn't hurt on the pistol read option stuff/designed keepers and runs. It was on improvisation, protection breaking down plays. he did get whacked in Tripple option plays though so I'd scratch that. He was protected and hit less in the pistol/zone option read. Luck actually got hit more Irsay!. I say he plays once he's medially cleared and feels good. He has to play smarter, get some positive yards get out of bounds, and slide sooner/better. Head towards the sideline young man...don't try to make 7 guys miss. While Robert may be tough mentally I don't think his track runner body can take NFL punishment like Luck or a Cam Newton's can. Just play smarter, the guy is super smart and accurate...throw away slightly more, and as stated, get a few and get out of bounds/down unless it's wide open.

[Burgold]

Perhaps, we can make some hay out of this. Let's call up some GMs and say, "What's it worth for RGIII not to play you next year" We might get 8 first round draft picks. Might be worth him sitting a year.

[iMeast]

How would it make any sense for a medically cleared and healthy RGIII to ride the pine?

HTTR

[amm0409]

I don't get it, if his ready to play his going to play.

This isn't patrick ramsey where he got sacked so many times it ruined his career or something, blah blah blah

[skinsmarydu]

Perhaps, we can make some hay out of this. Let's call up some GMs and say, "What's it worth for RGIII not to play you next year" We might get 8 first round draft picks. Might be worth him sitting a year.

I see what you did there...
~cool

[Hitman21ST]

Perhaps, we can make some hay out of this. Let's call up some GMs and say, "What's it worth for RGIII not to play you next year" We might get 8 first round draft picks. Might be worth him sitting a year.

Then we play him just to spite them

[Renegade7]

He's already torn that knee twice now. It wouldn't matter if we rested him three years, if he tears it again, he won't be the same player no matter what we do. We're in a damned if we do, damned if we don't type of situation. So if he's medically cleared to play, let him play. We're tethering on the brink of destruction every snap he takes anyway from here on out. It's easier to just not think about it and hope for the best...

[Bifflog]

He's already torn that knee twice now. It wouldn't matter if we rested him three years, if he tears it again, he won't be the same player no matter what we do. We're in a damned if we do, damned if we don't type of situation. So if he's medically cleared to play, let him play. We're tethering on the brink of destruction every snap he takes anyway from here on out. It's easier to just not think about it and hope for the best...

As long as that tether doesn't snap though, we'll be good right?

[BTBIRD 227]

Skins have to play the best player available when the season begins, This scenario may play in th the Skins favor. The Skins will obviosly cultivate or groom Cousins as the starter for the season. You have to think of the future, I hope to God, RG 3 will be in football shape.
But you never know of the healing process of ones body. If RG 3 is not ready , Cousins has demonstrated he can lead this team and win. Skins could hold RG 3 a few games, say 2 or 3 and see how the situation and the leg responds. Cousins could turn a few heads if he demonstrates pension to lead the team and win. Yes , I understand I am speaking of hiersey , but there is a reason the Skins drafted Cousins in the first place. I think the Skins were mindfull of a potential situation we are in now with RG 3 injury . Plus , if we are able to utilize Cousins and get a some wins you have value in a proven player , ala trade Cousins for some draft picks or one hell of a back up. Hail

[Renegade7]

As long as that tether doesn't snap though, we'll be good right?

Pretty much. There's nothing we can do except watch and pray anyway, dude. That's why I'm refusing to stress this, not gonna help at all.

[J-bomb]

Stem cells!!!

[TheGreek1973]

Well lets put it this way. Its one thing for RGIII to be healthy and its another to be healthy and ready to play by the start of the season. Remember he will not have had any OTAs, mini camps, training camp most likely. I know a lot of people are pointing at AP but dare I say its a different position to where you don't need as much practice in timing with other players to perform. Bottom line I have little doubt RGIII will be healthy to play but will he be as effective as Cousins in the beginning of the season? Cousins would have had all the reps as a starter would in the off-season. I think the best we can hope for is for Cousins to play well and start until say the bye and then RGIII should be healthy and football ready to play.

[RG3fan]

Cousins looks like a solid player to me. I wouldn't play Griffin in the preseason. I would play Cousins and who ever the other QB will be.

[Whiskeypeet]

He's already torn that knee twice now. It wouldn't matter if we rested him three years, if he tears it again, he won't be the same player no matter what we do.

That conclusion might be a bit extreme. Certainly it wouldn't be optimal for him to suffer another knee injury (to the same knee)......but I don't think we should conclude that he is finished if it were to happen.