Football REPORT: RGIII bragged about his influence over Snyder

OrtonsPiercedTaint · 01-07-2014, 10:36 AM

Posted by Mike Florio on January 6, 2014, 8:48 PM EST

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...e-over-snyder/

So why are the Redskins sensitive about the perception that quarterback Robert Griffin III’s input regarding the coaching hire means he has too much influence over the team? Possibly because perception is reality.

According to Sally Jenkins of the Washington Post, Griffin has “bragged to teammates that he could procure favors from the owner and influence the franchise’s direction.” Jenkins cites unnamed “insiders” in support of the report.

She also writes that Griffin engaged in “fierce finger-pointing tensions with his wide receivers” during the quarterback’s second season.

The disclosures come in a broader column from Jenkins underscoring the importance of the new coach’s relationship with Griffin to the immediate and long-term future of the franchise. Indeed, unless owner Daniel Snyder intends to allow the new coach to pick between Griffin and Kirk Cousins or to look elsewhere for a new quarterback, it’s critical that the new coach be able to establish the right relationship with Griffin.

That makes it even more critical that the Redskins find the right coach — not the guy who says all the right things before he signs his contract but the guy who will embrace Griffin and not try to demonstrate to the quarterback that there’s a new sheriff in town.

Which in turn makes it even more critical that Griffin be involved in the search for a new coach.

It’s fitting that, after a full calendar year in which Griffin had too much influence over the owner on things that don’t matter, the Redskins have opted to slam the door on Griffin’s involvement in picking the eventual yang to his yin. For the sake of Redskins fans everywhere, here’s hoping that the team is simply not telling the truth about Griffin’s input in the decision.

Meanwhile, fans of the Cowboys, Eagles, and Giants hope the Redskins mean what they say.

**HemiEd** · 01-07-2014, 10:39 AM

I read this earlier this morning and it made me feel better about my team. Kind of like feeling better about Chicago's weather after looking at Minneapolis weather.

Prison Bitch · 01-07-2014, 10:41 AM

Why? Fat Andy won as many plaoyff games as the Rat did this year.

**BigMeatballDave** · 01-07-2014, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Prison Bitch

Why? Fat Andy won as many plaoyff games as the Rat did this year.

Holy Shit, what a stupid post.

kcxiv · 01-07-2014, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BCD

Holy Shit, what a stupid post.

i dunno, last years 2-12 season was easier then the way we lost in the play offs. That was as brutal as it gets for being a sports fan.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 01-07-2014, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Prison Bitch

Why? Fat Andy won as many plaoyff games as the Rat did this year.

Andy took a 2-14 team to 11-5. Another fail post by you.

Rasputin · 01-07-2014, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Andy took a 2-14 team to 11-5. Another fail post by you.

People keep saying this "2-14 team" from last year fine. Ok great but just three years ago we were 10-6 with pretty much the same team other than quarterback.

I don't see it as that big of a feat.

Matt ****ing Cassell got us to the playoffs. So why shouldn't we expect to win in the playoffs if we were just there a few years ago?

**The Franchise** · 01-07-2014, 10:48 AM

Unnamed Insiders = Mike and Kyle Shanahan.

Titty Meat · 01-07-2014, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

Unnamed Insiders = Mike and Kyle Shanahan.

No. Did you watch his interview after the chiefs game or the one a few weeks before? The guy isnt a leader whatsoever.

**The Franchise** · 01-07-2014, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

No. Did you watch his interview after the chiefs game or the one a few weeks before? The guy isnt a leader whatsoever.

After the Chiefs/Redskins game? Got a link to it?

TEX · 01-07-2014, 10:49 AM

To me RG3 looks like Eddie Murphy with dreads. Wonder if he laughs like him?

Molitoth · 01-07-2014, 10:56 AM

QB and HC/OC relationship is VERY important to whether or not a QB/team is going to succeed. IMO, Snyder has already invested a shit ton into RG3, he may as well let him help pick the HC that he wants to work with.

The Redskins dove in head first into this mess when they decided to trade a gazillion draft picks for him.

OrtonsPiercedTaint · 01-07-2014, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Molitoth

QB and HC/OC relationship is VERY important to whether or not a QB/team is going to succeed. IMO, Snyder has already invested a shit ton into RG3, he may as well let him help pick the HC that he wants to work with.

The Redskins dove in head first into this mess when they decided to trade a gazillion draft picks for him.

They bet the farm & got a horse's ass

Sannyasi · 01-07-2014, 10:56 AM

In my mind this only really looks bad because he didn't play well this past season. If the Redskins were in the playoffs right now nobody would care that Snyder and RGIII are buddies.

Using that to gain leverage over teammates, however, is an example of bad leadership. That being said if they are still committed to him as their "franchise" QB, which they obviously are, then he probably should have some influence over the head coaching decision.

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OrtonsPiercedTaint MVP Join Date: Dec 2012 Casino cash: $10004980	REPORT: RGIII bragged about his influence over Snyder Posted by Mike Florio on January 6, 2014, 8:48 PM EST http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...e-over-snyder/ So why are the Redskins sensitive about the perception that quarterback Robert Griffin III’s input regarding the coaching hire means he has too much influence over the team? Possibly because perception is reality. According to Sally Jenkins of the Washington Post, Griffin has “bragged to teammates that he could procure favors from the owner and influence the franchise’s direction.” Jenkins cites unnamed “insiders” in support of the report. She also writes that Griffin engaged in “fierce finger-pointing tensions with his wide receivers” during the quarterback’s second season. The disclosures come in a broader column from Jenkins underscoring the importance of the new coach’s relationship with Griffin to the immediate and long-term future of the franchise. Indeed, unless owner Daniel Snyder intends to allow the new coach to pick between Griffin and Kirk Cousins or to look elsewhere for a new quarterback, it’s critical that the new coach be able to establish the right relationship with Griffin. That makes it even more critical that the Redskins find the right coach — not the guy who says all the right things before he signs his contract but the guy who will embrace Griffin and not try to demonstrate to the quarterback that there’s a new sheriff in town. Which in turn makes it even more critical that Griffin be involved in the search for a new coach. It’s fitting that, after a full calendar year in which Griffin had too much influence over the owner on things that don’t matter, the Redskins have opted to slam the door on Griffin’s involvement in picking the eventual yang to his yin. For the sake of Redskins fans everywhere, here’s hoping that the team is simply not telling the truth about Griffin’s input in the decision. Meanwhile, fans of the Cowboys, Eagles, and Giants hope the Redskins mean what they say.
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Sannyasi Veteran Join Date: Jan 2010 Casino cash: $9963714	In my mind this only really looks bad because he didn't play well this past season. If the Redskins were in the playoffs right now nobody would care that Snyder and RGIII are buddies. Using that to gain leverage over teammates, however, is an example of bad leadership. That being said if they are still committed to him as their "franchise" QB, which they obviously are, then he probably should have some influence over the head coaching decision.
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