Football REPORT: RGIII bragged about his influence over Snyder - Page 4

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.

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.

**BossChief** · 01-07-2014, 05:54 PM

I think he should have some input into the next coach. The franchise made a trajectory altering move to trade up for RG3 and he clashed BIGTIME with his first coach. If that happens again, then the reset button is pushed and the kid might end up a bust, so it's his career as well as the future of that franchise that depends on getting this hire right.

The future of the Washington redskins is gonna be dictated by how well the new coach works with Robert and helps him to develop his potential. That coach/player relationship is VITAL.

Mojo Jojo · 01-07-2014, 06:03 PM

At least the Redskins let the QB call the shots...unlike KC who let a place kicker determine that a head coach should be fired.

ThatRaceCardGuy · 01-07-2014, 06:05 PM

I'm pretty sure all elite quartbacks do this to some extent. Its only a problem if you're not winning.

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.

OrtonsPiercedTaint · 01-07-2014, 06:35 PM

Herm Edwards running LJ up the center's butt in Indy, has been completely forgotten

~excellent example of assume will power

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?

**MahiMike** · 01-07-2014, 07:18 PM

This article just shows you how quickly these guys can become divas once they have leverage. St Louis will make the playoffs before Washington.

WhiteWhale · 01-07-2014, 08:45 PM

This article shows just how speculative sports journalism is.

Rasputin · 01-07-2014, 08:56 PM

RGInjuryproneInjuryproneInjuryprone

houstonwhodat · 01-07-2014, 09:24 PM

Punk Bitch

TheGuardian · 01-07-2014, 11:05 PM

i said he was a bust.

01-07-2014, 10:36 AM
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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