May 24, 2013

RG2 Wants RG3 to Throw More, Run Less

robert griffin II and III

*Robert Griffin III’s father believes that the Washington Redskins should devise an offensive game plan that has his son passing more and running less. Robert Griffin Jr. expressed his opinions to The Washington Post on Wednesday. “I just know that based on what I know Robert can do, he doesn’t have to be a runner [...]




It’s All About Morgan Freeman for Redskins Quarterback RG3

rg3 tweet

*Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III got a chance to benefit from the owner’s close friendship with Tom Cruise. The actor, a regular at FedEx Field, has become a loyal Redskins fan since sharing business interests with owner Daniel Snyder. On Thursday, RG3 revealed via Twitter that he attended the premiere of Cruise’s new sci-fi [...]




Robert Griffin III Sets Single-Season Jersey Sales Record

rg3

*Washington Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III not only ended the year with the best selling jersey in the league, more of his No. 10 jerseys were sold in the NFL this fiscal year than any jersey in league history. Exact sales numbers on NFLShop.com from April 1, 2012, to March 1, 2013, were not [...]




Redskins: RGIII Has Chance to Start Season Opener

rg3

*Although it is only a little more than a month since Robert Griffin III underwent reconstructive knee surgery, Washington Redskins officials are encouraged enough with his recovery to believe he has a legitimate chance to start in the 2013 opener, reports ESPN.com. The website’s Dan Graziano writes: Griffin recently returned to Washington, where he spent [...]




ESPN Suspends Rob Parker over RG3 Remarks

rob parker

*ESPN has given commentator Rob Parker a 30-day suspension for comments he made about Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III during a Dec. 13 episode of “First Take.” The suspension comes one day after Parker apologized for his remarks via Twitter. On the show, he was discussing Griffin’s answer to a question about his role [...]




Black ESPN Guest: RG3 Only ‘Kind of Black, Not One of Us’ (Watch)

robert griffin 3rd

*An African-American ESPN2 contributor stepped in it Thursday when he called Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III “kind of black,” and said of the athlete, “He’s not one of us.” RELATED STORY: RG3 Hater Rob Parker Suspended for ‘Not One of Us’ Comments The comments were made by columnist Rob Parker, who was appearing on the [...]




Redskins 22-Year-Old Quarterback Robert Griffin is an Icon

Robert Griffin III

*Robert Griffin III has become an icon in the NFL, setting the tone for the season as the star quarterback of the Washington Redskins. Poised on the field, charming in public, and an admirable style of leadership all mark the presence of Griffin, but his impact also touches down in a special place in African [...]




Robert Griffin lll and Redskins Beat Drew Brees and Saints 40-32 (Highlights)

robert griffin & saints player

*If we had to guess, we’d say our chief writer, Cherie Saunders, had a good day today, Sunday. And why do we say that? Well, her beloved Washington Redskins and their new, soon-to-be NFL superstar quarterback Robert Griffin lll, upset Drew Brees and and the New Orleans Saints in the 2012 season opener for both [...]




Robert Griffin III Chosen as #1 by Redskins; #2 NFL Draft pick Overall

robert griffin & roger goodell

*As expected, the Washington Redskins chose Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III as their number one draft pick. Griffin was the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft. The Redskins’ quickly chose the Baylor quarterback Thursday night in the early minutes of the draft. It was obvious Washington had targeted Griffin since making a [...]




NFL Lock-Out Over; Trading Now in Session (Ask Donovan McNabb)

mcnabb-vikings

*The NFL is back on track and moving players around. The Washington Redskins reportedly will be losing Donovan McNabb and throwing him to the Minnesota Vikings, which is perfect considering the retirement of Bret Farve. According to ESPN, the team is in a good position for a winning season with veterans on board. But the [...]




Albert Haynesworth Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Abuse

haynesworth

*A lawyer for Washington Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth has entered a not guilty plea on his behalf to a charge of sexual abuse. Haynesworth’s lawyer entered the plea for his client during an arraignment hearing this morning in Superior Court in DC. The NFL player, who was not present at the hearing, is accused [...]




Albert Haynesworth Indicted on Sexual Abuse Charge

albert haynesworth

*Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth has been indicted on a misdemeanor charge of sexual abuse, according to the United States Attorney’s Office. Haynesworth was charged in connection to a February 2010 incident at the W Hotel in DC, in which a waitress accused the troubled NFL player of inappropriately touching her breast.  According to [...]




Doug Williams Returning to Grambling State

DougWilliams

*ESPN.com is reporting that Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams will return to Grambling State for a second run as the program’s head football coach. Williams, who had been working as general manager of the UFL’s Virginia Destroyers, will be formally introduced on Wednesday, according to the website. He succeeds Ron Broadway, who left Grambling for North [...]




Redskins’ Haynesworth Charged in Road Rage Incident

albert_haynesworth(2010-med-wide-sorta)

*Albert Haynesworth, the troubled defensive lineman for the Washington Redskins, has been accused of assaulting a driver after tailgating him in a pickup truck earlier this month. Haynesworth, 29, and his attorney appeared at a Fairfax County, Va police station Saturday morning. The athlete signed a summons warrant charging him with assault and left. He’s [...]




Arrest Warrant Out for Albert Haynesworth Over Road Rage Incident

haynesworth

*Washington Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth is named in a misdemeanor assault warrant accusing him of punching a motorist who had complained the NFL player was tailgating, a police spokeswoman said Friday. A Fairfax County magistrate issued the simple assault warrant Thursday night, police spokeswoman Mary Ann Jennings said. Haynesworth’s agent, Chad Speck, said it [...]