StephenDavis Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Any takes on this? I think it's a dumb strategy for Robert to use. It is an extra 15 yards, so in the short term it's gravy. But long term I don't like the risk of the big hit. And coming out to the media with this is going to make referees aware that he is trying to draw penalties. Overall I don't think it was smart for Robert to say this. http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9837792/robert-griffin-iii-washington-redskins-aims-draw-flags-sideline-runs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Sometimes things are jus better left unsaid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No_Pressure Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 We all knew this but yes, it's better left unsaid or denied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonArtest15 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Why would he say this? Not surprised....he runs his mouth a little too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zazzaro703 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Yeah I saw this in the quotes yesterday, def think this would be better left unsaid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kleese Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 This is the kind of stuff many of us were talking about this summer... RG just talks too much. Even if it is innocent and honest, he just talks too much. You know in baseball, when a pitcher retaliates and hits the batter and then insists "one just got away" everyone knows he is full of it, but sometimes you just toe the line. By making this public knowledge you also make it public to the refs, who now know what RG is trying to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor703 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Yeah, I thought about it for a second, but I honestly have no clue how to defend him here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins Diehard Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Sometimes things are jus better left unsaid. Well said (your post was not one of the things that were better left unsaid!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 What the hell happened to our quiet, intelligent, humble young QB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins Diehard Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Yeah, I thought about it for a second, but I honestly have no clue how to defend him here? I don't think you do defend him. Just like everything else you acknowledge that he is just a second year player and has a lot of growing up to do. He handled himself near flawlessly last year. Both in playing and in the media. There are mistakes in both this year and they are magnified by how close to perfect he was last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzy Dunlop Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I'm worried that defenders will now try and get their moneys worth for the 15 yard flags now that RG3 is boasting about this. Sometimes when it comes to words less is more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emor09 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 He reminds me of Ned Stark from Game of Thrones. He's a great guy that we all love, but he really doesn't know the politics of the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor703 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 What the hell happened to our quiet, intelligent, humble young QB? He's still the majority of those things. I just think he's too honest for his own good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoRUSupposed2Be Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 What's the problem really other him saying what should be every player's intention? The sideline is every player's best friend, not just the quarterback's. Another pie in the face reaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibbsfan2018 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 What the hell happened to our quiet, intelligent, humble young QB? I missed this. Who did we sign? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonArtest15 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 What's the problem really other him saying what should be every player's intention? The sideline is every player's best friend, not just the quarterback's. Another pie in the face reaction. It's like admitting you flop in basketball. You know players do it, just don't admit it. Makes said player look worse. Griffin needs to shut up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverboatGambler Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I addressed this just yesterday in another thread... And I quote, _____________________________________________________________________________ Posted Yesterday, 11:00 AM "One thing I would like for him to do is stop giving such detailed answers to the media. Sometimes I think he misspeaks or assumes people are on his side and then they twist his words to get a headline. At first I thought being more open would serve him well when he struggled but now I realize the media are vultures and you should give them as little as possible To avoid any confusion I do not think he is a prima donna. I am saying he has an optimistic view of sports media and needs to realize that they are not his friends. . Keep the answers terse. What you don't say cannot be held against you." _____________________________________________________________________________ I don't think his intent is malicious but he is either exceedingly naive or is being told to leak this stuff to affect the bears gameplan somehow. He needs to smarten up a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasthunder Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 My take is just a little bit different. If a defensive player has it in his head that he is going to risk the 15 yard penalty and proceed with the hit out of bounds, then that player just let Robert win the mind game. To me its no different then some of the players trash talking, trying to draw that penalty, or a lineman talking **** to draw the defense off. If that defensive player has to think more and react less, then the advantage is on our side. And as for the risk of Robert getting injured, that is a given, every time he takes a snap there is a chance he can get injured. Did he increase the risk ? Maybe. Only time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kleese Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 It's like admitting you flop in basketball. You know players do it, just don't admit it. Makes said player look worse. Griffin needs to shut up. Exactly. Like if they ask a pitcher after his teammate gets beaned if he will retaliate the next day and the pitcher says "Yeah, I'm probably gonna out one in the lead off hitter's back." Even if most everyone knows what you are going to do, it is much better left unsaid. In MLB as a matter of fact, your suspension is partially dictated on whether or not you admit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xameil Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Initially I think it was dumb of him to say. I am sure he's not the only QB that tries to draw a flag...in fact I would bet they all do. After thinking about it for a couple minutes...I think it was actually a great thing for him to say...especially after he mentioned the Detroit game. Players who know he is trying to draw a flag may actually over compensate and not hit him if they even think he's going out of bounds. He's playing a mind game with them. Of course you will get those that will make sure that if they are going to get a flag they will make it worth while, but quite honestly if they thought like this, they probably would have done it anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor703 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Exactly. Like if they ask a pitcher after his teammate gets beaned if he will retaliate the next day and the pitcher says "Yeah, I'm probably gonna out one in the lead off hitter's back." Even if most everyone knows what you are going to do, it is much better left unsaid. In MLB as a matter of fact, your suspension is partially dictated on whether or not you admit it. Except that comparison isn't apt whatsoever. A pitcher plunking someone has the potential to injure and that's why it would be taken much differently. I believe the "flopping" comparison is one that RonArtest15 made and makes the most sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor703 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I guess the funny part about this is the way the media has gone out of their way to report absolutely anything negative they can dredge up on the Redskins this year. Nearly every article on PFT that pertains to the team is something negative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Initially I think it was dumb of him to say. I am sure he's not the only QB that tries to draw a flag...in fact I would bet they all do. After thinking about it for a couple minutes...I think it was actually a great thing for him to say...especially after he mentioned the Detroit game. Players who know he is trying to draw a flag may actually over compensate and not hit him if they even think he's going out of bounds. He's playing a mind game with them. Of course you will get those that will make sure that if they are going to get a flag they will make it worth while, but quite honestly if they thought like this, they probably would have done it anyways. You left the Refs out of the equation though. It might very well make them less likely to call a late hit on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I figure any extra considerations for a defender as they make a tackle will only hurt their game overall. That's probably what Robert is going for here. He didn't need to say it though; it's self-evident and I'm sure all QBs do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drex Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 What the hell happened to our quiet, intelligent, humble young QB? He sits on the bench every Sunday. His name is Kirk Cousins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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