Robert Griffin III
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The life of a scrambling quarterback can be volatile. Most coaches would prefer that their prized possession stay out of harm’s way. With that said, there are instances where teams have stellar athletes at the quarterback position. Griffin dazzled during his rookie year with the Redskins. His track speed was buoyed by a strong and accurate throwing arm.
The former Baylor QB had the Commanders in the playoffs in Year 1, and was perceived to serve as the team’s franchise player for years to come. One knee injury later Griffin was zapped of his athleticism and confidence. He’s struggled to ever fully regain a starting job since and has been on and off the disabled list for the majority of his career. Griffin was waived by the Ravens on January 18, 2021, and shortly thereafter joined ESPN as an analyst.
