Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III will not play in any preseason games this summer according to head coach Mike Shanahan.
Shanahan "I think practice is tougher than games." Shanny says Dr. Andrews recommended he not play in any preseason games. #Redskins
— Chris Russell AKA the 🐓🐓! (@Russellmania621) August 12, 2013
Shanahan says "No, no possibility" on if @RGIII will play in third presason game #Redskins
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Earlier today Robert Griffin III had expressed discontent with the Redskins cautious handling of him. Shanahan though embraced the fiery comments from his quarterback and praised his competitive attitude.
Shanahan "That's my job (to protect him). Without a setback, I believe he will be ready for the first game." #Redskins
— Chris Russell AKA the 🐓🐓! (@Russellmania621) August 12, 2013
Shanahan says Roddrick Muckelroy has a sore shoulder.... About RG 3 "I love when somebody wants to play."
— Chris Russell AKA the 🐓🐓! (@Russellmania621) August 12, 2013
Shanahan on RG3 staying on same page "Im going to do what I think is the best thing to do to get him ready to play" #Redskins
— Chris Russell AKA the 🐓🐓! (@Russellmania621) August 12, 2013
Shanahan says he has not shared his recovery gameplan has not been shared with anybody. "I think we have a good gameplan" #Redskins
— Chris Russell AKA the 🐓🐓! (@Russellmania621) August 12, 2013
Shanahan stresses over and over again how much he likes Robert Griffin's desire to play. Again, competitive friction different than personal
— Chris Russell AKA the 🐓🐓! (@Russellmania621) August 12, 2013