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NFL: 5 candidates to win Comeback Player of the Year

By Zack Kelberman

Sep 29, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) shown on the field before the game against the New England Patriots at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 29, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) shown on the field before the game against the New England Patriots at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 24, 2014; Richmond, VA, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) throws the ball during the first day of training camp at Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 24, 2014; Richmond, VA, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) throws the ball during the first day of training camp at Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Robert Griffin III, Washington Redskins quarterback

No quarterback needed a fresh start more than Robert Griffin III, who followed up a sensational rookie campaign with a second-year dud. Much of his failure in 2013 can be pinpointed to his reconstructed knee and ineptitude of former head coach Mike Shanahan, but his on-field play was, at times, downright terrible.

The addition of offensive-minded head coach Jay Gruden, formerly the Cincinnati Bengals’ established coordinator, will give RGIII that aforementioned fresh start. As will shedding the bulky knee brace that very obviously hampered his movement and agility.

If you’ve been keeping up, my expectations for Griffin are quite high. I see him hitting a peak in his third season, historically a good one for quarterbacks, and shining in the Redskins’ new-look offense. Washington dumped a ton of resources into improving its line and wide receivers. Griffin is set up to reap the benefits.

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