Rodney Harrison: Redskins Should Dump Robert Griffin III

Nov 16, 2014; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) throws the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end William Gholston (92) and Buccaneers defensive end Larry English (57) chase in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Buccaneers won 27-7. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

NFL media analyst Rodney Harrison believes that the Washington Redskins should get rid of Robert Griffin III.

The Washington Redskins sincerely thought that they were getting a franchise quarterback when they selected Robert Griffin III out of Baylor with the second overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. That belief looked like it was about to turn into a fact during Griffin’s rookie season, when he led the Redskins to the playoffs and an NFC East division win.

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Unfortunately, since that rookie year he has been unable to stay healthy and has ended up being anything but a franchise quarterback. He has played inconsistent football and been down with so many injuries, and the Redskins have been one of the NFL’s worst teams each of the last two years. There are major concerns floating around in Washington about whether or not Griffin is their quarterback of the future moving forward.

NFL media analyst Rodney Harrison made it very clear that he doesn’t believe the Redskins should keep Griffin as their starter.

"“They’ve surrounded [Griffin] with great weapons. I just think it comes down to RGIII. I don’t think he can read coverages…He’s been in the league three years. If you need six more games to determine if he’s going to be your future quarterback, you need a new coach and a new scouting department. I’ve seen enough. I don’t think he fits in the system. I think you have to get rid of him.”"

Needless to say, these sentiments are becoming more and more supported across the league. Griffin still has the potential to turn things around and get his career back on track, but he simply hasn’t shown the ability over the last couple seasons.

Colt McCoy showed quite a bit of promise during his two games that he played this year, and led the Redskins to a nice win on the road against the Dallas Cowboys. Fans began chanting his name during the Redskins’ loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, and perhaps the organization should give him another chance down the stretch of the season assuming Griffin doesn’t get things going.

All of that being said, this situation has taken a sad turn and it doesn’t look like Griffin is going to be the guy in Washington too terribly much longer if he doesn’t turn things around quick.

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