RG3 picks up the pace at Monday's practice
by Jonathan Ebanks | Mon, Aug 11th 6:52pm EDT
Griffin displayed a quicker release today and responded better to how the defense operated. He was able to keep the offense moving the chains and released the ball before defenders could pick up receivers. Reporter Mike Jones defended Griffin today, saying Griffin is unquestionably better than backup QB Kirk Cousins. However, he admitted that the gap between the 2012 second overall pick (Griffin) and the 2012 fourth rounder (Cousins) isn't as far as it should be. (Washington Post)
Fantasy Impact:
Griffin is one of the best in the NFL at making a play work after it has broken down, but he is less than impressive as a dropback, pocket passer. He hasn't learned how to make good reads at the NFL-level yet. Griffin is just not as consistent as the team would like him to be, but they acknowledge how hard he works at improving his craft and understand that his transition from a great collegiate QB into a professional one will take some time. Today, the organization threw their support on him and will ride on his shoulders this season, no matter how bad things may get. Fantasy owners should do the same.
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