The sheer number and volume of voices that seem to be set against Robert Griffin III as a starting NFL quarterback have been steadily rising in recent years. Many have also asked whether or not his own offensive linemen had something against him.
Those questions arising after television cameras captured his linemen helping him up on only three of his 26 sacks two seasons ago, and after it was revealed that some players didn't take kindly to Griffin's apparent inability, in their view, to take any responsibility for his failings.
Granted, the Redskins' fortunes had taken a serious tumble in 2013, compiling all of three victories after a winning rookie season and a berth in the playoffs. So everyone was in a sour mood.
But things have scarcely improved since then, and the Redskins are 7-25 under Griffin since his rookie campaign.
Speaking with the press on Thursday following practice, Griffin would not deflect any blame onto his front protection for their now-notoriously poor showing in last Thursday's exhibition game. Griffin was sacked three times and fumbled twice on eight dropbacks, eventually helped off the field after he was concussed in pursuit of his unforced fumble.
But neither would he accept any blame for his own performance in the pocket. That, thinks Jason Reid of ESPN, could be why he thinks the locker room is turning against their passer.
Former Redskin great Joe Theismann said this week that Washington's Aug. 29 game at Baltimore is the most important game of Robert Griffin's life. His ability, or lack thereof, to establish himself as a natural leader and playmaker with something besides his legs, could determine his long-term future with the Redskins.
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