Robert Griffin III took to the practice field twice this week after not showing any ill-effects from a concussion suffered in the Redskins' second exhibition game last Thursday. Should things continue on that path, he should start against Baltimore on Aug. 29.
Depending on who you ask, that could be a very important showing. Even the most important.
"It's a preseason game, but this is probably the biggest game that Robert Griffin has ever played in his life," said former Redskins quarterback and current commentator Joe Theismann.
He added that the pressure Baltimore's pass rush will bring should serve the proper test to gauge his ability.
"I think it's important that Robert get the work in," he said. "He has 10 days to get ready. He'll probably have two or three practices, at least, to get ready for what will be a full dress rehearsal against some pretty good pass-rushers. [Terrell Suggs] and [Elvis] Dumervil bring it as well as anybody in football. So, it's going to be a great test for this offensive line, it's going to be a great test for Robert going out. I fully expect him to play, hopefully a full half and then some. And then can sit down and really make an evaluation -- okay, where is he?"
While it's not out of place to say Griffin's coming game appearance is important for his progress as the team's declared starter, it may be a stretch to call it the most important of his life. A test that, he hopes, will go easier when starting left tackle Trent Williams returns to the lineup after sitting out Thursday's game. A quarterback is mostly as good as his offensive line, so their progress is, in many ways, his own progress.
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