Robert Griffin III of the Washington Redskins not only ended the year with the best-selling jersey in the NFL, more of his No. 10 jerseys were sold in the NFL this fiscal year than any jersey in league history. Exact sales numbers on NFLShop.com from April 1, 2012, to March 1, 2013, were not revealed. [...]
Redskins’ RGIII Hoping For Week 1 Return From ACL Surgery
March 27, 2013 | Posted by
Robert Griffin III, the Washington Redskins’ dynamic quarterback, repeated his intention to wait until his reconstructed right knee has fully healed before returning to action. In a statement to ESPN Tuesday night, he also said he and members of the organization have a better understanding of how they should have handled his injury last season. [...]
Cowboys’ WR Dez Bryant Predicts 2,000 Receiving Yards
March 27, 2013 | Posted by
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant, who had a breakout season is 2012, said he expects to become the NFL’s first 2,000-yard receiver. “I feel like it can be a lot more than that,” Bryant said in a telephone interview with ESPNDallas.com. “I honestly feel like [2,000 yards and 20 touchdowns] can potentially happen.” The [...]
Baylor Names Scholarship After Robert Griffin III
March 15, 2013 | Posted by
Robert Griffin III’s legacy at Baylor will always be remembered, but now one lucky quarterback will be awarded a scholarship that bears the famous quarterback’s name. Baylor President Ken Starr and Sen. Kirk Watson (D-Austin) announced Tuesday that the university was establishing the Robert Griffin III (RG3) Quarterback Scholarship. “The Robert Griffin III (RG3) Quarterback [...]
Robert Griffin III ‘Way Ahead of Schedule,’ Says NFL Doctor
February 23, 2013 | Posted by
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III is rehabbing from surgery to a torn ACL and LCL, but Dr. James Andrews told the NFL Network Friday that Griffin is “way ahead of schedule.” “We have him well on his way,” Andrews told the NFL Network. “His recovery is way ahead of schedule so far. We don’t [...]
Adrian Peterson Wins MVP, Offensive Player of Year Awards
February 3, 2013 | Posted by
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson took the stage in New Orleans Saturday evening to accept the 2012 NFL MVP and offensive player of the year awards. Peterson had a remarkable comeback year after suffering an ACL injury in December 2011. He rushed for 2,097 yards this season, nine yards short of Eric Dickerson’s ancient [...]
JaMarcus Russell is Attempting an NFL Comeback
January 23, 2013 | Posted by
The Oakland Raiders had the option of selecting highly touted wide receiver Calvin Johnson or quarterback JaMarcus Russell as their No. 1 pick in the 2007 NFL draft, and selected Russell, who ended up being categorized as a “bust.” But now Russell is attempting a comeback, according to Yahoo! Sports. Russell’s last snap came in [...]
Rob Ryan Fired by The Dallas Cowboys
January 9, 2013 | Posted by
The Dallas Cowboys fired defensive coordinator Rob Ryan on Tuesday, despite Ryan having one year remaining on his contract. “I want to express my appreciation to Rob for all of his efforts and contributions to the Cowboys over the past two years,” Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said in a statement. “At this time, the decision has been [...]
Robert Griffin III Faces ACL, LCL Surgery, May be Out up to 8 Months
January 9, 2013 | Posted by
Robert Griffin III undergoes surgery today on a torn lateral collateral ligament and a torn anterior cruciate ligament, according to sources, but the Washington Redskins’ likely NFL Rookie of the Year could be healed in time to start the 2013 season. Griffin sustained the injuries Sunday during the team’s 24-14 playoff loss to Seattle. The [...]
RGIII Has Partially Torn ACL, LCL; Recovery Time Unknown
January 7, 2013 | Posted by
Robert Griffin III, the Washington Redskins’ sensational rookie quarterback who played much of the playoff defeat to Seattle Sunday in obvious pain, suffered partially torn anterior cruciate and lateral cruciate ligaments in his right knee, sources told The Washington Post. An MRI discovered the partial tears. RGIII will undergo further tests Tuesday in Pensacola, Fla., [...]
