Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III working out privately – NFL News
Washington Redskins have completed their workout activities and are waiting for the start of their training camp after which preseason will kick off.
The players and officials are taking a timeout as they wait for training camp, but Redskins’ new quarterback Robert Griffin III (RG3), who is going to be their starter in the 2012 season, is not taking rest.
Being the second overall pick in this year’s draft, RG3 is well aware of what is expected from him and he does not want to disappoint any of his fans, coaches and the team officials.
That is why he is utilising the offseason time by training with some of his teammates in Waco for in a private workout session.
According to NFL.com, RG3 is aware of the tough challenge ahead of him and he does not want to leave any room for error. He said:
“I’m going to go back and work out with some of my teammates who are coming into town with me to Waco.
So, it’ll be a busy time, but I’m gearing up for this long year that I know it’s going to be in the NFL with the long season and the type of grind I have to be ready to go through.”
Redskins are coming into the 2012 season hoping to register better performance than last year, especially after RG3’s selection.
In the 2011 season, Redskins only won five games in the regular season and lost 11. They were placed at the bottom of the National Football Conference (NFC) East division.
Initially, St. Louis Rams had the second overall pick, but the Redskins traded up their pick with the Rams and selected RG3 as the second overall pick.
Redskins are obviously focusing on improving their offence and the young quarterback’s performance is going to determine if the team can improve on the offence.
By the looks of the things, RG3 is trying his best to live up to the expectations and head coach Mike Shanahan seems satisfied with the progress the players have shown so far. According to the details present on the team’s official website, the head coach
said of the private workout:
"It’s always nice when people are working out, and you know they’re going to work out. Obviously they will be working out and feeling comfortable with our system, and ready for our camp."
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