Barring a miraculous turn of events, the Washington Redskins will part ways with former starting quarterback and presumed savior Robert Griffin III on March 9, the first day of the new league year. Due to health, roster problems and a growing divide between himself and the coaching staff(s), RGIII was never able to recapture the same magic he showed off during his impressive rookie year. Though his time in D.C. may be coming to an end, his future in the NFL is all but assured. Someone, somewhere will go back to the tape from 2012 and give him a shot. Perhaps even the L.A. Rams.
"The Los Angeles Rams use four different starting quarterbacks, including Robert Griffin III," ESPN's Dan Graziano wrote in his 10 predictions for 2016 column. "But they finish 7-9, once again failing to deliver Jeff Fisher's first winning season since 2008 and his seventh in 22 years as an NFL head coach. [Rams owner] Stan Kroenke announces after the season that Fisher will return to try again for that elusive nine-win season, and would we all please leave him alone now so he can go meet with the Six Flags people about the new stadium."
Though accompanied by a fair amount of humor, Graziano's prediction is not that far-fetched. Nick Foles floundered in his role as starting quarterback and with the No. 15 overall pick in this year's NFL Draft, the Rams would be lucky if semi-promising QB prospect Paxton Lynch fell to them. Right now, at least in the short-term, the Rams need a competent veteran who can provide some much needed stability to the position.
Does Griffin fit those criteria? Not exactly. His fundamental mechanics have always been wonky and his inability to read a defense and get rid of the ball quickly was his main undoing in Washington. However, RGIII remains an above average athlete for the position with rare physical gifts. He offers perhaps the highest ceiling of any potential free agent this offseason, especially considering how low his asking price will be on the open market.
It would be a miracle if RGIII somehow regained his rookie year form in 2016. But given the scarcity of options and the relatively low price total, the Rams should at least consider giving him a shot.
