Robert Griffin III should pass more and run less, according to his father. Robert Griffin Jr. believes the Washington Redkins should create an offensive scheme that lets his son throw more, the Washington Post reports.
"I just know based on what I know Robert can do, he doesn't have to be a runner as much as I saw last year," Griffin's father. said. "To me, you're paying these [receivers] a lot of money to catch the football. I'm his dad - I want him throwing that football, a lot. A lot."
Griffin Jr. wants his son running less to preserve both his health and his legs. Griffin III broke the rookie record for most rushing yards last season with 815 yards. He ran in seven touchdowns and led the NFL in yards per rushing attempts en route to a 10-6 season.
His successful campaign on the ground wasn't without problems. Griffin sustained a concussion in Week 5, and he left the game in Week 15 with a LCL sprain. His injured knee ultimately buckled on him during the playoffs against Seattle, and Griffin underwent surgery to repair his torn LCL and ACL.
Griffin's father echoed his son's plan for returning and said, "The goal is to be back for the start of the season."
Griffin is rehabbing at Redskins Park and has begun throwing passes during the organized team activities. Washington coach Mike Shanahan has told reporters in the past that he intends to retain the zone-read option offense that Griffin ran his rookie season to keep defenses off balance.
However the offensive scheme shapes up this season, Griffin's father wants his son protected.
"I think for [Griffin III], he likes some of the things that they do. And he feels any area where he had a concern, he addressed it. And I think [the Shanahans] have concerns, too. We want to have a united community. That first year everybody was just, 'Wow.' And now we have to look at sustainment. It can't be a 'Wow' again."
