Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III has rightfully come under fire for his on-field struggles and questionable leadership tactics. Griffin is just 1-8 in his last nine starts and has even drawn some criticism from head coach Jay Gruden.
Admittedly, Griffin has struggled with several major injuries since entering the NFL while trying to adapt to new offenses. His offensive line hasn't done him any favors either. It's hard to succeed when your body isn't 100 percent and your protection is less than stellar.
However, there are several things RGIII can do both on and off the field to help himself and his team.
"I've talked to his previous coaches, people I really trust and admire, that know quarterbacks," said Hall of Fame signal-caller Steve Young. "He [Griffin] doesn't put the time in. Success is really about expertise. May, June, July work, and going to school."
If Young is to be believed, Griffin has not devoted himself to learning the game and improving as a leader off of the field. While Redskins beat reporters have argued that Griffin is a hard worker in the film room, there is no denying that the team has simmering locker room issues at the moment.
ESPN Redskins reporter John Keim weighed in on RGIII's on-field struggles.
"Griffin's efforts to find a rhythm, an elusive goal for many quarterbacks, is moving in the wrong direction," Keim wrote. "He has been sacked at least five times in five of his past seven games, and his sack rate of 12.4 percent is the highest among 38 quarterbacks with at least 100 attempts. (The league average is 5.8 percent.) Watching his games makes clear the issue is not just pass protection, but also indecision and inconsistent pocket awareness. It seemed as though Griffin tried to speed up the process Sunday but went too far."
