The Cleveland Browns picked up former Heisman winning quarterback Robert Griffin III this offseason. This organization has high hopes that RGIII can once again play like he did in 2012, his sensational rookie season.
After being benched for Kirk Cousins last year in Washington, this Sunday will be the first time in two seasons that Griffin will become the starter (just for a different team this time).
In a recent press conference, Griffin talked to the media about several key aspects before the big game this weekend. Let’s take a look at what he said.
On his emotions prior to his first start since 2014:
Just excited to go out and play with these guys. We have an opportunity to do something special. Everyone has the same goal at the beginning of the year and that is to win every game, and we are no different. We know what it takes. We know what we have to do to make that happen. Just excited to have that opportunity.
On how different the Browns offense may look as the team creates a gameplan:
I can’t give away any secrets. I think we are going to emphasize the things we do best and just go out and try to make sure we make the right adjustments in game for whatever Philly brings to the table. They have a great team, great defense and we have a challenge ahead of us, but we are up for the challenge.
On if there is something special for season opener as the first of 16 games and to potentially build momentum:
I think everybody wants to get off to a great start. You play this game in this league one game at a time. We are just focused on Philly. We are not focused on anything else, not worried about any expectations. We are just focused on making sure we go out and do our jobs to the best of our ability and be process driven.
On his emotions during his first NFL start as a rookie in a season opener, given Eagles QB Carson Wentz will make his first start:
It is exciting. I was blessed to have the opportunity with the Washington Redskins to play in New Orleans, my parents’ hometown. My whole family was there so it was an awesome experience. Obviously, we have to play them and our defense isn’t looking to give Carson an awesome experience, but it is a beautiful game we get to play, a kid’s game for a king’s ransom. I’m happy for him, happy for his family that he has an opportunity to play in the NFL.
On if he is happy as he has been since 2012:
It is exciting. Everything that I have been through personally in the league, it makes you have that emphasis on controlling what you can and focusing on what you can and when you get an opportunity make the most of it. Yeah, I’m extremely happy, not satisfied but happy with where I am, the opportunity that has been blessed upon me and being here with these guys is truly a blessing. I can’t speak enough about how this locker room has been awesome. I have been able to grow as a player and as a leader in this locker room.
On being the Browns’ team leader and the face of the franchise:
You have to go out and lead by example. It is a blessing to be the face of a franchise or be the team leader. That is not something that you take lightly. I appreciate all these guys in here giving me that opportunity because you have to earn that. Nothing is ever given to you. You have to earn that. (Head) Coach (Hue Jackson) gave me an opportunity, (Executive Vice President of Football Operations) Sashi (Brown) gave me an opportunity, and the (Dee and Jimmy) Haslams gave me an opportunity to come here and earn that position. I’m forever grateful.
This is no ordinary Cleveland Browns quarterback, this is Robert Griffin III, an athlete that has what it takes to win football games.
This season will be very interesting to watch. If and when RGIII gets this offense moving, this team will be very hard to stop.
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