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RGIII out, McCoy back in as Redskins' starting QB
Turns out Robert Griffin III got exactly three games to prove himself.
He's out as the Redskins' starting quarterback, at least for now, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter, who says Colt McCoy will start Sunday against the Colts. Schefter reports the decision will be announced Wednesday.
The Washington Post's Mike Jones also reported the move Tuesday night:
Can confirm Gruden plans to bench Griffin, going to Colt McCoy this week, per to team source. Gruden expected to announce to team in a.m. — Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) November 26, 2014
RGIII did not distinguish himself last Sunday in a Redskins loss to the 49ers. He was 11-for-19 for 106 yards, with no touchdowns or interceptions. Washington is 0-3 since Griffin's return from a dislocated ankle suffered in Week 2.
Griffin's performance came after an intense week of back-and-forth statements by him and coach Jay Gruden, who made it clear Griffin needed to improve as a passer.
Though Griffin has become a healthy scratch, that isn't the final word on his career in D.C., according to Schefter. His sources say the team still sees RGIII as a long-term answer at the position. Schefter also noted the Redskins will, for the first time since drafting Griffin in 2012, have a full complement of draft picks and salary-cap space to build a better supporting cast.
McCoy earned an opportunity to start with his play in a Monday night victory over the Cowboys in Week 8. The week before that, he went 11-for-12 in relief of Kirk Cousins against the Titans.
Turns out Robert Griffin III got exactly three games to prove himself.
He's out as the Redskins' starting quarterback, at least for now, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter, who says Colt McCoy will start Sunday against the Colts. Schefter reports the decision will be announced Wednesday.
The Washington Post's Mike Jones also reported the move Tuesday night:
Can confirm Gruden plans to bench Griffin, going to Colt McCoy this week, per to team source. Gruden expected to announce to team in a.m. — Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) November 26, 2014
RGIII did not distinguish himself last Sunday in a Redskins loss to the 49ers. He was 11-for-19 for 106 yards, with no touchdowns or interceptions. Washington is 0-3 since Griffin's return from a dislocated ankle suffered in Week 2.
Griffin's performance came after an intense week of back-and-forth statements by him and coach Jay Gruden, who made it clear Griffin needed to improve as a passer.
Though Griffin has become a healthy scratch, that isn't the final word on his career in D.C., according to Schefter. His sources say the team still sees RGIII as a long-term answer at the position. Schefter also noted the Redskins will, for the first time since drafting Griffin in 2012, have a full complement of draft picks and salary-cap space to build a better supporting cast.
McCoy earned an opportunity to start with his play in a Monday night victory over the Cowboys in Week 8. The week before that, he went 11-for-12 in relief of Kirk Cousins against the Titans.
