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| Can Robert Griffin III Match Adrian Peterson’s Comeback Story? |
At the beginning of the 2012 season, no one could have predicted that Adrian Peterson would be named MVP of the NFL. It isn’t because Peterson lacks talent, but no one figured he would be healthy or solid enough for a 16-game schedule one year after having his knee repaired. Now that he has set the bar for knee injury recoveries, can Robert Griffin III be trusted to make a full comeback as well?
One would think a running back would have a tough time coming back, but for the most part, they know when the hits are coming. They also know that they are asked to carry the ball almost all the time, with a few pass plays mixed in here and there. With Griffin, he is going to be asked to run, pass, make quick decisions and avoid devastating blows from defenses coming after the quarterback.
All reports so far regarding Griffin points to the fact that he is on schedule to make a solid comeback. While that sounds great, playing in a game is going to be a different story. He will be forced to make decisions a bit quicker in 2012, and if he is unable to, he could struggle to match his superb rookie season. There is no doubt that without the injury his stock in https:/www.fanduel.com would be much higher this season.
The key to Griffin’s success, and possibly Washington’s as well, is the continued excellence of fellow second-year player Alfred Morris. The late-round 2012 draft pick became a force for the team late in the season, and if he can carry a bigger rushing load, Griffin will not be forced to use his legs as much. The quarterback is a solid pocket passer, but due to his world-class speed, he has always been a dual threat. To help protect him going forward, it will be important that he avoids super hard hits. It is possible that he puts up a MVP-like season similar to Peterson’s performance last year, but don’t count on that being the norm.
The key to Griffin’s success, and possibly Washington’s as well, is the continued excellence of fellow second-year player Alfred Morris. The late-round 2012 draft pick became a force for the team late in the season, and if he can carry a bigger rushing load, Griffin will not be forced to use his legs as much. The quarterback is a solid pocket passer, but due to his world-class speed, he has always been a dual threat. To help protect him going forward, it will be important that he avoids super hard hits. It is possible that he puts up a MVP-like season similar to Peterson’s performance last year, but don’t count on that being the norm.
Frank Donaldson
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