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He barely limped, if at all, in his first public appearance since his since undergoing surgery on Jan. 9 to revise the reconstruction of the ACL and repair the torn lateral collateral ligament in his right knee.
Robert Griffin III has an award _ and a warning for the NFL.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he doesn't have a problem with the way the Washington Redskins medical staff handled Robert Griffin III's knee injury.

Robert Griffin IIII was sacked on fourth down with just over six minutes left and fans started streaming to the exits at FedEx Field. The bye week arrived with a thud, as the Washington Redskins got beat 21-13 by the Carolina Panthers on Sunday to fall to 3-6 on the season.

Robert Griffin III doesn't care much for comparisons. He's unique in so many ways, and he knows it. A comparison establishes boundaries. He's not interested.

It was such an unfamiliar sight: Washington Redskins fans streaming out of FedEx Field happy Sunday. They hadn't done that since Sept. 18, 2011, a home skid of eight games.

Robert Griffin III's debut was worth every bit of the hype and expectations hoisted onto him since being the second pick in the NFL draft. Flashing brilliance on the ground and in the air, Griffin led the Washington Redskins to a stunning, 40-32 upset victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.

Hip-hop music thumped off the walls of the Allison Indoor Football Practice Facility on Baylor University's campus the morning of March 21. Robert Griffin III and other Baylor seniors compiled for their pro day a mix that included popular hits and some lesser-known, slowed down "screwed" beats from the subgenre born in Texas.

Here are some observations from Saturday’s practice on Fan Appreciation Day at Redskins Park:

Here are some thoughts and observations from Friday afternoon's Redskins practice:

Mike Shanahan doesn't remember who came up with the idea, but he thought it was a darn good one, so it became reality this spring.

Nick Toon and Lamar Miller know all about tough tasks. Their challenges won't get any easier as they head to the NFL.
Nick Toon and Lamar Miller know all about tough tasks. Their challenges won't get any easier as they head to the NFL.

The Redskins' quarterback overhaul continued Saturday afternoon when the team decided to release veteran John Beck.
Robert Griffin was able to impress teams and scouts without throwing a pass at the NFL combine.
"I think you will see a different version of me," he said. "I vowed to my teammates and to myself after my first knee injury that I'd com back a better player, and that's what I plan to do after this one, as well. You won't see the same the same Robert Griffin. You'll see a better Robert Griffin."
RG3 has 'no doubt' knee will be ready for Redskins' opener →
"I'm a firm believer that you don't go to the Super Bowl unless you're playing in it," he said.
RG3 has 'no doubt' knee will be ready for Redskins' opener →