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[quote=Mattyk;1020935]Ok you win. I'm not even sure what your point is or why you raised this issue in the first place.

Let's move on.[/quote]

This is comical; I love this web site!

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[quote=Skinzman;1020916]They are suing because the NFL did studies on concussions and the evidence pointed out that a player should not be inserted back into a game after a concussion. Yet the owners and commissioner buried that evidence because it meant not having the star players on the field. The NFL made a decision to put players at risk so they could make billions instead of risking a few dollars by having the back ups play. The NFL made a conscious decision to not care about long term damage to the players so the owners and commissioner could have a slightly larger paycheck.[/quote]

Let's be honest. Most....(not all) players are suing because there is money to be made. This entire lawsuit is mostly based on money. If I were a former player, I'd probably be on the lawsuit too! A kicker is on the lawsuit! lol...I guess he got a concussion kicking the ball too hard!

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[quote=scowan;1020910]Well, I was exaggerating a bit, but these knee injuries are season-enders, where as other injuries don't seem to take you out for the rest of the year.[/quote]I could be wrong but I think I read somewhere Rothlisberger said something to that effect, would rather get hit in the head than the knees.

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[quote=Skinzman;1020904]Its only "official" if Dr. Andrews says it. We all expected it and the chances of him not being cleared are incredibly small. But a great chance of it happening does not constitute it being official.[/quote]



[B]HTTR24-7.com ‏@HTTR24_7

Adam Schefter is pretty adamant that RGIII starting week 1 is official.. Says Andrews will clear him tommorrow but it's official now.[/B]

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Per the season opener, I hope we run it down the Iggles gdamn throats with Morris and Helu all game long. And it opens up passing lanes for RG and those quick strikes to Moss, Garcon, Morgan, Hank and the TE's.

If we commit to the run and control the clock all season, I think this team seriously flies.

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yahooo!

im really excited and kinda scared. Confused that this news came before Andrews had a chance to examine and clear him but it all seems a formality at this point ..(unless RG3 is masking his actual progress in an attempt to get in the field week 1)

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[quote=Mattyk;1020901]So... opinions on the will to win last night? I thought it was pretty good, seeing how much he went through in rehab I think there's no doubt he's good to go.[/quote]

I thought that it was pretty well done. Like others, I think it showed how he is a true man, not just an athlete. It also was cute to see RGIII and Becky interact.

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Hope it re-airs. I was at a fantasy draft party at the office and missed it...didn't DVR like a fool.

I got a room full of laughs when I drafted RGIII 9th overall. Morris was already taken or I would have taken him instead.

They won't be laughing later. It's risk vs. HUGE reward. I have faith in Robert this year.

(took Bradford as backup just in case) :D

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[quote=skinsfan69;1020911]They say that yet they're suing because of head injuries.[/quote]

The suing thing is less about getting money and more about affecting change.

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[quote=NC_Skins;1020959][B]HTTR24-7.com ‏@HTTR24_7

Adam Schefter is pretty adamant that RGIII starting week 1 is official.. Says Andrews will clear him tommorrow but it's official now.[/B][/quote]

[url=http://realredskins.com/2013/08/28/rg3-not-a-done-deal-for-week-1-yet/]RG3 not a done deal for Week 1–yet | Rich Tandler's Real Redskins[/url]

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[quote=Monkeydad;1020968]Hope it re-airs. I was at a fantasy draft party at the office and missed it...didn't DVR like a fool.

I got a room full of laughs when I drafted RGIII 9th overall. Morris was already taken or I would have taken him instead.

They won't be laughing later. It's risk vs. HUGE reward. I have faith in Robert this year.

(took Bradford as backup just in case) :D[/quote]

From ESPN:

Encore presentations of “RGIII: The Will to Win” will air on ESPN2 beginning Saturday, Aug. 31, at 9 a.m. and within the ESPN Sports Saturday block on ABC (Aug. 31, 2 p.m.).

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It's all semantics.

The story has been the Andrews will clear him to be allowed to play. Shanny will then decide if he DOES play. My guess is that Schefty has word that Shanny is going to let him play. But first Andrews will have to formally clear him.

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[quote=Mattyk;1020974]From ESPN:

Encore presentations of “RGIII: The Will to Win” will air on ESPN2 beginning Saturday, Aug. 31, at 9 a.m. and within the ESPN Sports Saturday block on ABC (Aug. 31, 2 p.m.).[/quote]

Thanks, Boss.

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[quote=NC_Skins;1020959][B]HTTR24-7.com ‏@HTTR24_7

Adam Schefter is pretty adamant that RGIII starting week 1 is official.. Says Andrews will clear him tommorrow but it's official now.[/B][/quote]

WE ALL KNOW RG3 IS STARTING THE FIRST GAME, this is not news. At worst it's 50/50.

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This whole story is about to become a non issue on September 9th. We will all look back at our posts here and laugh when we see how well RGIII is moving around and throwing the ball. I just want to see how he does when he gets hit really hard. How quickly does he get back up and does it affect his play. THAT is the REAL TEST!

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[quote=scowan;1020986]This whole story is about to become a non issue on September 9th. We will all look back at our posts here and laugh when we see how well RGIII is moving around and throwing the ball. I just want to see how he does when he gets hit really hard. How quickly does he get back up and does it affect his play. THAT is the REAL TEST![/quote]

That's the one moment that's scaring me. Otherwise, I'm pumped for September 9.

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[quote=Mattyk;1020974]From ESPN:

Encore presentations of “RGIII: The Will to Win” will air on ESPN2 beginning Saturday, Aug. 31, at 9 a.m. and within the ESPN Sports Saturday block on ABC (Aug. 31, 2 p.m.).[/quote]

8 am on Saturday. That 9 am info is wrong

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Check your local listings folks.

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[quote=NYCskinfan82;1020980]WE ALL KNOW RG3 IS STARTING THE FIRST GAME, this is not news. At worst it's 50/50.[/quote]

So what you're saying is the news don't need to be reported since it's a foregone conclusion that RG3 is starting week 1?

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[quote=Mattyk;1020913]Kinda goes to show how the players need to be protected from themselves with a mindset like that. When they're 50 and have early onset dementia they'll be singing a different tune.[/quote]

Only if they remember the tune...

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[quote=SCRedskinsFan;1021032]Only if they remember the tune...[/quote]

:laughing2

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Damn, FedEx is going to be rocking week1. I won't be there till the charger game.

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[quote=Mattyk;1020890]A long road back but it's now official (like we didn't see it coming lol)

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter
What Washington wanted: Redskins QB Robert Griffin III will start their Monday night opener against the Eagles.[/quote][IMG]http://www.whatarememes.com/cargo/evil-raccoon.jpg[/IMG]

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[quote=Skinsfanatic;1020920]I had my kids watch it with me. I was very impressed with RGIII, but more importantly, I think he is the kind of sports role model that can really be good for children.

Oh, and I loved Morris' shirt.[/quote]

In the day an age of look at me people and I am harder than you or cooler than you people, how did we end up with two great young men like RG III and AlfMo? Oh yeah and they are both dominant at thier positions..

I have been watching both if thier highlight reels today and I am pumped for this season. We could be good, damn good with all of the talent we have for a long time.

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[quote=artmonkforhallofamein07;1021050]In the day an age of look at me people and I am harder than you or cooler than you people, how did we end up with two great young men like RG III and AlfMo? Oh yeah and they are both dominant at thier positions..

I have been watching both if thier highlight reels today and I am pumped for this season. We could be good, damn good with all of the talent we have for a long time.[/quote]

With all the talk and attention RG3 gets, it seems that Morris has gone under the radar almost. Since when do 6th rounders from Florida Atlantic get 1,600 yards and double digit td's? ....and still stay so humble? I love that kid. Rip his contract up and give him a raise Dan Snyder.

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That is good news he is coming back. As really you are right about Morris Skinsfan69. He is great but so underrated. Hopefully Synder will give him a raise after his rookie deal is up.

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[quote=SmootSmack;1021001]8 am on Saturday. That 9 am info is wrong[/quote]

You were right. 8 a.m. on ESPN2.

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[quote=Monkeydad;1021113]You were right. 8 a.m. on ESPN2.[/quote]

You doubted me?

Gatorade.com will also have it available on or around Sept. 23

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[quote=SmootSmack;1021127]You doubted me?

Gatorade.com will also have it available on or around Sept. 23[/quote]

Nope, just wanted you to have a public pat on the back, and bragging rights over Matty for once. :D

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Don't blame me blame ESPN for giving the wrong listing.

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[quote=Mattyk;1021150]Don't blame me blame ESPN for giving the wrong listing.[/quote]

Hater!

Yeah the time was changed from when that original release came out

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[quote=Mattyk;1021150]Don't blame me blame ESPN for giving the wrong listing.[/quote]

I don't. ESPN always lies.

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John Keim ‏@john_keim
Every time Robert tweets something that seems declarative, Mike douses just a little. little reminders of who's in charge, perhaps?


This certainly makes the most sense.

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All RG3 said was he is cleared, he didn't say anything about starting.

I understand Shanahan wanting to make that call though.

"Doctors are concerned about how the team is planning to use Griffin in the offense " Trey wingo

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[quote=skinsfaninok;1021451]"Doctors are concerned about how the team is planning to use Griffin in the offense " Trey wingo[/quote]

The only question I have for Wingo here is what doctors? The Redskins doctors and Andrews or the doctors ESPN consulted with that have not been part of III's rehab.

Only 9 more days of this till we get to put it to bed and watch the kid play. Keep the Eagles guessing. Throw out reports that the drs don't want him to run any of the read option packages... Then Monday night throw the kitchen sink at the eagles defense.

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Doctors are concerned about a guy who has had 2 knee surgeries and plays tackle football?

Go figure.

Join the club docs.

Time to take off the bubble wrap and play some damn ball.