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Originally Posted by JoeRedskin
...2012 was not entirely a fluke, but, as we have seen, it was also not the norm. The offense that worked for him has not worked as a base offense for anyone else since then. While still used, the pistol and read-option as done by RGIII/Shanahan is more than a gimmick but less than a solid base from which to run an offense. While RGIII might be an average QB in some of the offenses you mention, and based on his performance over the past two years, I would suggest he is – at best – an average to below average QB even in “offenses that have spread and zone-read elements.”
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Well I guess we'll just agree to disagree. I don't think a QB can have the success Griffin had as a rookie then suddenly forget how to play the position. I think Griffin plugged in to any of the offense I mentioned before would be an above average or better QB. But that isn't the type of offense Jay has run in the past.
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To be clear, I like RGIII and am very hopeful that he succeeds here. I believe that, right now, he is a very limited QB with exceptional athleticism, arm strength and, potentially, downfield accuracy. Some of his limitations may be overcome if he can accept coaching. Not sure if others can.
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I believe Griffin remains one of the most talented QBs in the NFL. I think most of his issues can be cured with coaching. However, I am not very hopeful that Griffin succeeds here because I think Griffin is a bad fit for Jay and the offense Jay wants to run. I hope I am wrong, but imho the evidence points to an unhappy ending.