Comments from the experts as the Redskins begin the 2012 NFL season.

Chris Berman, ESPN — RG3 provides hope and excitement.

Clifton Brown, Sporting News — Robert Griffin III makes team more fun to watch, but don’t expect win total to soar dramatically.

Cris Collinsworth, NBC Sports — Young running backs Evan Royster and Roy Helu need to take some pressure off RG3.

Rich Gannon, CBS Sports/SiriusXM NFL Radio — Not convinced they’re all that much better running ball, and that’s problem with rookie QB.

Bob Glauber, Newsday — RG3 has taken DC by storm, and games haven’t started. Don’t expect miracles, but defense should keep team competitive. Relatively mistake-free play from QB will make rebuilding process less painful.

Ira Kaufman, Tampa Tribune — Reunited with Raheem Morris, talented safety Tanard Jackson did it again — third drug-related suspension.

Pat Kirwan, SiriusXM NFL Radio/CBSSports.com — RG3 has developed nicely since start of camp. Seeing field better and starting to trust pocket and his eyes. Defense can get after people. Lot to ask for team to become 9-win outfit with rookie QB in NFC East.

John Lynch, Fox Sports — Shanahan rebuilding since he arrived. Did he find final piece with RG3? I believe so, but patience is a virtue. Preseason showed depth is vastly improved.

Alex Marvez, Foxsports.com — Underrated defense must carry Redskins as rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III begins first NFL season.

Rick Gosselin, Dallas Morning News — Robert Griffin III will become first rookie to start at quarterback for Redskins since Patrick Ramsey in 2002.

Clark Judge, CBSSports.com — Yes, ‘Skins have RG3, but they also have fourth-best team in NFC East.

Dan Pompei, Chicago Tribune — RGIII looks like he’s ready to make plays, but he might not have enough help around him.