Comments from the experts as the Redskins begin the 2012 NFL season.<\/p>\n
Chris Berman, ESPN \u2014 RG3 provides hope and excitement.<\/p>\n
Clifton Brown, Sporting News \u2014 Robert Griffin III makes team more fun to watch, but don\u2019t expect win total to soar dramatically.<\/p>\n
Cris Collinsworth, NBC Sports \u2014 Young running backs Evan Royster and Roy Helu need to take some pressure off RG3.<\/p>\n
Rich Gannon, CBS Sports\/SiriusXM NFL Radio \u2014 Not convinced they\u2019re all that much better running ball, and that\u2019s problem with rookie QB.<\/p>\n
Bob Glauber, Newsday \u2014 RG3 has taken DC by storm, and games haven\u2019t started. Don\u2019t expect miracles, but defense should keep team competitive. Relatively mistake-free play from QB will make rebuilding process less painful.<\/p>\n
Ira Kaufman, Tampa Tribune \u2014 Reunited with Raheem Morris, talented safety Tanard Jackson did it again \u2014 third drug-related suspension.<\/p>\n
Pat Kirwan, SiriusXM NFL Radio\/CBSSports.com \u2014 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.<\/p>\n
John Lynch, Fox Sports \u2014 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.<\/p>\n
Alex Marvez, Foxsports.com \u2014 Underrated defense must carry Redskins as rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III begins first NFL season.<\/p>\n
Rick Gosselin, Dallas Morning News \u2014 Robert Griffin III will become first rookie to start at quarterback for Redskins since Patrick Ramsey in 2002.<\/p>\n
Clark Judge, CBSSports.com \u2014 Yes, \u2018Skins have RG3, but they also have fourth-best team in NFC East.<\/p>\n
Dan Pompei, Chicago Tribune \u2014 RGIII looks like he\u2019s ready to make plays, but he might not have enough help around him.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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