as a Washington fan I'm grateful to RG3 for giving us one of the most exciting seasons in 2012 that I'll never forget cuz we haven't gotten much to be excited for since then
F the NFL. Crash dummy sport, if they accepted responsibility for the mental/physical degradation of former players, they would be bankrupt paying their medical bills and suffering.
Still remember watching him beat my saints in his first nfl game. He one of my favorite players to watch during his rookie year it’s sad how injuries can really destroy a career
the sad thing is that wasn’t his prime, we just never got to see it bc of injury. imagine how good he would have been, probably as good as prime cam newton!
His first 4 seasons require elaborate context to fully understand why Washington failed him. 1: in the 2012 draft, The Washington front office BADLY wanted RG3, but HC Mike Shanahan didn’t (I believe he wanted to stay at pick 6, and draft either Ryan Tannehill or a non qb). After management forced him into it, Mike still went and drafted another qb he wanted in the 4th round: Kirk Cousins. 2: RG3 was a dynamic dual threat qb, but HC didn’t want to redesign his schemes to fit that style of play, and was considering either sitting RG3, or forcing him to play in a non-fit system. Once again, management forces him to start RG3 as a rookie, and essentially gave him the ultimatum of playoffs or fired. HC begrudgingly adapted his system in 2012 to fit his new qb, but when this system proved dangerous for RG3 with injury risk, he ignored those risks and put 100% of his in-jeopardy career on the shoulders of RG3 at that point. 3: When RG3 was injured late in the season, after team doctors recommended he not play the rest of the year, he was thrust into the game in an act of desperation and pettiness. I’m sure 3 wanted to play, but a responsible team wouldn’t risk that and would sit him so he could heal up. Nonetheless, HC refused to reconsider his schemes that year, and still burdened 3 with too much weight and risk, and didn’t properly consider the long-term health of RG3, because Shanahan didn’t want RG3 long-term. 4: in that Seattle playoff game, 3 had previously injured his leg before the famous knee explosion. But due to either incompetence on the part of the team, or a spiteful emotional response by HC, 3 was let back into the game, and the rest… well, you know what happens there. (Fun fact: we all know Dan Snyder is a cheap piece of garbage, but did you know that since he took over as owner in 1999, the Washington football field is, along with Soldier Field, considered one of the worst, lowest-quality, and most dangerous playing fields in the NFL?) 5: in 2013 (RG3s 2nd year), HC had his job security back, but, even after management forced him to start RG3 again, he went back to his old system, flat out refusing to keep accommodating the unique skills of his young qb (Granted this may also have been to keep him healthy, but knowing who Mike Shanahan is, I bet it was him challenging 3 to play in a fit that wasn’t for him). This proved to be difficult for RG3, attempting to recover and learn a new system. Shanahan basically wanted to tank 3’s value, efficiency, and productivity so he could play the guys he wanted to. 6: Mike Shanahan was let go after 2013, after failing RG3s comeback from injury, and going 3-13. After hiring Jay Gruden, pretty much because of the name alone, to start the 2014 season as HC, Washington went 4-12. Once again, they would have RG3, for the 3rd straight year to begin his career, adapt to a new system while recovering from injury. 7: After more injuries, and play regression (gee I wonder why), RG3 was benched for Kirk Cousins in 2015, who led the team to the playoffs with a 9-7 record, and was considered their new franchise qb. 8: He then played for the browns in 2016. Enough said I’m sorry for the novel but I was a huge fan of RG3 when I was in middle school, and was absolutely devastated and heart broken when his knee betrayed the laws of physics. After some “research” (videos on youtube), I came to discover the context of why RG3 became so irrelevant as an on-field product. For this, and other reasons more well known, I will always have a scowl on my face when thinking of the Washington Commanders franchise. Still, I’ll always respect him going out as a mentor for the next dynamic, athletic young qb of the NFL. I hope he does make a comeback, and gets treated right. TL/DR: Washington, thru negligence, incompetence, pettiness, and intentional ill-will, sabotaged the developmental part of RG3s career, and made his comeback from injuries far too difficult later on. Then he played 1 too many seasons for the browns (who are known for the AMAZING treatment of their QBs as well [sarcasm]), and last appeared as a mentor/backup to Lamar Jackson for 3 years.
Thank you for writing this, makes me see the sad truth around Washington failing their QB. Wish he was still playing and didn’t have his career ruined by Washington
Nice recap. I didn't know about the Head Office pressures, but if anything, _except for_ their telling HC "it's the playoffs or your head" everything they did should have made everything *better* for 3. So it looks like both they & HC wanted their wishes to come true regardless of reality. But as I had just written above, Shanahan has never been someone who deals well with things that don't go according to his preconceived notions. The year Jay Cutler broke into the league, HC *refused* to start him. It's rare that THIS happens, so listen carefully, people: John Madden was openly wondering why this was, for _weeks!_ Eventually, HC was *shouting at Jake Plummer during a game on the field* without calling a time out. Basically, it was HC getting mad at Real Life not following His Expectations. But he wouldn't even _look_ Cutler's way, making Jay feel worthless, something I still think affected him for the rest of his life, certainly his career, as he made mistakes in Chicago that can almost only be explained as being done by someone hurting inside. (Enough with the armchair psychology, yeah). To me, Shanahan will always be one of those guys who, between his looks & Stern Command Style will always be mistaken for "good" the way Donald Trump's billionaire status will always be mistaken for him having good business sense. "Step the last: file for chapter 11 bankruptcy."
Except it's not how it happened. Rg3 got his dad to demand the Redskins to use him as a pocket passer because he got injured running around. Rg3 also dissed and threw his OL under the bus several times in post game press conferences... to the point they were throwing blocks... rightfully so. The only 2 people who wanted rg3 to play in the playoffs were himself and his dad. Shanahan wanted to sit him.
Being from the DMV (PG County, Maryland).. I'll never forget working at Fedex field as a parking attendant where I'd meet many players and celebrities attending the game. I met RGIII in 2013 when he was slowing making his exit and started getting hated. I asked him "how do you keep your composure when so many people dislike you?" He replied (loosely) " Being a person of character and being able to tune out the noise by simply living my life.." I'll always have love for him for that moment. Much respect to you! RGIII
I remember he came to my home school KState, and I thought we had a shot with our outstanding defense. He scored a ~70 yard drive in 17 seconds, in 3 passes. I immediately knew this guy was the real deal. I really wanted him to be a huge NFL name :(
Skins fan, born in 96..RG3 was the greatest thing I’ve seen in Washington football since I’ve been alive, the excitement he brought in his healthy year was unreal
I loved the little bit that he played as a Raven. I remember in the 2019 season seeing the "Heisman" formation play with him, Jackson and Ingram lined up. EA put that formation in Madden 20 that year too and kept it in the playbook till Madden 21. I also remember that 2019 opening game against Miami. Lamar crushed them so bad that the RG3 got to take snaps in the 4th quarter. RG3 was 6/6 for 55 yards. He also got a TD Pass on a 4th and goal play.
I remember being a Baylor student when RG3 was leading the Bears and dominating the Big 12 football. It sucks to see how his injuries stifled his very promising career.
You are so wrong. He is a Quarterback!!!! He hurt his leg not hos throwing hand or his brainless head. Tom Brady, Carson Palmer, Joe Burrow and on and on suffered this injuries and came back just a good as they were before the injury. I'm a born and raised Redskins. RG3 was cocky arrogant, did not study, did not know how to read a defense and on and on. They had no playbook for him at Baylor. Today he runs just as fast as he did. That's the problem with these playground quarterbacks that NFL is pushing very hard. Lots of Highlight reels, no championships and a short shelf life. You had many teams that skins scrimmaged during training camp. Almost all that Cousins was the better quarterback. There is a reason nobody wanted him after he was released. BECAUSE HE SUCKS BEING A QUARTERBACK! Talent without a good work ethic only takes you so far. The coach and his staff did want to draft RG3. They forced by Snyder
His personality, his heart, and just the way he talks has always made him likeable. I hope he stays committed to being an Analyst and commentator on football. I love hearing his knowledge and insight.
That Seahawks wildcard game when he twisted his leg 🦵 messed him up. RG3 went downhill fast after that. I thought for a split second RG3 would be better than the #1 pick in his draft class Andrew Luck. But RG3 had a hell of a rookie year. Deserved that award that year. I remember like it was yesterday. 🏈
He’s the Derrick Rose of the NFL😢 you can’t help but think how good he could’ve been and how much he could’ve accomplished had his health held up. Thank you Robert
lol he sucked and he couldn't stay healthy. But there were times when he was healthy and he sucked. He's one of the few people who injuries actually prolonged his career as it took longer to see how terrible he was.
Derrick rose 😂😂😂😂 lmfaooo bro your reaching hella, D-Rose is the youngest MVP ever and could have been one of the best PG’s ever put some respect on his fkin name…where is RGIII’s MVP? Not even on the same planet.
I had RG3 as my starter in fantasy that year. He helped me win the league championship. Should’ve had a long successful career. Shame what happened to him.
You are so wrong. He is a Quarterback!!!! He hurt his leg not hos throwing hand or his brainless head. Tom Brady, Carson Palmer, Joe Burrow and on and on suffered this injuries and came back just a good as they were before the injury. I'm a born and raised Redskins. RG3 was cocky arrogant, did not study, did not know how to read a defense and on and on. They had no playbook for him at Baylor. Today he runs just as fast as he did. That's the problem with these playground quarterbacks that NFL is pushing very hard. Lots of Highlight reels, no championships and a short shelf life. You had many teams that skins scrimmaged during training camp. Almost all that Cousins was the better quarterback. There is a reason nobody wanted him after he was released. BECAUSE HE SUCKS BEING A QUARTERBACK! Talent without a good work ethic only takes you so far. The coach and his staff did want to draft RG3. They forced by Snyder
I remember the year I got into football RG3 was so special to watch. I remember people at the time were saying “RG3 and Kaepernick will end up with more Lombardi Trophies than Russell” (of course look how that turned out) but at the time RG3 wasn’t that far off from Andrew Luck for that one season and a half. I’m glad he got some more success as a leader for Lamar and now an Analyst, we can all imagine where Washington would be if he never got hurt…what if
You are so wrong. He is a Quarterback!!!! He hurt his leg not hos throwing hand or his brainless head. Tom Brady, Carson Palmer, Joe Burrow and on and on suffered this injuries and came back just a good as they were before the injury. I'm a born and raised Redskins. RG3 was cocky arrogant, did not study, did not know how to read a defense and on and on. They had no playbook for him at Baylor. Today he runs just as fast as he did. That's the problem with these playground quarterbacks that NFL is pushing very hard. Lots of Highlight reels, no championships and a short shelf life. You had many teams that skins scrimmaged during training camp. Almost all that Cousins was the better quarterback. There is a reason nobody wanted him after he was released. BECAUSE HE SUCKS BEING A QUARTERBACK! Talent without a good work ethic only takes you so far. The coach and his staff did want to draft RG3. They forced by Snyder
@@otisandbruceshow1808 that first season and a half was awesome to watch in a horrible organization, horrible coaching with washed up weapons. He had one of the greatest rookie seasons ever and looked like Andrew, just didn’t pan out. He wasn’t good after his injury that’s a fact, and I’m not arguing that. I’m celebrating that first stint, the only excitement the skins have had. Organization so bad Kirk cousins who ended up taking his job left, so let’s not completely blame the bad play on RG3, especially considering how bad the Washington organization had been all through the time he was drafted to currently.
You are so wrong. He is a Quarterback!!!! He hurt his leg not hos throwing hand or his brainless head. Tom Brady, Carson Palmer, Joe Burrow and on and on suffered this injuries and came back just a good as they were before the injury. I'm a born and raised Redskins. RG3 was cocky arrogant, did not study, did not know how to read a defense and on and on. They had no playbook for him at Baylor. Today he runs just as fast as he did. That's the problem with these playground quarterbacks that NFL is pushing very hard. Lots of Highlight reels, no championships and a short shelf life. You had many teams that skins scrimmaged during training camp. Almost all that Cousins was the better quarterback. There is a reason nobody wanted him after he was released. BECAUSE HE SUCKS BEING A QUARTERBACK! Talent without a good work ethic only takes you so far. The coach and his staff did want to draft RG3. They forced by Snyder
It was the offense that Shanahan designed around RG3's dual threat that gave RG3 so much success that first season. Then, depending on who you ask, they were forced to abandon that offense, and develope an offense that minimized the quarterback running, that took it away.
As a Commanders fan i know we need a new stadium and new owner, Hate to see a possible superstar get ruined by a system change and injury. ill never forget RG3
His problem was he is a running QB and that’s a tough gig in the NFL. In college many running QBs set the world on Fire but in the NFL you can maybe do well for a year or two before defenses figure you out, look at Colin kaepernick. Also RGIII was not an Ironman meaning he got hurt to easily.
Rg3 was a video game QB, a cheat code. He was a thrill to watch. I remember our superbowl in 91. I remember how good it felt to be a winner. RG3 brought back that feeling in in 2012.
Such a sad story was a huge RG3 fan as a young adult and was upset when I saw injuries sap his career. Such a nice guy though and very thoughtful and a good analyst. So at least he has his new career where he excels at.
You are so wrong. He is a Quarterback!!!! He hurt his leg not hos throwing hand or his brainless head. Tom Brady, Carson Palmer, Joe Burrow and on and on suffered this injuries and came back just a good as they were before the injury. I'm a born and raised Redskins. RG3 was cocky arrogant, did not study, did not know how to read a defense and on and on. They had no playbook for him at Baylor. Today he runs just as fast as he did. That's the problem with these playground quarterbacks that NFL is pushing very hard. Lots of Highlight reels, no championships and a short shelf life. You had many teams that skins scrimmaged during training camp. Almost all that Cousins was the better quarterback. There is a reason nobody wanted him after he was released. BECAUSE HE SUCKS BEING A QUARTERBACK! Talent without a good work ethic only takes you so far. The coach and his staff did want to draft RG3. They forced by Snyder
The rapid rise and sudden downfall of RGIII falls under the category "What if...?" I watched when Robert's knee buckled during that NFC Wildcard playoff game against the Seahawks.
I remember someone saying that he’d be “terrorizing the nfc east for the next 15 years” after his rookie season. Still outlasted Andrew luck with just as much to show for it.
magical. Yeah, Tebow had a magical rookie season, too. That RPO style is fun to watch, but the shelf life on these guys is short short short. Basically they excel their first season because of fresh legs and pure "make-a-play" adrenaline. After that, coaches figure out their weaknesses, defenses go extra hard at running QBs, and it's downhill from there.
I liked when Baltimore signed him, RG3 is a great dude that was dealt a pretty crappy hand. And you can tell he really loves the Ravens, and Lamar Jackson. Stand up dude and it's so sad what happened to him, the Redskins ruined him by not providing him help at Offensive line and Receiver
You are so wrong. He is a Quarterback!!!! He hurt his leg not hos throwing hand or his brainless head. Tom Brady, Carson Palmer, Joe Burrow and on and on suffered this injuries and came back just a good as they were before the injury. I'm a born and raised Redskins. RG3 was cocky arrogant, did not study, did not know how to read a defense and on and on. They had no playbook for him at Baylor. Today he runs just as fast as he did. That's the problem with these playground quarterbacks that NFL is pushing very hard. Lots of Highlight reels, no championships and a short shelf life. You had many teams that skins scrimmaged during training camp. Almost all that Cousins was the better quarterback. There is a reason nobody wanted him after he was released. BECAUSE HE SUCKS BEING A QUARTERBACK! Talent without a good work ethic only takes you so far. The coach and his staff did want to draft RG3. They forced by Snyder
You are so wrong. He is a Quarterback!!!! He hurt his leg not hos throwing hand or his brainless head. Tom Brady, Carson Palmer, Joe Burrow and on and on suffered this injuries and came back just a good as they were before the injury. I'm a born and raised Redskins. RG3 was cocky arrogant, did not study, did not know how to read a defense and on and on. They had no playbook for him at Baylor. Today he runs just as fast as he did. That's the problem with these playground quarterbacks that NFL is pushing very hard. Lots of Highlight reels, no championships and a short shelf life. You had many teams that skins scrimmaged during training camp. Almost all that Cousins was the better quarterback. There is a reason nobody wanted him after he was released. BECAUSE HE SUCKS BEING A QUARTERBACK! Talent without a good work ethic only takes you so far. The coach and his staff did want to draft RG3. They forced by Snyder
With Michael Vick being (in my opinion) the start of the dual threat qb popularity. I really think that rg3 was truly one of the pioneers for modern day dual threat like Russell Wilson, Lamar Jackson, and the newest Kenny Picket, so well his nfl career may have ended with disappointment I think he was still an inspiration to modern day stars and should feel proud of that.
You are so wrong. He is a Quarterback!!!! He hurt his leg not hos throwing hand or his brainless head. Tom Brady, Carson Palmer, Joe Burrow and on and on suffered this injuries and came back just a good as they were before the injury. I'm a born and raised Redskins. RG3 was cocky arrogant, did not study, did not know how to read a defense and on and on. They had no playbook for him at Baylor. Today he runs just as fast as he did. That's the problem with these playground quarterbacks that NFL is pushing very hard. Lots of Highlight reels, no championships and a short shelf life. You had many teams that skins scrimmaged during training camp. Almost all that Cousins was the better quarterback. There is a reason nobody wanted him after he was released. BECAUSE HE SUCKS BEING A QUARTERBACK! Talent without a good work ethic only takes you so far. The coach and his staff did want to draft RG3. They forced by Snyder
It’s crazy how a major injury completely changes the IQ of the QB. RG3 and Wentz went from high level performers to making lots of errors because of the fear of getting another major injury and being forced to retire because of it.
RGIII was great. Period. His career ended shortly because his teams mainly relied on his ability to run. To add insult to injury, he was a horrible slider. He took unnecessary hit and his coaches allowed it until he hurt himself. So......RGIII didn't fall from grace. He wasn't a bust at all. Everyone knows it so, who cares who doesn't. They don't know football.
Oh wow I never knew he came back into the league after playing at Washington. All I remember is him getting injured and that was it . Good for him that's he doing well
At the time I couldn’t believe it when Andrew luck got picked over him but there was a lot of controversy because the Indianapolis Colts didn’t want RG3 and all that was well known but watching him in Washington was Electric it was like watching a second coming of Michael Vick just with a better arm talent and Vick was my hero growing up it sucks to see how his career ended and to not get to go out on your terms makes it even more harder
The Redskins coach that made him play on a hurt leg ruined him. I am an Eagles fan through and through but what they did to RGIII hurts me to see, I hope he's found peace in life.
I remember that first season he had with Washington. It was truly remarkable to watch his gameplay. Instead of letting RGIII rest that remaining 1st season they pushed him so much since there was still a chance to make the Wild Card with 2 games remaining in the season. The desperation of just being in the Playoffs overriding RGIII's health to this day is what I believe lead to his career downfall. Imagine what a 100% RGIII( with no leg injuries ) could have done if they kept him Injured free and well protected. We'll never know. Thank you RGIII for what you did for the game.
He wasn’t good !!!.. he was frail .. he couldn’t read defenses .. he held the ball too long .. he couldn’t even perform a basic damn QB slide .. he was a jackass to his teammates .. his father was meddling in locker room biz .. ect .. ect .. ect ..
@@JoiRandom Granted there are QB's that had the same style of QBing of RGIII who went on to have better careers. Still to me that first full season he had in Washington was truly a work of QB art. He pulled off some miracles considering the protection he had to work with at that time. Its just a shame what happened afterwards.
@@waltsoph3 I agree I had Redskin season tickets back then I attended every home game that season and enjoyed watching RG3.. but I just remember watching him all that season before the injury .. my dad and I both always commented on how light and frail he seemed .. example how he would get hit after a throw or sacked and would go down like an absolute rag doll.. you could see it .. we both kept commenting that this kid is gonna get hurt .. it wasn’t sustainable.. and I disagree that he didn’t hv any protection .. he held the ball too long and made the oline look worse than they really were .. I was at the Ravens game where he got hurt the first time .. RG3 was taking shots that entire game .. many of which were avoidable ..
I remember they made the playoffs and he got injured but his coach kept him in and then he tore his ACL. The coach and team should have protected him better.
You are so wrong. He is a Quarterback!!!! He hurt his leg not hos throwing hand or his brainless head. Tom Brady, Carson Palmer, Joe Burrow and on and on suffered this injuries and came back just a good as they were before the injury. I'm a born and raised Redskins. RG3 was cocky arrogant, did not study, did not know how to read a defense and on and on. They had no playbook for him at Baylor. Today he runs just as fast as he did. That's the problem with these playground quarterbacks that NFL is pushing very hard. Lots of Highlight reels, no championships and a short shelf life. You had many teams that skins scrimmaged during training camp. Almost all that Cousins was the better quarterback. There is a reason nobody wanted him after he was released. BECAUSE HE SUCKS BEING A QUARTERBACK! Talent without a good work ethic only takes you so far. The coach and his staff did want to draft RG3. They forced by Snyder
I really hoped RG3 would be an amazing player in the NFL, and I think he would have… had the [Name Redacted] not drafted him. Washington ruined his body and, as a result, his professional playing career. The Indianapolis Colts wouldn’t have been a good fit either, seeing how Andrew Luck retired early after taking so many brutal hits because of a lackluster offensive line. So it’s one of those “what if” scenarios…
Him and Andrew Luck would still be playing today if their teams actually took care of their star QBs
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I hate then teams put everything in their qb but don’t take care of them
If luck spend his career with Reich instead of Pagano I can't help but think he would have been able to bring another super bowl to indy.
as a Washington fan I'm grateful to RG3 for giving us one of the most exciting seasons in 2012 that I'll never forget cuz we haven't gotten much to be excited for since then
Y'all got a new name. That was probably fun...
I got the same kinda of love for Vince young on the Titans. He gave me some of my fav moments as a fan.
@@dereklingerfelt9557 right 😢
facts man !
F the NFL. Crash dummy sport, if they accepted responsibility for the mental/physical degradation of former players, they would be bankrupt paying their medical bills and suffering.
Still remember watching him beat my saints in his first nfl game. He one of my favorite players to watch during his rookie year it’s sad how injuries can really destroy a career
People may shit on him but man that '12 season was MAGICAL to me. As a life long Redskins fan and I'll forever be grateful for the memories RGIII 🙏
I'm a life long eagles fan and HATED that I enjoyed watching him that year
Anyone who hates on RGII is an idiot.
That man balled out.
Ahem Commanders
@@bradsanders407I miss Football Team
@@bradsanders407i miss redskins
RG3 was so fun to watch in his prime.
Never got to see his prime ☹️
@@joshuaalexanderlynch that’s fair to say, but his college run/ rookie run was a sight too see.
Yeah those 3 games were great.
the sad thing is that wasn’t his prime, we just never got to see it bc of injury. imagine how good he would have been, probably as good as prime cam newton!
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His first 4 seasons require elaborate context to fully understand why Washington failed him.
1: in the 2012 draft, The Washington front office BADLY wanted RG3, but HC Mike Shanahan didn’t (I believe he wanted to stay at pick 6, and draft either Ryan Tannehill or a non qb). After management forced him into it, Mike still went and drafted another qb he wanted in the 4th round: Kirk Cousins.
2: RG3 was a dynamic dual threat qb, but HC didn’t want to redesign his schemes to fit that style of play, and was considering either sitting RG3, or forcing him to play in a non-fit system. Once again, management forces him to start RG3 as a rookie, and essentially gave him the ultimatum of playoffs or fired. HC begrudgingly adapted his system in 2012 to fit his new qb, but when this system proved dangerous for RG3 with injury risk, he ignored those risks and put 100% of his in-jeopardy career on the shoulders of RG3 at that point.
3: When RG3 was injured late in the season, after team doctors recommended he not play the rest of the year, he was thrust into the game in an act of desperation and pettiness. I’m sure 3 wanted to play, but a responsible team wouldn’t risk that and would sit him so he could heal up. Nonetheless, HC refused to reconsider his schemes that year, and still burdened 3 with too much weight and risk, and didn’t properly consider the long-term health of RG3, because Shanahan didn’t want RG3 long-term.
4: in that Seattle playoff game, 3 had previously injured his leg before the famous knee explosion. But due to either incompetence on the part of the team, or a spiteful emotional response by HC, 3 was let back into the game, and the rest… well, you know what happens there. (Fun fact: we all know Dan Snyder is a cheap piece of garbage, but did you know that since he took over as owner in 1999, the Washington football field is, along with Soldier Field, considered one of the worst, lowest-quality, and most dangerous playing fields in the NFL?)
5: in 2013 (RG3s 2nd year), HC had his job security back, but, even after management forced him to start RG3 again, he went back to his old system, flat out refusing to keep accommodating the unique skills of his young qb (Granted this may also have been to keep him healthy, but knowing who Mike Shanahan is, I bet it was him challenging 3 to play in a fit that wasn’t for him). This proved to be difficult for RG3, attempting to recover and learn a new system. Shanahan basically wanted to tank 3’s value, efficiency, and productivity so he could play the guys he wanted to.
6: Mike Shanahan was let go after 2013, after failing RG3s comeback from injury, and going 3-13. After hiring Jay Gruden, pretty much because of the name alone, to start the 2014 season as HC, Washington went 4-12. Once again, they would have RG3, for the 3rd straight year to begin his career, adapt to a new system while recovering from injury.
7: After more injuries, and play regression (gee I wonder why), RG3 was benched for Kirk Cousins in 2015, who led the team to the playoffs with a 9-7 record, and was considered their new franchise qb.
8: He then played for the browns in 2016. Enough said
I’m sorry for the novel but I was a huge fan of RG3 when I was in middle school, and was absolutely devastated and heart broken when his knee betrayed the laws of physics. After some “research” (videos on youtube), I came to discover the context of why RG3 became so irrelevant as an on-field product. For this, and other reasons more well known, I will always have a scowl on my face when thinking of the Washington Commanders franchise. Still, I’ll always respect him going out as a mentor for the next dynamic, athletic young qb of the NFL. I hope he does make a comeback, and gets treated right.
TL/DR: Washington, thru negligence, incompetence, pettiness, and intentional ill-will, sabotaged the developmental part of RG3s career, and made his comeback from injuries far too difficult later on. Then he played 1 too many seasons for the browns (who are known for the AMAZING treatment of their QBs as well [sarcasm]), and last appeared as a mentor/backup to Lamar Jackson for 3 years.
Thank you for writing this, makes me see the sad truth around Washington failing their QB. Wish he was still playing and didn’t have his career ruined by Washington
thank you for saying this I never knew the details of how the team treated him that’s so fucked up
Preach
Nice recap. I didn't know about the Head Office pressures, but if anything, _except for_ their telling HC "it's the playoffs or your head" everything they did should have made everything *better* for 3. So it looks like both they & HC wanted their wishes to come true regardless of reality.
But as I had just written above, Shanahan has never been someone who deals well with things that don't go according to his preconceived notions. The year Jay Cutler broke into the league, HC *refused* to start him. It's rare that THIS happens, so listen carefully, people: John Madden was openly wondering why this was, for _weeks!_
Eventually, HC was *shouting at Jake Plummer during a game on the field* without calling a time out. Basically, it was HC getting mad at Real Life not following His Expectations. But he wouldn't even _look_ Cutler's way, making Jay feel worthless, something I still think affected him for the rest of his life, certainly his career, as he made mistakes in Chicago that can almost only be explained as being done by someone hurting inside. (Enough with the armchair psychology, yeah).
To me, Shanahan will always be one of those guys who, between his looks & Stern Command Style will always be mistaken for "good" the way Donald Trump's billionaire status will always be mistaken for him having good business sense.
"Step the last: file for chapter 11 bankruptcy."
Except it's not how it happened. Rg3 got his dad to demand the Redskins to use him as a pocket passer because he got injured running around. Rg3 also dissed and threw his OL under the bus several times in post game press conferences... to the point they were throwing blocks... rightfully so. The only 2 people who wanted rg3 to play in the playoffs were himself and his dad. Shanahan wanted to sit him.
Being from the DMV (PG County, Maryland).. I'll never forget working at Fedex field as a parking attendant where I'd meet many players and celebrities attending the game. I met RGIII in 2013 when he was slowing making his exit and started getting hated. I asked him "how do you keep your composure when so many people dislike you?" He replied (loosely) " Being a person of character and being able to tune out the noise by simply living my life.." I'll always have love for him for that moment. Much respect to you! RGIII
lol you told him that many people don't like him? What an asshole thing to do.
Hell yeah! I’m from laurel. Maryland city. Idk if it was Anne arundel county or pg but kinda on the edges I think. It’s been a long time
RG3. A great influence for me and loved watching his rise. Until his downfall...
Great Rise but a terrible fall
Lamar is heading this same route . They have the same playing style. All those hits running down the field are the kiss of death .
@@MarioMartinez-tt9ly why do all the teams treat their qb like no thing
You injure your franchise qb then you’re screwed
@@nvm9040 Washington destroys careers. It's just what they do because it's a garbage field and garbage franchise
@@theamericanpotatonamedphil4306 Whole thing is trash, especially the fans. Sorry bunch of sob's.
Man his rookie season was CRAZY!
I remember he came to my home school KState, and I thought we had a shot with our outstanding defense. He scored a ~70 yard drive in 17 seconds, in 3 passes. I immediately knew this guy was the real deal. I really wanted him to be a huge NFL name :(
Skins fan, born in 96..RG3 was the greatest thing I’ve seen in Washington football since I’ve been alive, the excitement he brought in his healthy year was unreal
Same here
I loved the little bit that he played as a Raven. I remember in the 2019 season seeing the "Heisman" formation play with him, Jackson and Ingram lined up. EA put that formation in Madden 20 that year too and kept it in the playbook till Madden 21.
I also remember that 2019 opening game against Miami. Lamar crushed them so bad that the RG3 got to take snaps in the 4th quarter. RG3 was 6/6 for 55 yards. He also got a TD Pass on a 4th and goal play.
I remember being a Baylor student when RG3 was leading the Bears and dominating the Big 12 football. It sucks to see how his injuries stifled his very promising career.
You are so wrong. He is a Quarterback!!!! He hurt his leg not hos throwing hand or his brainless head. Tom Brady, Carson Palmer, Joe Burrow and on and on suffered this injuries and came back just a good as they were before the injury. I'm a born and raised Redskins. RG3 was cocky arrogant, did not study, did not know how to read a defense and on and on. They had no playbook for him at Baylor. Today he runs just as fast as he did. That's the problem with these playground quarterbacks that NFL is pushing very hard. Lots of Highlight reels, no championships and a short shelf life. You had many teams that skins scrimmaged during training camp. Almost all that Cousins was the better quarterback. There is a reason nobody wanted him after he was released. BECAUSE HE SUCKS BEING A QUARTERBACK! Talent without a good work ethic only takes you so far. The coach and his staff did want to draft RG3. They forced by Snyder
Damn 😞 I feel so bad for him injury’s messed up everything for RG3 😣 and he’s such a good guy and amazing player
He brought a lot on himself
His personality, his heart, and just the way he talks has always made him likeable. I hope he stays committed to being an Analyst and commentator on football. I love hearing his knowledge and insight.
Redskins and Shanahan ruined him, kept playing him while he was hurt and then Kirk Cousins stepped in and his career was over.
Not true. RG3 forced his way back because he didn’t want Cousins to take his job.
That Seahawks wildcard game when he twisted his leg 🦵 messed him up. RG3 went downhill fast after that. I thought for a split second RG3 would be better than the #1 pick in his draft class Andrew Luck. But RG3 had a hell of a rookie year. Deserved that award that year. I remember like it was yesterday. 🏈
He’s the Derrick Rose of the NFL😢 you can’t help but think how good he could’ve been and how much he could’ve accomplished had his health held up. Thank you Robert
lol he sucked and he couldn't stay healthy. But there were times when he was healthy and he sucked. He's one of the few people who injuries actually prolonged his career as it took longer to see how terrible he was.
@bradsanders407 bro it doesn't matter how many times you say this you're still wrong lol
Derrick rose 😂😂😂😂 lmfaooo bro your reaching hella, D-Rose is the youngest MVP ever and could have been one of the best PG’s ever put some respect on his fkin name…where is RGIII’s MVP? Not even on the same planet.
That 2012 season was so fun. Thank you RG3.
I had RG3 as my starter in fantasy that year. He helped me win the league championship.
Should’ve had a long successful career. Shame what happened to him.
I lost the championship in my league that year, but he is what got me into the game. He was electric.
I'm a Cowboys fan and I appreciate RG3. It's such a shame what happened to him, but I am impressed by his work as a sport analyst.
You are so wrong. He is a Quarterback!!!! He hurt his leg not hos throwing hand or his brainless head. Tom Brady, Carson Palmer, Joe Burrow and on and on suffered this injuries and came back just a good as they were before the injury. I'm a born and raised Redskins. RG3 was cocky arrogant, did not study, did not know how to read a defense and on and on. They had no playbook for him at Baylor. Today he runs just as fast as he did. That's the problem with these playground quarterbacks that NFL is pushing very hard. Lots of Highlight reels, no championships and a short shelf life. You had many teams that skins scrimmaged during training camp. Almost all that Cousins was the better quarterback. There is a reason nobody wanted him after he was released. BECAUSE HE SUCKS BEING A QUARTERBACK! Talent without a good work ethic only takes you so far. The coach and his staff did want to draft RG3. They forced by Snyder
Rg3 with no ACL his way better then you lil dude why are you talking😂
I remember the year I got into football RG3 was so special to watch. I remember people at the time were saying “RG3 and Kaepernick will end up with more Lombardi Trophies than Russell” (of course look how that turned out) but at the time RG3 wasn’t that far off from Andrew Luck for that one season and a half. I’m glad he got some more success as a leader for Lamar and now an Analyst, we can all imagine where Washington would be if he never got hurt…what if
You are so wrong. He is a Quarterback!!!! He hurt his leg not hos throwing hand or his brainless head. Tom Brady, Carson Palmer, Joe Burrow and on and on suffered this injuries and came back just a good as they were before the injury. I'm a born and raised Redskins. RG3 was cocky arrogant, did not study, did not know how to read a defense and on and on. They had no playbook for him at Baylor. Today he runs just as fast as he did. That's the problem with these playground quarterbacks that NFL is pushing very hard. Lots of Highlight reels, no championships and a short shelf life. You had many teams that skins scrimmaged during training camp. Almost all that Cousins was the better quarterback. There is a reason nobody wanted him after he was released. BECAUSE HE SUCKS BEING A QUARTERBACK! Talent without a good work ethic only takes you so far. The coach and his staff did want to draft RG3. They forced by Snyder
@@otisandbruceshow1808 that first season and a half was awesome to watch in a horrible organization, horrible coaching with washed up weapons. He had one of the greatest rookie seasons ever and looked like Andrew, just didn’t pan out. He wasn’t good after his injury that’s a fact, and I’m not arguing that. I’m celebrating that first stint, the only excitement the skins have had. Organization so bad Kirk cousins who ended up taking his job left, so let’s not completely blame the bad play on RG3, especially considering how bad the Washington organization had been all through the time he was drafted to currently.
Loved this man’s game outta college really could’ve had a great career
You are so wrong. He is a Quarterback!!!! He hurt his leg not hos throwing hand or his brainless head. Tom Brady, Carson Palmer, Joe Burrow and on and on suffered this injuries and came back just a good as they were before the injury. I'm a born and raised Redskins. RG3 was cocky arrogant, did not study, did not know how to read a defense and on and on. They had no playbook for him at Baylor. Today he runs just as fast as he did. That's the problem with these playground quarterbacks that NFL is pushing very hard. Lots of Highlight reels, no championships and a short shelf life. You had many teams that skins scrimmaged during training camp. Almost all that Cousins was the better quarterback. There is a reason nobody wanted him after he was released. BECAUSE HE SUCKS BEING A QUARTERBACK! Talent without a good work ethic only takes you so far. The coach and his staff did want to draft RG3. They forced by Snyder
@@otisandbruceshow1808 Lmao wow you whine a lot
Damn, I was hoping y’all would drop his 300m hurdle time. I wanted to compare them to mine 🤣🤣.
It was the offense that Shanahan designed around RG3's dual threat that gave RG3 so much success that first season. Then, depending on who you ask, they were forced to abandon that offense, and develope an offense that minimized the quarterback running, that took it away.
RG3 is the cover athlete of NCAA football 13 one of the last ncaa football games so will never forget him
As a Commanders fan i know we need a new stadium and new owner, Hate to see a possible superstar get ruined by a system change and injury. ill never forget RG3
First time I seen someone said their a commanders fan
RGiii and Sean Taylor are the most greatest what ifs ever
Commanders? Ugh. What a joke of a name. You mean as a redskins fan
@@dave1927p Yeah Redskins
@@venomrg. “commanders fan” “woke snowflake” same same
RgIII was a good talent it’s just the injuries that mess his career up he could’ve been like a mike Vick
Rg3 had so much potential
Forgot to mention that him having his dad in the locker room in Washington created a toxic environment, and his teammates began to dislike him
Love your video man
You didn't even watch it yet....
that colt mccoy missed high five was crazy 😂😂😂
and now he as a kid (he left broadcast mid game to go see his child getting born) Absolute Legend
Best season 2012 always got a love for RG3
His problem was he is a running QB and that’s a tough gig in the NFL. In college many running QBs set the world on Fire but in the NFL you can maybe do well for a year or two before defenses figure you out, look at Colin kaepernick. Also RGIII was not an Ironman meaning he got hurt to easily.
How many years Lamar Jackson been in the league? Also what do you think about Kyler murray? Cam newton? And mike Vick?
Rg3 was a video game QB, a cheat code. He was a thrill to watch. I remember our superbowl in 91. I remember how good it felt to be a winner. RG3 brought back that feeling in in 2012.
Such a sad story was a huge RG3 fan as a young adult and was upset when I saw injuries sap his career. Such a nice guy though and very thoughtful and a good analyst. So at least he has his new career where he excels at.
You are so wrong. He is a Quarterback!!!! He hurt his leg not hos throwing hand or his brainless head. Tom Brady, Carson Palmer, Joe Burrow and on and on suffered this injuries and came back just a good as they were before the injury. I'm a born and raised Redskins. RG3 was cocky arrogant, did not study, did not know how to read a defense and on and on. They had no playbook for him at Baylor. Today he runs just as fast as he did. That's the problem with these playground quarterbacks that NFL is pushing very hard. Lots of Highlight reels, no championships and a short shelf life. You had many teams that skins scrimmaged during training camp. Almost all that Cousins was the better quarterback. There is a reason nobody wanted him after he was released. BECAUSE HE SUCKS BEING A QUARTERBACK! Talent without a good work ethic only takes you so far. The coach and his staff did want to draft RG3. They forced by Snyder
The rapid rise and sudden downfall of RGIII falls under the category "What if...?"
I watched when Robert's knee buckled during that NFC Wildcard playoff game against the Seahawks.
I remember someone saying that he’d be “terrorizing the nfc east for the next 15 years” after his rookie season. Still outlasted Andrew luck with just as much to show for it.
I remember watching the game every time he’s on. Dude was a beast. There’s no way you don’t know his name
The knee injury, Shanahan not being all-in for him and his poor 2013 killed his confidence.
magical. Yeah, Tebow had a magical rookie season, too.
That RPO style is fun to watch, but the shelf life on these guys is short short short. Basically they excel their first season because of fresh legs and pure "make-a-play" adrenaline. After that, coaches figure out their weaknesses, defenses go extra hard at running QBs, and it's downhill from there.
Rg3 Was crazy
I liked when Baltimore signed him, RG3 is a great dude that was dealt a pretty crappy hand. And you can tell he really loves the Ravens, and Lamar Jackson.
Stand up dude and it's so sad what happened to him, the Redskins ruined him by not providing him help at Offensive line and Receiver
You are so wrong. He is a Quarterback!!!! He hurt his leg not hos throwing hand or his brainless head. Tom Brady, Carson Palmer, Joe Burrow and on and on suffered this injuries and came back just a good as they were before the injury. I'm a born and raised Redskins. RG3 was cocky arrogant, did not study, did not know how to read a defense and on and on. They had no playbook for him at Baylor. Today he runs just as fast as he did. That's the problem with these playground quarterbacks that NFL is pushing very hard. Lots of Highlight reels, no championships and a short shelf life. You had many teams that skins scrimmaged during training camp. Almost all that Cousins was the better quarterback. There is a reason nobody wanted him after he was released. BECAUSE HE SUCKS BEING A QUARTERBACK! Talent without a good work ethic only takes you so far. The coach and his staff did want to draft RG3. They forced by Snyder
The pink sleeve and glove is sooooo cold 🥶
Him n luck got ruined by negligence of their teams to protect them smh
Great video. Thanks.
Never thought he'd be a failure. Phenomenal talent when healthy
Idk if you can call him a failure he was good when he was healthy he’s more of a what if bc his team pulled a Kd on him
You are so wrong. He is a Quarterback!!!! He hurt his leg not hos throwing hand or his brainless head. Tom Brady, Carson Palmer, Joe Burrow and on and on suffered this injuries and came back just a good as they were before the injury. I'm a born and raised Redskins. RG3 was cocky arrogant, did not study, did not know how to read a defense and on and on. They had no playbook for him at Baylor. Today he runs just as fast as he did. That's the problem with these playground quarterbacks that NFL is pushing very hard. Lots of Highlight reels, no championships and a short shelf life. You had many teams that skins scrimmaged during training camp. Almost all that Cousins was the better quarterback. There is a reason nobody wanted him after he was released. BECAUSE HE SUCKS BEING A QUARTERBACK! Talent without a good work ethic only takes you so far. The coach and his staff did want to draft RG3. They forced by Snyder
I'll never get over RG's rookie yr. Still my favorite player
With Michael Vick being (in my opinion) the start of the dual threat qb popularity. I really think that rg3 was truly one of the pioneers for modern day dual threat like Russell Wilson, Lamar Jackson, and the newest Kenny Picket, so well his nfl career may have ended with disappointment I think he was still an inspiration to modern day stars and should feel proud of that.
Bro tried to sneak Kenny Pickett in there💀
Colin kaepernick too
Lol wilson is just as old or older than rg3, so he didn’t pave the way for him… maybe Lamar but not anyone else you mentioned
I think Dual Threat won’t be as popular in five years
Steve Young was around wayyyyy before Vick homie
Love the vid
Saddest fall from the throne
You are so wrong. He is a Quarterback!!!! He hurt his leg not hos throwing hand or his brainless head. Tom Brady, Carson Palmer, Joe Burrow and on and on suffered this injuries and came back just a good as they were before the injury. I'm a born and raised Redskins. RG3 was cocky arrogant, did not study, did not know how to read a defense and on and on. They had no playbook for him at Baylor. Today he runs just as fast as he did. That's the problem with these playground quarterbacks that NFL is pushing very hard. Lots of Highlight reels, no championships and a short shelf life. You had many teams that skins scrimmaged during training camp. Almost all that Cousins was the better quarterback. There is a reason nobody wanted him after he was released. BECAUSE HE SUCKS BEING A QUARTERBACK! Talent without a good work ethic only takes you so far. The coach and his staff did want to draft RG3. They forced by Snyder
Healthy RG3 & Jackson would’ve been a cold combo🥶
i became fan of the redskins that season. i still have his jersey.
I’m ngl I miss RGlll in Baltimore.
It’s crazy how a major injury completely changes the IQ of the QB. RG3 and Wentz went from high level performers to making lots of errors because of the fear of getting another major injury and being forced to retire because of it.
Rg3 was amazing
Can you please do how good was James worthy?
This some bullishit RGIII is a commentary genius. Do another one on that my guy
How could they misspell the damn title of the video. It's RGKnee.
RGIII was great. Period.
His career ended shortly because his teams mainly relied on his ability to run. To add insult to injury, he was a horrible slider. He took unnecessary hit and his coaches allowed it until he hurt himself.
So......RGIII didn't fall from grace. He wasn't a bust at all.
Everyone knows it so, who cares who doesn't. They don't know football.
Oh wow I never knew he came back into the league after playing at Washington. All I remember is him getting injured and that was it . Good for him that's he doing well
Thanks, Shanny!
At the time I couldn’t believe it when Andrew luck got picked over him but there was a lot of controversy because the Indianapolis Colts didn’t want RG3 and all that was well known but watching him in Washington was Electric it was like watching a second coming of Michael Vick just with a better arm talent and Vick was my hero growing up it sucks to see how his career ended and to not get to go out on your terms makes it even more harder
@@dolby8334 You’ve never watched the dude play. “He didn’t have an arm”
The Redskins burned him out. He was a great and exciting QB and is a good man.
The Redskins coach that made him play on a hurt leg ruined him. I am an Eagles fan through and through but what they did to RGIII hurts me to see, I hope he's found peace in life.
I'm pretty sure they pressured him to play before he felt ready enough
RG3 amazing his prime 🔥🔥🔥
Definitely didn't deserve what he went through man. Maybe one day the analyst gig leads him back to the NFL as a coach of some sort
Here after the Jay Gruden beef
Carson Wentz definitely needs one of these 🤣
I remember that first season he had with Washington. It was truly remarkable to watch his gameplay.
Instead of letting RGIII rest that remaining 1st season they pushed him so much since there was still a chance to make the Wild Card with 2 games remaining
in the season. The desperation of just being in the Playoffs overriding RGIII's health to this day is what I believe lead to his career downfall.
Imagine what a 100% RGIII( with no leg injuries ) could have done if they kept him Injured free and well protected. We'll never know.
Thank you RGIII for what you did for the game.
He wasn’t good !!!.. he was frail .. he couldn’t read defenses .. he held the ball too long .. he couldn’t even perform a basic damn QB slide .. he was a jackass to his teammates .. his father was meddling in locker room biz .. ect .. ect .. ect ..
@@JoiRandom Granted there are QB's that had the same style of QBing of RGIII who went on to have better careers.
Still to me that first full season he had in Washington was truly a work of QB art.
He pulled off some miracles considering the protection he had to work with at that time.
Its just a shame what happened afterwards.
@@waltsoph3 I agree I had Redskin season tickets back then I attended every home game that season and enjoyed watching RG3.. but I just remember watching him all that season before the injury .. my dad and I both always commented on how light and frail he seemed .. example how he would get hit after a throw or sacked and would go down like an absolute rag doll.. you could see it .. we both kept commenting that this kid is gonna get hurt .. it wasn’t sustainable.. and I disagree that he didn’t hv any protection .. he held the ball too long and made the oline look worse than they really were .. I was at the Ravens game where he got hurt the first time .. RG3 was taking shots that entire game .. many of which were avoidable ..
@@JoiRandom Hey nothing beats seeing an event live. 😀
I wonder what would’ve happened if he got drafted to a different team maybe he never would’ve been injured
RG 3 never developed into a pocket passer.
God bless you guys
Sad
Very sad
No words can describe this feeling
He was on tv today talking about Watson and just when I didnt think I could like him less- bam!
I remember they made the playoffs and he got injured but his coach kept him in and then he tore his ACL. The coach and team should have protected him better.
I enjoy football videos, God bless you
God bless you guys Always keep God first
Miss this dude
Probably the greatest NFL Rookie Season Ever!
The fact thy put colt in and he got hurt tells you everything about tht o-line 🤦🏽♂️
Good video
Wake up babe nonstop sports dropped a video
His wife went into labor at the Michigan vs TCU game
Hope he took care of his money. Good dude and very takented QB. Just got chewed up by the game.
This was god
*They Never Let Him Heal*
I like that ESPN hired him
Crazy that they had RGIII and kirk cousins and STILL fucked it up.
RG3 became RG sucks. People were hoping he would be the next Michael Vick, it never happened, not even close.
Bro was growing back n forth with rj3 n rg3
I don't know where that picture is from but it ain't copperas cove because I live there and it looks nothing like that lmao
Poor old man in 3:03 probably died never seeing his team win😭
If he hadn’t gotten injured he would have been epic. Incredibly talented.
You are so wrong. He is a Quarterback!!!! He hurt his leg not hos throwing hand or his brainless head. Tom Brady, Carson Palmer, Joe Burrow and on and on suffered this injuries and came back just a good as they were before the injury. I'm a born and raised Redskins. RG3 was cocky arrogant, did not study, did not know how to read a defense and on and on. They had no playbook for him at Baylor. Today he runs just as fast as he did. That's the problem with these playground quarterbacks that NFL is pushing very hard. Lots of Highlight reels, no championships and a short shelf life. You had many teams that skins scrimmaged during training camp. Almost all that Cousins was the better quarterback. There is a reason nobody wanted him after he was released. BECAUSE HE SUCKS BEING A QUARTERBACK! Talent without a good work ethic only takes you so far. The coach and his staff did want to draft RG3. They forced by Snyder
Why I don’t like Washington They ruin qb’s
Life
Lol they rent qbs and kill the home grown ones
I really hoped RG3 would be an amazing player in the NFL, and I think he would have… had the [Name Redacted] not drafted him. Washington ruined his body and, as a result, his professional playing career.
The Indianapolis Colts wouldn’t have been a good fit either, seeing how Andrew Luck retired early after taking so many brutal hits because of a lackluster offensive line. So it’s one of those “what if” scenarios…
He ruined his own career.
You should do rise and fall of Carson wentz
Lol
I can’t believe he didn’t like his nickname
Forgot to mention some other things that happened in Washington that didn’t help his decline, but good video overall