Robert Griffin III: "I'm the Best Quarterback"

by Bruce Raffel on Feb 12, 2012 6:00 PM EST

Think that Stanford QB Andrew Luck might have something to say about that headline? In a recent interview with SI.com, Baylor QB Robert Griffin III said he's the best quarterback in the nation. Seems like a certain soon-to-ex-QB of the Indianapolis Colts said a similar thing when he was up for the NFL Draft coming out of the University of Tennessee.

Peyton Manning warn the Colts that if they ended up taking Washington State QB Ryan Leaf instead of him with the first overall pick, he would make them regret it by beating them for the next fifteen years when he played them. The Colts obviously made the right choice then and plan on making the right choice in Apri when they are expected to select Luck with the first pick in the 2012 NFL Draft.

Griffin told SI.com's Don Banks:

"I hate to talk about myself like that, but if I had to straight up tell a head coach or an owner why they should take me, it's because I'm the best in everything I've done. I'm the most accurate. I have the strongest arm. I may not be the tallest, I may not be the heaviest. But I'm the best quarterback in the nation, and if they pass on me, then I understand. But I'm going to go out and be the best quarterback for somebody else."

See the full interview between Bans and "RGIII" at SI.com.

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"And, don’t get me started on Joe Flacco," Simms continued. "Did the experts watch the game? Joe didn’t miss a throw, not one. I watched every play. Every time he had the opportunity, he hit the guy. And, he made some moves so he could complete other throws. Are these people watching? What was Joe supposed to do with Texans in his face? Throw it up and hope? Sometimes a sack is a good thing. The object is to win the game. You did."

by jackmca on Feb 12, 2012 6:05 PM EST via Android app reply actions

I like RG3 but Luck is the safer option by far. Both could be elite, but only Luck is guaranteed to at least be good.

by Roa on Feb 12, 2012 6:10 PM EST reply actions

I’m still not sold on Luck. I know everyone keeps saying: “he’s the closest pick to a sure thing” but people thought Leaf and Russell were too. Maybe I’m just not seeing what everyone else is seeing, and of course I’m not a scout or anything. Don’t see the arm strength or long ball ability. I do however think his football IQ will translate well and can see Luck doing well at commanding a huddle and reading defenses.
But, based of of pure tangible QB skills, I like Griffin more. Little worried about his size and that he’ll take a beating in the NFL, but other than that he can straight up play. Accuracy, mobility, arm strength. He could be something special.

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by WestminsterRaven on Feb 12, 2012 6:14 PM EST reply actions

In Russell’s defense, well…ok there is no defense to be made for Russell

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by Evan Skev on Feb 12, 2012 6:54 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

I love everything about Griffin except for his size and durability. Did anyone else notice when he scrambled he didn’t take hits very well? He would go full speed in tacklers and his body got rocked awkwardly. It’s definitely correctable, just a little worrisome if he’s your QB.

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by El.Dude on Feb 13, 2012 8:27 AM EST up reply actions

Luck has all the tools. He doesn’t have Flacco’s arm strength, but he’s got an extremely quick and accurate release. His arm will still be above average for the NFL. He’s also a lot more athletic than his goofy face would suggest.

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by El.Dude on Feb 13, 2012 8:29 AM EST up reply actions

Yeah reminds me of Rodgers a bit in that sense that his athleticism is pretty underrated.

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by AV23 on Feb 13, 2012 8:48 AM EST up reply actions

I’d hate to see RG3 in Cleveland…

by JoshuaStein on Feb 12, 2012 6:17 PM EST reply actions

yeah, if they get RG3 + Floyd

or grab colston in FA, they might put the browns on their back and start splitting afcn series….

by dimik on Feb 13, 2012 11:36 AM EST via Android app up reply actions

The numbers sure say so.

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by Mr MaLoR on Feb 12, 2012 6:28 PM EST reply actions

WE GOT JOE FLACCO, AND TYROD TAYLOR!

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by ftafree on Feb 12, 2012 7:50 PM EST reply actions

I have to agree with him. Luck may be the “safer” pick (what player is truly safe?) but Griffin could be sooo good that I get excited just thinking about it. I just hope those idiots in Cleveland don’t trade up for him.

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by Riddlah. on Feb 12, 2012 8:03 PM EST reply actions

Flacco, Ben, Dalton and RG3 all in the same division? Might be the only division in the league next year that wouldn’t have any questions at QB.

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by Mr MaLoR on Feb 12, 2012 8:08 PM EST up reply actions

That would be insane. We would NOT match up well against RG3 at all. We already have a problem with scrambling QBs, but a double-threat guy like Griffin would be almost impossible to stop.

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by Zachary Beard on Feb 12, 2012 9:06 PM EST up reply actions

!?

Relax dude, “impossible to stop” is a bit dramatic.

by jackmca on Feb 13, 2012 12:04 PM EST via Android app up reply actions

If we can handle Ben we can handle RG3. He won’t be a better decision maker and passer than Ben for at least a couple years despite being more athletic.

by Roa on Feb 13, 2012 3:22 PM EST up reply actions

It would certainly cement this division as the best in the NFL (if it isn’t already).

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by Riddlah. on Feb 12, 2012 10:15 PM EST up reply actions

I honestly can't argue with RG3

He is more mobile than Luck, and he was surprisingly accurate all year. It’s like every pass he threw went for a completion.

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by Zachary Beard on Feb 12, 2012 9:05 PM EST reply actions

Truth…and love his confidence

by Evan Skev on Feb 12, 2012 9:25 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Through the first 3 games this previous season

11 incompletions, 13 TD’s…..

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by Mr MaLoR on Feb 12, 2012 9:50 PM EST up reply actions

sick…trade Flacco torrey McPhee jimmy and Cameron…and ed reed… And Ngata

by Evan Skev on Feb 12, 2012 11:26 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

What are you talking about? haha

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by Zachary Beard on Feb 12, 2012 11:44 PM EST up reply actions

Why?

"Picture Me Rollin"

by Mr MaLoR on Feb 13, 2012 9:26 AM EST up reply actions

That is unbelievable

That has to be some sort of record.

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by Zachary Beard on Feb 12, 2012 11:43 PM EST up reply actions

I agree with some of the others that I think Luck is the safer option, but there’s no doubt RGIII is extremely talented and had he come out any other year is probably the consensus #1 pick. Really hope he doesn’t end up in cleveland because his upside is ridiculous and has the talent to actually turn them around offensively.

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by AV23 on Feb 13, 2012 7:31 AM EST reply actions

Ironically

The pressure is on Indy. Whoever they pick, has to be as homerun, whether it is Luck or RG3. If I am Holmgren, it is an easy draft for me- just take whoever Indy doesn’t as C-town, I would be ecstatic with either.

The wildcard, the X-factor, the burr in the saddle, the fly in the ointment, the potential rocker of apple carts, is Minnesota. Hearing rumors, and given the way the season ended, that they may be having second thoughts about Ponder. Is it out of the realm of possibilities that they draft one of the Big Two? Or, more probable, would they entertain trade offers, from say a DC to let someone slip in front of Cleveland?

The first six picks of this year’s NFL draft could be the wildest given trade possibilities…

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by vlad755 on Feb 14, 2012 1:13 PM EST reply actions

The Vikings should trade Ponder and try to develop Webb. He’s a nightmare in the open field and his passing skills are coming along.

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by El.Dude on Feb 14, 2012 3:33 PM EST up reply actions

But Who

Would take Ponder? As a starter? Who trades for a backup QB?

They are paying Ponder a relatively small amount. I could see them holding onto him for one more year, and then he gets his walking papers unless he dramatically improves -that is, if the Vikings decide to go crazy and draft one of the Big Two.

Or they may be willing to give Christian a second chance; or at least are willing to go forward with Webb and Ponder and let training camp sort it out.

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by vlad755 on Feb 14, 2012 4:07 PM EST up reply actions