RG3 DEBUT HUGE SUCCESS

RG3 IMPRESSIVE IN FIRST ROOKIE START


Week one in the NFL is always hard to make the right picks, but I guarantee very few gave Washington a chance on the road against the New Orleans Saints. We always learn a few things on opening Sunday, but have we learned enough? We did learn one thing, Robert Griffin III can play the position. On Sunday, RG3 showed us all his talent or is the Saint defense really that bad. We debate.

New Orleans is always tough at home in the dome, but Sunday showed us the value of this Saint coaching staff. The Redskins led by rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III came to the dome and pulled off a 40-32 upset against the former artist known as the Saints. RG3 was cool, calm, and collective on Sunday, showing that he has all the abilities needed to be a successful quarterback.

Griffin III completed 19-26 passes for 320 yards and 2 touchdowns. RG3 also ran for 42 yards on 10 rushing attempts. The Saints committed 3 turnovers while the Redskins had none. RG3 and company piled up 464 yards of total offense against a questionable Saint defense. Only time will tell if Griffin III is that good or the Saint defense is that bad.

Robert Griffin III was the only rookie starter out of 5 total to not have a turnover on Sunday, a key stat in the Redskins win over New Orleans. The Washington defense intercepted Drew Brees twice and forced a turnover. The Redskins(1-0) are on the road again next Sunday as they take on the new look St. Louis Rams(0-1).