Ravens Report Card: Robert Griffin III Preseason Grade
Robert Griffin III still has one more preseason game to play, but we’ve seen enough to know what the Ravens can get out of him. Here is Griffin III’s preseason grade:
Robert Griffin III made himself known as a legitimate NFL quarterback again, which means his mission is all but accomplished. Griffin III spent a year away from football and now has a chance to be Joe Flacco’s understudy. The Ravens drafted Lamar Jackson in the first round and Griffin III still has a chance to be the number two quarterback in Baltimore. That tells you everything you need to know about how the preseason has gone for Griffin III.
After taking a look at four preseason games of action, and the numbers he put up in said games, it’s time to grade Griffin III. One thing that helped the former number two overall pick, is that he had little to work with in most of his preseason snaps. Griffin III was a clear leader when he was on the field. With that in mind it’s grading time.
QB. Ravens. ROBERT GRIFFIN III. A. While Robert Griffin III hasn’t wowed us in the preseason, he certainly has stepped up to the moment. Griffin III has been everything you want a backup quarterback to be. He knows the offense and he runs it smoothly. He gets rid of the ball quickly and his passing numbers show great efficiency. He can make plays with both his arm and his legs and he has a high football IQ. He’s vying for a backup job, so he never had to put on a show. The fact of the matter is that Griffin III was the most pleasant surprise of the preseason. Let’s take a look at the numbers. Griffin III has completed 27-41 passes this preseason, for 243 yards and two touchdowns. He does have an interception, but it was on a pass that hit Breshad Perriman squarely in the hands. Griffin III has over thrown a few passes, but that’s about all you can knock him for. He has shown great pocket presence, and he has made good decisions as a runner. While Lamar Jackson has taken too many hits, Griffin III has used his scrambling ability to avoid some hits. Griffin III gets an A because he did a good job and he made it a real three quarterback decision, yet he didn’t light it up.
Should the Ravens keep three quarterbacks?
The answer to the question above is yes. Lamar Jackson needs a mentor, RGIII needs a job and the Ravens need a proven backup behind Joe Flacco. Robert Griffin III has earned a roster spot, and you have to think the Ravens get that.
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