Can RGIII Resurrect His Career In Cleveland???

There was news out of Cleveland camp this week that they’ve agreed to an 2yr/$15 Million deal for Robert Griffin III to become the new QB for the Browns. They question goes can this help resurge a career that started off promising in 2012 when he was the #2 overall pick for the Washington Redskins. Well in my opinion yes it can for him schematically wise but the true question lies will the organization have the patience to let it play itself out. An organization that has had 24 starting QB’s since the 1999 season when they came back into existence after the original Browns left for Baltimore after the 1995 season.

RGIII’s career started off fast going 9-6 in his first year as a starter. Throwing for 3,200 yards, 20 TD Passes to only 5 INT’s, completing of 65% of his passes, Rushing for another 815 yards and 7 Rushing TD’s. Being named the 2012 Rookie of The Year and leading the Redskins to an NFC East Championship. But in the years after inconsistent play, coaching changes, and injuries haltered his play and ultimately led to his benching for the 2015 season after Kirk Cousins was named the starter during the preseason. Then ultimately leading to his release after the season.

Since the news came of him signing with the Browns has the debate been will things work out in Cleveland. RGIII still possesses the talent to be a productive NFL starting QB. He can still escape from the pocket and make plays on the run, still possesses the strong and accurate arm. Also he has had a year of rest to heal his body from the injuries that he suffered through rather it be the leg, knee, or the ankle injuries he suffered through.

Also the offensive system that Browns new head coach Hue Jackson runs will put him in spots to flourish as a player. Jackson’s system has done wonders for QB’s like Andy Dalton last season with Cincinnati, Jason Campbell in Oakland, Joe Flacco in Baltimore where he was the QB coach, & Carson Palmer in his first stint in Cincinnati. Hue Jackson is the type of coach that will help the players use the skills they’re best at while still tweaking with them a bit to make them that much better of a player.

But the organization is a whole different question within itself. The Browns organization has a history of firing coaches too quickly and not letting thing develop and work themselves out. Most coaches in Cleveland don’t last more than 2 seasons. Also having an owner who in danger of being indicted on Ponzi scheme charges can hurt. The new front office regime that the Browns have in place can also help a bit but it’s still a question that remains to be answered over time.

My answer to the question is a resounding yes. I personally have been a RG3 fan since college and I truly root for him to be successful. I truly hope it all comes together for him and he can enjoy the success that he enjoyed his 2012 rookie season. He has 2 years on his contract we’ll definitely be tuned in to see what comes next of RG3.