Even though his chances of being the top overall pick 
are dwindling by the day, Robert Griffin III is still a lock to go in the top-five, and possibly as high as No. 2.
The Rams, who hold that pick and have no need for RGIII, are expected to field offers from more quarterback-needy teams, one of which already seems willing to mortgage the future for the Heisman Trophy winner.
NBC Philadelphia’s Howard Eskin reports, via team sources, the Redskins are “prepared” to make the Rams a massive offer — their top three picks this year and “at least” their first-rounder next year — to land Griffin III.
Eskin is a pretty well-respected name in media circles, so his hearsay shouldn’t be written off as simple speculation. Adding fuel to the fire, this comes on the heels of a CBSSports.com report that claimed three teams — the ‘Skins included — are “strongly considering” a blockbuster trade to acquire the former Baylor signal-caller.
It’s also not much of a surprise, as Washington has always been mentioned as a front-runner for Griffin, who confirmed to NFL Network’s Rich Eisen that he’s already chatted with head coach Mike Shanahan.
“I did speak with Mr. Shanahan. It was awesome,” Griffin said.
After a terrific showing at the Combine, highlighted by a blazing forty-yard dash time of 4.38, Griffin can now sit back and watch his suitors offer up an arm and a leg — or every single appendage — to secure his services.
The biggest winner, however, will be St. Louis, as they stand to gain a boatload of picks (and possibly a player) if they opt to trade down, or fill one of their many immediate needs by staying put.
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Al Davis is rolling over in his grave about missing out on this one.
ReplyDeleteDavis would trade his grandchildren for RGIII's speed.
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