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Robert Griffin III Sets 4 NFL Records, Numerous Additional One-of-a-Kind Accomplishments

December 30, 2012 No comments

Following the conclusion of one of the most incredible rookie campaigns in NFL history, it’s time to take a look at just what Robert Griffin III has done for the Washington Redskins in his inaugural NFL season.  Without further ado:

  • NFL rookie record 102.4 passer rating.  Former record of 98.1 was held by Ben Roethlisberger (2004).
  • NFL rookie record 815 rushing yards for a Quarterback.  Former record of 706 yards was held by Cam Newton (2011).
  • NFL rookie record +15 Touchdown-Interception differential (tied with Russell Wilson, 2012).  Former record of +14 was held by Dan Marino (1983).
  • 2nd in NFL history as a rookie with 65.6% completion.  Record of 66.4% is held by Ben Roethlisberger (2004).
  • NFL rookie record 1.27% of passes attempted being intercepted.  Former record of 1.98% was held by Charlie Batch (1998).
  • Led the NFL in yards per pass attempt with 8.14 YPA.  Second-best in the NFL was 8.0 YPA (Cam Newton).
  • Led the NFL in yards per rush attempt with 6.8 YPC.  Second-best in the NFL was 6.5 YPC (C.J. Spiller).
  • Joins Aaron Rodgers (2011) as the only 2 Quarterbacks in NFL history to finish a season with 8.1 yards per pass attempt, 65% pass completion, and only 1.27 INT%.
  • Joins Dan Marino (1983) as the only rookie quarterbacks in NFL history to be initially selected to the Pro-Bowl.
  • Becomes the only QB in NFL history to rush for 750 yards and finish with a passer rating over 100.0.
  • Becomes the only the 2nd QB in NFL history to rush for 750 yards and finish with a +15 TD-INT differential (Randall Cunningham, 1990).
  • Becomes the only QB in NFL history to rush for 750 yards and finish with a 4:1 TD-INT ratio.
  • Current career leader in NFL history (rookie or vet) with 4:1 touchdown-interception ratio.  Former leader of 3.47:1 was held by Aaron Rodgers.
  • Current career leader in NFL history (rookie or vet) with 620:1 yards-interception ratio.  Former leader of 457:1 was held by Aaron Rodgers.
  • On pace to be the career leader in NFL history (rookie or vet) with 65.65% completion (needs a minimum of 2500 attempts).  Current leader is Drew Brees at 65.64%.
  • Led the Washington Redskins offense to ranking #1 in yards per play, #1 in yards per pass, #2 in yards per rush, #2 in points per play, and #1 in giveaways per per game.
  • Led the Washington Redskins to their first NFC East championship since 1999 (over the defending Super Bowl champions) and their third playoff appearance in 20 years.

It’s still surreal to say that this guy is a Washington Redskin.

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Robert Griffin III Showing Rookie Growing Pains

November 9, 2012 2 comments

After watching film of the Washington Redskins loss to the Carolina Panthers, it has become clear that Robert Griffin III is simply not as sharp as he was in the first few games of the season.  Everyone has seen the offense struggle the last two weeks, and there is this pervading theory that defenses have [...]

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Washington Redskins: Reactional Observations – Week 9 Loss to Carolina Panthers

November 4, 2012 No comments

Do not be fooled by the final score; the Redskins defense is statistically playing its worst football of the season.  Even though they allowed only 21 and 25 points the last two weeks, that hardly tells the entire story: The Redskins gave up 21 points on 9 drives against Carolina.  That’s 2.33 points per drive. [...]

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DC United: What a Difference a Year Makes

October 29, 2012 No comments

Last year, Chris Pontius broke his right leg in a dominating performance against Chivas USA, after which his teammates stumbled to a 1-6-2 finish and missed the playoffs. This year, when 2011 MLS MVP Dwayne DeRosario sprained the MCL in his left knee while on international duty, many expected the past to repeat itself.  Instead, [...]

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Why ESPN’s QBR is Fatally Flawed: Andrew Luck has a Higher Rating than Robert Griffin III

October 27, 2012 No comments

If you have taken any credence in ESPN’s QBR, the shiny new toy that ESPN paid a king’s ransom for from MIT statisticians, please stop, take a deep breath, and realize that there is something deeply flawed with the stat that ESPN is touting as the end-all, be-all of a quarterback’s effectiveness. All you need [...]

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A Striking Contrast Between the Redskins Defensive Success in the 1st & 3rd Quarters and Defensive Failures in the 2nd & 4th Quarters

October 26, 2012 1 comment

Washington Redskins: Defensive Success and Defensive Failure – a Statistical Review In an attempt to delve a little deeper into the issues with this defense, there was one statistic that caught my eye above all else: Closing Out the Half Defensively In the 1st and 3rd quarters of games, the Washington Redskins are allowing a [...]

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Washington Redskins: Reactional Observations: Win vs. Minnesota Vikings – Week 6

October 14, 2012 3 comments

Observational Reactions to the Washington Redskins win over the Minnesota Vikings – Week 6 What else can you say about QB Robert Griffin III?  This man is beyond a special talent.  The more I watch him, the more confident I am in saying that the NFL has never seen a prospect like him.  The poise [...]

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Washington Redskins: Reactional Observations to the Loss to Atlanta – Week 5

October 9, 2012 No comments

Washington Redskins: Reactional Observations to the Loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 5 There is no question about it, QB Robert Griffin III must make a better decision with that ball in the redzone ball.  Escaping pressure and scrambling to his right, Griffin was under heavy pressure by two Falcons defenders.  The angles of [...]

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Washington Redskins: The Anatomy of a Great Running Play

October 4, 2012 No comments

Washington Redskins Film Analysis: The Anatomy of a Great Running Play After re-watching the Washington Redskins pound the former #1 rushing defense in the NFL for 153 yards on Sunday, I came away incredibly impressed with the overall effort by every player on the field in the running game.  This offensive line is jelling, the [...]

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A Reason to be Optimistic About the Redskins Defense

October 2, 2012 3 comments

A Reason to be Optimistic About the Washington Redskins Defense After the Washington Redskins’ loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3, I provided some statistics that suggested the Redskins defense was on pace to make NFL history for futility in yards and points allowed. This defense raised their level of play against Tampa Bay, [...]

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