On Wednesday, Washington Redskins’ QB Robert Griffin III wouldn’t comment on what he did during practice but said, “I did enough — we’ll see how it feels.” Coach Mike Shanahan labeled Robert’s Wednesday practice as “limited” but was impressed by what Robert was able to do. While still limited, Shanahan said on Thursday that Griffin’s practice reps increased.
Griffin is able walk, run, climb stairs and plant his foot to throw without discomfort. His knee hasn’t had any setbacks — the swelling has not increased. Griffin’s ACL injury in 2009 restricted his ability to make explosive 1st steps, but with his current LCL sprian — Griffin is able to make those instinctive moves. So it seems that Griffin is on track to start against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
Although the Redskins will milk this situation for the remainder of the week in attempt to “not help the Browns” — Cleveland fully plans to face Robert Griffin III on Sunday.
If Robert is able to play on Sunday, he will have to wear a knee brace. Fortunately, it wouldn’t be a new experience for him – Griffin played the entire 2010 season at Baylor University with one.
No one will likely know for sure whether or not Robert Griffin III will be starting on Sunday against the Browns until the inactive list is distributed prior to game-time. But at this point, the Redskins seem highly optimistic. Which, of course, is a good sign.
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