[Skeletor]

There were a lot of people on this site that were very opposed to the Skins trading up to the number 2 pick this offseason. I'm wondering whether that sentiment still exists?

Are there fans here that believe the price was too steep or that we shouldn't have drafted a quarterback yet because we needed to build the team around him more first?

Or has RG3 already changed your mind?

Just curious...

[the poster]

[Red_One43]

It is great that he had great stats for the game, but that is the not the most important thing coming out of that game.

*Quick release - he made our O line look better at pass protection.
*Accuracy throws - all passes were on target.
*One play under duress, he side armed it to Niles Paul, who dropped it or had it knocked out of his hands
*Poise and leadership
*Motivation
*Dedication to team - I cringed when he went after that Bill witht the fumble, but that's football and I am sure his teammates will work harder for him because they saw that.
*Student of the game - has learned the playbook already
*Super personality

We can point out QBs who had good preseasons and been busts in the regular season, but I doubt if any of the QBs, had half the attributes of RGIII. Example: John Beck, after the Ravens preseason game - I was a believer in Beck after that game, but I never saw and read anything about Beck like I am seeing and reading about RGIII.

I have moved from - We had to do it to because of limited options TO No question, it was a well worth it!

[DarthMonk]

I see someone finally got the math straight on the cost of RGIII.

Since I was for this move (after I was against it ) I'll mostly leave this thread to others.

It'll be interesting to see where things stand when Shanny's contract runs out in 3 years.

DarthMonk

[HarleyHog]

I always felt good about Robert Griffin the third. I would've been unhappy with Andrew Luck simply because his brand was tarnished forever in my eyes by the Trollish suck for Luck BS we had to endure last go-round. So far, RGIII seems to be worth every bit of the cost, not only in what he's shown both on and off the field, but also in how his presence galvanizes and energizes the fanbase. It is nice to see the Redskins Nation genuinely excited instead of merely loyally hopeful heading into a new season.

[frankcal20]

It's way to early to determine if the trade was successful or not. If he's a franchise QB, then worth every penny. If he's a mediocre qB, then the trade sucked but it'll take a few years to determine what RG3 will be.

[the poster]

I know it's nice and all to throw 4 simple, uncontested passes...but THIS is how you start your NFL career:

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/12/lucks-preseason-debut-three-touchdowns-in-four-possessions/

[Bob 0119]

[SkinsJock]

[Skeletor]

you guys missed the point of my question. I wasn't asking whether the trade was worth it. Or to evaluate RG3 at this point. and my question had nothing to do with Luck.

I'm curious whether those who thought we shouldn't trade up for a quarterback at all, still think so...

I remember a long thread debating whether it was worth trading up for a qb or not.

[SkinsJock]

there is no doubt that we had to trade up and the Redskins FO's future here depended on them getting a QB

there is no doubt that they wanted RGIII because he will be a better fit here both this season and in the future

[Deadskins]

I always felt now was the time to pull the trigger. We did what we had to do. Well worth the gamble.

[Countertrey]

My opinion was made public in Sept last year. It has not changed.

[Bob 0119]

My point was that it would seem foolish to think that those who were critical of the trade would be swayed by four passes in a pre-season game.

If they weren't excited before, they won't be now. Give RG3 time to really prove himself in games that matter against real defenses and I think you'll see them come around

[crazyhorse1]