Robert Griffin III to the Cowboys?

Robert Griffin III to the Cowboys?

By: Brady Speers

Could It Be Possible?• Could it be possible? The face of the

Washington Redskins and the reason why the franchise gave up three first round picks and a second round selection in the 2012 NFL draft could be looking at moving to Dallas

• While it may be a bit out there as a possibility because of the division rivalry, there are a few plausible reasons why Griffin could be representing the Lonestar State as the Cowboys quarterback. With numerous reasons as to why the Redskins should release Griffin, signals point more and more to the former Heisman winner to make the move. For Robert Griffin III to move a few key variables will need to fall into place between now and next season

Kirk Cousins Has A Breakout Year With The

Redskins• Cousins has only played in two games this year thus far, however Griffin’s backup may not hold the second string title much longer. Cousins ranks fourth in QB rating among passers who’ve attempted more than 50 throws so far this season. He is averaging 338.5 yards per game with 6 touchdowns and one interception. If Cousins maintains his standout performances throughout the rest of the season, and even win enough of his next few games to keep the Redskins in line for the playoffs. With a limited time for Cousins to prove himself before Griffin returns in about six week, head coach Jay Gruden will have a tough time sitting Cousins back on the bench

• After Griffin suffered a debilitating knee injury in the 2012 NFC Wild Card game, he has failed to perform as he had in the Pro Bowl during his rookie season. If Cousins continues on his progressive path towards a Pro Bowl appearance and an NFC playoff berth, Griffin’s presence in Washington may be in jeopardy

Dan Snyder Agrees• Even if Cousins continues

succeeding and is eventually the clear choice for the 2015 starting quarterback position, Washington’s Owner Dan Snyder still needs to sign off on everything. Ever since Griffin arrived in Washington, Snyder has always been in his corner and proclaimed that Griffin is exactly what the Redskins need to be victorious. Bruce Allen, the Redskins President, and Jay Gruden will need persuade Snyder to give up the (former) starting quarterback to pursue other options.

Tony Romo Remains Broken• Tony Romo, the Cowboys starting QB is currently

34 years old and is really starting to show it. With multiple back surgeries, missed practices, and poor game performance Romo could be looking at retirement. Even with his best game performance in Week 3 against the St. Louis Rams, the looming questions about the quarterback’s health is a giant red flag.

• Even though Romo keeps getting hit and knocked down, he keeps getting up. He is definitely a tough player, but how long can he keep it up? With the continued support from Cowboys General Manager Jerry Jones, Romo received a six year, $108 million extension.

• If Romo’s back issues continue and he is unable complete the season, a retirement or potential release in the offseason suddenly becomes a possibility. Being released from the team could prove quite problematic. With the remaining cap charges from the restructuring of Romo’s deal this offseason would cost the Cowboys almost $10 million more against the team’s 2015 salary cap than keeping him on the roster. With no real options in sight for a replacement the Cowboys definitely need to explore other opportunities as a new starting QB, having passed up Johnny Manziel last season and the mistake of starting Brandon Weeden.

The 2015 Franchise QB Class

The best QB prospects for the 2015 NFL Draft are UCLA’s Brett Hundley and Oregon’s Marcus Mariota. It’s still very early and there can be plenty of other top prospects emerging. However with Tampa Bay, Houston, and St. Louis most likely thinking about a new QB due to their current situations, the chance of the Cowboys acquiring a rookie quarterback who could start in Week 1 in 2015 is extremely low, given the competition for Hundley and Mariota.

Even though Griffin has had numerous injuries in his young career in the NFL, he’d still likely have the upperhand against any quarterback beyond Mariota and Hundley.

• Jerry Jones, President, Owner, and General Manager of the Dallas Cowboys, got a front row seat to Robert Griffin’s performance in Week 17 of 2012 when the Redskins denied the Cowboys from winning the NFC East. Despite his recent injuries, Griffin would have a major name appeal for the Cowboys franchise

• If the Cowboys offered the Redskins an offer they couldn't refuse would that be enough to convince Snyder and Allen to send Griffin to one of their most bitter rivals? Considering Griffin is only under his current contract through 2015, with a team option in 2016, it’s hard to see why not.