Historically, teams that miss the playoffs often feature new management, first-year coaches, and rookie quarterbacks. There’s been a huge reverse in this trend recently as three out of the four notable rookie quarterbacks have lead their teams into the post-season; two of them with relative ease. Minus Ryan Tannehill, who had a noticeably lower level…
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Rookie of the Year Would Boost Russell Wilson’s Marketability
“With the 75th pick in the 2012 NFL draft the Seattle Seahawks have selected Russell Wilson, quarterback from Wisconsin.” That was the sound from New York City musical hall during last season’s NFL draft as the Seattle Seahawks took Russell Wilson with the 12th pick in the third round. For a team in Seattle that…
RG III’s Injury Could End up Hurting Team Significantly
The NFL Players Association said Friday that it would not pursue any sanctions against the medical staff, on the sidelines, during last weekend’s game that produced the significant injury to Robert Griffin III’s right knee. In addition to the medical team, that is a permanent part of the Washington Redskin’s organization, highly recognized orthopedic surgeon,…
RG III Has NFL’s No. 1 Selling Jersey For The 2012-13 Season
Washington Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III might be No. 10 on the field, but RG III as he’s better known to the sports world, is No. 1 in NFL jersey sales for the 2012-13 season. According to NFL league spokeswoman Joanna Hunter’s comments to ESPN.com, RG III’s jersey has sold more than any other…