Robert Griffin III on the Moment That Changed His Career

As I re-watched the tape and did my research before our conversation with Robert Griffin III for our podcast “In the Moment” with David Greene, I was in awe of the talent this guy had (still has). For those who don’t remember, RG3 won a Heisman trophy at Baylor, thanks to his ability to run faster than almost any wide receiver in the game and throw the ball 75 yards down field. 

In 2012, Griffin won the NFL’s Rookie of the Year award after leading Washington to an NFC East division title. During Washington’s wildcard matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, RG3 was playing just a few weeks after a knee sprain that left his unique running skill limited. It was uncomfortable because, as Griffin told us, “you can't use a certain skill set that you have.” 

Late in the game, after re-aggravating the injury just three quarters prior, Griffin reached down to retrieve a low snap and immediately collapsed to the ground. “It was almost as if my leg was being ripped off and I crumbled immediately in that moment – crumbled to the ground,” Griffin told us. 

The echoes of Washington’s home crowd chanting “R-G-3” while Griffin lay still on the ground in agony, gave even this die-hard Giants fan chills. Griffin had re-torn his ACL and given his career an irreversible twist.

Read the full article from Sarah McCrory here