The Ravens are re-signing quarterback Robert Griffin III to a two-year deal, according to a source who spoke with Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (on Twitter). RG3 is now in line to back up Lamar Jackson and serve as his mentor for at least one more season.
Griffin, 29, attempted a grand total of six passes last year and has not seen seen significant action since the 2016 season with the Browns. In that year, Griffin started five games and was the first-unit passer in the club’s only win. RG3 was benched throughout 2015 in order to protect the Redskins against the potential vesting of his fifth-year option and was out of football in 2017 – in total, he’s thrown just five touchdown passes since the end of the 2013 season.
It seems like ages ago when Griffin was a rising star as an NFL rookie with the Redskins. We may never see RG3 return to that form, but he could be one snap away from seeing live action in 2019.
Couldn’t tell you which one is the better QB.
The one with the younger legs?
I’d take RG3 over Jackson
Hahahaha!! That’s rich!
I would too. RG3 can run and throw. Lamar Jackson can only run. Hopefully LJ makes some adjusts over the summer.
Honestly i would start RG3 this year. Let’s face it we aren’t going anywhere this year so why not let Lamar watch him play and have a chance with a great draft pick
Sure, makes a great mentor.
Great to see RG3 has found a home he’s a good dude and deserves to be on a team, no doubt he will help Lamar avoid the mistakes he made
Good signing because he knows the system and the playbook wouldn’t change much, if at all, if Jackson were to miss time. I’m sure he’s also been really helpful with Jackson’s growth and development too.