Redskins Set To Air It Out
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By DERON SNYDER
Robert Griffin III wasn’t seen on the field Wednesday in Washington’s preseason finale, but all eyes will be on him once the season starts.
Who he has his eyes on downfield will be another story, one of the biggest questions surrounding the 2012 campaign. But no matter who winds up on the receiving end of RG3’s passes, the Redskins will boast a deep and talented corps of wideouts.
Griffin’s transition was made easier the moment Washington acquired Pierre Garcon. Presumably a No. 1-type receiver, Garcon simply has to prove that his success wasn’t based solely on Peyton Manning’s arm and smarts. We’ve watched great quarterbacks elevate middling receivers (Tom Brady and Deion Branch).
But we’ve also witnessed veteran pass-catchers propel rookie QBs (Steve Smith and Cam Newton).
RG3 and Garcon haven’t had much time together in live action, but they’re bonding nonetheless. Of Griffin’s 31 attempts and 20 completions in the preseason, Garcon was targeted 15 times and made eight receptions. They just missed hooking up on a couple of long throws Saturday, but their budding relationship looks promising.
