From this Sunday’s Outlook section of the Washington Post, sports reporter Dave Sheinin breaks down five myths about Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III. As the Redskins quarterback prepares for his return from January knee surgery on Monday, the fascination with him — and the misconceptions about him — may be reaching another peak.
1. He’s a publicity hound who wants to be a pop-culture icon.
2. His health is jeopardized by the Redskins’ offense and his reckless style of play.
3. The Redskins made a mistake by not taking Griffin out of the Jan. 6 playoff game against Seattle before he blew out his knee.
4. His public back-and-forth with Shanahan reveals an unbreachable rift.
5. Griffin is so talented that Redskins fans can count on multiple championships during his career.
You can read the full story here.