The Cleveland Browns have spent many, many years trying to find a true quarterback to lead their team. Next on the list, Robert Griffin III. The Browns signed Griffin to a two-year deal on Thursday afternoon. The contract is worth $15 million, includes a $3.5 million signing bonus, and $3.25 million in guaranteed salary.
The deal was made official after "RG3" met with Browns' head coach Hue Jackson and associate head coach Pep Hamilton. Griffin said "this isn't about me" in an interview following the announcement, as he talked about his want to win football games for the team.
The 26-year-old was released by the Washington Redskins on March 7th after not playing one snap in the 2015 season. The 'Skins made the move two days before his 2016 option became guaranteed.
The former Baylor Bear visited Cleveland on March 18th and 19th, a visit that excited coach Jackson. He called the visit "very informative", saying "a lot of tough questions asked, a lot of tough questions answered."
The former second overall pick in 2012 by Washington will face his former team next season, as the Browns and Redskins are scheduled to meet in 2016. The time, date, and place of this game has not yet been revealed.
Griffin's best season came in his rookie year, leading Washington to the NFC East title, while setting a rookie passer rating record by putting up a rating of 102.4. He was named the league's offensive rookie of the year that season, but injuries derailed his stay in our nation's capital from there.
He tore his posterior cruciate ligament, and then his ACL, but even once healthy, it was a struggle to hold a starting job, which led to friction between himself and the coaching staff. The change in head coach from Mike Shanahan to Jay Gruden was not the solution, and with Kirk Cousins taking over this past season, it was time for the two sides to part ways.
As Johnny Manziel's tenure in Cleveland came to a controversial in, Griffin sees this opportunity as the perfect place to get a fresh start on his career. Although, this doesn't guarantee him a starting job, as many draft experts still expect the team to select a quarterback with the second overall pick.
The deal was made official after "RG3" met with Browns' head coach Hue Jackson and associate head coach Pep Hamilton. Griffin said "this isn't about me" in an interview following the announcement, as he talked about his want to win football games for the team.
The 26-year-old was released by the Washington Redskins on March 7th after not playing one snap in the 2015 season. The 'Skins made the move two days before his 2016 option became guaranteed.
The former Baylor Bear visited Cleveland on March 18th and 19th, a visit that excited coach Jackson. He called the visit "very informative", saying "a lot of tough questions asked, a lot of tough questions answered."
The former second overall pick in 2012 by Washington will face his former team next season, as the Browns and Redskins are scheduled to meet in 2016. The time, date, and place of this game has not yet been revealed.
Griffin's best season came in his rookie year, leading Washington to the NFC East title, while setting a rookie passer rating record by putting up a rating of 102.4. He was named the league's offensive rookie of the year that season, but injuries derailed his stay in our nation's capital from there.
He tore his posterior cruciate ligament, and then his ACL, but even once healthy, it was a struggle to hold a starting job, which led to friction between himself and the coaching staff. The change in head coach from Mike Shanahan to Jay Gruden was not the solution, and with Kirk Cousins taking over this past season, it was time for the two sides to part ways.
As Johnny Manziel's tenure in Cleveland came to a controversial in, Griffin sees this opportunity as the perfect place to get a fresh start on his career. Although, this doesn't guarantee him a starting job, as many draft experts still expect the team to select a quarterback with the second overall pick.
