- The Washington Times - Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Robert Griffin III has identified an NFL team that could use his services: the Houston Texans.

The Texans have lost three straight games, two of which have come since star rookie Deshaun Watson tore his ACL.

In an interview with the Houston Chronicle, the former Redskins quarterback said he could be a mentor to Watson while helping the Texans win games in the meantime.

“Deshaun’s an incredible player with a really bright future,” Griffin said. “I feel like I could help him after my experiences with Washington and Cleveland.

“I feel like I could help the team. I know a lot of their guys,” he said. “I think I can do a lot of things they’ve been doing offensively. Texas is home, and I’ve always got a soft spot in my heart for Texas.”

Griffin has been out of football since being released by the Cleveland Browns in March. He went 1-4 as a starter in Cleveland and threw for just 886 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions while missing 11 games with a shoulder injury.

Griffin, who went to Baylor University, said he’s training in Florida to stay active, in case an NFL team comes calling. In July, Griffin tried out for the Los Angeles Chargers but was not offered a contract.

Meanwhile, the Texans will continue to start Tom Savage, who has completed just 47.3 percent of his passes in four games.

• Matthew Paras can be reached at mparas@washingtontimes.com.

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