Robert Griffin Iii

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Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III collects his thoughts after he was stoppped on the 2-yard line on fourth-and-goal during the second quarter. The Panthers drove 98 yards on the ensuing possession to take a 14-3 lead. Griffin passed for 215 yards and rushed for 53 yards on 11 carries. Washington lost 21-13 to drop to 3-6 entering its bye week. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Panthers cornerback Josh Norman points to the scoreboard as he and fellow cornerback Captain Munnerlyn taunt Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III late in the fourth quarter at FedEx Field. Griffin has struggled the past two weeks, and Washington has lost four of five games.

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Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III argues an illegal formation penalty — one of 13 Washington flags against the Panthers — that nullified a touchdown in the fourth quarter. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) takes the field as the Washington Redskins take on the Carolina Panthers at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Sunday, November 4, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) goes airborne while running for an eight yard gain in the fourth quarter as the Washington Redskins take on the Carolina Panthers at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Sunday, November 4, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan talks with Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) on the sideline after a three and out offensive series in the fourth quarter as the Washington Redskins take on the Carolina Panthers at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Sunday, November 4, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) and Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) talk together at the end of the game after the Washington Redskins lose to the Carolina Panthers 21-13 at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Sunday, November 4, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) is stopped at the two yard line on a fourth down run in the second quarter as the Washington Redskins take on the Carolina Panthers at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Sunday, November 4, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) is stopped at the two yard line on a fourth down run in the second quarter as the Washington Redskins take on the Carolina Panthers at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Sunday, November 4, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) is stopped at the two yard line on a fourth down run in the second quarter as the Washington Redskins take on the Carolina Panthers at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Sunday, November 4, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Sure, Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III is elusive, but his 66.8 completion percentage ultimately will lead to more wins than his dazzling runs. (Associated Press)

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Robert Griffin III has an electrifying quality that was seen last year from Carolina QB Cam Newton (bottom). Griffin, though, sees Super Bowl winners such as Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers (below) as the standard to be gauged by. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) stands on the sideline towards the end of the game as the Washington Redskins lose to the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-12 at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pa., Sunday, October 28, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) attempts to catch a pass from wide receiver Josh Morgan (15) in the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pa., Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012. Griffin was called for offensive pass interference. (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

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Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III stands frustrated on the sideline toward the end of Washington’s loss Sunday. Griffin’s sensational rookie year hit a speed bump, as he finished 16 of 34 for 177 yards and one touchdown. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) is stopped at the two yard line after trying to run the ball in himself in the second quarter as the Washington Redskins take on the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pa., Sunday, October 28, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)