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NFL Quarterback Power Rankings Week 1: Carson Wentz Shines in Debut

By Jeremy Klump

Sep 11, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) looks on from the sidelines in the second half during their game against the Oakland Raiders at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Raiders won 35-34. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) looks on from the sidelines in the second half during their game against the Oakland Raiders at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Raiders won 35-34. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) gathers himself on the ground after injuring his shoulder against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles defeated the Browns, 29-10. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) gathers himself on the ground after injuring his shoulder against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles defeated the Browns, 29-10. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /

30. player. 53. . QB. Cleveland Browns. Robert Griffin III

Week 1 Statistics: 12-26 (46.2%), 190 yards, 0 TD’s, 1 INT
Week 1 Final Score: 29-10 (L)
Season Statistics: 12-26 (46.2), 190 yards, 0 TD’s, 1 INT
Season Record: 0-1

This one hurts to write because I was on the Robert Griffin III (RGIII) comeback train. In Washington, RGIII flashed greatness at times. He looked like he could progress to be something special in the NFL, however then he’d flash that maybe he is a bust.

The inconsistent play was a problem, but it wasn’t the biggest problem. RGIII couldn’t stay healthy, ultimately leading to the Redskins acting childish and making him their scout team safety.

He departed to Cleveland and a lot of people (including myself) were excited to see what he could do. I felt that RGIII would be rejuvenated and ready to go, but Week 1 showed that he is still the same RGIII that failed on the Redskins.

He was making poor throws and decisions the entire game against the Eagles, only completing 46.2 percent of his passes for 190 yards. His two biggest passes of the day should have been interceptions, but the Eagles cornerbacks aren’t the greatest so he got lucky.

To make matters worse, he decided to run late in the game and initiated contact with an Eagles player. That hit injured RGIII, again, and now he may be out for the season.

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