Does RGIII really have to return to 2012 form?

[Stymietee]

Right now we've only seen two versions of him, that spectatcular 2012 version and the injury riddled much lesser player of late. What's the middle ground and more important, will it be enough to satisfy his coaches and a restless fanbase?

For some the price that was paid to get him translates into nothing less than a superstar franchise player capable of winning games, division titles and maybe a Lombardi or two. For others, the die is cast, he's a spectacular failure, whose market value now is seen as between a 3rd and 4th round pick if the team decides to trade him and gets lucky.

What about Washington? This season he's slated to return and has been named starter, but what's it really gonna take to hold on to that title? What's his margin for error? Will he be judged on W/L record or on individual performance?

 

[Davis_Mike]

Individual performance.

-Completion % above 65
-TD/Int ratio 2/1 or better
-Cut down on fumbles
-Late in-game performance
-Stay on the field

That right there would show me he is improving.

What's the word on his 2016 5th year option? Any chance the Redskins use the option or do they take the chance of him becoming a FA after the season? I think they have till May 3rd to decide.

 

[Stymietee]

Individual performance.

-Completion % above 65
-TD/Int ratio 2/1 or better
-Cut down on fumbles
-Late in-game performance
-Stay on the field

That right there would show me he is improving.

What's the word on his 2016 5th year option? Any chance the Redskins use the option or do they take the chance of him becoming a FA after the season? I think they have till May 3rd to decide.

Nothing yet on that 5th year option, but you're right, May 3rd is drawing near and they'll have to make that decision. Stay tuned!!

 

[skinsdad62]

right now you cannot give it to him

 

[Skin'EmAll]

yes he does. If he can't succeed here, this upcoming year...he will become a career back-up waiting for a starter to get injured. He is on the verge of being a coach killer, he is considered immature, defensively illiterate and physically fragile. He also is showing signs being mentally soft, I'd never engage in a "negative" convo on social media with a fan about my game.

He has the ideal offense, a deep threat, a possession #2, an TE that can't be covered, and an RB that averages 4 yards a carry.(although underused)

He should still be able to kill defenses with one read plays, bootlegs, PA, stacks
and the offense controlling the clock. In fact, he could become a faster, stronger armed Alex Smith.
That's all we need, game management, with occasional 50yd bombs to DJAX. Its how KC, went from the worst team in football to a playoff team....

so yes, he basically needs to go 2012 asap!