As Robert Griffin III was doing as expected at the NFL Scouting Combine, rumors began swirling of the Redskins offering a king’s ransom for the services of the Baylor quarterback.
The original tweet appears to have come from Philadelphia Sports Talk host, Howard Eskin.
I’m told by people within Redskins they are prepared to offer picks 1,2 and 3 this year, at least a 1 next year to move up to get RG3 at 2
— Howard Eskin (@howardeskin) February 26, 2012
The St. Louis Rams hold the 2nd pick in April’s draft and would have to jump at the opportunity to obtain the haul that Eskin has been proposed by his sources. The Redskins and Browns appear to be heavy favorites for the 2nd pick. The Browns could offer some combination involving the 4th and 22nd pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. With the Browns appearing to be clear cut leaders in the RGIII sweepstakes, it may take Eskin’s proposed offer to lure the Rams to do the deal with Washington.
The rumored offer would far exceed the Jimmy Johnson trade value chart value but we are talking about Robert Griffin III and the Washington Redskins. After watching the combination of Rex Grossman and John Beck man the quarterback spot in 2011, they are desperate. This is definitely one that will only become more intriguing as we head into free agency.
