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Injuries, performance led to downturn of RG III's career with Redskins

Robert Griffin III arrived in Washington as the Redskins' quarterback savior, someone who would solve a two-decade quest for stability at the position. He leaves after his first contract, having been inactive for all but one game this past season.

Here’s what went wrong:

Injuries

Durability was one of the biggest questions surrounding Griffin coming out of Baylor. It proved to be one of his undoings in Washington. It’s why many suggested the zone-read option game was not a good long-term action for him, though almost all of his injuries occurred off scrambles: a concussion, two knee injuries and a fractured ankle.