The Washington Redskins have officially agreed a trade package with the No.2 pick St Louis Rams over the weekend which now puts them in a position to draft highly rated QB Robert Griffin III.
There were weeks of speculation leading up to and after the Combine where RG3 impressed so much as to where the Baylor player would be heading. As soon as the Rams announced that they were prepared to trade, it was the likes of the Cleveland Browns, Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins all vying for their position in the draft.
Robert Griffin III looks set to be heading to the capital
Having not faired too well in their NFC East division in 2011, despite doing the double over Superbowl champions the New York Giants, an improved Redskins team in 2012 makes this the most open division in the NFL. Not only are the Giants obvious contenders, but the Dallas Cowboys are only a couple more wins on last year from making the playoffs (remembering they looked like shoo-ins before finishing 1-4 and ending the season 8-8) and the Philadelphia Eagles, having put last seasons ‘dream team’ debacle behind them look to be many peoples outisde bet for NFC glory this year. It’s a genuine 4 horse race which can’t be said about any other division.
With the acquisition of Pierre Garcon from the Indianapolis Colts in the last few days, Washington are in full swing to improve upon last season’s 5-11 record. In a wide open division, they have every chance to make an 8-8 or 9-7 season or better and progress to the playoffs. From there, who knows what could happen.
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