The Redskins may have to cut Robert Griffin III or risk losing $16 million
As NFL Network's Ian Rapoport tweeted, Gruden specifically used the language that Cousins will be the starter "for 2015" - indicating that whenever Griffin is cleared from his concussion, he will still only become the back-up to Cousins.
"Kirk's proven to be the best quarterback on the team," Gruden said.
He added that he has made no decisions about whether Griffin or Colt McCoy will be named the second string quarterback - seemingly rubbing salt on the wound that's been Griffin's preseason.
Jay Gruden says the Redskins will make a determination on whether Robert Griffin III or Colt McCoy is no. 2 when Griffin is cleared.
- Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) August 31, 2015
According to NFL Network's Jeff Darlington, Griffin's camp will be shocked by Gruden's announcement.
This will assuredly catch RG3's camp off guard. They were led to believe Kirk starting Week 1 was result of delay in concussion protocol.
- Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) August 31, 2015
Griffin and his team reportedly understood earlier reports that Cousins' would be the starter only because Griffin was sidelined with the concussion and the lengthy protocol he's been subjected to. This news is a nightmare for Griffin, who has in three short years gone from the NFL's offensive rookie of the year to possibly riding the bench behind both Cousins and McCoy.
It's one thing to risk an injury guarantee on a player you think can help you win games. It is something else to risk having to play a backup $16 million if he gets hurt in practice.
The only other option, then, is for Washington to cut ties with Griffin and let Griffin sign a new deal somewhere else for less guaranteed money. If the Redskins don't want him - as they've made abundantly clear over the past few weeks - they'll certainly not want to pay him $16 million to sit on the bench, or to be injured.
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