Robert Griffin III open thread (RG3 starts getting serious media props after week 6)

[BigCountry]

Originally Posted by hail2skins

He looks like Drew Rosenhaus

He looks like a center

[AustinSkin]

Interesting article

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I have been pondering whether it is possible that RGIII will make more money in endorsement deals than he will make in NFL salaries over the duration of his tenure in Washington. If he's healthy, performs as advertised and helps this team be a contender in the NFC, there's no limit to his endorsement potential. He's already on board with Adidas, Gatorade, Castrol Oil, Subway, EA Sports and Evo-Shield (am I missing anything here?).

According to this article, the sticking point in contract negotiations had less to do with "offset language" and more to do with keeping the Redskins front office from meddling in RGIII endorsement deals.

My thinking is that if he plays up to his expectations, and he doesn't have a Tiger Woods-esque meltdown off the field, his endorsement value will be greater than his player's salary over the short-term. If he develops into a premier quarterback with Brees-like stats, he will be one of the highest paid athletes in the world, both in player contract revenues and endorsement deals.

[guess88]

Originally Posted by AustinSkin

Interesting article

link

My thinking is that if he plays up to his expectations, and he doesn't have a Tiger Woods-esque meltdown off the field, his endorsement value will be greater than his player's salary over the short-term. If he develops into a premier quarterback with Brees-like stats, he will be one of the highest paid athletes in the world, both in player contract revenues and endorsement deals.

He certainly has the charisma and talent to be this. Hopefully he'll get enough support to make it happen. Skins are due for a turnaround, and RGIII blossoming would make it grand.

[smave]

Originally Posted by AustinSkin

Interesting article

link

I have been pondering whether it is possible that RGIII will make more money in endorsement deals than he will make in NFL salaries over the duration of his tenure in Washington. If he's healthy, performs as advertised and helps this team be a contender in the NFC, there's no limit to his endorsement potential. He's already on board with Adidas, Gatorade, Castrol Oil, Subway and Evo-Shield (am I missing anything here?).

According to this article, the sticking point in contract negotiations had less to do with "offset language" and more to do with keeping the Redskins front office from meddling in RGIII endorsement deals.

My thinking is that if he plays up to his expectations, and he doesn't have a Tiger Woods-esque meltdown off the field, his endorsement value will be greater than his player's salary over the short-term. If he develops into a premier quarterback with Brees-like stats, he will be one of the highest paid athletes in the world, both in player contract revenues and endorsement deals.

Well, he has released his Gatorade commercial. Here it is

RGIII Commercial

[AustinSkin]

Originally Posted by JsMaViSd

Well, he has released his Gatorade commercial. Here it is

RGIII Commercial

He seems to pick products he believes in, or that complements his brand. Nike would probably do anything to get him, but Adidas has got the III logo. Look for a signature series of Adidas RGIII shoes - the running/track/football equivalent of Air Jordans. He wore Evo-Shield at Baylor and ate at Subway. Based on this logic, who else would he endorse? Here are a couple of guesses:

Army: He strongly supports the troops
Automobiles: Probably an American-made brand
Mobile Devices: Apple

Any other guesses?

[Lacquer Head]

Hmm, I've gone from loving the kid to being super-ultra jealous

[Lacquer Head]

Back on topic:

I was really surprised to find this on Youtube:

Gruden's QB Camp with RGIII (FULL EPISODE!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyZEK...eature=related

I know this is old but I never saw it online before.

[AustinSkin]

Great article in WaPo on RGIII's journey to the Redskins. I especially liked it when he had dinner with the Redskins brass the night before his pro day, casually took off his green Baylor hoodie, only to reveal a Redskins t-shirt with a large logo on the chest.

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[skinsfan36]

The adizero rg3 commercial has me very excited for camp and this season. Glad he signed quickly and has had the extra time at the park to get ready for camp thursday

[BIGREDSKINSFAN1963]

Did'nt talk long for the giants to talk *hit about rg3,did it? we did not do much last year,but we did give them two beatdowns last year! somebody should remind osi of that!

[smave]

Originally Posted by BIGREDSKINSFAN1963

Did'nt talk long for the giants to talk *hit about rg3,did it? we did not do much last year,but we did give them two beatdowns last year! somebody should remind osi of that!

RGIII is a cool nickname? lol

It is his name, just shortened.

What an idiot.

[cal_junior]

Originally Posted by BIGREDSKINSFAN1963

I'm not surprised a British dude who went to Troy doesn't understand the workings of major college football.

[AGibbsGirl]

You guys hear about this craziness? RGIII Extortion Plot

[BIGREDSKINSFAN1963]

Some people will do anything for free money. the sad thing to me is that somebody else will try to exploit him for money again.

[AustinSkin]

RGIII had a great presser yesterday. The half-hour press conference is onthe Redskins facebook page.