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Robert Griffin III, born on February 12, 1990, is an American football quarterback. He showcased his exceptional football talent during his college years and was selected by the Washington Redskins in the 2012 NFL Draft, becoming the team's youngest starting quarterback in history. Known for his speed, agility, and passing ability, Griffin was twice named to the NFL Pro Bowl.

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“I know I'm the No. 1 quarterback for the Washington Redskins, and that's all that matters in my heart. That's all I wanted. I wanted a team that wanted me, and I found that.”

Knows Heart Matter Wanted Found Team My Heart Quarterback Redskins

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“It's always a lot more fun as a quarterback if you can do things you don't normally get to do. So if I can catch a pass and make a play for the team, that's what I'm willing to do.”

Ifs I Can Play Fun Can Do Team Willing Quarterback

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“For me, a quarterback's best friend, especially a young quarterback's best friend, is a coach who believes in him.”

Believe Young Friendship Coaches Quarterback

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“As a quarterback, obviously, you're going to be put in the forefront whether you like it or not, and if you're not then you're not doing your job.”

Ifs Jobs You Like It Quarterback

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“I don't play too much into the color game, because I don't want to be the best African American quarterback, I want to be the best quarterback.”

Want Play Games Too Much Color African American Being The Best Quarterback

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“There's just a misconception that comes with being a dual-threat quarterback. You run first, throw second. I've proven I throw first and then run if I have to.”

Ifs Firsts Running Threat Proven Misconception Quarterback

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“Warren Moon and Doug Williams really didn't run that much. That's the negative stereotype when it comes to African-American quarterbacks, that most of us just run. Those guys threw it around. I like to think I can throw it around a little bit.”

Thinking Littles I Can Running Guy Bits Moon Little Bit Negative African American Stereotype Quarterback Negative Stereotypes

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“I am an African-American in America. That will never change. But I don't have to be defined by thatWe always try to find similarities in life, no matter what it is so they're going to try to put you in a box with other African-American quarterbacks - Vick, Newton, Randall Cunningham, Warren MoonThat's the goal. Just to go out and not try to prove anybody wrong but just let your talents speak for themselves.”

Trying Matter America Speak Goal Talent Prove No Matter What Boxes Defined African American Never Change Newton Similarity Quarterback Cunninghams

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“You don't have to go out there and fit the mold of what a quarterback is supposed to be. Make your own mold and do the best at each role. If you can run with the best and throw with the best, you can be the best quarterback in your own version of the position.”

Ifs Running Roles Position Fit Versions Supposed To Be Being The Best Do The Best Mold Quarterback

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“No one coaches what to do after three seconds, after the quarterback's broken the pocket or he's been in the pocket for five, six seconds.”

Three Five Football Broken Six Coaches Nfl Pockets Seconds Quarterback

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“I'm always studying. I probably wrote the most papers of any college quarterback.”

Study Football College Paper Nfl Papers Quarterback

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“I don't want people to say I'm a solid quarterback. I want to be the best, and I'll continually work until I get there.”

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“The mold that everyone is seeing nowadays is kind of the Aaron Rodgers mold - I try to mix and match from the different quarterbacks.”

Trying Kind Different Seeing Football Nfl Mold Quarterback Aaron Rodgers

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Born: February 12, 1990
Known for: Football player
Quotes: 82

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