The Redskins haven't won the division since 1999, and we came in and we did it in one year! Robert Griffin III More Quotes by Robert Griffin III More Quotes From Robert Griffin III I don't do too much outside of football during football season, because this is my job and I take it seriously. I don't do too much, don't really go out at all that much, don't eat out or anything, try to stay focused and stay to myself. Robert Griffin III tryingjobsfootball There's something about football that's exciting. The defense is trying to shut you down and you're trying to blow people up. Robert Griffin III blowfootballpeople I am an African-American in America. That will never change. But I don't have to be defined by that. Robert Griffin III never-changeafrican-americanamerica I try to associate myself as just being myself - and being a person, an American citizen, going out there every day and just trying to be successful. Robert Griffin III citizenssuccessfultrying For me, a quarterback's best friend, especially a young quarterback's best friend, is a coach who believes in him. Robert Griffin III youngfriendshipbelieve I'm a military kid, both parents in the military - Mom did 12 years, Dad did 21, served in two wars. So discipline is something that was huge. Robert Griffin III dadmommilitary Man, I love the Lord of the Rings movies. Some people would say I'm weird for liking those types of movies, but they are so cool. Robert Griffin III lordmenpeople My parents raised me to not ever look at race or color, so it doesn't have a big part in my self-identity. Robert Griffin III colorraceself Sometimes people think it's what you say when you're in a huge group that makes you a leader. But sometimes it's the one-on-one conversations you have with guys individually, just getting to know them. I think I've done that a lot. Not intentionally - it just happens. Robert Griffin III guypeoplethinking It's not something to complain about, but just the major difference between college and the pros is that in college you're guaranteed four to five years so long as you don't do anything criminally and in the pros you're guaranteed one day because you can be cut the next. Robert Griffin III differencescuttingcollege I was a freshman All-American, and I tore my ACL in the third game. But God has a plan for everything. I had a chance to turn away from Him in that situation or draw closer to Him. I decided to draw closer to Him, and came back stronger from it. Robert Griffin III strongerchancegames As long as I can run fast, track will always be an option. But right now I'm focused on football because the NFL is knocking on my door and I'm not going to slam it in its face. Robert Griffin III nflrunningfootball Whenever you can relate to the population of the team that you play for, I think it makes it that much more special. Robert Griffin III teamplaythinking Whatever team you go to, you want to have guys who help you be successful there. Robert Griffin III teamguysuccessful There's a couple things you don't talk about in life, and that's race, religion and politics. I try to make sure I don't talk about politics at all. Robert Griffin III coupleracetrying The day I think about throwing the ball away at the beginning of a play, I should stop playing. Robert Griffin III ballsplaythinking That's the goal. Just to go out and not try to prove anybody wrong but just let your talents speak for themselves. Robert Griffin III talentgoaltrying Teams are going to try to hit me because they think I can't take a hit. I think I've proven over my career that I can. Robert Griffin III teamcareersthinking Every time I step out on that field, I'm 100 percent. My teammates know that. They know what I'm out there dealing with. I know what I'm out there dealing with. But when it comes to my mindset, I'm 100 percent. Robert Griffin III teammatefieldssteps 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. Robert Griffin III moldrolesrunning
