LANDOVER, Md., -- A couple times during the game quarterback Robert Griffin III warmed up on the sidelines, causing a slight buzz about what would happen next. But all that happened is that he would slip a coat back on and stay on the sidelines.
But Griffin eventually did enter the game and now, as usual, there is a question surrounding the Washington Redskins' quarterback position. Griffin entered because starter Colt McCoy sprained his neck and needed to be evaluated at a hospital after the game.
Redskins coach Jay Gruden said after the game that he will watch the tape to determine who will start Sunday at the New York Giants. The Redskins' 24-0 loss to the St. Louis Rams represented their first shutout at home since Week 16 of the 2009 season.
“We have to see what happened as far as the production is concerned,” Gruden said. “One of the reasons we took out Robert in the first place is lack of production on offense. I’ve got to look at the film and try to make a judgment on the quarterback situation. All we’re trying to do ... We’re searching for answers in the building. We’re trying to find out who can lead us to victories and who can get this offense on a roll. That obviously is still to be determined.”
Don’t assume, though, that it will be Griffin to replace McCoy if he can’t play. A team source said Kirk Cousins would get consideration as well.
Meanwhile, Gruden said he did not want to insert Griffin in the second half because the game was getting out of hand.
“When a guy has a bad game, you don’t want to just take him out and throw him under,” Gruden said. “You like to see guys finish what they started and see if they can turn it around. That’s the point about playing the position and you hope they [turn it around] and get something positive next week. Obviously that didn’t happen. Colt hurt his neck and now we are back to the drawing board.”
Griffin completed 3 of 4 passes for 33 yards and was sacked once. McCoy completed 20 of 32 passes for 199 yards, was intercepted twice and sacked six times.
“I didn’t know if I was going to get an opportunity,” Griffin said. “It’s not my focus. My focus is to help the team win all week, helping the defense and then being ready to play if called upon.
“If he decides to put me in I’m ready to go. But I am not going to undermine anybody else or be that player because that’s not who I am.”
