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Washington Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan, left, talks with newly drafted quarterback Robert Griffin III. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

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Newly drafted quarterback Robert Griffin III, prepares to throw the ball during Washington Redskins Rookie Minicamp at Redskins Park. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

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Quarterback draft pick Kirk Cousins from Michigan State gets ready to throw the ball during Washington Redskins rookie minicamp. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

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Redskins players, including newly drafted quarterback Robert Griffin III, right, in yellow, do stretching drills across the field. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins players and hopefuls, including Tom Compton, right, an offensive tackle drafted from South Dakota, stretch on the field. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

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Adam Gettis, an offensive guard drafted from Iowa, stretches on the field during Washington Redskins rookie minicamp. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

Newly drafted quarterback Robert Griffin III, aka RG3, smiles during Washington Redskins rookie minicamp at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va. on Sunday, May 6, 2012. This was the first time first-round draft pick RG3 suited up in a Redskins jersey. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

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Redskins coach Mike Shanahan should have plenty of reasons to smile while trying to find ways to use Robert Griffin III against NFL defenses. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

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The Washington Redskins selected Robert Griffin III second overall in the NFL draft, and they expect him to be the franchise quarterback. (PRNewsFoto/Panini America)

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Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III makes his way through cheering fans after he is selected by the Washington Redskins as the second pick in the first round of the National Football League Draft held at Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y., Thursday, April 26, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III is selected by the Washington Redskins as the second pick in the first round of the National Football League Draft held at Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y., Thursday, April 26, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III is greeted on stage by his family as he is selected by the Washington Redskins as the second pick in the first round of the National Football League Draft held at Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y., Thursday, April 26, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, poses with Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III, right as he is selected by the Washington Redskins as the second pick in the first round of the National Football League Draft held at Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y., Thursday, April 26, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III is selected by the Washington Redskins as the second pick in the first round of the National Football League Draft held at Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y., Thursday, April 26, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III is selected by the Washington Redskins as the second pick in the first round of the National Football League Draft held at Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y., Thursday, April 26, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Fans wave "RG3" signs before Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III is selected by the Washington Redskins as the second pick in the first round of the National Football League Draft held at Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y., Thursday, April 26, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)