RG3 or Captain Kirk

So who is it going to be this weekend?  Obviously a big game with big implications.  Still, Shanny is correct when he says that the best thing for the individual is typically the best thing for the team.  That said, I know RG3 is a tough competitor and wants to be out there and will probably lobby for it.  However, if he is unable to practice at anything close to normal speed, he needs to rest and put Cuz in there.  Still, if RG3 can practice and operate close to normal, I see no reason not to play him.

I think what has people so much in a bind this week is how devastating the injury looked.  However, the reports are that it is a Grade 1, mild knee sprain.  Honestly, if RG3 had suffered the injury walking and twisting his knee a bit I don't think people would be as wound up as they are.  Look, I am all for protecting RG3 and his long term health should be at the forefront of the organization's concern but if the guy can play, let him play. 

Keep in mind, I am thoroughly satisfied with the year as we have been what I thought/hoped we would be from the beginning of the year.  I never expected playoffs this season as I felt this was the first year of the true rebuild and we would need this year to gel and come together.  I have maintained all year that the real pressure is next year. I am happy that we are fininshing strong and that there are no distractions with this team and we have started to build a nice foundation around quality young players that have solid talent and good character.  This is how you build a team.  Whereas in years past we had overpriced, over the hill divas that divided the locker room and who I am quite certain didn't provide good examples for younger players.  We now appear to have a locker room of guys committed to themselves and each other.  Santana Moss was asked after the Ravens game if this was the kind of game he was waiting for and he responded that this is the kind of year he has been waiting for.  He mentioned how the Skins have had talent in the past but it never came together.  He gave Shanny a lot of credit for putting together a team that holds themselves accountable.  Anyone that watches and follows the Skins can see the change. 

Despite all the treatment he will get this week, I imagine RG3 is going to be pretty sore and will have to sit out.  I think Cuz will get a chance.  I like Cuz but he's an inexperienced rookie and he will make rookie mistakes.  He stares down receivers and I can see him tossing an INT or two.  I also think it will be a big shift for the entire offense as the O line will be forced to do more straight up pass protection.  The coaching/play calls will need to be altered to suit Cousin's skill set (which are different from RG3's).  Still, unless RG3 makes a very quick recovery and can practice at full speed or close to it, going with Cuz is the right thing to do even if it means we lessen our chances for victory against a Cleveland team playing much better now than a month ago. 

Will be interesting to see how this week unfolds and who ends up getting the nod.

HTTR!!!