He's A Bear Alright: Should NFL Scouts Be Aware of Robert Griffin?

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Baylor Bears sophomore quarterback, Robert Griffin, is remarkable to me. This kid is dangerous—speed, size, a good arm, and athleticism. He really can do a lot of jaw-dropping things.

Last season, as a freshman, he passed for 2,091 yards with 15 touchdowns and three interceptions. But let's also not forget what he did when he carried the ball, running for 846 yards with 13 touchdowns along with about five yards per rush.

Those stats earned him Big Twelve Freshman of the Year honors. But if that's not enough, take a look at his other honors:

2006 All-District first-team
2007 All-State honorable mention
2007 All-District first-team
2007 Gatorade Texas Boys Track & Field Athlete of the Year
2008 Freshman All-American first-team
2008 Big 12 Freshman of the Year
2008 Big 12 Newcomer of the Year
2008 Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year
2008 Baylor Offensive MVP

I am telling you, Griffin is a monster. It's no wonder he is on the Baylor Bears, because, well, he's a bear, and a mighty vicious one, too. One coach said that when his team faced Griffin, Robert makes everyone look slow.

Griffin can run a 110-meter in 13.3 seconds, 300-meter in 35.33 seconds, and a 400-meter in a fast, scorching 46.9 seconds. But despite all the positives he has going for him, there are some negatives.

The Baylor Bears don't rely a great deal on the passing attack, as Griffin has passed for only 255 yards and one touchdown this season in two games. Many quarterbacks can do that in only one game.

And with all-star tackle Jason Smith gone to the NFL, Griffin has lost something on his blind side which has made an impact when he runs the ball. He has only run for 61 yards and two touchdowns while gaining about three yards per rush.

With Griffin's arm much stronger this year, he needs to take a stand and develop a passing attack for Baylor's offense. He's only 19, and he has a lot to learn. He's great for where he is at right now, no doubt about that.

"The thing that I was impressed with was the way he throws the football," Coach Art Briles said. "He's naturally a good thrower. When you put that together with his discipline, you've got an absolute stud and that's what we've got. Robert is a stud."

Couldn't agree more. And like I said, his arm is so much stronger right now, and let's hope he takes advantage of it. Griffin can make a huge impact this season, and if you take a look at his hurdling abilities, oh boy.

So you know how Griffin rolls. By the time he turns 21 or 22, he will declare for the NFL Draft. Should NFL Scouts be aware of Griffin? I hope many are keeping an eye on this kid.

I bet teams will use him in the Wildcat formation that's currently so popular in the NFL. Griffin might not even play quarterback in the NFL as he has had some experience at wide receiver. Heck, you can put him at running back or returner if you like.

But I think he'll be dangerous when he's a quarterback. I swear, he could be the next Michael Vick, or even better. In my view, Griffin could be a great player to watch in the National Football League.

Folks, in a year or two, remember the name Robert Griffin.

Beware...

This kid is going to shine.

Just wait and see.

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