Robert Griffin III Expected to Cut Down on Rushing Attempts in 2013-14

John Keim of The Washington Examiner is predicting that quarterback Robert Griffin III will cut his carries down to 70 for the upcoming season.

This is a big decline from the 120 carries Griffin had as a rookie in 2012. His running ability made him a fantasy football favorite last season. What's not to love about a guy who can pass for 3,200 yards and run for 815?

Of course, cutting his rushing attempts by 40 percent will hurt his productivity in fantasy football. Having a quarterback who can run the ball is like an added bonus.

The good news is that Griffin isn't a run-only quarterback. He's more than a competent passer and will have to rely on those skills more in 2013.

Keim points this out in his mailbag:

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Really, the best way Griffin can protect himself is by evolving as a passer. Part of that includes pulling the trigger more often than he did.

There were a number of times, especially early in the season, where guys were open and in his line of vision yet he failed to throw the ball and ran instead.

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Coincidentally, Keim also reported today that Griffin believes "without a doubt" that he'll be ready for the start of training camp. This is encouraging news for fantasy owners who are skeptical about his return.

As I said in another article, Griffin has been falling down fantasy draft boards despite his incredible athletic ability.