The Vikings QB carousel during 2016 and 2017 set the stage for Cousins’ emergence as the marquee member of the “Bag Hall of ...

To beat the Vikings in 2014, Gruden must arm Griffin with a similar game plan based on getting the ball out of his hands quickly. Passes must be made to connect with receivers on the run in space.

First Posted: 10/15/2012 (AP) One week after his first NFL concussion, Robert Griffin III ran more, ran smarter, ran bigger. And won. He left the Minnesota Vikings in his wake, never more so than ...

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) calls out a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014, in Minneapolis.

Matt Asiata rushed for three touchdowns for the Vikings (4-5), who sacked Griffin five times, including on three straight plays in the third quarter. They rallied from deficits of 10-0, 20-14, and ...

Griffin and the read-option also create the coveted, and often elusive on Gruden's watch, run-pass balance. Against the Vikings, the Redskins ran the ball 29 times and threw 28 passes.

"You couldn't ask for a better guy." Griffin went 18 for 28 for 251 yards and one touchdown plus 24 yards on seven carries for the Redskins (3-6), who had a rough start and finish to their afternoon.

Matt Asiata rushed for three touchdowns for the Vikings (4-5), who sacked Griffin five times, including on three straight plays in the third quarter. They rallied from deficits of 10-0, 20-14 and ...