The Great Redskins Robbery: The Tale of RG3 and the Missing Draft Picks
Ah, Robert Griffin III, or RG3 as the cool kids called him. A rookie quarterback with a rocket arm, dazzling speed, and a smile that could melt glaciers. He was going to be the savior of Washington football, or at least that's what they were selling at the time. But before RG3 could take the field, the Washington Redskins, in a move of epic boldness (or perhaps questionable sanity), made a trade so lopsided it would make even pirates blush. Buckle up, folks, because we're diving into the vault to unearth the truth behind: What Washington Traded for RG3: A Shopping List of Broken Dreams
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The Goods They Gave Up: A King's Ransom (Without the King)
- Their 2012 first-round pick (6th overall): This could have been used to snag Matt Ryan, a guy who throws touchdowns instead of interceptions (crazy, right?).
- Their 2013 first-round pick: Imagine a world where Washington drafted Tyrann Mathieu, the Honey Badger himself, to terrorize opposing quarterbacks.
- Their 2014 first-round pick: This pick eventually turned into Khalil Mack, a defensive force who strikes fear into the hearts of offensive linemen everywhere.
But wait, there's more!
- Their 2012 second-round pick (39th overall): This could have been used to draft a decent offensive lineman, a crucial piece for protecting a young quarterback with a knack for running...oh wait.
So basically, the Redskins traded their future for a shiny new hope.
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The Goods They Got: A Shiny New Hope (with a Side of Injuries)
- The St. Louis Rams' 2012 first-round pick (2nd overall): This pick, of course, was used to draft Robert Griffin III.
And that's it! Seriously, that's all they got. No proven veterans, no magic beans, just the gamble on a rookie quarterback.
The Verdict: A Trade So lopsided it Needs Its Own Unit of Measurement
This trade was so lopsided, some scientists are proposing a new unit: The Redskins. One Redskins is equal to the value of several high draft picks.
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Looking back, it's clear the Redskins got fleeced. RG3's career was plagued by injuries, and the Redskins never truly recovered from giving up their future for a gamble that didn't pay off.
But hey, at least they got some exciting highlights for a year, right?
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FAQs: You Asked, We (Kind Of) Answered
How to trade away your future for a maybe? Don't! Seriously, just build through the draft.
How to avoid becoming a cautionary tale for other NFL teams? Learn from the Redskins' mistakes. There's a reason they don't call it the Washingtons.
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How to find a good quarterback? Patience, young grasshopper. Patience.
How to make your fans forget about a disastrous trade? Win a Super Bowl. That, or really good memes.
How to move on? Let it go. It's in the past. There's always next year...right?
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