Dec 14, 2011; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears quarterback Robert Griffin III and his family are honored at halftime of the game between the Baylor Bears and the Bethune-Cookman for winning the Heisman trophy at the Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-US PRESSWIRE

It appears that ever since the Indianapolis Colts made it official that they were taking Andrew Luck with the #1 overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft, Washington officially fell in love with Robert Griffin III. Redskins fans worldwide did their part to make sure that the Redskins #10 jersey will be amongst the top sellers in the NFL and that Robert knew that Redskins Nation embraced his arrival with open arms. However, today Redskins Nation is opening their arms to show the same love to the woman responsible for the birth and proper upbringing of young Robert Griffin III, Mrs. Jacqueline Griffin. Today is her day to fully experience how much we love and appreciate having her as a part of our family here in Washington. Today is the day where we will look forward to the Griffin family being at the middle of FedEx field as they are at Baylor in the picture above, celebrating MVP’s, Super Bowls and the future Ring of Honor ceremony dedicated to her son. On behalf of Redskins Nation, Jacqueline Griffin, we would like to wish you the happiest of Mother’s days with many more to come! For those Redskins fans on Twitter, tag Robert ( @RGIII ) with this article to show your appreciation for the mother of the new Son of Washington. Happy Mother’s day to the rest of the mothers of Redskins Nation as well!

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RGIII signs a jersey for a rabid Redskin fan in Dallas.

I’m sure when Gameday Connexion at Grapevine Mills Mall, about twenty miles from Cowboys Stadium, booked an autograph session with Robert Griffin III a few months ago, they thought they would have lots of fans of Baylor Football and a few collectors show up, but as soon as the Redskins drafted him, it became a much bigger deal. Many people don’t realize how many Redskins fans live in the Dallas area, but we exist in large numbers in the Metroplex. Everywhere I go in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, if I’m wearing a Redskins hat or jersey, another Skins fan will find me, and we’re instantly family. Redskins fans showed up in large numbers for this autograph signing, and it turned into a fun event for everyone involved. I walked into the store as Griffin approached, only to see that the first guy in line was wearing a Cowboys shirt. This rubbed me the wrong way, so as he got his autograph, I shouted, “You know, the man standing in front of you will be breaking your heart on Thanksgiving Day, right?” While the Cowboy fan just looked annoyed, Griffin laughed and flashed his big signature smile. As people were leaving I talked to a few people about the event.

Babar, a young Redskins fan, looked to be on the verge of tears as he walked out of the store. I asked him, “What does it mean to you, as a Redskins fan, to see Robert Griffin III signing autographs for all these crazy Redskins fans twenty minutes from Cowboys Stadium?” He replied, “I’ve been a lifelong fan. I know that’s cliche, but it’s been twenty-two years of straight hell. Now my hero is standing in front of me. I got four or five things autographed. Money does not mean a thing when your savior is standing in front of you!” I asked another Skins fan, Robert Ward, the same question, and he said, “I think it’s awesome. It’s weird, because there was also a handful of Cowboy fans getting autographs, so they definitely respect him as well. I’m just glad we finally have a quarterback.”

Baylor fans are becoming Redskins fans in large numbers!

Being that Baylor University is so close to Dallas, I was curious to hear from Griffin’s college fans about which NFL  team they will be rooting for this year. I asked Josh Huff, a Baylor fanatic and lifetime Cowboy fan, “Now that the best Baylor football player of all time is a Redskin, will you be cheering for the Redskins now?” He surprisingly responded, “Absolutely. That will just increase my odds of one of my favorite teams winning the NFC East. I’m still a Cowboy fan, but now I like the Redskins too. I guess I’m a trend-setter. I’ve never been to Cowboys Stadium, but I will be going on Thanksgiving Day to watch RGIII play. I’m not a Jerry Jones fan, but I love my Cowboys, and I will be there this year to watch RGIII play.” Another Baylor and lifelong Saints fan, Kenny Lee, said, “College runs thicker in my blood than pro sports. RGIII is the greatest football player ever. He put Baylor back on the map. We love him. I’m a Redskins fan for life.”

In my lifetime, I’ve never seen an athlete so adored by his fans. Baylor fans were constantly reminding me that, even though we paid a hefty price, we’re extremely fortunate to have RGIII as our quarterback. It’s really strange to see people here in Texas struggling with which NFL team to root for because of one player. Many Cowboy fans are jumping ship and joining our side, as you can read on the baylorfans.com forums, and the Burgundy and Gold club in Dallas, which you can check out at dallasredskins.com, will welcome them into their group. It will be exciting to see how Griffin performs in the coming years, and it should be interesting to watch how many new fans he can inspire to wear burgundy and gold!

RGIII, who one Redskins fan calls his "savior", signs a football 20 miles from Cowboys Stadium.

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We all know NFL coaches copy each other when they see strategies that work (does the Wildcat formation ring a bell?), so this trend is going to take the NFL by storm this season. After the league sat in awe at how Bill Belichick’s Tight Ends destroyed defenses on a weekly basis, other teams are attempting to mimic their success. Aaron Hernandez and Rob Gronkowski are both bona fide Tight Ends who can catch just about anything thrown in the air, so having both of them in the game at once confuses defenses leaving 1 of them open on just about every passing play. Recently, Tight Ends who can catch have been a hot commodity in the NFL (i.e. Antonio Gates, Dallas Clark, Tony Gonzalez, Vernon Davis, Jermichael Finley, Jimmy Graham, Jason Witten, etc.) but imagine having 2 of these guys on the same team and on the field at the same time… pretty scary right? This is what many teams are trying to do this year, especially to assist young Quarterbacks.

The new Colts will have Andrew Luck under center and will feature Coby Fleener and Dwayne Allen (both rookies) who were drafted to not only protect Luck but also for their catching ability. The Bengals are also attempting to design a 2 Tight End system with their drafting of Orson Charles to accompany Jermaine Greshamand assist their young Quarterback, Andy Dalton. Another team that added a Tight End in the draft was San Diego.

It’s no secret, Tight Ends who can catch create matchup nightmares for defenses; they can out-run line backers, out-muscle most safeties, and out-jump most cornerbacks, so having 2 of them in the game is double the trouble.

Most veteran Quarterbacks opt for a spread offense with 3 or 4 wide receiver sets, however, this may be too complex for some young QBs. So what does this mean for RG3 and the Redskins? The Redskins have both a healthy Chris Cooley and a rejuvenated Fred Davis both returning at Tight End. Cooley and Davis have proven that they are capable receivers and good route runners and are expected to have a major impact on the Redskins offense. The Shanahan-style of offense, with the athleticism of RG3, and the proven ability of both of these Tight Ends to be receivers could potentially stifle defenses and provide for a smooth transition to the NFL for the Heisman winning Quarterback. It will definitely worth watching this new trend unfold in the NFL and especially in DC this upcoming season.

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