RGIII intends to seize opportunity with Browns

BEREA — Despite spending an entire season on Washington’s bench, Robert Griffin III never doubted he’d be a starter again.

His belief became reality Monday, when coach Hue Jackson said “it’s time” to give Griffin the opportunity to lead the Cleveland Browns on the field.

“As long as you don’t give up and you keep working, you’ll get another opportunity,” Griffin said.

Jackson, who chose RG3 following a weekend in which the 26-year-old helped Cleveland’s first-team offense in successful scrimmages, has lofty standards that Griffin will need to meet in order to keep the job.

“He has gained the respect from his teammates, the coaching staff and the entire organization that is necessary for him to lead our offense and really the entire team,” Jackson said, adding, “We expect him to continue to ascend as he becomes more and more acclimated to the offensive system we will employ this season.”

Griffin beat out Josh McCown for the starting spot, leaving the 37-year-old’s future with the Browns in doubt.

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