Robert Griffin III Breaks Silence: Why Comparing Him to Jayden Daniels Misses the Mark Completely

Is it déjà vu or just coincidence when Jayden Daniels goes down with an injury eerily similar to Robert Griffin III’s infamous moment in the same stadium, on the same yard line, against the same team? As a longtime watcher of the Washington Commanders’ rollercoaster quarterback saga, I can’t help but wonder if the ghosts of RGIII’s past are haunting this young QB’s future—or if it’s simply a fresh chapter with a new script. Fans are understandably jittery; after all, they’ve seen Griffin’s promising career crumble under injury pressure. But Griffin himself steps into the fray, dismissing the comparisons and urging patience for Daniels’ recovery. With different coaches, ownership, and stakes at hand, it’s clear this isn’t a rerun—yet the question remains: can Daniels dodge the pitfalls that trapped Griffin, or is history doomed to repeat itself?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 22: Robert Griffin III attends the 44th Annual Sports Emmy Awards at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center on May 22, 2023 in New York City. — (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

The Washington Commanders hadn’t had a franchise-caliber quarterback since Robert Griffin III. Before Jayden Daniels arrived last season, they were lacking someone to build a roster around.

That’s why fans are worried about his future. They already watched Griffin flame out after an injury, and they don’t want Daniels to do the same.

With that in mind, Griffin took to social media to shut down those comparisons.

“I believe that he will bounce back as long as they give him the proper amount of time to fully heal. Everyone keeps mentioning me on social media, going into all these diatribes about how they’re comparing my situation to Jayden Daniels’, but they’re really not even close to the same,” Griffin said.

Jayden Daniels was hurt in the same stadium, on the same yard line, on the same down and against the same team as I was.

I understand why many draw the comparisons, but Jayden Daniels’ situation in Washington is a completely different story than mine and is far from over.

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— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) November 10, 2025

Granted, Daniels’ latest injury can be blamed on head coach Dan Quinn, as there was no reason why he should’ve been on the field late in a blowout loss against the Seattle Seahawks.

Even so, the front office, coaching staff and ownership are different from Griffin’s time with Washington. Daniels is slight for a typical NFL QB, and he can be reckless at times, which is something that will have to be addressed.

Nevertheless, his injuries haven’t been as severe as what Griffin went through during his career. The Commanders simply need to make sure that Daniels won’t get on the field until he’s back to full strength, even if that means giving up on this season.

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