Shanahan: injuries are not why Robert Griffin III struggles

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III had an excellent rookie season in 2012 that saw him pass for 3,200 yards with 27 total touchdowns compared to only five interceptions. Griffin also helped lead the Redskins to a 10-6 record and a rare playoff appearance.

Since then, RGIII’s struggled are well noted. In addition to struggling with some unfortunate injuries, the former Heisman winner just hasn’t performed up to expectations.

While some blame injuries for the quarterback’s struggles, former Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan isn’t buying into that theory:

“I don’t think getting hurt has anything to do with it,” Shanahan told WJFK in Washington on Friday. “I think what you do is…