Dwayne Haskins' Redskins era starts with less hype, same hope as RGIII's

The quarterback was going to revive the franchise, providing a jolt for a fan base in need of a major one. That's the situation Robert Griffin III entered in 2012; it's also the one in which Dwayne Haskins finds himself in 2019.

Griffin was the last quarterback drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round before they selected Haskins in April.

Although they saw a strong start with Griffin, they need to reach a much better finish with Haskins. Here's how their situations compare:

The hype surrounding Robert Griffin III in D.C. was massive, but he was never able to build upon his promising rookie season.The hype

Though Haskins has helped energize the fan base, it was much different with…