Former Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan http://www.nflbrownsofficialshop.com/Authentic-Donte-Whitner-Jersey received a surprise thank-you call after delivering a positive review of quarterback Robert Griffin III earlier this month.It was from Griffin himself, which prompted Shanahan to dole out advice to his one-time star.Griffin signed with the Cleveland Browns last week after four seasons with the Redskins -- the first two spent with Shanahan. Their relationship at the end, by all accounts, wasn't great.But Shanahan said he spoke with Griffin after calling Rams coach Jeff Fisher, initially to discuss another matter, and telling him, "I'd take him if I were you." Shanahan said no other team called to ask his opinion about Griffin."Robert called me and wanted to thank me for saying such nice things," Shanahan told ESPN980 co-hosts Kevin Sheehan and Thom Loverro Wednesday.That led to Shanahan doling out Eric Ebron Kids Jersey advice to the fifth-year quarterback."I said, 'Robert, I believe this. I'd be more than happy to talk to all the guys. Have them give me a call on your behalf,' " Shanahan said. " 'I was with you when we did some things nobody else has ever done and you still have that opportunity if you want to go that direction. If you don't, then I think you're going to struggle.' "As a rookie under Shanahan in 2012, Griffin set a record for highest passer rating by a rookie quarterback (102.4). He threw for 3,200 yards and rushed for 815 in a game plan that featured the zone read action around 20 percent of the time and was heavy on play-action passes.Griffin didn't play last season and was inactive for all but one game, having lost his starting job to Kirk Cousins and then relegated to third string. In 2013 and '14, he threw a combined 20 touchdowns to 18 interceptions and ran for 665 yards.The Redskins' current staff did not feel Griffin could be that sort of dynamic 2012 version anymore after he tore his ACL and dislocated his ankle.Griffin reportedly balked at continuing in the zone read after his rookie year. But Shanahan said he told Griffin that's the style he needs to play."I [told him I] want you to know Jeremiah Attaochu Elite Jersey what your capabilities are," Shanahan said. "I had already talked to him about things I wasn't happy with right after the Super Bowl. But there's no sense rehashing that. [I said], 'Let's talk about the things you did good and why you had that success.' "Shanahan said Cleveland coach Hue Jackson would be good for Griffin because he has run multiple styles, in coaching different quarterbacks. Shanahan said during Griffin's rookie year that the zone read protected him from getting hit more than he would have in the pocket, and that Griffin would take time to develop as a passer because the system he used in college was so different than what was used in the NFL.Shanahan said he told Griffin he http://www.bearsofficialnflprostore.com/Authentic-Jay-Cutler-Jersey needed to go to a place where the fit was right. In other words: Do not go to a place where he's expected to be a drop-back passer.
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