RGIII believes that he is the best QB in the NFL: Despite an inconsistent, injury-riddled three-year start to his NFL career, Robert Griffin III remains confident in himself.
In an interview with WJLA, The 25-year-old said that he felt like he is the "best quarterback in the league."
"I don't feel like I have to come out here and show anybody anything or why I'm better than this guy or better than that guy," Griffin said. "It's more about going out and affirming that for me, I go out and I play, I know I'm the best quarterback on this team. I feel like I'm the best quarterback in the league and I have to go out and show that."
Aside from a stellar rookie season in 2012, Griffin has not shown that he is an elite QB in the NFL. The 2015 season could be his last chance to prove to the Redskins that he can be the QB that he believes he can be.
Griffin is coming off an injury-plagued 2014 season in which he made only seven starts. He finished with five touchdowns (one rushing) and six interceptions while completing 68.7 percent of his passes.
Eli Manning wants to be the league's highest-paid player: Eli Manning wants to make more money than last year's MVP, Aaron Rodgers, who is currently the league's highest-paid quarterback.
Manning and the New York Giants are hoping to reach an agreement on a new deal before the 2015 season begins, but a negotiating gap remains between the two parties.
The gap exists because the two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback wants to become the wealthiest athlete in the NFL, according to Ian Rapoport. Manning is entering the final year of a six-year deal he signed back in 2010.
Manning's agent, Tom Condon, justified the quarterback's demand in an interview with Sirius XM NFL Radio, according to the New York Post.
“The Giants have always been a solid organization, and Eli obviously is a unique human being and a terrific guy, so I think he’s uniquely suited to be the New York Giant quarterback,’’ Condon said. “I don’t know of anybody else who could handle that New York media and the scrutiny and all the pressure that goes with that the way that he does. He’s truly is unflappable.’’
Cardinals sign RB Johnson to 1-year deal: Chris Johnson found a new NFL team to call home Monday when the running back and the Arizona Cardinals agreed on a one-year deal.
The deal is worth $870,000, but the 29-year-old could earn up to $2 million if he rushes for 1,300 yards and is named to the Pro Bowl.
The Cardinals' original starting RB, Andre Ellington, suffered a hamstring injury which forced the team to look for a suitable replacement. Johnson was chosen because he and Elliington share a similar skill set.
Johnson is coming off a down 2014 season with the New York Jets where he recorded career lows in attempts (155), yards (663), and touchdowns (1). It marked the first time in seven seasons that the running back was unable to rush for 1,000 yards or more.
Rams fans hopeful team returns home to L.A.: The Rams are in Southern California much to the delight of several thousand fans hoping that the team will eventually relocate back to Los Angeles.
The team is spending a few days in Ventura County to work out at the Dallas Cowboys' training complex. A decision on whether or not the team will relocate is still months away, but fans are still making the Rams feel right at home with jerseys, flags, signs, and rowdy chants.
"I grew up here and went to school here. It's a great area, and … they miss their pro team. I think it's understandable, and that's why there's so much talk about the potential of bringing a franchise here," said Rams head coach Jeff Fisher.
The Rams called Los Angeles their home for 49 years before moving to St. Louis in 1995.
