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For me, a quarterback's best friend, especially a young quarterback's best friend, is a coach who believes in him.
Robert Griffin III
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Robert Griffin III
Age: 34
Born: 1990
Born: February 12
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Robert Lee Griffin III
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RGIII
Robert Griffin
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