Washington Redskins Apparently Interested In Peyton Manning And Robert Griffin III

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Washington Redskins Apparently Interested In Peyton Manning And Robert Griffin III

By Jeremy Mauss  @JeremyMauss on Mar 9 2012, 10:30p +

When the Washington Redskins dealt two future first-round picks to swap picks with the St. Louis Rams and move up to the No. 2 overall spot in the 2012 NFL Draft, it was widely assumed they were withdrawing from the Peyton Manning sweepstakes by putting themselves in position to select Baylor's Robert Griffin III.

However, the latest reports out of Washington indicate the the Redskins are still interested in obtaining both QB's, with Manning presumably serving as Griffin's tutor:

Trade will not change Redskins plans in pursuing Peyton Manning. Intend to talk with and try to sign him, even if considered a longshot.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2012

While Manning is extremely unlikely to be interested in replicating the situation he just departed in Indianapolis, it doesn't harm the Redskins to ask.

It also keeps Daniel Synder's name in the papers, which surely has nothing to do with it.

For more on the Bears, head on over to Our Daily Bears and for reaction for Griffin's likely landing spot Washington go check out Hogs Haven. for more on the upcoming NFL draft, go visit Mocking The Draft.