The Facts: When new GM Scot McCloughan emphasized building through the draft at Friday's introductory press conference, he wasn't referencing the impending selection of a first-round QB. In a subsequent discussion with WTEM-FM's The Sports Fix, McCloughan made it clear that Robert Griffin III will receive another opportunity to recapture his rookie-season magic. "I think you need to give him some time," McCloughan said. "It's the most important position on the field for any organization."
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McCloughan acknowledged a need to do more homework on Griffin, but added that he was "very impressed" with the Baylor star's deep-ball accuracy and athleticism coming out of college. "I think (the 2015) season is going to tell a lot," McCloughan said. "I don't think you ever give up on a young quarterback that ... took you to the playoffs as a rookie. I really don't think you do that. ..." That said, McCloughan stopped short of guaranteeing that Griffin will be on the opening-day roster and it will be HC Jay Gruden -- not McCloughan -- who chooses the Week 1 starter. But McCloughan's comments certainly suggest Griffin has a very good shot at being that guy.