some, including opposing players who noticed RG3 wasn't the same as he was in his thrilling rookie season. Giants defensive back Antrel Rolle saw a difference a few weeks ago.

"A lot of teams have been getting after him a whole lot better this year for whatever reason. I don't know if it's he can't escape the way he used to escape or his line isn't holding up," Rolle said. "I just know he has been getting hit. He's been getting sacked a whole lot more than we're used to seeing."

Griffin has been a human pin cushion the last few weeks and was sacked five times in Sunday's 45-10 home loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Griffin threw for 164 yards with a touchdown and an interception before beingremoved in favor of Cousins. RG3 has been sacked 24 times in the last five games and finished the season with 3,203 passing yards, 16 TD passes and 12 interceptions.

He rushed for 489 yards with no scores after posting 815 yards on the ground and seven TDs in 2012.

Griffin handled the news of his demotion well and wants what's best for the Redskins.

"Coach decided to shut me down for the rest of the season, so, I talked to coach, he talked to me about it and I expressed my desire to play," Griffin said Wednesday. "Of course, I want to be out there to finish the season with my guys -- see it through. He explained to me his reasoning, and at the end of the day, coach's