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BY MIHIR BHAGAT

ANCHOR NATHAN BYRNE


Robert Griffin III didn’t throw at the NFL Combine, but he still made noise.
 
RGIII ran the fastest 40-yard dash time at the NFL Combine since Michael Vick, after clocking an unofficial 4.38 seconds.

Yahoo! Sports says the Heisman Trophy winner not only dominated in the workouts, but in the interviews, as well.
 
“What people needed to see from Robert Griffin was the general intelligence and composure that can fill a room. And during his Friday media session, Griffin hit it out of the park like few draft prospects ever have.”
 
During the press conference, the Baylor quarterback said he doesn’t fit the dual-threat stereotype. Here’s a clip from YouTube .

“I think there’s a misconception with being a dual-threat quarterback. You run first, throw second. I think I’ve proven I’m throw first, run if I need to.”

NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock said — despite an impressive 40 time — Griffin should’ve participated in full workouts.
 
“Robert Griffin. I have loved watching you throw the football. You have absolutely nothing to hide. Come out here tomorrow. Let it rip. Cam Newton did last year. Didn’t hurt him. Let’s have some fun.”
 
Nevertheless, FOX Sports analyst says he expects a team to move up and draft RGIII with the No. 2 overall pick.
 
"And I believe that either the Cleveland Browns or most especially the Washington Redskins will trade up to the No. 2 spot overall."

While an ESPN blogger agrees, he says Griffin’s 40 time won’t play a big role in that decision.
 
“When teams like the Browns and Redskins are considering moving up that high in the draft, I don’t think they’ll be looking back at this 40 time. It’s not about how fast a quarterback can run. It’s how quickly he can assimilate to the speed of the game.”

In comparison, Cam Newton ran a 4.59 in last year’s combine.