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Griffin III Back In Action; Slinging Socks

Redskins’ quarterback Robert Griffin III was among several rookies who reported back to Redskins Park this week to return to studying the playbook and meeting some more teammates.

Griffin III — the 2011 Heisman Trophy winner from Baylor and the Redskins’ second overall pick in last month’s draft — has already been named Washington’s starting quarterback, and was seen yesterday getting in a good workout with his teammates in the weight room.

Griffin III has assuredly been spending a lot of his free time filming commercials, as was the case with adidas recently. For those looking for a more “behind-the-scenes” look at the Redskins’ rookie quarterback, check out this video from that shoot (warning, for those at work: there is a siren noise at the beginning):

Those familiar with Griffin III also know he’s famous for his unique sock collection. He’s even now selling a replica of the same socks he wore to Radio City Music Hall the night of the draft; the Redskins’ burgundy-and-gold-striped socks that have “Go Catch Your Dream” written on them, according to Griffin III’s Twitter:

What's up everybody, Heard your requests and have acted accordingly. #GoCatchYourDream socks are now on sale. Now back… say.ly/sGi3jzV—
Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) May 15, 2012

We look forward to bringing you Griffin III sock updates as much as we can.