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Teams making QBs more successful by tailoring

The dazzling debut of Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III last Sunday was certainly impressive.

The second overall pick completed 19 of 26 passes (73.1 percent) for 320 yards and two touchdowns, for a quarterback rating of 139.9.

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If you're going to mention Tripucka lineage you have to start with Frank Tripucka, Travis's grandfather, who quarterbacked at Notre Dame and in the NFL.