In discussing the reasons for sitting Griffin in favor of backup Kirk Cousins, Shanahan repeatedly pointed out that Griffin has been sacked 24 times in the last five games. He also noted that Griffin missed this year's offseason practices while recovering from major knee surgery, a reason often cited for Griffin's struggles a year after winning the NFL's offensive rookie of the year award.
"We're talking about his health," Shanahan said. "I want to make sure he's healthy. I think that's the most important thing going into the offseason,Wholesale Jerseys China Shop, that he has his first full offseason being healthy. And if he did play, and something happened to him, I think it would set our franchise back."
