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Operation Patience now is Operation Paycheck. Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III was fined $10,Washington Nationals Chris Heisey Jersey,000 by the NFL for wearing unauthorized apparel. (Nick Wass/Associated Press) Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III was fined $10,Richard Rodgers Packers Jersey,000 by the NFL for wearing unauthorized apparel,Boston Red Sox Ted Williams Jersey, a league spokesman confirmed to NFL.com and NFL Network on Thursday. The Washington Post first reported the news. Griffin wore unauthorized apparel emblazoned with the phrase Operation Patience during pregame warmups before Monday night's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. That was RGIII's catchphrase for working his way back into full-time duties after offseason knee surgery. The best part about Operation Patience is thatit's almost over. All signs still indicate Griffin will start in the Redskins' season opener against Michael Vick and the Philadelphia Eagles. UPDATE: Griffin addressed the fine at the Redskins' Welcome Home Luncheon on Friday,Roy Halladay Blue Jays Jersey, per The Associated Press,Cleveland Indians Lonnie Chisenhall Jersey, joking: Those auctioneers did a good job. I would've given them 10 grand,Howie Long Raiders Jersey, but the NFL took it away from me this week. The Around The League Podcast is now available on iTunes! Click here to listen and subscribe. |
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