RG3: There’s ‘a massive chip on my shoulder’

During his news conference on Wednesday, new Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III told reporters that he’ll be playing with a chip on his shoulder.

Get breaking news and SI’s biggest stories instantly. Download the new Sports Illustrated app (iOS or Android) and personalize your experience by following your favorite teams and SI writers.

During his news conference on Wednesday, new Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III told reporters that he’ll be playing with a chip on his shoulder.

“I’m not trying to let any baggage hold me down from the past,” Griffin said, “but I do have a massive chip on my shoulder.”

Griffin was released by the Redskins last month. During his tenure in Washington, he sustained several injuries, was benched multiple times and engaged in a public feud with former coach Mike Shanahan.

• MMQB: Mike Shanahan: RG3 and Me

He signed with the Browns weeks after his release.