With news breaking this week that Robert Griffin III has returned to the practice field, the hype machine is starting to build up again. The last time anyone saw him on a field, he was down in pain with a major knee injury. Although the 2013 regular season is still months away, what can we realistically expect from one of the most dynamic young players in the league?

The Washington Redskins made a great playoff run last season thanks in large part to Griffin and fellow rookie Alfred Morris. While Morris was a very accomplished running back in his own right, many feel that the run and pass threat of Griffin opened up holes. That is why it is so important that the second-year quarterback is as close to 100% as possible.

One has to look back just one season to see how quickly an elite athlete can bounce back from a knee injury. Adrian Peterson tore his knee up in 2011, only to be the best running back in the NFL in 2012. Griffin will be slightly more vulnerable though as a quarterback, especially when it comes to blind side hits and awkward pile-ups.

All along, Griffin and the Redskins have made it sound like he will be ready for Week 1. The fact he is on the practice field in May is certainly encouraging, but light practicing and playing at the highest level are two different things. Whether you are a fan of the Redskins, or just a hardcore player in fantasy football leagues thinking of drafting him, it seems like expecting much if any improvement from Year 1 to Year 2 is wishful thinking. In fact, his first couple of games in the season might hurt his season numbers and make him have a slight regression. It seems highly likely he will be back to 100% and confident at some point in 2013, but the first few weeks might be pushing it.

When the 2013 NFL Draft was officially over, it kind of felt like the day after Christmas. You’re happy with all your new toys, but still kind of sad it is all over. Well don’t shed too many tears, Casey and Dave are here to take you back to the best of the rest. High profile names such as Manti Te’o and Geno Smith didn’t have to wait too long on Day 2 to hear their names called but most quarterbacks had to wait until Saturday for that sweet sweet call to put money in their pocket. And with most of the offensive linemen gone it was finally time for the other positions to start filling out. Overall it was a great weekend for football lovers. If you missed anything, don’t trip we got you covered on this episode of The Football Radio Show.

For a draft supposedly lacking star power and true blue chippers near the top, the 1st round of the 2013 NFL Draft was action packed and full of surprises. The first overall pick was not Luke Joeckel as most experts had speculated but it was another offensive tackle, Eric Fisher from Central Michigan who was taken first. The line of offensive linemen was long but the list of 1st round quarterbacks was not, and the list of 1st round runningbacks was even shorter. EJ Manuel was the only quarterback taken in the first round as he is now a member of the Buffalo Bills. And for the first time since the 1960′s no runningback was taken in the first round. Dave and Casey give you the highlights from Thursday night on this episode of The Football  Radio Show.

Nothing left to do now but speculate on wins and losses for your favorite team from now until September. The NFL released the schedule for the 2013 Season and now we have a full and tasty slate for NFL goodness that will lead the way to Super Bowl XLVIII. Dave and Casey go through the schedule and pick through the good, the bad, and the ugly. Plenty of grudge matches as well as playoff rematches to look forward to, including Peyton Manning hosting the Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens to open the season, as well as the Denver Broncos making stops at little brother Eli’s casa, Tom Brady’s crib (and he’s bringing Wes Welker), oh yeah and a stop in Indy to face Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts in the house that Peyton built. All this and so much more on this episode of The Football Radio Show.

The 2013 NFL Schedule comes out next week, but we are such football sickos that we just couldn’t wait to talk about it. The old cynic proverb that ” no good deed goes unpunished” hits the Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens who according to last year’s win percentages hold the 5th toughest schedule in the NFL. Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers actually play the toughest schedule. One look at the Carolina opponents and you’ll understand why their schedule is so tough. While they are not the handsomest of men, it is still always good to be a Manning, especially Peyton Manning. He and the Denver Broncos play the league’s easiest schedule, but as we all know, “shoulda but didn’t”, happens all the time in the NFL. One thing is certain, Casey and Dave love football. Another certainty is that we are slowly inching towards the season and we will ease you into it on this episode of The Football Radio Show.

As many wives, girlfriends, and significant others have found out the hard way, there is no off season in the NFL. The new league year started just over a week ago and it’s been a wicked pace ever since. Eight new coaches, several new general managers, and free agents o’plenty. The NFL never sleeps and when Dave and Casey aren’t sleeping they are eating and drinking football. So here is a tasty recap off all the 2013 NFL action on this episode of The Football Radio Show.

Super Bowl XLVII had a little bit of everything. A record setting performance by Jacoby Jones, a nearly flawless night by Joe Flacco, a big time 49ers comeback, and whole lot of 4th quarter drama. However, when the lights went out for the second and final time of the night it was the Baltimore Ravens that emerged as World Champions. Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco threw for three touchdowns and helped Ray Lewis ride off into the sunset with the Lombardi Trophy in hand as the Baltimore Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers 34-31. Colin Kaepernick had a good game, but just as Andrew Luck, Peyton Manning, and Tom Brady found out in the NFL Playoffs, good wasn’t good enough against Ed Reed and the Ravens defense. Dave and Casey break it down one more time on this Super Bowl XLVII Recap edition of The Football Radio Show.

Super Bowl XLVII is finally here and The Football Radio Show couldn’t be more stoked. It’s the Baltimore Ravens taking on the San Francisco 49ers. With as many stories that are surrounding this game, it is not hard to find an area of interest, just take your pick. Is it the family affair with the brothers Harbaugh squaring off? Or the mid-season QB replacement Colin Kaepernick playing in the Super Bowl in only his 10th start vs. Joe Flacco who’s won a Playoff game five years in a row? Or is it the passing of the guard with Patrick Willis going against Ray Lewis on his last ride? One thing is certain, it’s going down this Sunday. So who will be hoisting the Lombardi Trophy on Sunday Night as the winner of Super Bowl XLVII and new World Champs? Dave and Casey let you know when they do it up Super styles on this Baltimore Ravens vs San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl XLVII Preview edition of The Football Radio Show.