ASHBURN, Va. -- After a couple of rough seasons, Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III said this is the best he's felt in a couple of years.
"Yeah, no doubt," he said. "No ifs, ands or buts about it."
The past two offseasons didn't exactly lead to success. Griffin spent 2013 rehabbing a surgically repaired knee -- "All in for Week One" -- and spent last season learning a new offensive system and adapting to a new head coach.
Now he's healthy. Now he's in the same system for a second consecutive offseason.
"I feel great," Griffin said. "I feel great about the guys around me ... That's all you can ask for."
With the Redskins having finished their last practice of the offseason Wednesday, Griffin now turns his attention to training camp -- and a season that could be his biggest in Washington. The Redskins picked up his fifth-year option for 2016, but that doesn't guarantee his return. Another bad or even mediocre year could lead to this being his last in Washington, a city he energized in 2012 with his rookie of the year performance, as the Redskins can cut him without any cap penalties (assuming he's healthy).
Griffin missed six games last year because of an ankle injury and then was benched for his performance, returning to the lineup after a Colt McCoy injury. But the Redskins named him the starter in January and added quarterbacks coach Matt Cavanaugh, giving them a dedicated set of eyes for the position.
It's led to Griffin practicing with a confidence the coaches hope carries over into games. Coach Jay Gruden was exuberant in his praise for Griffin on Tuesday, who had perhaps his best day of the spring.
"I don't really hear that stuff. We're focused on getting better every day," said Griffin, who has thrown 20 touchdowns and 18 interceptions in his past 22 games. In his first 15 games, he threw 20 touchdowns and five interceptions. "I'm glad he said some nice things.
"I just think we're all feeling better about what we're doing. We know a lot more than last year. And for me as a player, you always have to be confident. Sometimes you have to throw a little swag on it."
That swag would be increased with a productive season. To help, Cavanaugh has worked with Griffin on his base as well as his throwing motion. Cavanaugh wants his base to be more accurate in the pocket, leading to more accuracy down the field.
"He's extremely talented," Cavanaugh said. "When you're not around it every day, I don't think you appreciate it fully. He's got incredible athleticism, he has a very strong arm. He's really accurate.
"I know he wants it. Whatever issues he's had in the past are in the past. The health, being pulled out of a game, being put on the bench. Now he can control what happens today and tomorrow."