Flash back to 2012.

The NFL Draft promised two franchise quarterbacks that were likely to go with the first two picks. Andrew Luck of Stanford was the prototypical passer, with brilliant arm strength and accuracy, solid leadership and all the intangibles you could want. Robert Griffin III of Baylor was the exciting, dual-threat quarterback with plenty of moxie and physical talent, as well as the ability to create exciting plays.

Luck would go No. 1 to the Indianapolis Colts and is one of the best passers in the game today. Griffin, whom the Washington Redskins traded a lot of valuable picks to acquire, has struggled since an electrifying rookie season and is running out of time to prove he can be the franchise quarterback.

Part of Griffin’s problem is his poor track record with staying healthy. In his rookie season, Griffin suffered a concussion and a knee sprain, though he only missed one game. However, he reinjured his knee in a playoff defeat that then required surgery. Since his first season, Griffin has missed an additional 10 games over two seasons and has played through his fair share of injuries during that process.

Griffin is an electrifying playmaker when healthy. However, his history of knee injuries and concussions have limited his ability to play his own style. In his wildly successful rookie season where he won the Offensive Rookie of the Year, Griffin was aggressive and often reckless with his body, taking punishing hits on risky quarterback runs. As a dual threat, Griffin’s ability to scramble for yards not only helps out the ground attack but also forces defenses to commit more to the run, freeing up receivers in the passing game.

With his injury woes piling up, Griffin has been forced to change his style of play. He has to be more careful when exposing his body to big hits and focus more on his passing. This has resulted in less effective running and more mistakes when he throws the ball, evidenced by a spike in turnovers. Griffin’s struggles have resulted in him having to fight for his starting job against the likes of Colt McCoy and Kirk Cousins.

There is no doubt that a healthy and aggressive Robert Griffin III is a force to be reckoned with. Instead, his injuries have caused him to seriously struggle. With a recent concussion once again sidelining the former No. 2 draft pick and a contract nearing its end, it is safe to say that Griffin needs to turn things around quickly if he wants not only to be a franchise player, but also to keep his job.