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3-Wide: Who's most to blame for RG3's failure in Washington?

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3-Wide is a weekly feature in which theScore's NFL editors debate the hot topics around the league. Grab a cold towel and brace for hot takes.

Who is most to blame for RG3's failure in Washington?

Arun Srinivasan: Robert Griffin III is primarily responsible for his own demise in Washington. The Redskins quarterback clashed with two different head coaches, routinely threw his teammates under the bus in the public eye, and failed to take responsibility for his shortcomings in the pocket. Griffin commandeered the spotlight in the nation's capital after an excellent rookie year and demanded all the accolades with no strings attached. The Redskins are usually a textbook dysfunctional organization, but for once, it's hard to put them at fault for the Griffin calamity.

Dan Wilkins: It's appeared as though owner Dan Snyder had a close relationship with Griffin from the time he mortgaged the future to move up in the 2012 draft. If such a dynamic indeed allowed Griffin to go over the head of his head coach and general manager, then Snyder can take plenty of the blame for the quarterback's downfall. Griffin quickly earned far more power than any young player should have.

Joe Thomson: Mike Shanahan allowed a quarterback drafted second overall to fundamentally regress under his tutelage, eventually losing a power struggle because he couldn't tailor his offense to a franchise player's needs. It seems he's escaped most of the blame, but had he been more skillful in his influence, perhaps none of this would've happened.

Which team should trade for Darren Sproles?

Thomson: With Sproles reportedly receiving trade interest during the draft, many believe the Eagles could cash in the veteran for a draft pick(s). The Colts may make the most sense as a destination, as they could use Sproles in much the same way they did Ahmad Bradshaw in 2014. Bringing back a receiving threat to this backfield should be a major priority with Frank Gore and little else available.

Wilkins: How about the Vikings? Adrian Peterson remains the feature back, and he still hasn't shown any signs of slowing down. For as dominant as he is on the ground, though, the future Hall of Famer has never offered much in the passing game. Landing Sproles, presumably for a conditional late-round pick, would give Minnesota the perfect tandem of running backs to utilize in rotation. A dynamic passing-game back could help Teddy Bridgewater take the next step, thus bolstering the Vikings' chances for a deep playoff run.

Srinivasan: The Broncos should attempt to acquire Sproles, as he'd be a great complement to their existing running-back core of C.J. Anderson and Ronnie Hillman. Sproles provides the defending champions with a capable receiver out of the backfield, an option that will come in handy when Mark Sanchez is forced to check down. Entering his 12th season, Sproles is ostensibly seeking a title more than anything else, and few teams meet that criteria better than the Broncos.

Which team has the best defense in the NFC West?

Wilkins: The Seahawks have been the NFC West's top defense for five years running, and there's no reason why that shouldn't again be the case in 2016. Landing Jarran Reed in the second round of this year's draft will help an already strong run defense take a step toward dominance. With even a few more third-and-long situations as a result, the dynamic group of pass-rushers and Seattle's league-best secondary will only continue to tee off on opposing quarterbacks.

Thomson: The Cardinals may have had the division's best unit before adding Chandler Jones and Robert Nkemdiche. Now, the pass rush is going to be even better, making life simpler for a talented secondary that does things unconventionally. On paper, there's no weakness on this roster, and the Cardinals are poised to usurp the Seahawks as the West's best.

Srinivasan: It may be unwise to pick against the Seahawks, who led the NFL in scoring defense for the past four years, but the Cardinals have surpassed them. Tyrann Mathieu emerged as the NFL's best defensive back, while Patrick Peterson returned to top form last season, and both players are in the primes of their careers. Arizona reinforced its pass rush by acquiring Chandler Jones, who is coming off a 12.5-sack performance, and drafted Robert Nkemdiche, who could win Defensive Rookie of the Year. The Seahawks boast a great defense, but the Cardinals are even better entering 2016.

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