Operation Patience

When Robert Griffin III wore his “Operation Patience” shirt this week during pregame warm-ups I was ecstatic because this is the mind set needed to come back from anything especially an injury like he suffered last year. Recall when “Operation Patience” was operating on patient” Namely RGII. I remember pointing out the treatment center where Dr. James Andrews treats athletes to my son. We were driving by the same day RGIII was in Birmingham to have his surgery. My son asked how long it would take. I thought as it up to him and the Lord. It seems RGII and the Lord did their job and now the coach is doing his job to protect the athlete. Patience is mind-set that takes time because even when you are ready maybe all the other forces are not.

Had Coach Mike Shanahan employed “Operation Patience” during the final game of the season and taken Griffin out we probably wouldn’t be in this discussion now. Patience learns from its mistakes. Looking forward with expectation but waiting for the right opportunity takes patience. The NFL fined RGIII for wearing this shirt but the message to the fans and the world is clear. The coach and front office of the Washington Redskins learned the lesson of patience. Preparation and timing are forged in patience. RGII and the Redskins are set and reloaded thanks to “Operation Patience”.