Redskins will start McCoy over RGIII against Colts

The drama in D.C. continues. has been benched and will start on Sunday vs. the , NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday, per a team source. Gruden informed the team of the change on Wednesday.While the move isn't nece sarily permanent, NFL Media's Albert Breer reports that will play out the string for the rest of the season if he performs well. Griffin will be the team's No. 2 quarterback, ahead of ."My job is to do everything we can to win Mark Friedman Jersey ," Gruden said on a conference call. "... At this time, I just feel like Colt gives us a better opportunity."It's a decision that was unfathomable just two years ago when was deemed as the ' savior on his way to earning . But the injury-prone QB has struggled over the past two seasons, culminating with head coach last week. played badly against the Niners, but Gruden said he had of starting him vs. Indy. However, Gruden left the door open for a change and clearly saw something he couldn't ignore on the game film.Griffin's pa sing mechanics and footwork have regre sed, while his confidence has clearly taken a shot. The Baylor product who once froze defenses with his elite speed and pinpoint accuracy has now resorted to dinks and dunks while failing to win a single game this season. dislocated his ankle during the first drive of , and then watched struggle with turnovers before Gruden turned to McCoy. The won in both of McCoy's outings, including an impre sive against the .The transition back to Griffin was not smooth. said in an interview on FOX the decision had teammates "feeling a certain way." After struggled in his first two games back, he was criticized by Gruden for not taking accountability for his play.Griffin is entering the final season of his rookie deal and a big decision looms. The will have to figure out whether to exercise Griffin's fifth-year option by May 3 -- if he's still on the team then.The latest Around The NFL Podcast and recaps Monday night's Week 12 doubleheader. Find more Around The NFL content on . Nathan Smith Jersey