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Griffin did not show a hint of a limp while walking up and down the red carpet before accepting The Associated Press 2012 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award Saturday night. Speaking to the media for the first time since his Jan. 9 operation, the man known as RG3 said he's aiming to return to action at the start of next season. 'The knee is good. ... I'm pretty far ahead. I don't want to scare anyone, so I'll take it slow,' said Griffin, who wore a tie with the Redskins' burgundy and gold colors. 'My goal is Week 1.'
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Griffin received 29 votes from a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league, topping two other quarterbacks who also took their teams to the postseason: Andrew Luck of the Indianapolis Colts got 11 votes, and Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks got 10. 'All the competition for this award is extremely good,' Griffin said. 'It seems like the league's in good hands with the young quarterbacks.' The No. 2 overall draft pick last year after winning the Heisman Trophy at Baylor, Griffin led the Redskins to their first NFC title in 13 years with a thrill-a-minute combination of running and passing. He rushed for 815 yards, a record for a rookie QB, and threw for 3,200 yards, 20 touchdowns and only five interceptions.
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