Robert Griffin III jumps into community as well as Browns’ playbook

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In mid-April, Cleveland Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III flew to Gainesville, Florida, to pay a surprise visit to 11-year-old Samantha Foss, who has cystic fibrosis. Griffin gave Foss a jersey he had made for her — and left the family stunned at his visit.

This was not an isolated occurrence, though. Whether intentional or happenstance, Griffin has been very active in representing the Browns. It’s tough not to notice all he’s been doing with community activities since he signed with the Browns March 24.

This might mean nothing in terms of completing a third-down throw with Geno Atkins in his face mask, but for Griffin to immediately become a part of the community should not be dismissed.

There are some who say Griffin views this opportunity with the Browns as a last chance to revive his career. If so, he has been proactive in many ways in showing the same commitment off the field that he’s trying to show on it. (Browns WR Terrelle Pryor posted an Instagram video showing he had arrived at the team facility at 7 a.m., and Griffin was already at his locker studying the playbook.)

Griffin was a voluntary part of the team’s Fan Fest on Saturday. He and guard John Greco sat together signing autographs and taking photos, mainly with kids. Griffin and his teammates also visited with …

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