Let's jump all over Robert Griffin III for his latest comments. The Washington Redskins quarterback has been a figurehead for controversy and divisiveness since he entered the league back in 2012. And after a stellar rookie campaign that saw him lead the Redskins to a rare division title, RGIII has been the subject criticism on a near daily basis—sometimes from the media, and sometimes from his own head coach. 

So when RGIII says something somewhat controversial, those out to destroy him are first in line with what they feel like is a bully pulpit—almost literally. 

The former Heisman winner added some more words to the conversation in a recent interview with WJLA in Washington D.C. 

“I don't feel like I have to come out here and show anybody anything or why I'm better than this guy or better than that guy. It's more about going out and affirming that for me, I go out and I play, I know I'm the best quarterback on this team," RGIII said. "I feel like I'm the best quarterback in the league and I have to go out and show that."

A few things here. I am pretty sure Redskins fans would be more alarmed if RGIII didn't think he was the best quarterback in the NFL. Players at this position must have an ego that stands above other members of the team. It's this type of confidence that sets them apart in the huddle and on the field. If RGIII thought anything less than himself, it would be a major issue. 

Now, is RGIII the best quarterback in the NFL? Of course not. Heck, he might not even be the best quarterback on his roster. When it comes to his mentality, that matters little. That's also not the issue. 

RGIII needs to perform on the field with the confidence he displays off the field. That's the issue here. Not that he's actually showing confidence in his ability to succeed. 

For the fourth-year quarterback, it's now all about proving the naysayers wrong. Due to his struggles on the field and some concreate suggestions of less-than-stellar relationships within the organization, RGIII has put himself in an unenviable position. He not only needs to prove detractors outside of the Redskins franchise wrong, he needs to prove to those who suit up with him on Sundays that he can actually be one of the reasons the team will turn it around. Until that happens, the narrative of him being a malcontent with a me first mentality will continue to exist.