Ravens news: Robert Griffin III reveals his goals for the future

Ravens backup quarterback Robert Griffin III isn't content to play out his career as a backup in Baltimore if he doesn't have to.

There was a time when Robert Griffin III was one of the most exciting young quarterbacks in the NFL. Those days are long gone. Now relegated to the role of backup for the Baltimore Ravens, Griffin still has his sights set on becoming a starter again.

Griffin said on The Matt Mosley Show on Tuesday:

“I want to be a starter again. I'm 30 years old, and quarterbacks are playing into their 40s now. There's a lot of time left to still go achieve all the dreams and goals I set for myself.”

Griffin almost certainly won't realize that dream with the Ravens.

Lamar Jackson is coming off of an MVP season, and at just 24 years old, he is locked into the starting quarterback role for the long haul.

Griffin added that Baltimore is a “top-notch, first-class organization” and that he supports Jackson and can envision himself being the star's backup “for the foreseeable future,” as long as he is properly compensated.

Griffin talked about the Ravens being a "top-notch, first class" organization that has done everything possible to support @Lj_era8. He could see himself remaining Jackson's backup "for the forseeable future" as long as he's properly compensated. https://t.co/W2ZwqGDyg0

— Matt Mosley (@mattmosley) June 9, 2020

But at some point, Griffin is going to want to search for greener pastures.

Griffin has one year remaining on his current deal and is set to make $2 million in 2020. It will certainly be interesting to see what kind of interest he receives when he hits the open market next offseason.

The Baylor product was originally selected by the Washington Redskins with the second overall pick of the 2012 NFL Draft. He went on to have a spectacular rookie campaign, making the Pro Bowl and leading the Redskins to an NFC East division title. However, he suffered a knee injury during Washington's Wild Card round playoff loss to the Seattle Seahawks, one that changed the trajectory of his career.

Griffin spent three more seasons with the Redskins, slowly sliding down the depth chart, and then had a cup of coffee with the Cleveland Browns before joining the Ravens in 2018.