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Forestry crews snuff human-caused fire outside Gold Hill ... ACCESS warns clients to check possibly contaminated nut butters ... Get Up & Go: Saturday, Aug. 23 ... Forestry crews snuff human-caused fire outside Gold Hill ... ACCESS warns clients to check possibly contaminated nut butters ... NFL REPORT Redskins' RG3 stands by latest post Quarterback defiantly rebuffs those who doubt his ability By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Aug. 21, 2014 @ 8:03 pm By The Associated Press Posted Aug. 21, 2014 @ 8:03 pm » Social News ASHBURN, Va. — Robert Griffin III on Thursday stood by his latest retort against naysayers and said he has no plans to shut down his social media presence, pointing out that “there are 1.1 million people on Twitter” interested in what he has to say. Griffin regularly rebuffs doubters on Twitter and Facebook, but the Washington Redskins quarterback’s latest words were more defiant than usual. “They doubted in High School ... They doubted a turnaround at Baylor ... They doubted a Heisman was possible ... Keep doubting. It’s nothing New. Because at the end of the day, in the Griffin Household we read Philippians 4:12-13.” Asked to explain the post, Griffin said: “As far as I’m concerned, I said what I needed to say. It is what I believe, and what our household deems necessary to go out every day and be successful.” Griffin has always appeared sensitive to criticism. Speaking about the quarterback earlier this year, Redskins coach Jay Gruden said: “He doesn’t like negative publicity. ... He wants everybody to love Robert.” Asked if he has considered shutting down social media to avoid negative feedback, Griffin referenced his 1.17 million followers. “To each his own. There are 1.1 million people on Twitter that want to hear what the quarterbacks and guys have to say,” he said. “And it’s not that we tweet all the time, but anytime we tweet something it gets blown up, but it is what it is. “We spend a lot of our day focused on football, so when we get a chance to unwind, whether it’s watching reality TV or being on Twitter for five minutes in a day, that’s not subtracting what we’re doing on the field or in the film room.” BILLS COACH BLOWS: Buffalo coach Doug Marrone blew up at his players on Thursday, sending a message that he’s fed up with too many fights and post-whistle shoving matches during practice. Marrone cleared the field during the middle of a team drill and ordered players to run sprints after several of them exchanged shoves. That included receiver Marquise Goodwin pushing down rookie cornerback Sam Miller from behind. Marrone then directed his anger at starting defensive end Jerry Hughes on the sideline. Looking directly at Hughes, Marrone used several profanities in telling the player to stop complaining. “Why can’t you handle it as players?” Marrone yelled. He then motioned toward the locker room and said: “Do you want to play on this team?” Once again looking at Hughes, Marrone said: “If you’ve got a problem with me, you need to come and tell me.” Marrone spent a few minutes meeting with Hughes following practice. Walking off the field, Hughes referred questions about what happened to Marrone, and added: “the head coach took care of it.” Afterward, Marrone said his comments were directed at the team and not Hughes. Several fights have broken out during camp, which opened July 20. The most intense fight occurred Wednesday when rookie defensive end Bryan Johnson ripped off the helmet of center Eric Wood and then connected with several punches. Numerous veterans stepped in to defend Wood, who sustained a cut on his nose. Johnson was wrestled to the ground by guard Erik Pears and tight end Scott Chandler. BUCS MARTIN BACK: Doug Martin is back from an injury that sidelined him for most of last season and confident he can regain the form that made him one of the most productive running backs in the NFL as a rookie for Tampa Bay. The third-year pro missed the final 10 games of 2013 after tearing the labrum in his left shoulder, contributing to the Bucs ranking 30th in scoring and last in total offense on the way to a 4-12 finish. If the Bucs are going to turn themselves around in their first season under coach Lovie Smith, they likely will need a strong running game built around the 5-foot-9, 215-pound Martin. Particularly with second-year running back Mike James slowed by a shoulder injury and third-round draft pick Charles Sims likely to miss a significant portion of his rookie season after undergoing surgery on his right ankle last week. “He’s a key guy,” Smith said of Martin, adding that backup Bobby Rainey also figures prominently in the team’s plans as it prepare for the Sept. 7 regular season opener against Carolina. “They’re both good players, but Doug is our bell cow,” said the coach. “He likes that role. He’s had a good camp, hasn’t missed a beat.” Martin rushed for 1,454 yards and 11 TDs in 2012, and his 1,926 yards from scrimmage ranked third in the NFL behind Adrian Peterson and Calvin Johnson. Only two players in league history — Eric Dickerson, with 2,212 in 1984, and Edgerrin James, 2,139 in 1999 — have gained more yards from scrimmage as a rookie. MANZIEL NOT READY: On one knee and far from the action, quarterback Johnny Manziel leaned on his orange helmet and watched. This is his new position. As Browns starter Brian Hoyer worked with Cleveland’s first-team offense during 11-on-11 drills Thursday, Manziel, for now relegated to the second string, observed from the side. He took mental notes as he waited for his turn. “Obviously I didn’t want this to be the outcome,” Manziel said. “But at the same time, I didn’t necessarily feel I was ready, I felt like there were steps that I needed to take, and I need to take, to get better.” Manziel, who has completed 14 of 27 passes for 128 yards and a touchdown, said nothing has surprised him so far. “It’s exactly what I thought it would be,” he said. “I knew it would be a big step, a big learning process. If people would have seen me my first year at A&M they would’ve said no way this kid could get to where I’m at today. People don’t understand that my first year-and-a-half at A&M I was terrible. “I just continued to try and get better, learn the playbook, got more comfortable around everybody, around the coaches with the system, and then good things happened for me.” By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Aug. 21, 2014 @ 8:03 pm » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. fantasy football Instant Fantasy Reaction for Brice Butler Aug. 23, 2014 at 12:27 am Instant Fantasy Reaction for Julian Edelman Aug. 22, 2014 at 11:29 pm Instant Fantasy Reaction for Allen Hurns Aug. 22, 2014 at 10:23 pm Instant Fantasy Reaction for Shane Vereen Aug. 22, 2014 at 9:52 pm Reggie Bush's Instant Fantasy Reaction Aug. 22, 2014 at 9:07 pm Instant Fantasy Reaction for MJD Aug. 22, 2014 at 8:33 pm calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. 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