Mike Shanahan: 'We have confidence in Robert Griffin III'

Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan has insisted that he has full faith in quarterback Robert Griffin III despite his inconsistent start to the NFL season.

The 23-year-old has thrown three interceptions in his opening two games as the Redskins have started 0-2 following defeats to the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers.

"We've got a lot of confidence in Robert. If we didn't feel that way, he wouldn't be in there," Shanahan told reporters.

Washington face the Detroit Lions on week three.