Even though football teams may have several captains, there can only be one quarterback to lead the team to victory, or defeat, each week.

The quarterback directs the calls and usually is the one receiving most of the accolades or criticism, depending on the outcome of the game.

ESPN.com recently reviewed three very different role models on the field: Andrew Luck, Russell Wilson and Robert Griffin III. Luck and Wilson’s leadership style has them taking responsibility for their actions even when they might not deserve the blame. They don’t deflect criticism and don’t sell out their teammates.

According to the article, Griffin III hasn’t quite turned into a leader like Luck and Wilson yet. He seems to care more about endorsements (in fact Luck mentioned that it’s too early in his career to accept endorsement deals—he first wants to prove himself, then the deals will still be there) and off-the-field pursuits than putting his nose to the grindstone and becoming a leader of his team. He has more endorsement deals than the other two put together. He takes veiled jabs at the coaching staff and indirectly blames team members for mistakes. He forgets that true leaders don’t do that.

RGIII has the fan base, the money, the contract—he’s got everything in his hands. Now, he just needs to be the leader that everyone invested in, which means focusing entirely on football, becoming a true team player and leader.