So, how's this for a wild theory?
Jay actually loves Griffin.
But, after witnessing the Oline getting eaten alive by a pride if lions, he decided to sacrifice Pick, er um, Kirk, while the new kids learn enough to be counted on not to get Robert killed. Saying it was "Kirk's team" was simply providing him with the same confidence builder he gave Robert when announcing him as the starter during the offseason. Means Jack Shit.
Now Robert, out of the limelight, is allowed to further learn the job out of the view of know-nothing armchair GM's. While the Oline improves it's game. And Gruden banks on either Kirk getting injured, or, his alter ego, Pick, continuing to do what he does best, justifying benching him forever, again.
Oh yeah, this could be happening.
As for this Sunday, I'm looking forward to seeing, Kirk, take the bull be the horns, or, the eagle by the wings, as it were, and leading us to victory.
If his alter-ego takes charge, there will be chants. And they'll rhyme with, Far Be Thee!
You know it, and I know it.
When they say, "you're the man", you damn well better be, The Man.