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As most people predicted, Lovie Smith has been fired from his post as the head coach of the Houston Texans. It’s easy to forget after this chaotic season, but Smith really wasn’t supposed to coach for Houston this season. The team was supposed to hire Josh McCown (again) as their coach. When that deal fell […]

It was non-stop action throughout the College Football Playoff on New Year’s Eve. That goes double for Robert Griffin III. The former Heisman Trophy winner was broadcasting live from the Michigan-TCU game when he got the call that his pregnant wife was going into labor. RGIII reminded everyone that he was a lethal dual-threat QB […]

Washington Commanders fans were incredulous at the non-call to end their 20-12 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday. Current quarterback Taylor Heinicke didn’t get the benefit of the call, which outraged former franchise QBs in Robert Griffin II and Joe Theismann. Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes was draped all over Commanders wide receiver Curtis […]

Freedom of speech doesn’t mean freedom from consequences. Robert Griffin III learned that the hard way when he dropped a racial slur on live television during the Monday Night Countdown pregame show before the New England Patriots and the Arizona Cardinals’ clash. Griffin came ardently to the defense of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. Hurts, […]

Kanye West just can’t keep himself from delivering antisemitic outbursts, and his latest rant appears to be a new low. He praised Adolf Hitler while appearing on Alex Jones’ Info Wars program, and ESPN football broadcaster Robert Griffin III has had enough. “Well, I see good things about Hitler also.” -Ye pic.twitter.com/BdUj7tQXlL — Rex Chapman🏇🏼 […]

Robert Griffin III did not hide his true feelings about what he perceives to be an SEC bias on the part of the College Football Playoff committee following the latest release of the CFP rankings ahead of Thanksgiving. The Committee really showing that SEC bias with 9-2 LSU over 10-1 USC and 9-2 Alabama ahead […]

The Arizona Cardinals entered the 2022 season with high hopes after they finished last season with an 11-6 record and a trip to the NFC Wild Card round before bowing to eventual Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams. However, the season just hasn’t gone according to plan for the Cardinals. Through 11 games, they have […]

Earlier on Wednesday, news broke that Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder had hired Bank of America to potentially look to sell the franchise. The team has denied the reports that that was their intention, but reading the tea leaves, that appears to be the case. Shortly afterward, former Commanders quarterback and number two overall pick, […]

After the news broke that Dan Snyder would begin exploring options regarding a potential sale of the Washington Commanders, social media erupted with joy. Among those excited about the potential ownership change was former Washington QB Robert Griffin III. RGIII took to Twitter on Wednesday with a rather intriguing proposal in regard to stepping into […]

There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding Russell Wilson’s Week 5 performance for the Denver Broncos. Unfortunately for the nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback, the noise hasn’t been positive at all, which you might say is somewhat warranted following his awful showing against the Indianapolis Colts. Wilson’s lackluster game has generated so much buzz that even […]

The Green Bay Packers struggled to get much of anything going on offense in Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings. Now, Robert Griffin III is coming to their rescue, as well as potentially to the rescue of AJ Dillon and Aaron Jones fantasy football owners. RGIII took to Twitter on Wednesday to offer some advice […]

Robert Griffin III, the 2011 Heisman winner, has given his early predictions for who could win the award in 2022. His early frontrunners were Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett, Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson, Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders, and North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye. All five of these quarterback prospects put on […]

The Michigan Wolverines took care of business in Ann Arbor Saturday — and so did Robert Griffin III. The former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback of the Baylor Bears had an epic introduction to the game between Michigan football and the Colorado State Rams, as he exited the tunnel with Wolverines players galloping into the field in […]

Current NFL players haven’t exactly come out in droves to support league-mandated discipline of embattled Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, credibly accused of sexual misconduct by dozens of women. One prominent former signal-caller, though, is resolute in his opinion the NFL’s finalized suspension of Watson isn’t nearly big enough punishment given gravity of the allegations […]

Robert Griffin III came into the defense of his fellow NFL quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson after the two received what he feels are undeserved criticisms from anonymous defensive coordinators. On Twitter, Griffin called out the said coordinators and emphasized that instead of putting down other players, they should start accepting there are various […]

The Washington Commanders continue to draw heat off the field. In honor of the franchise’s 90th anniversary, Washington is adding to its list of greatest players in team history with 10 additional members to be voted into the “90 Greatest list”. However, a couple of rather conspicuous omissions from the ballot sparked outrage from the […]

If you ask Robert Griffin III, among all the rookie QBs who had significant playing time in 2021, it’s pretty clear who’s going to win the Super Bowl first: New England Patriots rising star Mac Jones. RGIII noted that the Patriots’ defense and Jones’ confidence with a year of NFL football under his belt give […]

The Tennessee Titans surprised fans and Ryan Tannehill by selecting Malik Willis 86th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft. Tennessee’s quarterback acquisition meant that the two would likely be battling it out for the starting position for the upcoming season. With that in mind, Tannehill told reporters, “I don’t think it’s my job to mentor […]

Robert Griffin III is not giving up on his hope to make an NFL comeback in the future. In fact, he has a few teams in mind that he believes will be great situations for him and where he is at this stage of his career. The former No. 2 overall pick last played in […]

Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III slapped the Cleveland Browns with a harsh reality check on the situation they are facing with Baker Mayfield. The Browns acquired Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans this offseason, signaling the end of Baker Mayfield’s time with the team. Cleveland hoped to trade Mayfield in the Watson trade but […]

It hasn’t been a month since Tom Brady retired and all the talks have been about his possible NFL comeback and where he’ll play. Former quarterback Robert Griffin III joined in the conversation and shared his two cents on which team will best fit the QB GOAT if he decides to unretire. According to Griffin, […]

Former Washington Football Team quarterback Robert Griffin III is working on writing a book that will reportedly detail all of the dysfunction and mismanagement of the franchise. NBC Sports’ Micheal David Smith broke down the angle of the book. Robert Griffin III won the Heisman Trophy at Baylor for the 2011 season. He was then […]

After having spent the past couple of seasons as Lamar Jackson’s back-up on the Ravens, Robert Griffin III finds himself on the free-agent market once again. Several seasons removed from a promising rookie campaign that ended with a career-altering injury, RGIII is hard at work and doing all he can to get back on an […]

The NFL has already seen a heavy dose of injuries to the quarterback position and now a couple of teams might be hitting the market. As it turns out, one former NFL signal-caller is eyeing a comeback. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Robert Griffin is hoping to play in the NFL again and has […]

On Monday the Washington Football Team announced that starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick was being placed on injured reserve with a hip injury. While he may still come back at some point this season, he will miss a large chunk of games. It appears the Washington Football Team will roll forward with Taylor Heinicke as their […]

Robert Griffin III seems to have landed a new job, though, it’s not the kind that would give you a reason to draft him on your fantasy football team. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the former Heisman Trophy winner is set to take his talents to Bristol. Veteran free agent QB and budding […]

The NFL draft has come and gone and the San Francisco 49ers made a splash pick with the third overall selection. After much speculation that Mac Jones would be taken by the 49ers, the San Francisco front office pulled a fast one and chose Trey Lance instead. Trey Lance is a true dual-threat quarterback that […]

Currently out of job in the NFL, Robert Griffin III found some time to analyze the happenings on Day 2 of the 2021 NFL Draft with Bleacher Report. Perhaps the juiciest takeaway from that interview was his subtle shot at Minnesota Vikings signal-caller and former teammate Kirk Cousins after the NFC North team decided to […]

The Washington Football Team selected Robert Griffin III with the second-overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. They had traded up and given a king’s ransom to the Los Angeles Rams (then the St. Louis Rams), to get the opportunity to do so. The rest was supposed to be history. Griffin III would be the […]

After several delays, the long-anticipated matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers finally pushed through on Wednesday. In the end, the home team managed to extend their undefeated run on the season, as they defeated the visiting Baltimore squad, 19-14. The loss did not sit well with quarterback Robert Griffin III, who did […]

Robert Griffin III believes the Baltimore Ravens would have shocked the world and defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday had he not gotten hurt in the second quarter. Griffin III pulled his hamstring and was eventually taken out of the game in the fourth quarter for Trace McSorley (via Jamison Hensley of ESPN). Ravens QB […]

Did everyone remember there is a football game on in the middle of a Wednesday afternoon? The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers are finally squaring off at Heinz Field, though the circumstances are particularly grim for the Ravens. Baltimore entered the game short 23 players because of COVID-19. Quarterback Lamar Jackson was among those forced to […]

The 6-4 Baltimore Ravens will travel to Heinz Field in Week 12 to take on the 10-0 Pittsburgh Steelers in a game that has been postponed two times already. The Ravens and Steelers were originally supposed to play on Thanksgiving evening, but Baltimore’s COVID-19 outbreak forced the NFL to move the game to Sunday. The […]

The Baltimore Ravens will have a chance to deal the Pittsburgh Steelers their first loss of the season when they visit Heinz Field on Tuesday. However, they’ll have to do it without quarterback and reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson, who has been placed on the team’s Reserve / COVID-19 after reportedly testing positive for the […]

Perhaps Baltimore Ravens quarterback Robert Griffin III knows something the rest of the football world does not. Griffin tweeted, “Sources say there will be no preseason this year” on Tuesday. Is this foreshadowing an eventual announcement from the NFL? Sources say there will be no preseason this year — Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) July 7, […]

The New England Patriots signing Cam Newton is a splash signing, but they aren’t paying him like a top-level quarterback. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, even though Newton’s contract can pay him up to $7.5 million, only $550,000 of it is guaranteed. Slightly over half a million dollars is cheap for most in […]

The NFL has boasted its share of excellent rookie quarterbacks throughout its history, especially over the last decade. Here are the five best. Honorable mentions Robert Griffin III, 2012 15 starts, 65.6% comp%, 3,200 passing yards, 20 passing touchdowns, five interceptions, 815 rushing yards, seven rushing touchdowns The second overall pick, RG3 looked like the […]

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 […]

Baltimore Ravens backup quarterback Robert Griffin III still hasn’t given up hope in regards to once again serving as a starting quarterback in the NFL. Currently backing up Ravens starter Lamar Jackson, Griffin III truly believes that he has what it takes to lead of a team of his own with only one year left […]