RGIII may simply have earned himself an NFL profession Half II.
As a part of an annual charity occasion that includes SiriusXM host Wealthy Eisen operating the 40-yard sprint, former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III additionally laced up his cleats. And Griffin’s surprisingly quick 4.48-second time began conversations inside groups that the 32-year-old free agent may nonetheless be worthy of an NFL roster spot as an alternative of working as a university soccer analyst for ESPN.
“Sure, I did get some calls due to that 4.48,” Griffin later stated on The Wealthy Eisen Present.
The previous Heisman Trophy winner and 2011 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Yr final performed in 2020, because the backup to Lamar Jackson with the Ravens. Griffin’s greatest years have been in Washington, however his profession was derailed by a severe knee harm after his sensational rookie season. He was with the Browns between stints in Washington and Baltimore.
“I’m a younger man, 32 years previous,” Griffin stated. “We see guys like Tom Brady taking part in till they’re 45. Now he’s bought seven Tremendous Bowl rings in order that form of performs into that, and I don’t have any. However the need to play remains to be there and, you understand, I’ve simply been blessed that ESPN has given me a chance to do what I’ve finished for the previous eight months within the broadcast world, whereas additionally understanding that I nonetheless have a need to play.”
A few week earlier than the NFL Draft, Griffin spent a day coaching at TEST Soccer Academy in Martinsville, N.J. with quarterback Kenny Pickett. It was his means of staying in form and in addition gathering analyst data on Pickett, who subsequently was drafted No. 20 total by the Steelers.
Griffin mentioned with Eisen potential touchdown spots, together with headed residence to play for the Cowboys, which he referred to as “a terrific scenario for me.” The Baylor product additionally talked about the Falcons and Bears as spots the place he might foresee being comfy.
Whereas Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill reignited a timeless debate over whether or not beginning quarterbacks ought to must mentor youthful backups, Griffin understands his function could be a backup mentor, like he was to Jackson throughout his 2019 NFL MVP season.
Griffin was one of many nice dual-threat operating quarterbacks to return out of faculty, operating a 4.41-second 40-yard sprint in his heyday. A few decade later, it seems his wheels are nonetheless in prime form regardless of the harm historical past.
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