Awful Announcing Podcast Robert Griffin III on ESPN layoff, being a broadcaster, Lamar Jackson, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews former NFL quarterback and co-host of "Outta Pocket With RG3," Robert Griffin III. Brandon and Robert discuss a wide range of topics including his reaction to being laid off by ESPN, getting practically dragged into doing sports media, being the mentor for Lamar Jackson, and more.
-:40: Croissant pic
-2:16: Olympics aspirations
-3:29: Considering training for Olympics again?
-4:30: Feeling of being blackballed by NFL
-5:49: Flag football at Olympics
-9:23: Adjusting to football season without ESPN
-13:23: Seeking media opportunities as a player?
-16:56: Kevin Burkhardt
-18:00: Choosing ESPN over Fox
-19:10: Prefers calling games or doing studio?
-21:52: Best NFL analyst right now
-24:30: Goal in calling games
-26:13: Release from ESPN
-28:29: Would Robert return to ESPN
-29:13: Doing “First Take” with Stephen A. Smith
-31:42: Did Robert’s opinion of Smith change from when he was a player to being in the media
-38:23: Getting on NFL for media layoffs
-43:47: Is Robert a starting quarterback today?
-45:20: Last time a team called?
-47:26: Is coaching in Robert’s future?
-49:30: Double entendres
-53:39: “Surviving Washington” book scrapped
-55:00: How close was Robert in joining the Commanders’ ownership group?
-57:23 Difficulties for Tom Brady doing his broadcasting job
-59:38: Would ESPN have allowed Robert to be a minority owner?
-1:00:14: Lamar Jackson’s legacy if he wins a Super Bowl?
-1:03:04: Robert’s initial opinion of Jackson
-1:06:11: “Outta Pocket With RG3”
-1:08:45: Reaction to Dana White interview
-1:13:48: Preferences in creating content
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