“That’s Not Something To Make Light Of” | Why Robert Griffin’s Connection To And Defense Of FSU Played A Role In Shocking Firing At ESPN

Former No. 2 overall pick and 2012 NFL Rookie of the Year, Robert Griffin III showed some real promise in his post NFL career. The former Heisman Trophy winner hit the road running as an analyst on ESPN. Griffin was so good that in 2022 the network even made him a part of their “Monday Night Football” coverage. In May it was announced that Griffin would be replaced in that role by the recently retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce.  Maybe that was the writing on the wall for the can’t-miss product in the booth, whose audition for the position is considered one of the best the network has seen. RG3 Out At ESPN Fast-forward three months later, and surprisingly Griffin is out completely at the network. On Thursday, ESPN announced that he and Samantha Ponder had both been fired in a cost-cutting move. Both reportedly raked in seven-figure salaries, and the move closes out the fiscal year.  Thankful for so many people in my time at ESPN that helped me grow because they are some of the best in the business. From the broadcast booth to the studio and ESPECIALLY the people many of you never see behind the...