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Mike Shanahan joins Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe to explain why he thinks Robert Griffin III is no longer an NFL quarterback.
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[@UndisputedOnFS1]

Are you surprised nobody will give RG3 another chance?

[@JFlight-yj1mt]

I’m not. Change the question and put Colin kapernick and then let’s debate about it

[@mattsmith819]

Skip and Shannon: UNDISPUTED because you can upload and keep private they commented while vid was on private it went public 3 min ago

[@nanciortiz6408]

Skip and Shannon: UNDISPUTED no

[@GhettoChris8thCityTV]

Yes surprised he should still be in the NFL

[@jamesbrown6179]

Yes because he’s better than most of the back ups in the league. Teams like Seattle who has an offense that will fit him

[@matthewgabbard6415]

The most quiet Shannon has ever been in his life. You can tell he respects Mike

[@butheresthethangskiiiulpp9648]

I forgot all about RG3 Skiulppp!!!!

[@benjaminmooreiii8408]

But here's the thang Skiiiulpp I have a love/hate relationship with Shannon Sharpe. 😂😂😂😂😂😂 70% love 30%hate

[@harman950]

I love your screen name!! 😂😂

[@tombradycheatsdeflategatea3147]

But here's the thang Skiiiulpp I Almost forgot about the clutch shot Ray Allen did that saved LEBRON'S LEGACY

[@qwen]

But here's the thang skeup. My grandma used to always tell me this

[@xg_mils_9285]

Lol

[@saqloc4543]

Shannon on his best behaviour 😂😂😂😂

[@isaiahbattle547]

🤦🏽‍♂️

[@papichulo284]

@@isaiahbattle547 it’s his coach

[@huwdavies-tallon3305]

Shanahan is like a father figure to him his coach for his best years.

[@janejohn1644]

Alfred Morris should get credit for that rookie year. As a fellow rookie running back with RGIII, Alfred Morris ran 1600+ yards. RGIII? Alfred Morris is the forgotten man that deserved more credit. RGIII running with Alred Morris was a tough duo.

[@bobsapp5064]

jane john rg3 put up a top 10 rookie season

[@tbirum]

When you have a RB supplying 1600+ yards on the ground you SHOULD put up a top 10 Rookie Season. The best friend any QB can have is a 1600+ RB lining up next to him. because that keeps the defense honest, it means on 3rd and 5 you can still run the ball, it means that they are not dropping 7 men back into coverage, it means the team is not asking you to put them on your shoulders and carry them to victory, look at Dak Prescot and the season he had as a Rookie, do you think he would have had the same success that he had as a Rookie QB with out Zeke running for some 1700+ yards? RG3 had a great Rookie campaign, BUT without Alfred Morris have an even more impressive Rookie season by supplying 1600+ yards as a 6th round Rookie RB, the Redskins do not go 10-6 and Andrew Luck wins Rookie of the year honors (The Colts also went to the playoffs in his Rookie Year as did the Seahawks with Russel Wilson

[@donaldpace9033]

jane john word

[@garytucker3563]

As a Washington fan, I will say that even though RG3 was the right pick for us at #2, indeed the steal for us was Alfred Morris. Both of them together gave us a wonderful offense connection at the time, and quite honestly I still can't understand why they let him go and thought that Matt Jones was gonna be the one all end RB. Oh well, all in the past.

[@redskinsman10]

Absolutely and it hurt my soul to see him and a damn white and blue jersey. Luckly hes a free agent this year and if i was in the front office, id consider bringing him back here. I wouldnt mind bring RG3 back too. (Ik it will never happen. Im dreamin a bit)

[@TheCarlosperez1]

Shannon is all calm next to his old coach 😂😂

[@isaacjmilligan]

Its called respect!

[@jamaalthecashier]

Shannon respects him so much.

[@dakingltroyproductofdade3579]

It’s respect lol I don’t talk act same round my mom lol 😂

[@stuckinperth]

Sometimes u need not answer comments🤔respect 🤣🤣🤣

[@reidreynolds7428]

He’s biting his tongue so hard ready to play the race card

[@Njbear7453]

He did have an amazing rookie season. RG3 and Alfred Morris were dak and zeke before they were dak and zeke

[@j.ascension7]

Breen Machine well, it's about to be Dak and Morris for a few games

[@MIGGYME1]

Yea what happened to morris? Like did he just fall off? He was still a beast after rg3 left. Then he just fell off

[@romain8390]

Eduardo Gzz they stopped giving him the ball Imo.

[@barringtonmorris90]

Breen Machine FACTS

[@joealex9836]

Dak & Zeke are exactly what Rg3 & Morris could’ve been. If Rg3 stayed healthy

[@sTEVAL570]

I never understood how an athlete like RG3 couldn’t learn how to slide like a baseball player. That alone was a huge reason for all his injuries.

[@Dellymakaveli]

Coaching played a major part

[@kingofgrooveness]

Bad coaching

[@tmat2024]

That and not making consistent reads.

[@meh6897]

@@kingofgrooveness to be fair Shannahan never wanted him at QB, was a hand forced by dipshit Dan

[@Tenskwatawa4U]

It's not intuitive. Apparently some people can't manage. I'm sure it's a mental thing and not a physical one.

[@cdsersd2d]

I used to think Shanahan was the downfall of RG3. But Griffin playing injured, then healing shouldn't have cause a person to lose all their ability to make plays a year later. Now it makes sense. RG wanted to change to a style he wasn't suited for.

[@raymondrembert6870]

That cousins Cleveland game was the beginning of the end. He basically got jealous because of how he performed in a drop back style that he himself wanted to be in

[@brandendayne1026]

If RG3 had simply learned to slide we wouldnt be having this conversation.

[@gregmcginnis3301]

Branden Dayne yes he was terrible at sliding he should’ve spent time with the Nationals on how to slide

[@BrokeMalone]

easier said then done... when u juke 50 ppl, u think ur gona juke that 51st person and u get caught...its his run game that literally made his pass game... (open receivers, cause d is so worried about the run)... but all u fatties wana sit here and say u could do better..

[@Mystic727]

No one said they could do better, they said he needs to learn how to slide lol

[@black93z28camaro]

I agree. I thought he was going to be great, but the guy could not slide to save his life lol. Still don't know why he doesn't try harder to get back in the NFL. Teams are hurting for QB's. Surely he could get a back up spot at the least. Making millions to be a back up with be nice too.....

[@j.dizzle9994]

Branden Dayne if he had only learn to read defenses.

[@trentchrisman55]

Because you left him in when he was hurt

[@madisongill2699]

Yup I remember that had him out that like peg leg Pete

[@MrMainmantone]

Twice

[@TheDCGuitar13]

Actually. He grabbed his helmet and ran out after getting told he’s being benched...

[@66RainySuper]

Seattle broke him in that playoff game physically and mentally

[@helloman3676]

Lol, people be looking for blame anywhere but themselves. He didn't force RG3 in. If he was hurt he would of tap out. Only you would know your body better than anyone else. RG3 wanted to play hero ball, wanted to show guts,wanted glory but sometime you get the other side of that (injuries,sadness,scapegoat, ect ect ect) . Can't believe this is even a discussion or debate. Get over it.

[@adolfocastillo6254]

Even after his ACL he never became that pocket passer he wanted to become 🤷🏻‍♂️ time has shown Mike was right

[@jetshark970shark4]

All of this is bull RG3 became a Pocket passer, he just hasn't gotten the chance to show what he is capable of.

[@adolfocastillo6254]

@@jetshark970shark4 LMAOOOOOOOOOO ok if that helps you sleep at night bozo

[@nathanhosea489]

​@@adolfocastillo6254 Not an expert on this, but from what I've watched, Mike was also at fault for what happened. No point in risking your future for 1 season

[@stevenbrown6720]

​@nathanhosea489 he had a meddling owner Shanahan has a solid record of superbowl winning qb.s who played in there late 30s early 40s

[@asnark7115]

They were all-pros before Shanahan coached them@@stevenbrown6720 . Did Shanahen evver develop a quarterback?

[@wakeupsweep9731]

It's so awesome hearing the perspective of the coaches on certain players. Why haven't I seen this before? I enjoyed seeing Shanahan talk

[@j.osoulwave1531]

Agreed 100% I watch this show almost everyday I never saw this until today

[@Yankee_Doodle_Stacker]

A coach that ruined his career.

[@DaBESTON3ee]

Mike Shanahan makes me wanna clear my own damn throat when he’s talking smh soo raspy

[@nvthedream1008]

Oliver Landjergue try listening to a lil wayne interview

[@capster728]

Omg😂😂😂😂

[@larrym1439]

Oliver Landjergue here, here.

[@phillyfans5641]

Oliver Landjergue Jadakiss

[@tonybailey7068]

Lol You are foolish

[@vLordChronicv]

Mike has so much knowledge about the game of football. He tried to develop RG into a dropback, but it takes time, time RG wasnt willing to deal with. Mike should be coach of the Broncos today.

[@CRAZYHORSE19682003]

RG3 did this to himself. He failed to take ANY responsibility for weaknesses in his game. He was always passive aggressive in dealing with ANY criticism and HATED being coached. In Cleveland they were trying to get him to throw the ball away if none of his reads were open. What was his passive aggressive response......EVERY time he threw the ball away he would throw it over the 15 foot high fence that surrounded the practice field.

[@bobbythorton7693]

Yup he plays victims and banks of espn

[@mcgusto5285]

Joe Flacco has the best agent in the history of NFL quarterbacks.

[@youngmasai1347]

How come though?????

[@cartermurray4440]

Kirk cousins

[@marcusreed5862]

Sam Bradford

[@shaquilleray3795]

Peyton manning

[@shaquilleray3795]

Tom brady

[@jayallen2414]

RG3 isn't an NFL QB because of his multiple injuries. He's the Derrick Rose of the NFL.

[@e84fresh]

Some Guy He can barely read NFL defenses

[@artvandelay7940]

Some Guy Rose is waaay better than RG3.

[@gaukarmadhouse]

Some Guy JJ Watt is the Derrick Rose of football.

[@carlito_148]

Put some respect on watts name.. 3 time defensive mvp

[@gaukarmadhouse]

Carlitos07 Exactly. He goes from that to completely injury prone.

[@z2ei]

RG3 in Washington was pretty clearly another Vince Young situation. The owner wanted him, the coach didn't. Gets him hurt, replaces him with Cousins at the first opportunity, and throws him under the bus for not wanting to be put in more situations like the one that got him injured.

[@Mr_Iggy]

z2ei there have been multiple people that confirmed RG III demanding Mike and Kyle to transition him to a throwing passer. As a fan of the skins that was a terrible 2 seasons watching him try to play in the pocket. A bulk of his yardage came in garbage time and he was known for check downs especially the game when the back up RB Roy Helu had about 20 receptions.

[@blueflameSM]

z2ei a majority of those injury were on RG3, he does not know when to go down on his runs. Think about it his first knee injury was on him for not going into a slide which is protection for the QB. RG3 was also reported to have forced himself onto the field with the injuries.

[@thciswack99]

"Gets him hurt" smd

[@MrMainmantone]

You mean the season we had half a team because of the cap penalty? Or the one where he got hurt; Cousins kept turning the ball over; and colt got hurt?

[@tribeofjudah7727]

z2ei Injury prone Andrew luck was black he be out the league like RG3 !!!!

[@mwatts6755]

RGIII, I legend in his own mind.

[@Zetler]

RG thought the coaching was holding him back. Instead it was exactly what he needed. Look at Lamar.

[@andreusvogtrogers2956]

@SuleymanSports nothing wrong wit it if you can stay healthy and protect yourself

[@asnark7115]

I like how you have an image of the female reproductive organs as your pic!

[@hawaiianraider9764]

"Because I broke him, Skip."

[@whataboutthepotatoes6085]

Facts

[@brianjackson5732]

but he has been in the league for the last two seasons as a backup.

[@DaBeastGamesYT]

This video is old....

[@everettfanor1989]

Collecting free money isnt bad. I wouldnt mind being a backup QB

[@tracysolano3819]

Coach shannahan knows how to pick and judge quarterbacks. One of best coach in Broncos history

[@overthetoppranks]

Great segment, awesome to see an eyewitness account of what happened straight from the source, Coach Shanahan. Finally something other than observations/assumptions from analysts.

[@carlmucker190]

All I gotta say is if jay cutler can keep getting jobs why cant rg3?

[@LarkinsDeLaMare]

Carl Mucker hrs broke down man. As many people have stated that injury he incurred with the redskins was the straw that broke the camels back

[@knowledgeseeker9772]

Carl Mucker Now that's the truth...Curler is garbage.But,Rg3,kap,still not even given a chance....But I know why,that's why the NFL is a joke...

[@kingforte9246]

Larry O who wouldn’t suck with Cleveland 😂

[@tonymaradetto8087]

Because Cutler will actually get rid of the ball. Sure he throws picks but at least he gets rid of it. RG3 holds it too long.

[@metalsquirrelgamer]

Carl Mucker rgiii is injury prone amd is a poor pocket passer while Jay isnt and was put into an offense he already knew.

[@Teddypain20]

Joy is frickin gorgeous

[@jemeeladams1676]

Pac Meez yeah she is

[@TheOrlandobot]

She used to be a man

[@phillipburton5113]

joy or Molly ?

[@CWTS_]

TheOrlandobot lol are u kidding?

[@TheOrlandobot]

Yes she is tran look at up

[@Johnny-xj5qu]

He had his knee repeatedly mangled his rookie year in the playoffs. It was so awful to watch. I for once agree with Skip in that the bad injury psychologically messed him up for the rest of his career.

[@blakeweaver5980]

Come back Mike Shanahan the Broncos need you we believe in the power of Shanahan

[@k9spjack]

Shanahan destroyed RG3's career... By allowing him to play in a playoff game when he was virtually playing on ONE LEG was cruel... I understand that RG3 didn't want to come out of the game. But a Head Coach needs to "save the player from himself" and take him out of the game. By letting him play on one leg, he got physically destroyed by the opposing Defense. And he never recovered after that game. Shanahan should be ashamed of himself!!!

[@LeviathontheGreat]

John Coffelt The coach can never be fully to blame when the player wants to be put out in the game. And if he never gets fully hurt in that situation, ppl like you wouldn't be saying half as much as you are now. RG3 is just as much to blame as him

[@koolkitties8552]

RG3 broke his ankle the next season running out of bounds. He is not tough enough to withstand all the punishment he got. He also didn't know how to go down early enough to stop taking hits.

[@andysawyer647]

Karo French injury has nothing to do with toughness. Your comment not getting you no respect.

[@WolvesFansince]

LeviathontheGreat ehhhhh it's not 50/50. Yes guys want to keep playing bc of pride but the coach should have taken him out no matter what. I would of taken him out and I wouldn't care if he didn't like it, if someone is clearly hurt and can't perform then take him out PERIOD

[@WolvesFansince]

Andy Sawyer facts

[@laronr19]

He avoided the question so bad

[@oryan2235]

l j and so good lol

[@asdfoio]

he answered it. he implied "no" to him being surprised nobody will give rg3 another chance

[@dontdoittoyoself6786]

He probably bad mouthed him to other GM's. That stuff happens a lot. People can't turn the page and be grown ups.

[@audioplugg5310]

Dontdoittoyoself What??? Dude was signed by the Browns 2yrs ago and played like trash. Mike didn't have to bad mouth him to the other GM's.

[@RonJohn63]

_He avoided the question so bad_ Of course he did, because coaches are taught to not say anything controversial. (Been that way for decades.) I'm shocked that he said as much as he did.

[@lancehandy6648]

I love how skip asks a question on off-the-field stuff and mike completely ignores it and restates what he just said

[@daveundconnie1]

RG took some of the most vicious hits I've ever seen. I'm surprised he lasted as long as he did.

[@stevenbrown6720]

Yeah how can you last longer if you never try to protect yourself

[@grinningchicken]

The reason RG3 is not in the league is that people didn't realize it would take 2-3 seasons for him to become a drop back passer. Gruden didn't have time for him and didn't want to have time for him. RG3 was actually OK in Cleveland and a drop back QB but he kept getting hurt.

[@jump6098]

grinningchicken and he lead them to their first and only win when he came back from injury

[@mattchisholm6129]

Aaron Scott well if a player is constantly injured it should most certainly effect a teams.decision on keepin him or not. Unfortunately some guys are just i jury prone and in the nfl just being available is half the battle

[@mattchisholm6129]

grinningchicken he not in the league cause he always hurt and simply isnt that good. It happens i cant imagine how tough it must be to project a college players ability to the pros. Especially at qb and how different the college qb game is from the nfl.

[@grinningchicken]

Right now with no improvement he is a Nick Foles Blaine Gabbert level QB but he appears to have a higher ceiling. RG3 stats when healthy (last 3 Redskin games plus last 3 Cleveland 1384 yd 4TD 4int) ok but the brutal hits nearly every game he takes are too much

[@edweer670]

If he's always hurt, what good is he?

[@mrpropipes1770]

The respect he commands is crazy. Such an amazing coach.

[@roemellobell]

And Kyle is no better

[@robbiefrentz9427]

I want to see him succeed in the nfl. He is an amazing person with a great family.

[@TheDCGuitar13]

Mike did what harbaugh is doing right now for for Jackson for Robert but griffin was too obsessed with the media’s perception of him to realize that he could’ve been a much bigger weapon than simply a drop back passer. You can hear in mikes voice that he believed and still believes that griffin could’ve been a touchdown and yards machine. Robert just had to learn to slide and avoid contact which he never did. Things would’ve been different if he trusted mike more. Mike went out of his way for him more than any coach from his era with his accomplishments ever would.

[@IncognitoSprax]

You put him out to the wolves with his knee injury. But the league is a joke, cause guys like Matt McGloin still get signed

[@romain8390]

Sprax he wanted to be out there. He always understates his injuries. Remember the concussion saga in 2015?

[@usopenitentiary]

They tried to keep him out but he wanted to play

[@kevintu6336]

He was intimidated by cousins. Cousins went off when he went out and he wanted back in.

[@MrMainmantone]

You dont take yourself out of games. That is literally the head coaches job. Look at Jay Cutler 2011 playoffs. Took himself out and received death threats.

[@romain8390]

KevBoy Animated Cousins is the better QB and RGIII, what and who he is, doesn't translate to sustainable success in the NFL.

[@MrOccyc]

I always thought that RG3 was more into building a brand for himself instead of working at being the best RG3 he could be. The football seemed secondary. That being said, I thought he was a decent guy, wish he'd get a chance to play again.

[@jimbo7042]

Who cares what you always thought

[@DC4EVA]

Easy!! Jim bo been drinkn the hateraide a lot latley. Haha

[@kingofgrooveness]

I don't think so. A better brand was his playstyle. I think the fear of injury was what kept him from being his best.

[@Tenskwatawa4U]

That's why he was often called RGMe.

[@76vike19]

It’s called narcissism

[@v8Buster87]

RG3 and Russel Wilson were one of the best 2 qb's to ever come out of the draft... had such high hopes for RG3...

[@X_Online801]

I still think he can make a team next year. Somehow he overcomes the mental aspect and goes back to what brought him to the dance RG3 could still be a useful QB to have in this league.

[@michaelholmes239]

Why is RG3 not in the league...Shanahan, well me for one.

[@lilwaynecarter6107]

Michael Holmes lol what happend between those guy's? I keep seeing comments like this

[@WolvesFansince]

Lil Wayne Carter he let him play knowing he was basically playing on one leg.

[@lilwaynecarter6107]

Pure Black oh Damn

[@Gootothesecond]

I swear to "God," if he had said that, I would've had a new respect for Mike Shanahan.

[@sheldonbraxton4802]

Michael Holmes THAT's COLD!!

[@williamhenry1934]

Rg3 was exciting to watch! Great player who had a short career do to injuries! There’s many players who had short careers do to getting hurt!

[@andrewnixon7115]

Man I really wanted rg3 to succeed in the league. Enjoyed watching him play.

[@brettholt373]

Didn’t Shanahan put him back in after he tore his ACL during a game or am I trippin?

[@moebetta4224]

You're just ignorant of the facts.

[@eliteteamkiller319]

Nobody with a torn ACL is going to be able to WALK let alone play in a game. YOu're trippin.

[@dapperrandomdude2854]

No. He had a ACL sprain didn't he and then he tore it later in the game. Then he was done. Washington didn't get the ball again. I'm pretty sure that's what happened.

[@ELI4SZ]

@@moebetta4224 shanahan ruined rg3 career that’s all the Facts you need to know

[@Coldoroki]

@@ELI4SZ rg3 ruined his own career, he thought he was as stated in the video “Aaron Rodgers” and wasn’t willing to be patient and learn to become a pocket passer, he thought he could just go out and do it just because of how he played in 2012 in the simplified system. He let that successful rookie year go to his head. Nobody could convince him to be patient. As weird as it sounds, having success his first year is what probably ruined his career, due to how it changed him

[@frankheck2854]

why would Mike be surprised? He broke him lol

[@romain8390]

I disagree.. he got hurt and couldn't get over the mental hurdle. Ever go down with a serious injury...? It's tough physically but the mental aspect of it is underappreciated if that makes sense.

[@okcx3682]

Romain I tore my ankle ligaments 6 times playing rugby and never missed a beat

[@karnliberated8891]

OKC x Probably not comparable to a professional football player coming back from an injury. Doubt there are 300+ lb dudes playing Rugby. Still commendable for you to do that though.

[@okcx3682]

SC 007107 right but how many linebackers are 300lbs? Linebackers are the general player in rugby other than a few positions

[@vrodi9958]

Huh? Mike put him in the best position to succeed and now he’s out of the league because he wanted so bad to be something he’s not. Mike could only go against the owner for so long so his firing was inevitable. Rg3 is extremely talented but his ego broke him

[@nokspit]

Shanahan look like a retired Freddy Kreuger

[@rawjan39]

Byrdee Entertainment nah. He looks like the Sheriff on Texas Chainsaw

[@el34glo59]

Lol

[@christinathomas9662]

RG3's career is tragic! He was everything in college and went left in the NFL. I'm glad he git his college and masters degree. I hope he saved his money and invested in good things. RG3 needs to write a book.

[@samatardavidbndphotofilm]

Undisputed fast becoming the best sports talk show. Love listening to the podcast version in my car! Shannon poundcaking Skip everyday makes my day!

[@damoortj]

It's amazing that a injury that would have most people walking with a cane is overlooked. This man destroyed a ACL after already having destroyed the other ACL in college. He had surgery to repair the ACL damaged in the playoffs by taking cartilage from the knee that was damaged in college. At the end if the day, RGIII is a competitor, and those who never played the game, you will never understand the competitiveness of athletes. The missing link that no one talked about is that the offensive line after the injury was horrific, and as a result, he was getting pounded when dropping back. Most importantly, the receivers were not getting separation consistently, and as a result, he had to put the ball down, and run. If sliding was a issue, time should have been put in TEACH!!!! You had a quarterback that was damaged goods, and should not have come back prior to the reaching the playoffs. They should have left Cousins in to allow RGIII's knee to heal more. They had no confidence in Cousins to do that. The media will not discuss this, or ask Shanahan why he left RGIII in the game when they were up 14-0 to the Seahawks after he visibly got hurt. The defense was on the feild too long in the second half because the quarterback couldn't move the ball with a bad wheel. He should have been taken out, and Cousins should have been put in to at least take more time off the clock. The defense was killing Seattle until they were gassed.

[@fashioncorpse]

Mike Shanananahan sounds like he has an ashtray inside his mouth.

[@urameshi152]

Sam Mitchell 😂

[@theglobalist6069]

Gimme a break, he sounds like an old guy.

[@majorexposuretv4956]

Sam Mitchell 😂😂😂😂

[@dequadrewalton2582]

OHHHHHHH

[@andrelagrange8752]

How do u know what it feels like it sounds like he has an ashtray in his mouth have u had ashtrays in your mouth

[@cozycool3505]

The smart thing for him to have done (along with ray rice) is to go to the CFL and keep in shape , sharpen his skills , build up his confidence , tighten up technique and make other teams sit up and notice - then they will come a calling !!

[@daisymontague9515]

I remember when Griffin played his first NFL game against the Saints. He looked like a first ballot hall of famer.

[@xmontovanillix]

RG3 is one of the saddest stories I've seen. The dude was a BEAST until he tore that acl.

[@Coldoroki]

That’s not true.. he could still play after the tear, he just refused to run what worked for him until they slowly turned him into a pocket passer, he thought he was good enough to just do it, being a read the defense pocket qb is a whole different ball game compared to the simplified system he ran in 2012 he let the rookie season go to his head

[@jonathans8760]

What hurt RG3 is the fact that in that 2012 playoff game versus Seattle when they were ahead 14-0 Robert was out there limping around on a sprained knee but instead of taking him out of the game like any normal coach would have done Shanahan kept RG3 out there and late in the game Robert dropped back and planted his foot and all of a sudden that sprained knee turned into a torn ACL and PCL. So instead of being out a few weeks with only a sprained knee and having the rest of the offseason to get better Robert had reconstructive knee surgery and spent the entire offseason in rehab. To make matters worse Robert pushed himself too hard and Shanahan started him the first game of the next season although RG3 didn't play a single snap during the preseason so of course Robert struggled because he wasn't ready to return. Late that season once Robert started getting healthy Shanahan benched Robert the final 3 or 4 games of that season for no damn reason at all. Thanks for destroying the career of RG3 Shanahan....you freakin born loser.

[@showme6842]

You are so right

[@thunter992]

Born loser? Dudes won super bowls

[@aleco021]

This is exactly word for word what I have been saying. That game against Seattle took 5 yrs of my life, I couldn’t sleep for a whole week. I knew what was coming was years of disaster.

[@twondagreat8893]

😂😂😂rg3 is reason why his career failed 😂😂😂😂

[@lancelink5358]

Because RG3 refused to slide to avoid getting hit and Mike allowing him to play when his knee was not fully healed.

[@adammancini2427]

Unc on his best behaviour 😂

[@audioplugg5310]

I believe this to be the most accurate and truthful interview about RGIII.

[@workoutlui]

The “ GREAT” Mike Shanahan has spoken. One of the best coaches, coordinators and gentlemen of all time. Yes, I’m a homer. GO Broncos!

[@jayjones4412]

Great discussion. Love RGIII he was unstoppable for a stretch

[@ivandarko7664]

He's the guy responsible for throwing a hurt RG3 in that playoff game.

[@twondagreat8893]

no the gm is

[@sgthomas1266]

@@twondagreat8893 nah he had final say

[@jeremyjames3633]

You gotta save players from themselves should have played Kirk Cousins

[@g33k707]

No he is not

[@jiminycricket9857]

😂😂😂knew someone was gonna say it

[@thomaspick4123]

RG3 is a multi millionaire. He can enjoy his retirement and not get injured. If he wants to work, Burger King is hiring.

[@ubon11]

RGIII helped build the Clemson program into the machine that they are today. Nobody really mentions it, but when RGIII finally whipped the Oklahoma defense for Baylor’s first win ever over the Sooners, Bob Stoops made the historic decision that he needed help on the defensive staff. So Bob turned to his brother Mike, who had just been fired in Tucson, for defensive help in Norman. Brent Venables didn’t like it, so he bolted to Clemson. The rest is history as Brent V is now probably the best DC in the nation.

[@SCOOTCARR]

Classic story of work your show horse into the ground. Coaches want to win so it's up to the players to protect themselves.

[@trevmac8362]

RG3 was the Ricky Martin of Football a 1 hit wonder which reminds me of how difficult it is to be consistently great in the NFL *Newton,Matt Ryan,Seahawks Wilson ect* then you have Brady who for 18 years has been consistently great (from 2001 Super Bowl MVP to present)

[@barbarapoole8670]

Shanahan is the sole reason RG111 is out of the league. He never should have started in the playoffs on one leg. He was a sitting duck.

[@rafsimmz]

Barbara Poole i agree to a degree (ha rymed) but seriously rg3 was playing good with the knee and on top of that he was their only chance to win and he proved that by losing with kirk

[@romain8390]

I disagree.. he got hurt and couldn't get over the mental hurdle. Ever go down with a serious injury...? It's tough physically but the mental aspect of it is underknown if that makes sense. Plus he's not a good reader of defenses. Jay Gruden didn't want him and neither did the chargers.

[@josiah9039]

Romain he was already too hurt to be standing up, let alone playing NFL playoff football. They pimped him out until he literally broke right in front of us. Damn shame.

[@romain8390]

jojo Seoul I'd say to that RGIII always understates his injuries. Remember the concussion saga in 2015?

[@josiah9039]

Romain true. But many players do the same, lots of people in football are "tough guys". He wasn't really helping himself, but the Redskins organization completely mismanaged RGIII as a talent. That much is undeniable. It was their job to keep him safe and that just did not happen.

[@warrengslab]

As a Cowboys fan I'm really happy he isn't still rippingg up the division

[@mukarram9469]

I think this is a solid answer. Really highlights what's happening bts

[@ImVengeance_22]

If only RG3 been patient and kept doing the 50 series zone read and learned the drop back mechanic later he would still be a starter with the Redskins and Mike Shanahan would probably still be the coach and the 'Skins would be a playoff caliber team. If you disagree look at Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson.

[@hectoraguilar397]

Ray Allen had the most clutch shot in the finals I had ever seen.

[@Kevinb1821]

I feel terrible for RGIII. He was unbelievable his rookie year. He had a cannon for an arm and could run when under pressure. I wonder what could of been if he didn’t get hurt all the time.

[@rfsfamilysports632]

If anything I still think RG3 is good enough to be a career back up. He can hold down the fort for a few games if the starter should go down a while. Plus it would give him more years to develop and heal those old wounds. Perhaps in the future he could be a legit starter once again for a team with potential. He seems to have a good personality and would be a nice role model in the community even though his football role would be a back up.

[@quis1on1city84]

RG3 is one of the most talented QB I ever seen coming out college. He reminds me of like a Grant Hill injuries just was his downfall.

[@skincarver1797]

RG3's mommy and daddy went with him to a team meeting? lol

[@kvngmakaveli2826]

Aaaaaaand hes back with the Ravens in the preseason

[@seanlankarani1144]

Great insight coach

[@Yungwalt]

He stared at joy that entire response

[@Saint_Noel]

I’m so disappointed they didn’t ask about why he drafted Kirk in the second round after taking RG3 in the first round

[@VF5]

Kirk was drafted in the 4th round, not 2nd round. 1st and 2nd round drafted guys are meant to be starters, while 4th round and below are usually meant for developmental projects and normally wouldn't last long in the league. Kirk just made the best of his opportunity.

[@ricksprings]

John Noelsaint, I believe Rex Grossman was only QB option at 2011/2012 time.... Rex Grossman sucks as 2nd option and coach knew that. Draft another rook to back up another, brilliant!!

[@andysawyer647]

thesstype Rex was Mike's guy. He literally benched Donovan McNabb mid season to play him and went threw another season as his QB. Mike is BSing a lot because we still scored better in 13 than we did in 14" or any of Mike's previous years, but he won't mention that.

[@joshjenkins9331]

I picked rg3 to win rookie of the year over luck.i picked luck to be better QB long term and if he hadnt been injured luck's career would be was heading in that. direction . I would of never guessed rg3 to be out of league this fast tho. Wilson and cousins were the superises of that draft class.

[@sirtrixalot1625]

Straight no chaser. Mike pulled no punches with RG3

[@gturcott1]

The nfl is a tough league for option type guys

[@pfsalinger7195]

They had a great Draft that Rg3 class was full of talent

[@izeopenn5227]

Gotta respect the redskins owner for pulling out all the stops to take the chance and get who he wanted with rg3, but 3 first round & 1 second round draft picks are a lot for a qb experiment.

[@vconix492]

Recommended

[@kazekage6903]

I still have this re-recommended to me at least twice a year lol

[@vconix492]

@@kazekage6903 lol

[@samarai5817]

Bruh no, Rg3 is out the league cause y’all wouldn’t let him heal off the injury

[@NickSerritella]

Shannahan never should have let him play in that game. His knee, game never the same

[@RelTheKing]

He played multiple games with a torn acl. Do you remember the size of the brace he wore? That alone told me his knee was hanging on by only skin.

[@PhilAndersonOutside]

Watching this 18 months later, and hindsight being 20/20, Shanahan doesn't come off as bad, but still, how many wrongs does it take to make a right? Still, glad RG3 made it back into the league, even if as a backup who only took a few snaps. He's still just 28 years old.

[@royalace2271]

I don't know why so many idiots keep blaming Mike for RG3 but its really RG3 who is to blamed. RG3 wanted to play and insisted he could play. Despite his knee injury, RG3 was determined he could play in that playoff game. Its not like Mike forced him to play because they didn't. RG3 wanted to play and the Redskins trusted RG3 decision so its on RG3.

[@coolmasterx5707]

Royal Ace coach can insist that you sit out and you had to. It was his call. It's all about whether you wanna make the decision or let the crowd and other ppl make the decision for you.

[@gabe7933]

Rg3 didn’t want to loose his spot on the team

[@willbuck7952]

That's the correct answer.

[@glenmschl3383]

Mike Shanahan is a great coach you should get another chance coaching in NFL again if he's interested he's one Class Act God bless him

[@rkokalap4899]

Shanon be having flashbacks to his Broncos day when being coached by Mike. 😂😂

[@MrEOM41]

Man I sure hate what happened to RG3 he should be as big as Russel Wilson right now

[@cherp7522]

TRUE DAT!!!!! He sure outplayed Andrew Luck and all of them his rookie season.

[@aaronjohnson3463]

ExtraOrdinary MUSIC jamarcus Russell you mean. Lol

[@aaronjohnson3463]

Cher P so hall of fame for him then.

[@luvsilly60]

ExtraOrdinary MUSIC Remember how the vibe of football fell after Taylor died. RGIII brought back mania. He was good for DC.

[@unclewreckum4977]

ExtraOrdinary MUSIC Lmao

[@seyned89]

Wish him all the best

[@gregt-f3907]

It would be nice to get this kinda convo with both coach and Qb.

[@brandonphillips9889]

Good coaching is more important than player talent.. Rg3 can probably still ball with the right coaches

[@derrycktarver2976]

I personally think RG3 downfall was he came back from that injury to soon. I don't think he was completely a 100 percent at the beginning of his second season and that's what hurt him.

[@bernarddeocampo1776]

Because he saw Cousins as a threat to replace him completely and wanted to he the hero

[@supxmango9732]

Dam, I remeber way back when. I was telling my friends about how Andrew luck an Russell Wilson were better QBs in college, and will still be at the next level. I was right

[@williammatthews7252]

HE THE REASON WHY, PUTTING HIM IN THE GAME SO HE CAN GET A WILD CARD VICTORY, RG 3 KNEE POPPED

[@lightningstriker1769]

I've been telling my boys this for years that RGIII will have a short career if he continues to play Read Option & not develop into a drop back passer so I agree with everything Shanahan said. For Griffin to refuse to change is asinine. But not sure why the panel seemed so assured that RGIII would be forever out of football when at only 28 still had the goods to be a serviceable backup, which ended up happening just 5 months later w/the Ravens.

[@ant9500]

Mike speaking truth

[@professorx3735]

Ant Mo he 🤥

[@mykofreder1682]

He realized the hits in the NFL really hurt, he got injured and didn't want to pay the NFL price. He is good enough to be a backup, half of the backups can play 500 football with playoff teams. I suspect he has some of the same problems Kaepernick has in pricing himself out of the backup market, if he doesn't think the hits are worth backup money then he will never play again.

[@michaelhammond7115]

"But Skiiiip, Skiiiiip".....every segment😆

[@ripblackmamba08]

I love Shannon Sharpe he is man so much knowledge and enthusiasm