Robert Griffin III on ESPN layoff, being a broadcaster, Lamar Jackson, and more

Awful Announcing Podcast

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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