McNabb thinks Griffin is overexposed

[Mr. Scot]

I don't see how this can in any form or fashion be considered "sour grapes."  It is good advice, really.

 

Like it or not, McNabb is an NFL analyst now. This is his job. Being that he was an extremely good NFL QB at times, he not only probably has a broader insight and professional perspective about most positions in the game---especially on the offensive side of the ball----he can particularly add some insight based on his unique experience to give his two cents about RG3 in relation to Griffin's teammates, coaches, fans and the media.  Moreover, there are even more things that he may or may not share as it pertains to Griffin and other QBs across the league (and some even from a unique racial perspective if and/or when that may ever come up).

 

Not directed to anyone in particular, but haters need to stop hating on McNabb. He has largely been a consummate professional during his career in the NFL, and relatively short career in broadcasting. 

 

The first part of the article...

 

Donovan McNabb tried to reach out to Robert Griffin III last season. He never heard back, which a lot of six-time Pro Bowlers might take as being big-timed. Not McNabb.

“I don’t blame him,” he said. “Someone on his end was supposed to link us up, and it never happened. No big deal. But I would like to sit down with him. I’d actually like me and my dad to sit down with RG and his dad.”

McNabb, who played in five NFC championship games and a Super Bowl before his one forgettable year in Washington, is someone Griffin should hear from. It won’t be one of those I-told-you-so spiels about playing for the Shanahans. (“Come on. I’m beyond that. I even gave Mike credit for what he did last season,” he said.) Or a generation-gap rant from an envious former star. (“Everybody I played with wanted a commercial, too,” he said. “We all wanted to be Michael Jordan. I’m happy for that part of his career.”)

No. Just a simple “What the Young Fella Needs to Know” conversation from one of his biggest fans, a guy who is unafraid to tell Griffin what he needs to hear instead of what he wants to hear.

 

It could conceivably be taken as a guy who's out of the spotlight trying to inject himself back in by talking to a kid who still has it.

 

Not saying that's my opinion, mind you.  Just posing the question...

[TheRumGone]

BTW, if you read the piece in ESPN's Mag about Griffin and some parallels to Obama regarding his leadership, inspirational, and motivational skills, you really can see how the young man is overexposed. You'd think he was the next best coming of Jesus, and that's not necessarily a good thing. Any mature person with any type of life experience should be able to clearly see that.

 

He's turning into a catchphrase king.

 

"unbelievably believable"

 

"all in for week 1"

 

I like the kid. I think he's a really good guy, but he needs to calm down a bit. If he doesn't perform, the backlash will be severe.

[FootballMaestro]

Why the fug are parents getting involved in professional players' lives through media? What is this, fuging pee wee league? Shut your trap, nobody gives a poo what you have to say.

 

Yeah, isn't that Ironic. And once again (yes Cam Haters), we will bring up the media double standard:

 

If this hasn't been said already: Cecil Newton is hated and portrayed as a Villain by the media. However, he would never, and has never commented on Cam to the media the way RG3's father has.

 

Even when he was on WFNZ last year, during the infamous first half of the season; one could argue Cecil was actually critical of Cam. And he certainly couldn't be described as  defensive or an apologist (though  you could argue, he had a right to be). However, if you ask the average football fan, they'll automatically hate on Cecil Newton, and say frothy things about RG3's father; though the truth is the complete opposite. It's so Pavlovian. 

 

Cecil Newton, certainly didn't tell the Panthers what to do, and was quite supportive of both his son and the Panthers organization in eventually working things out--which they did. And of course that's not the only double standard in the media. Can you imagine if Cam had all that other stuff going on as RG3 (what was discussed in the article), following an injury??? Oh Man!

 

I guess what RG3's father didn't notice: His son needs to know how to read NFL defenses, and handle the pass rush first, before they allow his son to throw more. This isn't Baylor. And the ungratefulness, and hubris of that man. After all the positive publicity and awards received (and the way the Shanahan's have hidden his passing weaknesses), and he's still complaining. Ain't that a blip!

 

I guess on the other hand, maybe he knows? It was certainly reported, that Cousin's actually outplayed RG3 in training, camp. However, the DC locals would have ran Shanahan out of town, if he would have started cousins over the soon to be prodigal son RG3 (even though they knew they flaws were apparent in his NFL passing game)??

 

The irony is: It was widely reported that RG3 basically threatened, and guilted Shanahan into playing him on his bum knee (knowing the locals and the media would be on his side) during the playoffs, before he ultimately tore the ligament. This is the type of hubris that only personal arrogance, a few unexpected wins, and media worship and idolatry could engender. However, Shanahan get's all the current blame for 'injuring' RG3, due to the Terrell Davis, burn out  fiasco. 

 

This also brings up McNabb's excellent point. "Why is every one in the media, assuming RG3's is going to magically comeback, and even if/when he does he'll even play well?????? Obviously, the answer is money, eyeballs, clicks and ratings. They don't care what happens after. They'll move on to the next subject, when necessary.  

 

Regardless of what happens. You're stuck with him Redskin fans. He's all yours!

[top dawg]

The first part of the article...

 

 

It could conceivably be taken as a guy who's out of the spotlight trying to inject himself back in by talking to a kid who still has it.

 

Not saying that's my opinion, mind you.  Just posing the question...

 

Perhaps. It could conceivably be taken that way by those who have a propensity for being attracted to the ill-conceived. But, I don't think that McNabb is trying to interject himself into the spotlight, I just think that he is rightly or wrongly, depending on one's perspective, trying to give Griffin a heads up. McNabb has been around the block. He is "old". His career bespeaks of maturity. He knows his time is up as an NFL QB. Now he's just moving on with the next chapter of his life as a man, a leader, and an analyst.

[top dawg]

He's turning into a catchphrase king.

 

"unbelievably believable"

 

"all in for week 1"

 

I like the kid. I think he's a really good guy, but he needs to calm down a bit. If he doesn't perform, the backlash will be severe.

 

Amen, brother.

[Ace_Aladdin]

I know he is the darling of the media "right now" but i think some of the dislike in the forum is little bit excessive. 

[CarolinaCoolin]

Ill wager that he DOES NOT play in all 5 of their prime time games this year.

The first game is primetime against the eagles. I doubt he plays that game. So you win

[rayzor]

i like how cam is being managed in that his endorsement deals are pretty few and far between and don't really interfere with his work as a player. he's allowed what...one or two big campaigns a year? smart management, imo.

 

i think overexposed is a pretty accurate description. I'm glad cam isnt. i remember grits talking about how rg3 has.  lot more endorsement deals going than cam did but what he didn't consider was that the lack of deals cam made was by design with his agency agencyto prevent overexposure.

[top dawg]

Why the fug are parents getting involved in professional players' lives through media? What is this, fuging pee wee league? Shut your trap, nobody gives a poo what you have to say.

 

As a parent, you're always a parent. And, some parents are different than others.  Sometimes the sports media can be brutally unfair to all players, much less an NFL QB, and (like it or not) to a black NFL QB even more. Real talk!  I don't mind a parent speaking out on issues. It makes sports that more interesting in my opinion.  As someone who doesn't mind going to bat publically for what I believe in, especially as it pertains to my son, I don't give a poo who doesn't like it to be honest. I'm sure most parents probably feel the same way.

[TheRed]

Very good points and advice from Mcnabb. I'm glad someone stepped up and pointed out the obvious.

[Gucci Mane]

I had to do a little dance irl just because of how correct he is.

 

was it this:

[CPF4LIFE]

Havent really thought about it till now but i wonder how many charitable events, youth kid events RGKnee has done since he came in the league? Havent heard any mentioned cuz he sure as hell got a lot of things bout himself.

[TheRed]

Havent really thought about it till now but i wonder how many charitable events, youth kid events RGKnee has done since he came in the league? Havent heard any mentioned cuz he sure as hell got a lot of things bout himself.

Fans buying and sending him wedding gifts is a charitable event, right?

[CPF4LIFE]

Fans buying and sending him wedding gifts is a charitable event, right?

 

LOL. Makes sense.