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Robert Griffin III might need a new playbook for his social media game. The former ESPN analyst lit up X last week over Shedeur Sanders’ preseason debut. But fans didn’t just notice his takes. They spotted the complete U-turn. And they let him have it.
It started when the Cleveland Browns named Sanders their starting quarterback for the preseason opener. Many thought the move was a setup. Griffin agreed. He accused the Browns of putting the rookie in a no-win spot.
“Shedeur Sanders is being set up to fail in Cleveland,” Griffin posted on Aug. 4. “But God’s got him showing out even with limited reps.”
Then Friday night happened. Sanders carved up the Carolina Panthers. He threw for 138 yards and two touchdowns. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski called the night “invaluable” for the rookie’s growth.
Griffin switched gears fast. Suddenly, he praised the Browns’ young quarterback. “Many thought Shedeur Sanders would fail after being thrown to the wolves… BUT GOD saw fit that Shedeur Sanders would come back leading the pack,” Griffin wrote after the game.
Griffin switched gears fast. Suddenly, he praised the Browns’ young quarterback. “Many thought Shedeur Sanders would fail after being thrown to the wolves as the starter with minimal first team reps against the Carolina Panthers starters. BUT GOD saw fit that Shedeur Sanders would come back leading the pack. Faith and hard work always pay off. Perfect Timing,” Griffin wrote after the game.
Many thought Shedeur Sanders would fail after being thrown to the wolves as the starter with minimal first team reps against the Carolina Panthers starters. BUT GOD saw fit that Shedeur Sanders would come back leading the pack. Faith and hard work always pay off. Perfect Timing.
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) August 9, 2025
NFL fans didn’t miss the shift. They roasted Griffin for changing his tune.
“You said he was being set up to fail… so you were wrong,” one fan replied.
You said he was being set up to fail…..so you were wrong 🤷🏻♂️
— Jackson McCurry (@JackMcCurry08) August 9, 2025
“You’re a more embarrassing analyst than you were NFL QB and that’s says a lot” another said.
You’re a more embarrassing analyst than you were NFL QB and that’s says a lot
— Ben Cummins (@BenCumminsFF) August 9, 2025
“Buddy… this is lame, even for you,” a third added.
Buddy… this is lame, even for you
— Kiles Mitselman (@GBOVFL22) August 9, 2025
Trey Wingo took a playful shot. “No Olympic swimmer has back stroked faster,” he wrote.
No Olympic swimmer has back stroked faster https://t.co/3QwikI6ac5
— trey wingo (@wingoz) August 9, 2025
The quick reversal created a wave of “hypocrisy” claims online. Fans argued that Griffin did the very thing he was calling out.
Meanwhile, Sanders’ strong performance now has Cleveland fans eager for more. His next chance could come on Aug. 16 when...
