Jay Gruden calls Robert Griffin III unprepared in playing career amid online debate

Jay Gruden and Robert Griffin III, the former head coach and quarterback combination in Washington, got into it on social media during the Eagles-Buccaneers game. Apparently, the two still have their differences from their time together.

It started when Gruden posted, “If I ever put a QB through what Philly is putting Jalen through , I apologize. Pick up a blitz,” criticizing how the Eagles were pass-protecting for Jalen Hurts throughout the game.

That led to Griffin posting a picture of himself and writing, “Say WHATTTT???” Pretty clearly, Griffin felt that he was among those quarterbacks who were owed an apology.

Say WHATTTT??? https://t.co/TAHWqvDoce pic.twitter.com/mnuh9VafCz

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) January 16, 2024

Gruden wasn’t interested in taking that lying down, though. He fired back at his former quarterback, accusing him of not being prepared. He wrote, “U weren’t prepared Robert ?”

Of course, in this back and forth, Griffin got another shot in, wondering if it was actually Gruden who wasn’t prepared for their time together.

“You told me you didn’t know how to coach a QB who could throw and run like me, so looks like you weren’t prepared Jay,” Griffin shot back.

Robert Griffin III was the quarterback in Washington from 2012 through the 2015 season. During that stretch, Washington had two head coaches. First, Griffin played for Mike Shanahan before Jay Gruden took over. In 2015, Gruden led Washington to the playoffs, the second time that happened while RGIII led Washington.

Overall, Jay Gruden coached Washington for more than five seasons, getting fired in his sixth with the franchise. He had a 35-49-1 record with 2015 being his only playoff appearance.

For his part, Robert Griffin III won the Rookie of the Year and went to the Pro Bowl his first season in Washington. However, he was hampered by injuries and never got back to that level of play. His last NFL season was in 2020 with the Ravens.

Robert Griffin III calls for Cowboys to fire Mike McCarthy, hire Deion Sanders

Since getting out of the NFL, Robert Griffin III has gone into broadcasting and analysis of the game. He ended up making headlines in that role, calling for the Dallas Cowboys to move on from head coach Mike McCarthy and hire Deion Sanders instead.

“The bottom line is, guys, I hate calling for coaches jobs. It’s just not what I do. But it’s got to be the coach. You’ve had three consecutive 12-win seasons, nothing to show for it. It’s been 28 years since you’ve won a conference championship or Super Bowl,” Griffin said.

“A lot of people will say you should go get Bill Belichick. Because we all know that Mike McCarthy’s stuff was packed before this game, his office, empty. He gone. But I know who you need. you need Coach Prime. Deion Sanders. Coach Prime. He knows what it takes to win in Dallas. He knows what it takes to have a championship mindset. Holds guys accountable and he is a culture changer… Coach Prime is also going to bring you the quarterback of the future – Shedeur Sanders.”