The NFL has long been hailed as America’s most popular game, captivating millions of fans. However, the league has often faced accusations of hypocrisy and double standards from time to time. Recently, former Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III has stepped up to expose these issues amidst the NFL’s staggering billion-dollar profits.

Heisman Trophy winner and Pro Bowl quarterback Robert Griffin III joined ESPN in 2021 as a college football and NFL analyst. After playing eight seasons in the NFL, Griffin III left the game due to a hamstring injury, derailing his career. Now, as he takes his seat on the prestigious channel, Griffin III is making controversial remarks directly about the NFL proceedings and its billion-dollar profits.

Remarks on NFL’s gambling procedure

Former Baltimore Ravens QB Robert Griffin III once again took to Twitter to discuss a pressing topic in the NFL, this time focusing on the league’s stance on player safety. In his tweet, Griffin III questioned the NFL’s motives for allowing lucrative sports gambling partnerships to thrive while simultaneously imposing restrictions on players regarding certain gambling activities. This disparity raises concerns about a potential double standard and the long-term consequences it may entail.

He expressed, “It’s a do as I say not as I do situation and those never end well.” Additionally, he remarked, “I understand not betting on NFL games, that’s NO BUENO. But it’s BONKERS for the NFL to be making BILLIONS off the players through sportsbook gambling partnerships and allow others to gamble on their performances…..” It’s worth noting that this isn’t the first instance where Griffin III has addressed NFL-related matters, as he has previously spoken out about player safety issues.

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Griffin III criticizes NFL for hypocrisy on player’s safety

With the NFL’s recent decision to allow teams to play multiple Thursday Night Football (TNF) games per year, concerns regarding player safety have once again emerged as a central issue. Historically, the NFL seldom scheduled franchises for multiple Thursdays due to the limited three-day rest period. However, during the recent owners’ meetings, the league opted to expand the number of TNF games, provoking Robert Griffin III to express his dissent on social media.

Griffin III expressed his disagreement with the NFL’s decision, highlighting that the league now allows teams to have two Thursday Night Football games per year. He criticized the league for jeopardizing player health despite claiming to prioritize player safety. According to Griffin III, it is already unwise to play just one game with only three days of rest, and playing two games under these circumstances is unquestionably “RIDICULOUS.”

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Robert Griffin III’s strong critique of the NFL’s decision on finance or safety raises important questions about the league’s commitment to the potential consequences for player’s well-being.

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