Outta Pocket with RG3

Episode: Shedeur Sanders is Being Set up to FAIL...
Date: May 5, 2025
Hosts: Robert Griffin III (RG3) & Grete Griffin

Episode Overview

This episode dives into the controversial NFL entry and prospects of Shedeur Sanders, arguing that he's been set up to fail with the Cleveland Browns. RG3 and Grete break down the quarterback situation in Cleveland, the odds stacked against Sanders, and what his path to success must look like. The show then moves into quick-hit news and their signature “Outta Pocket Top 8” segment—covering F1, boxing, historic high school performances, NBA Playoffs drama, and more—before closing with a candid discussion about age-gap celebrity relationships and morality in public life. The hosts bring their usual energetic banter and lively humor to tough topics often ignored in sports and culture.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Shedeur Sanders and the NFL Draft: "Set Up to Fail"

(01:03 - 11:01)

• Shedeur’s Drop in the Draft

  • Sanders fell from a projected top-3 pick to 144th overall (Cleveland Browns, 5th round), causing him to lose over $40 million in potential earnings.
  • RG3 lays out the tough environment: "Shadur Sanders is the fourth quarterback on the Cleveland Browns roster. But let me talk to you about the other guys that they have..." (01:32)

• Browns' QB Depth Chart

  • Joe Flacco (Super Bowl winner), Kenny Pickett (recent trade), and newly drafted Dylan Gabriel (3rd round) are ahead of Sanders.
  • "They didn't just bring in Joe Flacco... They also drafted a quarterback in the third round by the name of Dylan Gabriel..." (01:44)

• Why It’s Such an Uphill Battle

  • As a 5th round QB, Sanders will:
    • Get the fewest reps in offseason/training camp/preseason.
    • Play with “cab drivers” (a term for likely-to-be-cut backups), not legitimate NFL-caliber teammates.
    • Depend on performances with and against less talented players to make the roster.
  • "He’s going to be relying on guys who will not be playing in the NFL to protect his NFL dream." (04:15)

• The Solution

  • Sanders must “work four times harder than everyone else,” showing he deserves an actual 53-man roster spot.
  • RG3 points out: "He has the number one selling jersey of all rookies and he was drafted in the fifth round. ...your fourth string quarterback in this moment is your most popular player on the team. That can be a problem..." (08:20)

• Preparedness for Adversity

  • RG3 is confident in Sanders’ mentality, citing past experiences at Jackson State, HBCU adversity, and Colorado rebuilding.
  • Memorable quote: "If there was any quarterback that could succeed, it would be Shadir Sanders." (10:52)

2. Outta Pocket Sports Top 8

(11:01 - 23:45)

RG3 and Grete run through the week’s most “outta pocket” moments in sports:

1. F1: Oscar Piastri's Winning Streak (11:12 – 12:56)

• Piastri takes his 3rd consecutive win (Miami GP), McLaren's dominance with Lando Norris 2nd, George Russell (Mercedes) 3rd; reigning champ Verstappen only manages 4th.
• "That McLaren car right now is just on a whole nother level. ...like a freaking rocket ship." (12:31 - RG3)

2. Boxing: Canelo Alvarez & Upcoming superfight (13:02 – 13:40)

• Canelo becomes the undisputed Super Middleweight champ, setting up the much-anticipated bout with Terence Crawford.
• RG3: "We finally get Canelo Alvarez versus Terence Crawford. ...this fight will be better than the Floyd Mayweather Manny Pacquiao fight." (13:24 & 13:47)

3. Boxing: Rolando "Rolly" Romero beats Ryan Garcia (15:11 – 15:54)

• Rolly picks up a big win over Garcia (115–112, 118–109).
• RG3 questions if Garcia can return post-suspension, notes Rolly’s career resurgence.

4. Track: High School Phenom Harland's Tate Taylor (15:56 – 16:33)

• Runs 100m in 9.92s (third fastest for a high schooler), wins both 100m & 200m national titles.
• "These high schoolers right now are running so dang fast, I don't know what to say..." (16:31 - RG3)

5. Track: Messiah Russell’s American 100m Hurdles Record (16:33 – 16:49)

• Russell sets new mark of 12.17 at Grand Slam meet in Miami.
• Grete: "Go girl." (16:49)

6. Endurance: Maya Marriage’s Brave Swim (16:54 – 19:53)

• American teenager swims 27 miles across New Zealand’s Cook Strait, facing hours of darkness and thousands of jellyfish stings.
• "The jellyfish things were so constant that she got like 25 a minute for 14 hours." (18:28 - Grete)
• Her goal: complete the brutal Ocean’s Seven challenge before 2028.

7. Horse Racing: Sovereignty Wins Kentucky Derby (20:17 – 21:23)

• Trained by Bill Mott and ridden by Jr. Alvarado, Sovereignty claims the 151st Derby.

8. NBA: Warriors Knock Out Rockets in Playoffs (21:23 – 23:45)

• Warriors cruise to series win; Steph Curry has quiet first half, but Buddy Hield hits six threes to bury Houston.
• Jalen Green’s playoff struggles: "The bottom line is because you didn't have the best playoff series you could have, your team is sitting at home now." (23:44 - RG3)

3. Outta Pocket Moments of the Week

(23:45 – 33:30)

1. The Internet’s Wild Debate: 100 Men vs. 1 Gorilla

• RG3 breaks down the viral question with “scientific research” and humor:
  • "Gorilla is effective in short bursts. ...the first 30 are gonna die. ...the longer the fight goes, the better chance the 100 men have." (25:09 – 25:38)
• Memorable exchange:
  • Grete: “What is one man’s kick with no weapons gonna do to a gorilla?” (24:43)
  • RG3: “Oh, it’ll do absolutely nothing. One man will get torn apart by a gorilla…” (24:50)

2. Sexy Red’s Dubai Hijab Controversy

• Sexy Red goes viral for posing provocatively in a hijab in Dubai.
• Both hosts call for respect for local and global cultures.
• Grete: “Her pictures were highly disrespectful towards the Muslim culture...” (29:11)
• RG3: “If you’re going to go to somebody else’s country, you need to respect…what they’re expecting out of tourists.” (29:27)

3. Bill Belichick’s Relationship Exposed

• Legendary NFL coach Belichick’s public relationship with 24-year-old Jordan Hudson becomes scrutinized, especially after awkward book tour interview.
• Hudson allegedly oversteps boundaries, shutting down media requests and taking over the spotlight.
• RG3: “Whoa, you’re telling me that this 24 year old woman…was speaking for 73-year-old, six-time Super Bowl winning head coach Bill Belichick?!” (31:06)

4. "The Deep End": Should 50+ Year Old Men Date 20 Year Old Women?

(33:30 – 41:19)

• Framing the Question

  • Instigated by Belichick/Hudson and issues around Shannon Sharpe’s lawsuits with much younger women.

• Hosts' Candid Responses

  • Grete: "My personal opinion is hell no... That’s creepy on both ends." (33:30)
  • RG3: "I'm not saying there's a 73-year-old out there who doesn't love a 24-year-old. What I am saying is it is hella weird. And not just weird, but it's uncomfortable..." (34:20)

• Power Dynamics & Morality

  • Grete distinguishes: Older men with young women = predatory; older men getting manipulated by young women (Belichick’s scenario) = different, but still problematic (39:07).

• Faith and Personal Ethics

  • RG3: “If you’re living a promiscuous life at 50 years old, it’s going to come up and catch up with you.” (36:01)
  • Emphasis on maturity, life stage, and protecting one's legacy.
  • Both ultimately agree: "Should 50 year old men, 50 plus year old men be dating 20 year olds? I say no." (41:19 - RG3 & Grete)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Sanders’ situation:
  • "The biggest takeaway there for me is he's going to be relying on guys who will not be playing in the NFL to protect his NFL dream." – RG3 (04:15)
• On Age Gap Relationships:
  • "That's not even a dad, that's a granddad. Like what are we talking about here? That's creepy on both ends." – Grete (33:43)
• On Jellyfish Swims:
  • "The jellyfish things were so constant that she got like 25 a minute for 14 hours." – Grete (18:28)
• Humor in Debates:
  • "Gorilla is effective in short bursts... the first 30 are gonna die." – RG3 (25:18)
• On Respecting Culture:
  • "You don't even have to go to their country to respect other people's beliefs, other people's culture... we should all respect..." – Grete (30:10)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 01:03 – Discussion kicks off: Shedeur Sanders’ draft ordeal & setup in Cleveland
• 11:01 – Outta Pocket Sports Top 8 begins: F1, boxing, track, swimming, NBA, horse racing
• 23:45 – Outta Pocket Moments of the Week: Gorilla debate, Sexy Red in Dubai, Belichick’s relationship
• 33:30 – The Deep End: Should older men date much younger women?
• 41:19 – Closing comments and quote

Tone

Lively, candid, humorous, and engaging—direct with cultural commentary and a willingness to tackle taboo sports and social topics head-on. RG3 and Grete both inject personal experience, deep sports knowledge, and playful sarcasm throughout.

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