Outta Pocket with RG3
What’s Really Wrong with the Chiefs?! | Mahomes, Kelce & the Kansas City Struggles
Date: September 17, 2025
Hosts: Robert Griffin III (RG3) & Grete Griffin
Episode Overview
This week, RG3 and Grete Griffin break down major storylines across the NFL and college football, with a sharp focus on the Kansas City Chiefs’ 0-2 start—their first under Patrick Mahomes. The duo dives deep into what’s gone wrong for KC, offers fixes, and pans out to other concerns in both pro and college football. Notable segments include the Heisman Trophy race, quarterback struggles, Deion Sanders’ coaching challenges at Colorado, wild viral sports moments, and a touching Fashion Week highlight. All covered with their trademark energy, banter, and insider insights.
Main Segment: What’s Wrong with the Chiefs?
[01:12–06:01]
- Chiefs Off to Rocky Start: Kansas City is 0-2 for the first time since Mahomes took over.
- RG3’s Take: Kansas City is “in trouble if they do not revamp their offense and find a new identity.” Defenses seem to know what’s coming; the Chiefs look predictable.
- Personnel Issues: Down top two receivers (Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy), leaving Mahomes with Marquez “Hollywood” Brown, Tyquan Thornton, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Travis Kelce (aging), Noah Gray.
- The Solution:
- Go “hyperturbo”—use the 2-minute, no-huddle offense that Mahomes excels in.
- Use two tight end sets (12 personnel) to create mismatches due to receiver injuries.
- If no-huddle isn’t sustainable, lean into the run game with big, violent backs Kareem Hunt and Isaiah Pacheco.
- Let Mahomes call plays at the line, taking advantage of his football IQ.
- “Going slow and being predictable is never a recipe for success in the NFL. Go to the no huddle and if you’re not going no huddle, establish the run as your primary weapon.” — RG3 (05:08)
- Mahomes has been the team’s leading rusher: “That’s not a recipe for season-long success.”
- Warning: Without a new offensive identity while receivers are hurt, “they’re going to have an uphill climb to even make the playoffs.”
- Optimism: RG3 believes the Chiefs “will get it done” but must act now.
Heisman Race Update
[06:01–10:35]
- New Leader: Marcel Reed (QB, Texas A&M) after a dramatic, game-winning drive vs Notre Dame.
- “Look at what this young man has done over the first part of the season.” (06:45)
- Stats: 289/4 TDs | 220/3 TDs | 360/2 TDs + running threat
- Other Standouts:
- Carson Beck (Miami): two top-25 wins
- Thomas Castellonis (FSU): after bye week
- Sawyer Robertson (Baylor): “has two back to back 400 yard passing games this year” (07:57)
- Baron Morton (Texas Tech): “balling right now, 464 yards and four touchdowns” (08:08)
- Gunnar Stockton (Georgia): “has some Stetson Bennett in him”; praised his composure and clutch play.
- WRs in the Mix: Mario Carver (Texas A&M), Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State), John Matier (Oklahoma).
- Dark Horse: Devin Dampier (Utah), “seven total touchdowns, nearly 200 yards rushing.”
College Football Concerns
[10:35–16:34]
Arch Manning & Texas
- Arch Manning is struggling: “He really looked like a quarterback who has the yips.”
- Recommended fixes:
- Go back to basics: move from complex RPOs/deep shots to simple, pure progression reads.
- Use his legs more, limit passing to ~20 attempts, and let him regain confidence.
DJ Lagway & Florida Gators
- Threw 5 INTs vs. LSU.
- RG3’s advice:
- “It’s not that he has the yips like Arch Manning ... it’s processing, it’s reading the defense.”
- Let Lagway “just play football”—use his size and running ability; better play-calling; get him in rhythm with easy throws.
Colorado & Deion Sanders: Is it Time to Panic?
[16:34–20:04]
- RG3: “I don’t think what’s happening to Deion Sanders in Colorado has to do with football. I think it has to do with everything outside of football.”
- Colorado’s identity crisis post-Shadur Sanders and Travis Hunter (both gone):
- “Deion has never not coached his son... he doesn’t know what it feels like to coach without Shadur and Shilo.”
- QB situation in flux (Ryan Stob, Kaden Salter, Juju Lewis).
- The impact of heightened expectations and losing two cornerstone players: “Now those deficiencies are popping up and they gotta figure out who they’re going to be.”
- RG3: “If anybody figured it out, it’s Deion Sanders... he came back to coach because he views every single kid on that team as his sons.”
UCLA Coaching Shakeup
[20:04–24:44]
- DeShaun Foster Fired: After 0–3 start, including a loss to New Mexico.
- RG3’s perspective:
- “You can’t lose to New Mexico and keep your job…”
- Players reportedly unhappy; Foster “cared about what was in their best interest.”
- UCLA’s needs in new coach:
- Recruit-magnet, cutting-edge offense, someone who “demands greatness but connects with players.”
- Structural problem: “If UCLA does not give...the funds they need to compete...any coach that takes that job would be stupid.”
- Would RG3 take the job? “Call me. I take that job in a heartbeat.” (24:10)
NFL Weekend Worries
[24:44–26:36]
Cleveland Browns
- Chronic concern: “Why are the Cleveland Browns in every episode?”
- At 0–2 with 40-year-old Joe Flacco, RG3 says it’s time to start Dylan Gabriel.
- “If they’re not going to be competitive ... then you might as well get what you can get out of Dylan Gabriel and see if he’s the guy for the future.”
- If it was Shadur Sanders starting, “everybody would be blaming Shadur Sanders.”
Viral Spiral: Clips & Culture
[26:36–30:40]
- Aiden Ross’s $1M Boxing Bet: Changed last-minute after a mysterious phone call—his chosen fighter (Crawford) won.
- “Whoever made that call for you, tell him to call us.” (27:03)
- Japan’s Centenarian Record: Nearly 100,000 people over age 100.
- RG3: “I do have Japanese roots…”
- Light, playful banter about life expectancy and “we are one.”
- Nepal’s Prime Minister Named via Discord: Grete applauds digital innovation, predicts the future leans digital.
- Josh Allen’s Toughness: Broke nose, got it put back, finished the game.
- “That’s toughness right there!”
- “That’s almost like tearing your ACL and playing the last half of the season with no ligaments in your knee.” (29:59)
- Alabama’s Ryan Williams: Highlight-reel step-back touchdown vs. Wisconsin.
- “He was 17 cooking SEC defenses...now still cooking Big Ten defenses.”
Out of Time Weekend Recap: NFL
[31:30–35:51]
Key Game Recaps
- Ravens 41-17 Browns: “Lamar Jackson threw four touchdowns...Joe Flacco looked cooked.” (31:30)
- Bengals 31-27 Jaguars: Joe Burrow injured; Jake Browning steps up, Jamar Chase explodes.
- Cowboys 40-37 Giants (OT): “Absolute thriller.” Brendan Aubrey hits clutch field goals.
- Lions 52-21 Bears: Koff throws 5 TDs, “Detroit drops a 50 burger.”
- Patriots 33-27 Dolphins: Drake May shines, special teams chaos.
- 49ers 26-21 Saints: Mac Jones (for injured Purdy) throws 3 TDs.
- Bills 30-10 Jets: James Cook dominates; Jets searching for answers.
- Seahawks 31-17 Steelers: Sam Darnold bounces back.
- Rams 33-19 Titans: Stafford sharp, “sliced up the defense with precision.”
- Colts 29-28 Broncos: Daniel Jones, Jonathan Taylor lead clutch win.
- Cardinals 27-22 Panthers: Bryce Young strong, but Cards prevail.
- Eagles 20-17 Chiefs: “Tightly contested Super Bowl rematch.”
- Falcons 22-6 Vikings: Bijan Robinson shines; JJ McCarthy struggles.
College Football Weekend Recap: Upsets
[35:55–37:12]
- Texas A&M 41–40 Notre Dame: Marcel Reed heroics.
- Vanderbilt 31–7 South Carolina: Snaps a 16-game losing streak.
- Georgia Tech 24–21 Clemson: 55-yard GW field goal as time expires, “Clemson’s dynasty looks shakier than ever.”
Track & Field World Championships – Tokyo
[37:12–38:26]
- Men’s 100m: Oblique Seville (Jamaica) shocks field: 9.77s for gold.
- Women’s 100m: Melissa Jefferson (US) wins with 10.61s; defeats a stacked field.
- Women’s Long Jump: Tara Davis Woodhall wins gold; is reigning Olympic champ.
Out of Time: Boxing
[38:26–39:16]
- Terence Crawford upsets Canelo Alvarez
- RG3 humorously lists off Crawford’s extensive collection of world titles.
- “He is the greatest fighter in the world today. The greatest pound for pound champion..." (39:19)
Hometown Highlights
[39:41–42:30]
K-State vs. Arizona (RG3’s Cam Role)
- “One of the most chaotic games I’ve ever seen.”
- Advice: “Kansas State needs to get back to their true identity of ... multiple tight ends, go run the football and make it a dog fight.”
New York Fashion Week (Grete)
- Grete recounts her debut for Estonian brand Haru at NYFW (Sony Hall, Sept 11):
- “It was definitely a dream I didn’t know I had that got realized.”
- RG3’s support: “You want to be able to be there to lift up your spouse, to help them not just chase their dreams, but also fulfill dreams that they never knew they had.” (42:47)
- Playful mutual appreciation for one another.
Memorable Quotes
- “Going slow and being predictable is never a recipe for success in the NFL.” — RG3 ([05:02])
- “Right now, Arch Manning is making easy throws look really, really hard.” — RG3 ([10:50])
- “When you bring a young quarterback in and the game after he throws five picks, you don’t get shy as a play caller. You have to be more intentional.” — RG3 ([13:50])
- “I think this is more of a holistic view of Colorado saying to themselves, who are we?” — RG3 ([18:30])
- “You can’t lose to New Mexico and keep your job.” — RG3 ([20:16])
- “If UCLA does not give whoever the next head coach ... the funds they need to compete ... any coach that takes that job would be stupid.” — RG3 ([23:40])
- “Joe Flacco’s career is already set. Nothing is changing the narrative and the appreciation that everyone in Baltimore has for Joe Flacco.” — RG3 ([26:23])
- “I take that job in a heartbeat. I just love motivating young men ... building a team. There’s nothing better than being on a team.” — RG3 ([24:10])
- “He is the greatest fighter in the world today. The greatest pound for pound champion in the world today.” — RG3 on Terence Crawford ([39:19])
- “You want to be able to be there to lift up your spouse ... to help them not just chase their dreams, but fulfill dreams they never knew they had.” — RG3 ([42:47])
Timestamps for Most Important Segments
| Segment | Timestamp | |------------------------------------------------------|------------| | Chiefs’ Identity Crisis & Fixes | 01:12-06:01| | Heisman Race | 06:01-10:35| | Arch Manning’s Yips | 10:44-13:24| | DJ Lagway’s Five-INT Game | 13:35-16:34| | Colorado & Deion Sanders Discussion | 16:34-20:04| | UCLA Coaching Change | 20:04-24:44| | Cleveland Browns QB Problems | 24:44-26:36| | Viral Moments (Aiden Ross, Japan, Nepal, Josh Allen) | 26:36-30:40| | NFL Out of Time Weekend Recap | 31:30-35:51| | CFB Upsets | 35:51-37:12| | Track & Field Worlds | 37:12-38:26| | Boxing: Crawford Beats Canelo | 38:26-39:41| | K-State/Arizona Recap | 39:41-41:30| | Grete’s Fashion Week Highlight | 41:30-42:30|
Tone & Language
- Lively, conversational, unscripted sports analysis.
- Plenty of playful spousal banter (Grete & RG3).
- RG3’s insightful but accessible breakdowns of X’s and O’s.
- Real talk about expectations, identity, and the culture of both college and professional football.