Robert Griffin III Sparks Debate Over Mahomes vs. Brady GOAT Status

NFL analyst and former star quarterback Robert Griffin III has ignited a fiery debate among football fans with his bold take on Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady.

After leading the Kansas City Chiefs to their second consecutive Super Bowl victory, discussions arose about what Mahomes needs to surpass Brady as the greatest of all time. Griffin III believes Mahomes isn’t far from claiming that title.

On a recent episode of his “RG3 and The Ones” program, Griffin III stated, “If Mahomes leads the Chiefs to a Super Bowl three-peat next season, he will be the greatest quarterback ever. The dominance he’s shown with Andy Reid and the team is remarkable. He’s already the second greatest quarterback in such a short span.”

Predictably, Griffin III’s opinion sparked plenty of rebuttal from football fans. The debate often centers on Super Bowl rings, where Brady has seven to Mahomes’ three. However, Mahomes is on a solid pace, having won his championships before turning 29, while Brady secured his last four after age 37.

Griffin III’s comments have opened up a lively debate, reminiscent of the Michael Jordan-LeBron James discussion in basketball. While Mahomes is arguably the most skilled quarterback ever, the GOAT debate often hinges on championships.

If Mahomes can match or surpass Brady’s seven rings, the debate may indeed tilt in favor of No. 15.