I guess I’m trying to be cute this morning with the headline. ESPN’s E:60 which returns tonight with an all-NFL Draft edition has announced that reporter Rachel Nichols will talk with former Baylor quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III. They’ll discuss Griffin and where he fits with the DC NFL Team which is expected to draft him on Thursday.
And they’ll also talk about Donovan McNabb’s statements that RGIII is not a good fit for the team. That will join three previously announced stories on E:60 tonight, the start of four new editions of the ESPN newsmagazine into May.
Here’s the preview.
ESPN’s E:60 Features “RG3” Interview on Tuesday’s Show
NFL Draft Special Kicks Off Flight of 4 Shows
An in-depth interview with Heisman Trophy winner and former Baylor QB Robert Griffin III, projected to be the second pick of Thursday’s NFL Draft, will be featured on ESPN’s award-winning news magazine, E:60, Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Among the topics “RG3” discussed with reporter Rachel Nichols:
- Former Washington QB Donovan McNabb saying he’s not a good fit with Redskins coach Mike Shanahan and offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan
- Growing up in a military family
- Being the No. 2 pick of the Washington Redskins
“It was pretty tough. I’m a 13-year-old kid, and he left on my birthday. They woke me up at four in the morning and he said he was leaving and I had to be the man of the house. It was the worst birthday I’ve ever had.“ — Robert Griffin III, on his father leaving to serve in Iraq
“When you have a Hall of Fame quarterback come in there, and clash with a Hall of Fame coach like Mike Shanahan, it was pretty obvious that they didn’t get along… Mike Shanahan’s a big, big person, a big personality, a great coach, and Donovan was a great quarterback. They just didn’t get right. Hopefully I can go in and be that great
Quarterback that coach Shanahan can coach, and egos won’t get in the way ‘cause we’re all fighting for the same thing.” – Griffin III, on Donovan McNabb saying he couldn’t be a good fit for the Redskins
“I’m looking forward to going to D.C. — I saw seven different variations of my name on a shirt, when I was there… They’ll get a franchise quarterback, or a young quarterback
that they can develop… They just need someone they can believe in, and I’m happy that I can be that guy.” – Griffin III, on playing for the Redskins
Other pieces on Tuesday’s E:60 NFL Draft Special:
- Waiting on Roger Goodell — Players including Matthew Stafford, Vernon Davis, Maurice Jones-Drew, Ray Rice and Aaron Rodgers recall their experiences waiting to get drafted. To view preview, click HERE
- G.J. Kinne: Shot of Reality — The worst hour of former Tulsa QB G.J. Kinne’s life
- Chris Johnson/Kenny Turner: Lettermen — A promise Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson and Kenny Turner made as childhood friends may finally be fulfilled.
That’s all.
