Robert Griffin III Sparks Debate on Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady’s 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 potentially surpassing Tom Brady as the greatest quarterback of all time.

Robert Griffin III speaking on show (left). Tom Brady

After leading the Kansas City Chiefs to their second consecutive Super Bowl victory in February, discussions erupted among fans and analysts about what Mahomes would need to do to unseat Brady from his GOAT throne. According to Griffin, Mahomes is not far from claiming that title for himself.

Speaking on a recent episode of his “RG3 and The Ones” program, Griffin III stated that Mahomes will be the best quarterback ever if he leads the Chiefs to a successful Super Bowl three-peat next season. “If Mahomes can pull that off and win three Super Bowls in a row, I honestly think you can make the argument that he’s the greatest quarterback of all time. The dominance that Patrick Mahomes has shown with Andy Reid and that group is worth mentioning about him being the greatest of all time. He’s already the second greatest quarterback of all time, in such a short span. If he can win three in a row, I think he will surpass Tom Brady and be the greatest quarterback ever. He’s already the most talented one we’ve ever seen.”

Unsurprisingly, Griffin III’s statement was met with a wave of rebuttals from football fans. One notable response came from Corey Dingus on Twitter: “3peat is impressive, but it’s not topping 7 rings. To put things in perspective: Pre-Brady, the most rings a QB ever had was 4. He nearly DOUBLED it. The other QBs did it before FA. He alone has more rings than any franchise has in their entire history! All that > 3peat.”

The consensus among many is that the GOAT debate hinges heavily on Super Bowl rings. Brady has four more than Mahomes, having won his first five before Mahomes even entered the NFL. However, Mahomes is on a promising trajectory to challenge Brady’s seven-ring legacy. Notably, Brady won his last four championships after his 37th birthday, while Mahomes has already secured three before turning 29.

It’s natural for sports fans to compare current athletes to past legends. The Michael Jordan-LeBron James debate has persisted for years, and some argue that Mike Trout could surpass Babe Ruth as the greatest baseball player ever.

While Mahomes might be considered the most skilled and talented quarterback in history, the GOAT debate often boils down to championship wins and rings. If Mahomes manages to match or exceed Brady’s seven rings, the debate will likely shift in favor of Mahomes.

As the football world eagerly watches Mahomes’ career unfold, the comparisons to Brady will only intensify. For now, Griffin’s bold take adds another layer of excitement to the ongoing discussion about who truly is the greatest quarterback of all time.