Griffin Criticizes Sherman and Gonzalez’s Comments on Wilson

Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III has criticized Tony Gonzalez and Richard Sherman for their harsh remarks about Russell Wilson, who is currently the backup QB for the Giants, during a “Thursday Night Football” broadcast.

Griffin came to Wilson’s defense after Sherman and Gonzalez, who both have strong ties to Seattle, spoke about Wilson’s performance since he joined the Giants. Their comments came during a discussion surrounding the Seahawks’ recent 23-20 victory, showcasing their candid views on Wilson’s Hall of Fame potential.

Griffin expressed his discontent through social media, saying, “What they did was very dirty toward Russell Wilson.” He also noted that while he respects Eli Manning’s achievements, he found it unfair that they were so critical of Wilson’s career trajectory. “It’s simply not true to dismiss the respect Wilson earned from winning at the highest level,” he added.

Tony Gonzalez remarked, “If anyone from the Hall of Fame played himself, it’s Russell Wilson…”

Richard Sherman added, “Without that legendary Seattle defense, he would have been 4-11, 7-8, 0-3 starting with the Giants…”

During halftime, both Sherman and Gonzalez seemed to agree that Wilson’s performance has declined since he left Seattle in 2022.

Since departing the Seahawks, Wilson has taken on roles with the Broncos, Steelers, and now the Giants. Gonzalez candidly expressed his doubts about Wilson’s future, telling host Charissa Thompson, “Honestly, I hope we see his end.” This comment raised eyebrows, considering Wilson’s impressive past.

Gonzalez further elaborated on Wilson’s career, suggesting that his legacy changed when he signed a hefty contract after leaving Seattle. “He’s played three games and I honestly don’t know if things will improve. It just feels like he hasn’t brought his best since leaving Seattle,” he reflected.

Sherman echoed these sentiments, indicating that Wilson’s real skill might have been masked by the strength of the team he was part of during his earlier success. “You have to take a real look at his career post-Seattle. When the team was strong, he won. But now, the narrative isn’t as rosy,” he said.

Despite the critiques, Wilson, now 36, maintains that he has more to give. He emphasized his belief in himself, stating, “I know I can do this and help this team.” It seems he remains determined to prove his critics wrong.

After signing a one-year deal with the Giants in March, Wilson’s stats thus far show 778 passing yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions.

His recent transition to rookie quarterback Jackson Dart came after an underwhelming performance that included two interceptions in a 22-9 loss. Dart, the 25th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, will have his first NFL start this Sunday at MetLife Stadium.