RGIII Debates Critic Who Questioned His Image
Robert Griffin III, the Christian Washington Redskins quarterback, has reacted to criticism he received from one critic on his Instagram account.
Griffin, the 24-year-old Christian QB, posted a video to Instagram where he sang along with Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" on the way to a workout, which prompted one spectator to question the athlete.
One person in particular insinuated that the Christian athlete would not have a long future with the Redskins.
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"This is why you will be cut after next year in Washington," @cperezrn commented on Griffin's Instagram video. "Why you weren't even mentioned as the future. You are a 'QB'. Act like one."
The comment did not go unnoticed by Griffin who decided to respond to his critic.
"If giving back to the community and training for football at the same time is frowned upon…..then what would you say I do Sir? Not give back or Train," Griffin responded. "Honest Question. Oh wait…and should I not enjoy a classic song with others who Love MJ? I'm just asking for your wisdom here."
The commenter continued to engage Griffin, letting the NFL player know that his image was the topic of conversation. He told Griffin that his coach and military family would not want the Christian athlete to present himself in a way that reflected him caring more about commercials and his brand than football.
Griffin expressed his gratitude for the support that some fans gave him but also continued to respond to his critic.
"I hear what you are saying, but for you to say those things to me is a sign that you don't know what I am about and have been watching and listening to other people who have never even met me," the Christian athlete wrote after the debate continued on. "Military families have class, dignity & loyalty. I will maintain mine. You have not shown any of those. I will keep it that way and let you go right off my page God Bless."
The Christian athlete previously spoke to Ed Sorensen of KWTX in Waco about how God has helped him deal with the cynical feedback in D.C. where he plays.
"Yeah, it is difficult. Some people get real cynical because of the cynical nature of the area, and I've just tried not to do that, and have been blessed by God to not have that mindset," Griffin told Sorensen earlier this year. "I still try to look at each person when I walk up to them and say, 'That's a good person.' Because if you think people are inherently bad, or they're inherently trying to hurt you, it can hurt the way you view the world."
