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Former NFL Star Robert Griffin III Offers Best Fix for Chiefs

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics
By Angelo Guinhawa | Last updated Dec 20, 2025 3:56 PM ET

The Kansas City Chiefs’ abrupt fall from contention has prompted pointed analysis across the NFL, and former quarterback Robert Griffin III has emerged with a clear blueprint for a reset. His proposal centers on protecting Patrick Mahomes’ future while modernizing an offense that has grown predictable.

Griffin’s first pillar is patience with Mahomes after the season-ending knee injury. He has stressed that rushing a return risks long-term performance, arguing that elite quarterbacks often need more than a calendar year to regain full confidence and mobility. For a franchise built around Mahomes’ creativity, ensuring a complete recovery outweighs the short-term temptation to push for an early comeback.

Oct 27, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) reacts during the third quarter of the game against the Washington Commanders at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

The second piece is rebalancing the offense with speed and youth. Kansas City’s attack leaned heavily on improvisation and spacing for years, but injuries and aging personnel narrowed its margin for error. Griffin has urged the Chiefs to invest in dynamic playmakers who can threaten defenses without requiring Mahomes to do everything himself.

That idea extends directly to the tight end position. With Travis Kelce nearing the twilight of a historic career, Griffin has advocated drafting and developing a successor rather than waiting for a sudden drop-off. A new tight end with vertical ability could preserve the offense’s identity while easing the transition when Kelce eventually steps aside.

Former NFL Quarterback Robert Griffin III Offers Solution for Kansas City Chiefs

Sep 25, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; ESPN commentator Robert Griffin III on the field prior to the first half at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

Griffin recently shared a fix for Kansas City’s woes. This can be seen in a post shared by the former NFL star on his official X account.

The Kansas City Chiefs need to make changes to their roster and coaching staff in 2026.

-Draft 3 down dynamic back Jeremiyah Love to be their Jamal Charles

-Draft TE Michael Trigg to replace Travis Kelce

-Bring in new offensive minds to avoid offensive predictability pic.twitter.com/nVPpl6qhGV

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) December 16, 2025

Griffin has also emphasized a renewed commitment to the run game. Adding a true three-down back and reinforcing the offensive line would force defenses to respect balance again. That shift could reduce hits on Mahomes and restore the misdirection that once made Kansas City so difficult to defend.

Taken together, the fix is less about one move and more about sequencing. Heal the quarterback completely, refresh the skill positions, and modernize the structure around him. If Kansas City follows that path, the Chiefs can turn a lost season into a deliberate reset that extends their championship window rather than closing it.

This article first appeared on Gridiron Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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