Robert Griffin III adds conspiracy theory to Browns' QB decision: 'Shedeur Sanders is golden'
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RG3 says the Browns are starting Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders because Watson's $230M guaranteed contract makes benching him financially unthinkable.
Sunk Cost FallacyPrincipal-Agent ProblemIncentive TheoryConflict of Interest
Theory Briefing
- Watson's $230 million fully guaranteed deal is the number RG3 says is really calling the shots at quarterback, not performance.
- RG3 calls Sanders 'golden,' implying the rookie is being held back by the team's need to justify a sunk cost.
- The claim frames a football decision as a financial one — the Browns protecting an investment, not chasing a win.
- Sunk-cost logic suggests teams play expensive veterans even when cheaper alternatives may outperform them.