Jerhawk
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Now is his opportunity to shine. Go Griffin bros!
TwistedHusky":3h30w3r8 said:One thing I love about Griffin is he takes really good angles.
He did that all through college and for the most part, seems to be doing it here.
FinNasty":1azhhp4d said:TwistedHusky":1azhhp4d said:One thing I love about Griffin is he takes really good angles.
He did that all through college and for the most part, seems to be doing it here.
Its easy to take good angles when you run a 4.3 lol...
Sgt. Largent":rsw0fl4m said:MontanaHawk05":rsw0fl4m said:Sgt. Largent":rsw0fl4m said:TwistedHusky":rsw0fl4m said:They put him out in coverage and space often.
His greatest value is getting to the QB and we don't even try it.
Disappointing. He was getting to the QB pretty effectively even against top-tier college players, and he has the speed and bend to do it against NFL talent. I know he can never be a guy that puts his hand in the dirt like Bruce Irvin, but it is somewhat weird they don't use him at one of the things that is literally his strength.
Not like we don't desperately need help rushing the QB or anything.
I like how he is played so far. He looks solid. But he could do a few things that are exceptional if they bothered to open the door a bit on letting him play to his strengths, ie staying near the line.
He blitzed quite a few times against the Colts, and if he starts believe me Norton and Pete will put that into the defensive scheme package...........especially against a QB like Keenam that will throw picks if he's under pressure.
You don't have a WIL with 4.38 speed and not take advantage of that.
If Griffin has problems, it'll be staying assignment sound out in coverage and staying in his run gaps. That's the kind of stuff that rookies make mistakes at.
On that note, this is encouraging:
[tweet]https://twitter.com/SamuelRGold/status/1034445420330708992[/tweet]
Dude Griffin's football instincts are off the charts, and he's such a hard worker. I'm really excited to see what kind of football player he'll be, and frankly already is.
KJ's a great player, but IMO he's hit his ceiling. Griffin's ceiling is even higher with his size, speed, work ethic, attitude and football instincts.
Sgt. Largent":355zfwqx said:FinNasty":355zfwqx said:TwistedHusky":355zfwqx said:One thing I love about Griffin is he takes really good angles.
He did that all through college and for the most part, seems to be doing it here.
Its easy to take good angles when you run a 4.3 lol...
Not necessarily, lots of super fast defenders overrun plays and take bad angles. Hell, Earl did it so much his rookie year that Pete almost benched his ass.
Even if you're fast, still have to play smart, use technique and know your gap assignments.
EverydayImRusselin":rxq9dsy9 said:Saying he has a higher ceiling than KJ is basically saying he has a HOF ceiling. KJ is a borderline All Pro OLB.
Sgt. Largent":2juxhwin said:EverydayImRusselin":2juxhwin said:Saying he has a higher ceiling than KJ is basically saying he has a HOF ceiling. KJ is a borderline All Pro OLB.
KJ's been to one Pro Bowl, and probably isn't going back.
So yes, I stand by that statement, IMO Griffin's tangibles (speed, build, football instincts, work habits, etc) are higher than KJ's were his rookie year......and therefore ceiling is higher.
And no, just cause I said ceiling is higher than a player who's been to only one Pro Bowl, doesn't mean the next level is HOF. That's a stretch don't you think?
SpokaneHawks":1qa70igl said:Mad Dog":1qa70igl said:FinNasty":1qa70igl said:vigilantgrrl":1qa70igl said:I still think that Shaquem will be better as a situational player and not as a starter.
Because of size? The hand? Why exactly?
Size and knowledge. Right now he's a bit of a bull in a CHna shop. Needs to refine his game a bit before he's starter material and then it's hard to know if he'll hold up to the pounding at his size.
I agree. I know hes a feel good story and everyone wants to see him succeed but, IMHO, he needs some more experience. I dont believe hes ready to be thrown to the wolves and still may be a bit of a liability. The kid is 100% all the time, which is good, but you also learn when and where with time.