Griffin vists Packers/Porter signs with Dolphins

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

By Adam Schefter
NFL Analyst

Free agency has opened with a flurry of activity. Already, numerous teams are on the board. Take a glance at the deals, and the potential soon-to-be deals.

Tuesday, March 6
The Miami Dolphins and LB Joey Porter have reached agreement on a five-year, $32.5 million deal that includes $20 million worth of guaranteed money.

Free-agent fullback Justin Griffith will be visiting Green Bay today.

Free-agent tackle Luke Petitgout has reached agreement on a deal with Tampa Bay.

[Fritz]

I predict here that in the end, TT will sign Justin Griffith.

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

I predict here that in the end, TT will sign Justin Griffith.

I hope so he would be perfect for the ZBS.

[Packnut]

Griffith

I predict here that in the end, TT will sign Justin Griffith.

I just hope he does'nt over-pay!

[ND72]

Teddy can NOT let this guy leave without signing here. Just can't.

[Sparkey]

Teddy can NOT let this guy leave without signing here. Just can't.

Why ?

[Packnut]

Griffith

Teddy can NOT let this guy leave without signing here. Just can't.

Why ?

He's an upgrade over what we have now. Signing him would only leave glaring holes at WR, TE, RB and saftey. Hey, 1 out of 5 ain't bad if your name's Ted Thompson!

[LL2]

Teddy can NOT let this guy leave without signing here. Just can't.

Why ?

So, our first FA splash will be this guy? Instead of a splash it will be more like car hitting a pothole full of water. So what are the stats on this guy? I don’t know much about him. Why is he good for the ZBS? Isn’t the guy they brought in to replace Hendo suppose to be good?

[Packnut]

Griffith

If anyone is interested, this is scouts inc's take on him.







Griffith is an experience player with good positional versatility. He plays in both regular and sub-offensive personnel groupings. He is a good athlete for the fullback position. He has good quickness and body control. He is a tough player but is not a great finisher as a lead blocker. As a run blocker, he is used primarily as a lead blocker in the Falcons zone-blocking schemes. He has good quickness, awareness and ability to adjust as a blocker. Griffith has some agility to change direction on the move and get up in the crease. He can dip, lift and drive but is not a big finisher on contact. He is a road grater type but gets enough contact and movement to allow the running back to get through the hole and onto the second level. He has above-average run instincts but lacks lateral agility to avoid and is not real elusive or sudden as a runner. In the passing game, he has good quickness to get open and separate in his routes. He has good hands and above-average ability as a runner after the catch for a fullback. Overall, Griffith is a young developing player that would fit in well as a starter in a West Coast offense for some teams.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Actually, Griffith was on my FA wish list. I think he's the best FB in the league for the scheme we run.

He was also #2 on Pasquarelli's top UFA sleepers list.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=2784447

One of the NFL's best, if little-known, fullbacks. But Griffin does not seem to fit into the plans of first-year Falcons coach Bobby Petrino. An excellent lead blocker and pass protector, and solid-enough receiver, he'll get plenty of action.

[Guiness]

I especially like the part about his play in the passing game. Nothing better than a fullback who catches the ball out of the backfield, and makes the DL turn around...

[MadtownPacker]

This would be a excellent move. Like Harv said, the dude is custom built for this system.

[hawaii50]

this is the guy i wanted on the packers for a long time. i know fb is not a glorified position, but he could have a good impact on the offense. i hope ted ponies up for him.

[imscott72]

He would definitely be an excellent signing. Now we just need a RB to follow him thru the holes...

[Bretsky]

Re: Griffin vists Packers/Porter signs with Dolphins

By Adam Schefter
NFL Analyst

Free agency has opened with a flurry of activity. Already, numerous teams are on the board. Take a glance at the deals, and the potential soon-to-be deals.

Tuesday, March 6
The Miami Dolphins and LB Joey Porter have reached agreement on a five-year, $32.5 million deal that includes $20 million worth of guaranteed money.

Free-agent fullback Justin Griffith will be visiting Green Bay today.

Free-agent tackle Luke Petitgout has reached agreement on a deal with Tampa Bay.

WE HAVE A VISITOR; The Beast in TT has awakened !!