StarTribune.com | User comments

After sitting on the sideline, Griffin hints at changes ahead

Article by: MARK CRAIG , Star Tribune
Updated: December 12, 2011 - 12:00 AM

Leslie Frazier benched Cedric Griffin after the cornerback gave up a touchdown in the first quarter. Griffin tried to stay philosophical.

21
Comments

Newest first
Oldest first

1 - 10 of 21
1
2
3
next

BCanniffDec. 12, 1112:11 AM

I hope he keeps moving right out the door. His career is over.

lynch629Dec. 12, 1112:56 AM

he is being a cry baby lets face it he is not even close to the same talent he once was

jtsnscDec. 12, 11 4:24 AM

Didn't even realize Griffin wasn't playing. They are all so bad they all look the same. There isn't one player in the defensive secondary that would be a starter on anther team (and that includes college too).

McIntyreDec. 12, 11 4:58 AM

What other team is going to give him a shot? If he can't play for this pathetic bunch, his NFL career is over. Maybe he can catch on with some semipro team somewhere.

RealVikeDec. 12, 11 5:24 AM

It's a shame. He had developed into a solid corner before the injury. What about moving him up to safety? Didn't he play some safety in college? Worth a try. He can't be any worse than what we have right now.

esteban85Dec. 12, 11 6:16 AM

I like RealVikes thought about putting him at safety being the safeties they have are horrible. The vikes are expecting alot out of a guy that had two severe knee injuries the last two years. Just too bad, i like the guy but he's nowhere near playing for what he's getting paid.

iwlnillaDec. 12, 11 7:56 AM

If you want to sum up this season, I feel the best way to do it is by pointing out that Benny Sapp is the best player in our secondary. Ouch.

penpalsDec. 12, 11 8:24 AM

Bench Fraiser, who's on the other end of that headset anyway, Justin Beaver...or however you spell it.

sadvikingDec. 12, 11 8:42 AM

How is it that a player can be cut by the DOLPHINS and look like an all-star in this bunch?

art4hireDec. 12, 11 9:19 AM

If I'm Khalil, Claiborne, Reiff, or any other college player of "immediate impact" status, I'm staying in school just so I don't get drafted by this bunch of stumbling, bumbling idiots! Griffin stinks, but at least he has a reason. Whats Loadholts excuse? How could he not at least nick Avril on his rush? Talk about fundamentals Leslie! How about trying to coach instead of folding your arms and looking thoughtful on the sideline all game!

1 - 10 of 21
1
2
3
next

Comment on this story |

explore the Vikings/NFL

Full Scoreboard

Los Angeles - LP: H. Ryu	4	FINAL
NY Yankees - WP: H. Kuroda	6	FINAL

Baltimore - WP: C. Tillman	13	FINAL
Detroit - LP: R. Porcello	3	FINAL

Miami - LP: J. Fernandez	1	FINAL
Arizona - WP: D. Hernandez	3	FINAL

San Diego - LP: L. Gregerson	2	FINAL
San Francisco - WP: M. Bumgarner	4	FINAL

Los Angeles - WP: C. Capuano	6	FINAL
NY Yankees - LP: P. Hughes	0	FINAL

Washington - WP: D. Storen	6	FINAL
Philadelphia - LP: M. Stutes	2	FINAL

Kansas City - LP: L. Mendoza	3	FINAL
Cleveland - WP: J. Masterson	6	FINAL

Colorado - LP: J. Nicasio	2	FINAL
Toronto - WP: M. Buehrle	5	FINAL

NY Mets - LP: S. Marcum	3	FINAL
Atlanta - WP: K. Medlen	5	FINAL

Pittsburgh - LP: V. Mazzaro	1	FINAL
Cincinnati - WP: M. Parra	2	FINAL

Tampa Bay - WP: J. Hellickson	6	FINAL
Boston - LP: R. Dempster	2	FINAL

Oakland - LP: T. Milone	4	FINAL
Texas - WP: J. Grimm	9	FINAL

Chicago WSox - LP: C. Sale	4	FINAL
Minnesota - WP: K. Correia	7	FINAL

Milwaukee - WP: J. Axford	3	FINAL
Houston - LP: H. Ambriz	1	FINAL

Chicago Cubs - LP: E. Jackson	1	FINAL
St. Louis - WP: J. Westbrook	4	FINAL

Seattle - LP: J. Saunders	0	FINAL
LA Angels - WP: C. Wilson	1	FINAL

Full Scoreboard

Chicago	6	FINAL(OT)
Boston	5	FINAL(OT)

Houston	0	FINAL
Montreal	2	FINAL

Colorado	1	FINAL
Chicago	2	FINAL

Chivas USA	1	FINAL
Vancouver FC	3	FINAL

Portland	0	FINAL
Los Angeles	0	FINAL

Montreal	6:00 PM
Toronto

Winnipeg	6:00 PM
Hamilton

Calgary	9:00 PM
Saskatchewan

Edmonton	6/21/13 9:00 PM
Brt Columbia

Montreal	6/27/13 8:00 PM
Winnipeg

Hamilton	6/28/13 6:00 PM
Toronto

Brt Columbia	6/28/13 9:00 PM
Calgary

Saskatchewan	6/29/13 2:30 PM
Edmonton

Minnesota	80	FINAL
Phoenix	69	FINAL

Date/Opponent	Time	W	L	Score
2013 preseason
Aug 9 - vs. Houston	7 pm
Aug 16 - at Buffalo	6 pm
Aug 25 - at San Francisco	7 pm
Aug 29 - vs. Tennessee	7 pm
2013 regular season
Sep 8 - at Detroit	Noon
Sep 15 - at Chicago	Noon
Sep 22 - vs. Cleveland	Noon
Sep 29 - vs. Pittsburgh (in London)	Noon
Oct 6 - Bye
Oct 13 - vs. Carolina	Noon
Oct 21 - at. NY Giants	7:40 pm
Oct 27 - vs. Green Bay	7:30 pm
Nov 3 - at Dallas	Noon
Nov 7 - vs. Washington	7:25 pm
Nov 17 - at Seattle	3:25 pm
Nov. 24 - at Green Bay	Noon
Dec 1 - vs. Chicago	Noon
Dec 8 - at Baltimore	Noon
Dec 15 - vs. Philadelphia	Noon
Dec 22 - at Cincinnati	Noon
Dec 29 - vs. Detroit	Noon