We all love the Shaquem Griffin story. I don’t mind saying that I’m rooting for him. I’m rooting for him about as much as I’ve rooted for any player I’ve covered. I want him to be good. And I think he can be really, really good.
Griffin was really, really bad in week one against the Denver Broncos.
Griffin is shifting positions. We shouldn’t forget that. Though he had coverage responsibilities as a linebacker at UCF, he still lined up, mostly, as an edge. Now he’s a strict off-ball ‘backer.
The responsibilities and run fits are different.