Comments on: Vikings move Everson Griffen back to defensive end

By: brewdogg

brewdogg — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:03:02 +0000

As much as I like Robison, he can’t stand up to more than 20-25 plays a game. If Allen does get more rest this season, and given the way the other DEs looked on friday, Griffen will get plenty of snaps this year. I expect him to supplant Robison on the left side by season’s end.

By: hugejazz

hugejazz — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:28:36 +0000

Robison had 8 sacks last year. Not shabby for first year starter. If they platoon like they say they will Griffen will get on the field. The biggest concern to me are the linebackers and nose tackle. Greenway is the only decent reliable one and the Vikes have not found Pat Williams replacement yet.

By: spartan822

spartan822 — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:04:30 +0000

Smart move by the Vikings to admit when an experiment is not working, rather than try to force a square peg in a round hole.

By: fwippel

fwippel — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:43:12 +0000

If Griffen stays out of trouble, he could end up supplanting Robison before year’s end. Robision started out well last year, but didn’t stand out much during the last ten games.

By: sterling7

sterling7 — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:31:15 +0000

Let’s not be ludicrous. As a I am Viking for lifer-if you saw the preseason game on Friday night my mother could’ve run past that defense, it was pathetic. Yes I know the starters (over 30 years old) didn’t play but there’s no excuse for that carnage. Everson is a player and will blossom soon-trust me!

By: rooney24

rooney24 — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:55:43 +0000

Local paper reported that he could still see some limited time at OLB in pass situations. So, he may still get a chance to rush the passer from that spot. Hope he gets a chance to contribute, as he seems to come up with plays when given the chance.

By: purpleguy

purpleguy — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:55:18 +0000

Griffen has been a pleasant surprise, and since Robison has a tendency to wear down as the season progresses, Griffen will get plenty of reps. Mostly, I’m just happy he hasn’t been arrested for a year.

By: taintedsaints2009

taintedsaints2009 — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:30:04 +0000

this guy is one of the very, very few potential stars the vikings have. he should be playing opposite jared allen. brian robison sucks. this griffen is a monster in the making. just give him the reps. he had 4 sacks last year and barely played. he also is great on special teams. i don’t understand why this team continues to sideline their best talent: Harvin, joe webb (receiver) and griffen.

By: lbpackfan

lbpackfan — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:22:17 +0000

The beginning of the end.