LIJetsFan Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 New York Jets: Ranking the 53-man roster — No. 11 Ryan Griffin by Steven Blush After another lost New York Jets season, it’s time to evaluate this 53-man roster. This daily ranking continues with No. 11, tight end Ryan Griffin. Tight End, New York Jets The New York Jets turned to ex-Houston Texan Ryan Griffin when they needed a tight end depth piece to fill in for suspended Chris Herndon. For a $0 guaranteed July 22 investment, new general manager Joe Douglas found this franchise a starting-grade, sure-handed blocking machine — hungry to redeem himself after getting cut following a bone-headed April 27 arrest for public intoxication and vandalism at last years’ draft in Nashville. The 6-foot-6, 260-pound Londonderry, NH product and UConn star (that school’s 2012 Offensive Player of the Year) got off to a slow start to his 2019 Gang Green campaign before developing into one of this team’s few bright spots. Griffin was a lead-by-example locker room leader and a reliable red-zone target for Sam Darnold. The seventh-year veteran started all of his 11 games in green-and-white and even garnered a couple of weeks of Pro Bowl chatter. The general manager bestowed on the 29-year-old a midseason contract extension (three-years, $10.8 million). Griffin expressed his gratitude by amassing 34 catches and five touchdowns for a 61.8 Pro Football Focus rating — before three weeks later enduring season-ending ankle surgery. Offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains knows full-well what the New York Jets have uncovered in Griffin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 If Herndon is the real deal then the TE’s group is a legit non concern. Griffin is a great compliment 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepy Lurker Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, HessStation said: If Herndon is the real deal then the TE’s group is a legit non concern. Griffin is a great compliment It’d be great to find a solid 3rd TE. A cheap vet would be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe the Breadman Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 I hope both Griffin and Herndon are ready to go physically this spring. With Wesco as our Hback or fullback, the TE room is probably one of the better situations on the team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section314 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 32 minutes ago, LIJetsFan said: New York Jets: Ranking the 53-man roster — No. 11 Ryan Griffin by Steven Blush After another lost New York Jets season, it’s time to evaluate this 53-man roster. This daily ranking continues with No. 11, tight end Ryan Griffin. Tight End, New York Jets The New York Jets turned to ex-Houston Texan Ryan Griffin when they needed a tight end depth piece to fill in for suspended Chris Herndon. For a $0 guaranteed July 22 investment, new general manager Joe Douglas found this franchise a starting-grade, sure-handed blocking machine — hungry to redeem himself after getting cut following a bone-headed April 27 arrest for public intoxication and vandalism at last years’ draft in Nashville. The 6-foot-6, 260-pound Londonderry, NH product and UConn star (that school’s 2012 Offensive Player of the Year) got off to a slow start to his 2019 Gang Green campaign before developing into one of this team’s few bright spots. Griffin was a lead-by-example locker room leader and a reliable red-zone target for Sam Darnold. The seventh-year veteran started all of his 11 games in green-and-white and even garnered a couple of weeks of Pro Bowl chatter. The general manager bestowed on the 29-year-old a midseason contract extension (three-years, $10.8 million). Griffin expressed his gratitude by amassing 34 catches and five touchdowns for a 61.8 Pro Football Focus rating — before three weeks later enduring season-ending ankle surgery. Offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains knows full-well what the New York Jets have uncovered in Griffin. Let that sink in for a minute. Is it too early to start drinking? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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