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Former Tulane quarterback Ryan Griffin works out for the New Orleans Saints on Friday
When Former Tulane quarterback Ryan Griffin arrived at the New Orleans Saints facility for a workout Friday morning, there wasn’t a lot of chit chat about schemes. Griffin, a 6-foot-5, 206-pound pro prospect, ran the Saints offense all fall as Tulane Coach Curtis Johnson is a former Saints receivers coach.
But Griffin did show off his accuracy and talk to Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael prior to the workout. “I went there this morning at 8 (a.m.),” Griffin said. “I met with Coach Carmichael for a while. We didn’t really talk a whole lot of football necessarily. We talked about 30 minutes. I filled out the paperwork. I got dressed and I threw to a receiver from Boston College and so we went outside and warmed up. He ran a 40 – he is a freak of nature – 4.38. I just got warm and then we threw a couple routes followed by 30, 40 balls and it went really well. I got a good response.” Griffin completed all his passes and was pleased with his first official pro workout. “It’s not something that fazes you when you get up there,” Griffin said. “You don’t want to think about it too much. You want to get up there and throw the football around. It’s not a big deal. "You should complete all the passes because you are on air and there is no one else out there. If you just look at it like, 'Hey, I’m going out there to have fun and just play football,' then it really is no big deal. The past couple months have been cool. I’ve gotten a lot of feedback and talked to a lot of NFL guys so it’s definitely been fun.” The feedback Griffin received has been positive. “They watched some of the game tapes and they notice how much I do, how many checks I do at the line and how tough I've been,” Griffin said. “I took a lot of hits and bounced back up. And my accuracy; accuracy is always big for quarterbacks.” In college, Griffin threw for 9,036 yards and 56 TDs on 836-of-1,396 attempts (.600) and owns the school record for completions, completion percentage, and attempts, and ranks second in passing yards and 300-yard games (10), as well as fourth in touchdowns. Griffin had an outstanding fall, finishing with a quarterback rating of 132.4, the highest of his career. He completed 245 passes for 394 yards and 2,771 yards (62.2 completion percentage). He threw for 20 touchdowns and had 11 interceptions. He missed three games with an undisclosed shoulder injury but came back stronger, posting consecutive 400-yard-plus passing games after his return. Griffin said the fact he has made 39 career starts is a plus -- there is a Moneyball-type of stat out there that shows quarterbacks who make close to 40 starts in college tend to be more successful in the pros. “I got good feedback from Coach Carmichael and Mickey (Loomis),” Griffin said. Griffin has a tight schedule in the coming few weeks. In addition to working out at Tulane’s pro day Mar. 29 at 8 a.m., he has also scheduled a visit to the Chargers for a workout. “I’m headed to San Diego on April 1 and then Pittsburgh’s quarterback coach is coming to pro day. He’s coming the night before so we can meet and have dinner. Every team can only have a certain number of people come in. He’s coming. Jacksonville’s quarterback coach is coming and the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback coach is coming.” The Westlake, California, product – called “California Cool” by some Green Wave fans – said he is staying grounded and focused throughout this new process. “Maybe I’ll look back on it and think about how cool it was but I’m trying not to do that right now,” Griffin said. “I’m trying to stay level-headed. There are still a lot of things that can happen so I’m just trying to take it one day at a time.” Former Tulane quarterback Ryan Griffin works out for the New Orleans Saints on Friday | NOLA.com |
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Roll Wave. HellofaHullabaloo.
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he is a project but there is no denying he has the raw tools. good UDFA pick up in my book
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Knew I should have left him in my mock draft...
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Not a bad idea at all considering he kinda would know the system already.
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Not much on him. Projected as a 7th-FA pick.
2-3 year project? |
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WHOSE THE RECEIVER FROM B.C. running a 4.38 we need another speedster unless Roby finally tries to step up!
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Recognizes defenses well
Accuracy is top tier of college Height is a plus Arm strength is there Never gives up, durable and he's dealt with losing I like this project! |
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I like this player
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And he's tough too....but his accuracy is what intrigues me the most....
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This is our future QB.
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I think accuracy is one of the main reasons Brees thrives in the Saints offensive system. That's why I think there's no reason why this guy wouldn't.
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A project sounds good at this point
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Let's not get too far ahead of ourselves. lol
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6-5? can drew even see that high? lol Native, knows the team and scheme, great talent, accuracy, arm strength and the best teacher in the world, DREW BREES and coach of course.
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Doing a favor to Curtis?
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Hopefully he makes it past the draft and the Saints can grab him. I say give this kid a fair shot at the number 2 job, and if that is not realistic can have him on the practice squad for now.
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He's too tall. :wink:
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I hope it works out. If you can paly they will find you. And he can play.
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Can't fine a BC WR with that kind of speed. Has to be bad info.
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Think it's Alex Amidon. 5'11", 4.40 low. Projected as the 16th WR. Could use him in KR /gunner.
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Just watched some tape on him and i've gotta say i'm impressed
Great accuracy Notices the blitz and gets rid of the ball to relevant route Very good arm strength Looks like he can make every throw all over the field Quick release once he's taken the snap |
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And Curtis Johnson bringing him up in a Saints-style system won't hurt either... |
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I would spend a 5th, 6th, or 7th on this qb. I got a good feeling about him!! Can he get use to winning without it going to his head would be my only question.
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so i just go with the flow at this position. |
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there are some pretty good players in the back end of the draft and UDFA this year. actually probably the strongest i have seen in years. wish i could say that about round 1 :)
I would not mind the saints getting a boat load of picks in rounds 6 and 7 thrown in if they trade down. there is a QB in there somewhere the wave maybe the man |
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