New Orleans Saints sign Griffin Neal as their fourth quarterback

ChrisXVI · 04-09-2016, 12:48 PM

The New Orleans Saints have signed quarterback Griffin Neal, according to his college coach Terry Horan and multiple reports.

Neal, 6-4 and 220 pounds, played college football for Division III Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn.

He was not drafted in 2015 (and did not appear on the NFLPA's draft-eligible list) and spent the 2015 season in Germany playing for the Hildesheim Invaders of the semi-professional German Football League.

According to the Fargo Valley News in North Dakota, Neal drew the eyes of coaches when he attended Tulane's Pro Day at the Saints facility in March. He was offered a tryout on April 8 and signed a three-year rookie contract the same day.

Neal played four seasons for the Cobbers, completing 402-of-631 passes (63.7 percent), for 5,614 yard and 47 touchdowns, all school records. He played in 34 games and started his final 30 games. He rushed for 1,331 yards and 22 touchdowns.

Neal was named all-conference in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference three times.

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Former Concordia QB Neal signs three-year contract with New Orleans Saints | INFORUM

Most likely a camp arm but the 3 year contract is surprising. I have no idea who this is.

spkb25 · 04-09-2016, 01:00 PM

wow GG must not be considered much. yikes

QB Hildesheim Invaders GFL2 2015 - Griffin Neal highlights - Hudl

The Dude · 04-09-2016, 01:04 PM

Dynasty

frydaddy · 04-09-2016, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Dynasty

You got me with that one dude, I actually laughed out loud.

Agreed that he's probably just a warm body. But JP nailed it with the Kurt Warner example. If you dig deep enough and look under every rock you're eventually gonna find something special. Not saying this guy is it, but on the other hand..hell, why not?

SmashMouth · 04-09-2016, 01:15 PM

Can he also kick or punt?

spkb25 · 04-09-2016, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Former Concordia QB Neal signs three-year contract with New Orleans Saints | INFORUM

Most likely a camp arm but the 3 year contract is surprising. I have no idea who this is.

Did read the 3 year deal is contingent upon him making the team...is he there to push GG? IDK to be honest

Halo · 04-09-2016, 01:46 PM

6'4 220 is pretty big

CheramieIII · 04-10-2016, 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by Halo

6'4 220 is pretty big

I think they want to use him as a situational edge rusher! CHAMPIONSHIP!

jnormand · 04-09-2016, 02:08 PM

Sounds like he made an impression. Well I guess we won't be picking a QB in the draft. Not that I thought that was necessary anyway.

|Mitch| · 04-09-2016, 02:12 PM

I'd like to see him in the preseason, if he makes it that far... Could be interesting

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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,115	Re: Saints Sign QB Griffin Neal Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Former Concordia QB Neal signs three-year contract with New Orleans Saints \| INFORUM Most likely a camp arm but the 3 year contract is surprising. I have no idea who this is. Did read the 3 year deal is contingent upon him making the team...is he there to push GG? IDK to be honest

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