I'm Spartacus Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 https://www.si.com/college-football/2017/11/16/shaquem-griffin-hand-ucf-nfl-draft Bills need to draft this guy. What a feel-good story. Was on ESPN this morning. Dude is missing a hand. Ran the 40 at the combine in 4.38 seconds! I think he led the nation in linebacker sacks. Total McDermott type of work ethic guy. What do ya think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 I think he'd be a great late-round pick. I DO agree that he's got the "DNA" that McDermott and Beane look for. I also think he could compete to start or at least provide quality depth at OLB. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Fixit Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 First I’m hearing of this guy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Spartacus Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 He also went berserk at the combine in the weight lifting. Had a special grip thing on his one arm that attached to the weight bar. If they replay the spot on ESPN, it's really worth a look. You'll fall in love with this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 I’ve really liked this kid for a lon time.. there were some other threads on him but no biggie if we could grab him in the 5th or 6th he will at worst become a special teams demon and great teammate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Fixit Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 I’m surprised this wasn’t covered in detail at the combine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, I'm Spartacus said: He also went berserk at the combine in the weight lifting. Had a special grip thing on his one arm that attached to the weight bar. If they replay the spot on ESPN, it's really worth a look. You'll fall in love with this guy. I'm confused. Are you suggesting we draft him or date him? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 I like Shaquem, but drafting him just cause he's a feel good story would be ridiculous. With that being said, If the powers that be think he can help the team then definitely draft him. The problem with him is that he doesn't really fit anywhere specific and will likely be a special teamer until he can either put on weight, or distinguish himself in some way or another. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 So we should draft him BECAUSE he only has 1 hand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Spartacus Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 Just now, kdiggz said: So we should draft him BECAUSE he only has 1 hand? No. We should draft him because of his amazing speed for a linebacker, and that is just what the Bills are looking for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterpan Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 I have long said I would trade every pick we have to move up for Rosen but, on second thought, if we could somehow keep just one other draft pick, I'd use it on this kid. Watching ucf games this kid made every freaking play!! It reminded me of watching Wisconsin when JJ Watt was there....Every play was being made by him. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Spartacus Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 Maybe he ran so fast at the combine, 'cause he wasn't carrying extra weight. On the other hand..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 (edited) Am I being insensitive for wondering how he’s supposed to pull in interceptions or bat down passes thrown to his “missing” side? Edited April 15, 2018 by Virgil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 I think he’ll be off the board in rd 3. Would love for him to be in a Bills uniform if we can’t land a LB in rd 1 or 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 1 minute ago, Virgil said: Am I being insensitive for wondering how he’s supposed to pull in interceptions or bat down passes thrown to his “missing” side? Not at all because I’m wondering the same. I actually wonder, with his speed, if he wouldn’t be a better SS in the NFL than a LBer. Seems he would have a more difficult time shedding blocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 yeah I was wondering about him being a safety with his speed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Spartacus Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 I think the league gave him an exemption to use "stick-em" on his one arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurst44 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 20 minutes ago, inaugural balls said: I'm confused. Are you suggesting we draft him or date him? We should be so lucky! Do you think he'd go for us? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 1 minute ago, thurst44 said: We should be so lucky! Do you think he'd go for us? I'm confused. Are you suggesting HE draft US? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Is he good at playing football? I don’t care about feel good stories. I want to draft good players that will help us win. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ol Dirty B Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 22 minutes ago, Jay_Fixit said: I’m surprised this wasn’t covered in detail at the combine. Dude... For his projected draft position, he's been getting a lot of attention. He even was during the college season. Part of the reason he got invited to the combine was due to people asking why he wasn't initially. He's been well covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsredneck1 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 38 minutes ago, I'm Spartacus said: https://www.si.com/college-football/2017/11/16/shaquem-griffin-hand-ucf-nfl-draft Bills need to draft this guy. What a feel-good story. Was on ESPN this morning. Dude is missing a hand. Ran the 40 at the combine in 4.38 seconds! I think he led the nation in linebacker sacks. Total McDermott type of work ethic guy. What do ya think? i've been listening to stuff about this guy. he led in sacks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Spartacus Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, Bangarang said: Is he good at playing football? I don’t care about feel good stories. I want to draft good players that will help us win. To me, that's the whole point. If you see the ESPN spot or read the article, the hand thing has nothing to do with it. He's just a damn good player. Yeah, it's a feel good story but there is more to it than that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Fixit Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, Ol Dirty B said: Dude... For his projected draft position, he's been getting a lot of attention. He even was during the college season. Part of the reason he got invited to the combine was due to people asking why he wasn't initially. He's been well covered. Next thing you’re gonna tell me is that he wanted to cut his own hand off at the age of 4 and that he also has a twin brother. Nah. Never seen anything on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 To anyone asking "is he a good football player?" or "is this anything more than a feel-good story?"... The answers are "yes" and "yes". He is fast. Like really, really fast. A 4.38 forty is bananas for a linebacker. He also had quality production at USF, and was unanimously cited as an excellent locker room guy, a guy who gets his teammates fired up and inspired to work hard. I'm not gonna go overboard and say they should draft him in the first few rounds, but if he's there in round 5, I'd take him 100%. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 (edited) I like this kid would love to see him in a Bills uniform. Only downside is having the announcers talk about his missing hand every game. Doesn’t he have a brother or maybe even a twin that plays? 4 minutes ago, chris heff said: I like this kid would love to see him in a Bills uniform. Only downside is having the announcers talk about his missing hand every game. Doesn’t he have a brother or maybe even a twin that plays? Used the Google, twin brother left UCF a year early, plays DB for Seahawks. Edited April 15, 2018 by chris heff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherChazz Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 2 hours ago, Logic said: To anyone asking "is he a good football player?" or "is this anything more than a feel-good story?"... The answers are "yes" and "yes". He is fast. Like really, really fast. A 4.38 forty is bananas for a linebacker. He also had quality production at USF, and was unanimously cited as an excellent locker room guy, a guy who gets his teammates fired up and inspired to work hard. I'm not gonna go overboard and say they should draft him in the first few rounds, but if he's there in round 5, I'd take him 100%. You response confuses me. You like him, but you think he's going to be there in the 5th? Not a chance. He's being projected as a day 2 pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigantall Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 3 hours ago, Virgil said: Am I being insensitive for wondering how he’s supposed to pull in interceptions or bat down passes thrown to his “missing” side? I think you should look at his tape then you wouldn’t make idiotic comments like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Just now, Bigantall said: I think you should look at his tape then you wouldn’t make idiotic comments like this You’re cute. I like you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTown Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Great player who has received a lot of attention. If you haven't already heard of him you have not followed the off season. I would definitely like to see him in a Bills uniform. Maybe a late fourth or early fifth round if he is still available. He is a better player than his brother but I have a feeling that he will be gone by the fourth round. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 3 hours ago, I'm Spartacus said: To me, that's the whole point. If you see the ESPN spot or read the article, the hand thing has nothing to do with it. He's just a damn good player. Yeah, it's a feel good story but there is more to it than that. YEP love the kid, can play football at NFL level and succeed imho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#34fan Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 3 hours ago, Logic said: To anyone asking "is he a good football player?" or "is this anything more than a feel-good story?"... The answers are "yes" and "yes". He is fast. Like really, really fast. A 4.38 forty is bananas for a linebacker. He also had quality production at USF, and was unanimously cited as an excellent locker room guy, a guy who gets his teammates fired up and inspired to work hard. I'm not gonna go overboard and say they should draft him in the first few rounds, but if he's there in round 5, I'd take him 100%. Too much upside to pass up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 1 hour ago, BrotherChazz said: You response confuses me. You like him, but you think he's going to be there in the 5th? Not a chance. He's being projected as a day 2 pick. Meh. NFL evaluators are still cavemen in a lot of ways. I'll believe them drafting a one-handed player on the second day when I see it. Until then, I'll stick with my 5th round projection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Spartacus Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 The dude's got a "high motor" - much like an "extra digit" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigdaddyinOrlando Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 4 hours ago, Logic said: To anyone asking "is he a good football player?" or "is this anything more than a feel-good story?"... The answers are "yes" and "yes". He is fast. Like really, really fast. A 4.38 forty is bananas for a linebacker. He also had quality production at USF, and was unanimously cited as an excellent locker room guy, a guy who gets his teammates fired up and inspired to work hard. I'm not gonna go overboard and say they should draft him in the first few rounds, but if he's there in round 5, I'd take him 100%. Have watched the kid play here at UCF for the past two years, first he was a safety then was moved to a linebacker. Kid is just a dam good football player who is never out of position and makes the plays that he is supposed to! He is fast and relentless in pursuit and once gets a hold of someone takes them to the ground! Would love to see him in a Bills uniform and wouldn't be early at all to get him in the third! Watch the film and tape on the kid and you will agree!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Dude Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 3rd Round if we want him. Dude is a stud. Got sacks and INTS against the best competition. UCF is for real! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Good college player, great attitude. He does have a game limitation. 5 round or lower would be good value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerlyofCtown Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 6 hours ago, I'm Spartacus said: Maybe he ran so fast at the combine, 'cause he wasn't carrying extra weight. On the other hand..... I'm probably going to hell for this but, I've heard every catch he ever made was one handed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 5 hours ago, Bangarang said: Is he good at playing football? I don’t care about feel good stories. I want to draft good players that will help us win. Business in the front AND business in the back. I'll step aside. 4 minutes ago, formerlyofCtown said: I'm probably going to hell for this but, I've heard every catch he ever made was one handed Go to hell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 I have him mocked with the second 3rd rd pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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