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Cedric Griffin Not In Leslie Frazier’s Doghouse Despite Comments

Found December 12, 2011 on The Viking Age:
PLAYERS: Cedric Griffin,  Leslie Frazier
TEAMS: Minnesota Vikings

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It’s safe to say Cedric Griffin was not happy about being yanked from Sunday’s game. After watching Cedric fail to execute proper Cover-2 technique on Titus Young’s 57-yard TD catch, Leslie Frazier decided it was time for his veteran CB to take a seat. Cedric never got back in the game. Afterward Griffin had some pretty strong words about Frazier’s decision and his (at this point certainly non-existent) future with the team. “I’m not too worried about it. My skills are what they are right now,” Griffin said. “That’s what [Frazier] felt he needed to do. I’m going to keep moving. I’m sure I’ll respond.” Added Griffin, ”Hopefully, it’s with another mind-set, a different group. It’s just kind of frustrating. Kind of bad timing. Whatever he did, he did. If that’s his determination of how he sees my play, then so be it.” … [visit site to read more] Cedric Griffin Not In Leslie...
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