Maybe Everson Griffen didn’t enjoy being called out by 105.3 The Fan’s Jeff Cavanaugh, but one day later, the Cowboys defensive end all but admitted the radio host was right.
Cavanaugh, who co-hosts GBag Nation and watches game film regularly, tweeted Tuesday morning that the four-time Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowler hasn’t been good yet for the Cowboys. The key word being “yet,” signaling Griffen has room to improve and not necessarily that he believes the defensive end is washed up.
“Last year’s tape I thought you were stronger/more violent vs the run and had more juice rushing the passer,” Cavanaugh added. “Apologies if this comes off as an attack. Just watching tape of the game.”
Publicly, Griffen didn’t take the analysis well, firing off a few expletives Cavanaugh’s way, but privately, he must have recognized the radio host had a point. One day after telling Cavanaugh to “keep my name out your mouth,” Griffen told the media he’s going back to a three-point stance for the Cowboys upcoming game against Seattle.
As reporter Brianna Dix noted, Griffen said the stance is where he’s most comfortable and makes him more powerful with his hands and feet. On social media, Griffen ripped Cavanaugh for saying the DE looked stronger last year, with many others chiming in to note their belief that the radio host’s assessment was unfair after just two games.
But Griffen later announcing plans to change how he’ll rush the passer next week to draw more power, certainly validated Cavanaugh’s analysis as credible. If it works, Cowboys fans can thank Cavanaugh, and maybe the New York Jets can send some game film his way.