Chris Grier- Full Interview at NFL Annual Meeting

[Hoot]

You're known to love building through the draft. And now you're not picking until #102. That strange for you?

"We have been building here for awhile. Acquiring picks, cleaning up salary cap, etc. But it was an opportunity to add one of the best players in the league. It was too good to pass on."

What was it like when you realized you got Tyreek Hill?

"I was at the Ohio St. Pro Day and I told Tyreek he was wasting my time here as I was watching these Ohio St. receivers. You owe Mr. Ross some money for that flight and hotel." "But very excited. Frank Smith was there with me. Fist bumps."

Are you pursuing Tyrann Mathieu?

"No we are not pursuing him. Good player. He will be a good addition for any team in the league. But no we are not pursuing him."

 

[PYRO]

Interesting to hear about dieter, lots of interest from teams?! Wow, good to hear from the inside

 

[Jamesw]

I know others may disagree but I believe that Jackson, Eich, Deiter, Hunt and others will take a nice step forward this year. They need consistent coaching and consistent positioning. But the veteran leadership from Armstead, Williams will be key. Would I love to add Trettor? Absolutely, however I am also a CAP realist. I expect a solid to very good Oline in 2022.

 

[Aqua Man]

I know others may disagree but I believe that Jackson, Eich, Deiter, Hunt and others will take a nice step forward this year. They need consistent coaching and consistent positioning. But the veteran leadership from Armstead, Williams will be key. Would I love to add Trettor? Absolutely, however I am also a CAP realist. I expect a solid to very good Oline in 2022.

Well said. One of the biggest issues I had with the previous coaching staff is what seemed to be an endless obsession with constantly moving O-Lineman to different positions. At the first part of the season, it seemed like Eich was listed at a different spot each week I checked the depth chart. Pretty hard to settle into a role when you’re being yanked around from week to week.