Chris Grier: We tried moving up but glad we got Tindall

[Hoot]

Chris Grier said they tried moving up several times but he refused to give up any of his 2023 picks. Those picks were "non-negotiable." Despite that, he is really happy to bring Tindall and his speed into this defense.

He also joked that he was going to call the Jets and offer them all (4) Miami picks for the Jets final pick in the 1st round.

What drew you to Channing?

"We had been targeting him throughout the process. Met with him in Indy. Brought him down here. It's his versatility and speed. Can play all 3 downs and special teams as well. Tremendous speed, character and toughness. We were hoping he would be there."

"Georgia used him to spy, to blitz, he covers backs, just a lot of ways that he will probably be used here in different schemes."

"He is one of those players...there are a lot of kids who look to leave school when you are in a log jam at places. They have a lot of talented LBs at Georgia. But he elected to stay and keep competing. That character really stood out to me. This kid loves ball and wants to be around his teammates. And do whatever he can to help them win, and it paid off. They won a National Championship."

 

[BONG SHULA]

I am 100% happy with Tindall at 102. Chenal + Tindall were two of the main prospects I wanted to see Miami target and I would have been happy with either. Glad it happened.

 

[Travis34]

This tells me we are trying to still work the board and move around a bit --> I suspect we do the same tomorrow from 125 if theres a guy there we like and are targetting

Zach Tom, Darian Kinnard
Zamir White, Ty Chandler, Isiah Spiller, (other rbs?)

I'd be pumped with any of those dudes next. I wonder if we use those 7ths to move up at all too

 

[BONG SHULA]

The last time we drafted a LB named Channing he was so committed to the game he’d literally piss his pants on the field…

Hopefully this LB has the same dedication to the game and to the Fins.

 

[Travis34]

I read in the other thread that Grier said using the 2023 picks was non negotiable..... I mean how many spots do you really think teams are gonna wanna give up for some measely 7ths because I wouldnt think we would want to give up 125 .....

 

[Hoot]

"We were joking for awhile, I was going to call Joe Douglas and offer him our 3rd, 4th and (2) 7's for their last pick in the 1st round."

I like this side of Chris Grier. Seems more relaxed. Having fun. Got to think McDaniel personality playing a part in that.

 

[Feverdream]

I am LOVING the fact that we don't want to move future picks...

 

[SF Dolphin Fan]

This tells me we are trying to still work the board and move around a bit --> I suspect we do the same tomorrow from 125 if theres a guy there we like and are targetting

Zach Tom, Darian Kinnard
Zamir White, Ty Chandler, Isiah Spiller, (other rbs?)

I'd be pumped with any of those dudes next. I wonder if we use those 7ths to move up at all too

Clemons from Texas Tech is one I'd add to your list. Would be smart to add depth at DE.

Of course, Ingram could be added after the draft.

 

[DOLFAN_51]

We must have must have been offering players as well as picks if we were looking to move up without using 2023 capital.

 

[Travis34]

Clemons from Texas Tech is one I'd add to your list. Would be smart to add depth at DE.

Of course, Ingram could be added after the draft.

I think we def need more big boys on the DL, or guys in the Seiler mold

I think Ingram after the draft would be a very savy move for some more depth

 

[Manning]

I wonder if we were trying to move up for tindal or someone else

 

[Hargitt01]

Happy to get some youth with upside at LB, kid seems like he could carve out a role for himself. Curious to see what we will do next. Would have been cool if I could have watch any coverage tonight but sadly, work was unforgiving. If you're sweating, you're making money.

 

[BC Phins4Life]

Glad that they went LB and hope that this guy will turn out to be real good. Also glad they did not make a desperate move and trade away any of those ultra valuable 2023 picks that if used right will propel this ship leap years.

 

[King28]

The last time we drafted a LB named Channing he was so committed to the game he’d literally piss his pants on the field…

Hopefully this LB has the same dedication to the game and to the Fins.

I pissed myself twice in a game in college. Do what you gotta do!!

 

[j-off-her-doll]

Not as good coming out and not as thick, but Tindall's play style reminds me of White coming out. Neither is super instinctive, but they both have rare speed and burst and are at their bests exploding through the line.

Tindall played 474 snaps in 2021 - compared to 663 for Dean and 611 for Q. Walker, but he had just 1 solo tackle less than Dean and 2 less than Waller.