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Griff Talks Football

Griff Talks Football

By Griffen Harbolt

Welcome to the podcast, where I and many others, will discuss and share our thoughts over anything football related (no, not soccer, but that sport is amazing as well!). Topics such as the NFL; Performance of Teams and Players; Offensive and Defensive Systems; And Coaching! So, sit back, relax, and enjoy...or hate my opinions!
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Reviewing Super Bowl 54: Chiefs V. 49ers, and Update about Season 2, and more!

Griff Talks FootballFeb 06, 2020

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Griff's Take Aways (GTA): Bucs V. Pats, 2021

Griff's Take Aways (GTA): Bucs V. Pats, 2021

I'm here to share my thoughts on the Bucs V. Pats, and why Mac Jones is the Patriots best Offensive Player

Oct 08, 202116:25
Griff Talks Week 2, 2021, Raiders V. Steelers, Titans V. Seahawks

Griff Talks Week 2, 2021, Raiders V. Steelers, Titans V. Seahawks

Griff shares his thoughts on the Steelers Offensive Struggles, and the problems that the Seahawks have dealt with for three years.

Sep 21, 202115:05
Griff Talks About 2 Games That Happened In The Week One 2021 Season

Griff Talks About 2 Games That Happened In The Week One 2021 Season

Griff talks about the Browns V. Chiefs, and Cowboys V. Buccaneers

Sep 16, 202116:19
Griff Talks Football Makes AFC South Pick, 2021 Season, and Thoughts on Justin Fields

Griff Talks Football Makes AFC South Pick, 2021 Season, and Thoughts on Justin Fields

Griff shares his thoughts on Justin Fields, and makes an AFC South prediction

Aug 29, 202114:45
Griff Talks Football Makes NFC North Pick, A-Rod Press Conference

Griff Talks Football Makes NFC North Pick, A-Rod Press Conference

Hey there folks, Making my NFC North Pick, and sharing thoughts on Aaron Rodgers Lengthy Press Conference

Aug 04, 202116:16
Griff Talks Football Makes NFC West Pick, 2021 Season

Griff Talks Football Makes NFC West Pick, 2021 Season

Who do y'all have for the NFC West????

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Jul 25, 202119:57
Griff's Take Aways (GTA): QB's under the MOST PRESSURE This Year

Griff's Take Aways (GTA): QB's under the MOST PRESSURE This Year

Yep, I'm back with another episode, talking about Quarterbacks.  

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Jun 13, 202130:09
Griff's Take Aways (GTA): Mr. Rodger's Neighborhood and The Cheese-Heads

Griff's Take Aways (GTA): Mr. Rodger's Neighborhood and The Cheese-Heads

In this episode, Griff shares his thoughts on the Aaron Rodgers situation, and why Aaron will stay in Green Bay.

May 21, 202118:04
Kyle Shanahan's Career and The QB Draft Class

Kyle Shanahan's Career and The QB Draft Class

Hey there folk's!  Long time I know, but I am back, and I couldn't help but talk about the 49ers Draft Situation, as well as Kyle's Coaching Career.  

Apr 25, 202120:12
Griff's Take Aways (GTA): Is It Wrong to Build Completely Around Your Quarterback?

Griff's Take Aways (GTA): Is It Wrong to Build Completely Around Your Quarterback?

In this episode, Griff argues whether it is wrong to build completely around your quarterback.

Apr 01, 202122:31
Griff's Take Aways (GTA): 49ers Now Have The Number 3 Overall Pick, And Bill Belichick's Signings

Griff's Take Aways (GTA): 49ers Now Have The Number 3 Overall Pick, And Bill Belichick's Signings

Hey there folks, hope y'all are doing well.  Here's an episode about my thoughts on who the 49ers might take with the Number 3 Overall Pick, as well as my thoughts on Bill's signings. 

Mar 28, 202119:35
Griff's Take Aways (GTA): Is Mac-10 The Mac-10 of This Years Draft Class?

Griff's Take Aways (GTA): Is Mac-10 The Mac-10 of This Years Draft Class?

We all know that the Mac-10 claps in a certain video game, but can the same be said for Mac Jones? Could he be efficient in the NFL, despite the weapons he was surrounded by in Alabama? He's my evaluation.  

Mar 11, 202112:25
Griff's Take Aways (GTA): Kansas City, Green Bay, and Watson to Carolina?

Griff's Take Aways (GTA): Kansas City, Green Bay, and Watson to Carolina?

Hey there folks! In this episode, Griff breaks down what pieces are needed for both Kansas City and Green Bay, to be able to win a Super Bowl, (Which Fu*k Tom Brady for winning his 7th Super Bowl) and, exploring the idea of what Houston could get for Watson if traded to the Panthers? (We all know that sh*t isn't gonna happen, because Houston is a terrible organization). 

Feb 26, 202117:34
Griff's Take Aways (GTA): Thoughts on the Last Head Coaching Vacancy

Griff's Take Aways (GTA): Thoughts on the Last Head Coaching Vacancy

In this episode, Griff breaks down the last team to have a head coaching vacancy, and that is the Houston Texans.....A mess of an organization, smh. 

Jan 23, 202114:07
Griff's Take Aways (GTA): Super Wild Card Weekend

Griff's Take Aways (GTA): Super Wild Card Weekend

In this episode, Griff shares his thoughts on which away team has the best chance to win this weekend. 

Jan 07, 202112:40
Griff's Take Aways (GTA): Baker's Performance and The State of the Jets Franchise

Griff's Take Aways (GTA): Baker's Performance and The State of the Jets Franchise

In this episode, Griff breaks down Baker's performance against the Jets, and why that performance shows that Baker can't carry an offense.  Griff also discusses the state of the franchise for the Jets, and how hope is not all lost, despite not being able to draft Trevor Lawrence, unless Jacksonville passes on him, which why in the world would they do that?

Dec 31, 202018:37
Griff's Take Away (GTA): Browns V. Ravens and Patriots Offense

Griff's Take Away (GTA): Browns V. Ravens and Patriots Offense

In this episode, Griff shares his thoughts on the result of the Browns game, what has him worried about the state of the browns in the future, and he explores potential solutions for the Patriots offense

Dec 18, 202023:58
Griff's Take Away's (GTA): The 2007 Browns, 2014 Browns, and Current Browns

Griff's Take Away's (GTA): The 2007 Browns, 2014 Browns, and Current Browns

In this random dropped ep, Griff explains the commonalities between the '07, '14, and Current Cleveland Browns.  

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Nov 28, 202024:57
Season 2-Episode 10: Play Actions That Complement Well With The Dagger Concept

Season 2-Episode 10: Play Actions That Complement Well With The Dagger Concept

Hey there folk's! Welcome to the season 2 finale of Griff Talks Football, and in this episode, I'll talk about the Dagger Concept, as well as the play actions that work well with the Dagger Concept, as well as an update at the end of the episode.  Stay Tuned!!!

Jun 13, 202022:40
Season 2-Episode 9: Different Ways to Attack Bracket Coverage's

Season 2-Episode 9: Different Ways to Attack Bracket Coverage's

In this episode, Griff breaks down how to attack certain bracket coverages, and the route concepts that can work, or that are deemed successful, against the defense.  


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May 25, 202035:34
UPDATE: WHAT'S HAPPENING GRIFF?????

UPDATE: WHAT'S HAPPENING GRIFF?????

Here's some updates coming up y'all!!!!!!

May 21, 202012:21
Season 2-Episode 8: Comparing Offensive and Defensive Systems from the early 2000s, to Current Era

Season 2-Episode 8: Comparing Offensive and Defensive Systems from the early 2000s, to Current Era

Its a HISTORY LESSON FOLKS!  In this episode, Griff points out how both the offense, and the defense, have changed overtime. 

May 06, 202033:35
Season 2-Episode 7: The Use of Empty Sets

Season 2-Episode 7: The Use of Empty Sets

In one of the most longest episodes of this season, Griff breaks down what the role of empty sets are, as well as what to keep in mind when using empty sets; the kind of player's you need for empty; the weaknesses that are affiliated with empty; concepts that complement well with empty, and the pass protections that you might often see out of empty.  

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Apr 28, 202035:36
Season 2-Episode 6: RPO's

Season 2-Episode 6: RPO's

In this episode, Griff breaks down the purposes behind RPO's, as well the different concepts that complement well with certain RPO's, and much more.  

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Apr 22, 202026:13
Season 2-Episode 5: Defensive Identity

Season 2-Episode 5: Defensive Identity

In this episode, Griff breaks down the 6 defensive fronts, the coverage's that are associated with said fronts, and the Defensive Systems that are involved. 


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Apr 15, 202026:57
A Preview To A New Series

A Preview To A New Series

Not to be too vague, but it's about Coaches
Apr 10, 202001:09
Thoughts on the Brandin Cooks Trade, The NFL All-Decade QB team, and A Play-Call

Thoughts on the Brandin Cooks Trade, The NFL All-Decade QB team, and A Play-Call

In this episode, Griff shares his thoughts on the Rams-Texans Trade, as well as his thoughts on the Quarterbacks who made the team, and breaking down a play call.  


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Apr 10, 202029:32
Season 2-Episode 4: Different Ways to Attack Different Coverages

Season 2-Episode 4: Different Ways to Attack Different Coverages

In this episode, Griff presents different plays that can attack and work effectively against certain coverage's, as well as breaking down the roles and the purposes of each coverage that is presented in this episode.  Also, if you're wanting to see what these plays are, check out the "grifftalksfootball" instagram page, it's worth it!

Episodes every Tuesdays and Fridays

Apr 08, 202043:15
Why Wide Receivers Aren't As Valuable As QB's, Tight Ends, and Pass-Protectors

Why Wide Receivers Aren't As Valuable As QB's, Tight Ends, and Pass-Protectors

In this episode, Griff argues why Wide Receivers are not as valued as other positions, such as Pass-Protecting tackles, Tight-Ends, and Quarterbacks, and explains why no one should freak out about the Texans trading DeAndre Hopkins.  

Apr 03, 202024:54
The Future of Running Backs

The Future of Running Backs

In this episode, Griff breaks down what might happen to the running back position, and explaining why other positions in football, have become more valuable than the running back position. 

Mar 28, 202028:22
Season 2-Episode 3: Ways to Adjust Pass Protections to Neutralize Sack Duos and Blitzes

Season 2-Episode 3: Ways to Adjust Pass Protections to Neutralize Sack Duos and Blitzes

In this episode, Griff goes over and breaks down pass protection calls, ways to use personnel and offensive identity, to keep pass rushing duos and blitzes at bay, and identifying the different types of defensive fronts.  


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Next Episode is THIS FRIDAY AT 12 PM CT, about the Future of Running Backs

Mar 23, 202012:43
Thoughts on the 2020 Free Agency

Thoughts on the 2020 Free Agency

In this random episode, Griff shares his thoughts on the current state of the free agency, such as sharing news about players that have re-signed with their teams, trades that have occurred, and players that have signed with different teams, such as Tom Brady.  

Mar 20, 202025:04
Season 2-Episode 2: The Importance of an Offensive Playscript and Personnel

Season 2-Episode 2: The Importance of an Offensive Playscript and Personnel

In this episode, Griff will dive deep into using personnel, from an offensive standpoint, to complement well with said identity.  

Mar 17, 202011:59
Season 2 Episode 1-Practice

Season 2 Episode 1-Practice

In this episode, Griff talks about the importance of maximizing the amount of time that you have for practice, the importance of constantly establishing your identity every week, and recognizing that practice also provides the opportunity to try and work on new plays.

Mar 09, 202020:32
Reviewing Super Bowl 54: Chiefs V. 49ers, and Update about Season 2, and more!

Reviewing Super Bowl 54: Chiefs V. 49ers, and Update about Season 2, and more!

In this episode, Griff reviews Super Bowl 54, as well as updating on what is happening with season 2 (coming in March) this year, and much more.  

Feb 06, 202017:17
Talking About the Free Agent QB's this Off-Season

Talking About the Free Agent QB's this Off-Season

In this episode, Griff talks about the teams that are needing, or looking, to get a quarterback this off-season, as well as talking about the qb's that are available this off-season, and which might be a good fit. 

Jan 29, 202019:38
January 24, 2020

January 24, 2020

Jan 24, 202000:59
Reviewing the 2019 Championship games, and a Small Preview of Super 54

Reviewing the 2019 Championship games, and a Small Preview of Super 54

In this episode, Griff reviews several key factors that lead to both the titans and the packers losing to the Chiefs and the 49ers.  

Jan 20, 202021:57
Reviewing the 2019 Divisional Round Games, and Previewing Championship Sunday

Reviewing the 2019 Divisional Round Games, and Previewing Championship Sunday

Griff reviews the divisional round games, and previews the up-coming championship games. 

Jan 14, 202027:57
Reviewing the 2019 Seasonal Wild Card Round

Reviewing the 2019 Seasonal Wild Card Round

Griff reviews the wild card games that happened two weeks ago, such as the Saints V. Vikings, and so forth. 

Jan 13, 202023:32
"One Take" Season Finale: Strengths of the Teams that made the Playoffs, and the Current NFL Head-Coaching Tracker

"One Take" Season Finale: Strengths of the Teams that made the Playoffs, and the Current NFL Head-Coaching Tracker

In this episode, Griff gives his opinions on how and why these teams made the playoffs, and discusses the coaches that have been hired by new teams, and who the Browns might hire as their Head Coach. 

Jan 07, 202038:16
Reviewing Week 17, and The Playoff Picture

Reviewing Week 17, and The Playoff Picture

In this episode, Griff reviews the last week of the 2019 NFL season, and previews the upcoming playoff match-ups. 

Jan 02, 202027:04
"One Take": "Black Monday", and assistants that have been tied to Open Head Coaching jobs

"One Take": "Black Monday", and assistants that have been tied to Open Head Coaching jobs

In this episode, Griff talks about the teams that are looking to hire a new coach, and the coaches that are currently being looked at. 

Dec 31, 201921:49
Review of Week 16, Preview of Week 17, and Preview of Episode 9 of "One Take"

Review of Week 16, Preview of Week 17, and Preview of Episode 9 of "One Take"

In this episode, Griff highlights the games that happened in week 16, such as the Saints V. Titans, in which Michael Thomas broke the single season receptions record with 145 catches (Holy Sh*t, That's a lot).  Griff also previews week 17 games, such as the Redskins V. Cowboys, in which the Cowboys need to run the ball, against a 29th ranked run defense, and so forth.  Griff also previews his second to last episode of his series, "One Take".  

Dec 26, 201944:59
"One Take": Freddie Kitchens, Baker Mayfield, and the Front Office

"One Take": Freddie Kitchens, Baker Mayfield, and the Front Office

In this episode, Griff will talk about the future of Freddie Kitchens job security, his performance as a head coach, Baker's performance this year, and how the front office needs to change how they run things.  

Dec 24, 201923:42
Review of Week 15, Preview of Week 16, and Previewing EP. 8 of "One Take"

Review of Week 15, Preview of Week 16, and Previewing EP. 8 of "One Take"

In this episode, Griff reviews week 15 games, such as the Bears V. Packers, and previewing games for the up-coming weekend, such as Bills V. Pats, and previewing the next episode of his series, "One Take". 

Dec 18, 201948:23
"One Take": The Titan's Resurgence

"One Take": The Titan's Resurgence

In this episode of "one take", Griff talks about the Titan's resurgence, why they have been good as of late, and why titan fans should not be excited about Ryan Tannehill signing a long-term deal. 

Dec 17, 201933:28
Review of Week 14, Preview Week 15, And Titan's Resurgence

Review of Week 14, Preview Week 15, And Titan's Resurgence

In this Episode, Griff reviews games that happened in week 14, such as the shoot-out between the Saints and 49ers, Previewing week 15 games, such as Titans V. Texans, and introducing the next "one take", the Titan's resurgence.  

Dec 12, 201942:30
"One Take" Episode 6: The Current Playoff Picture With 4 Games Remaining

"One Take" Episode 6: The Current Playoff Picture With 4 Games Remaining

In the 6th episode of Griff Talks Football, "One Take" Series, Griff talks about the current playoff picture, the up-coming games for the teams that are currently in a playoff spot, as well as teams who are currently outside looking in, and ends that episode with teams that he thinks will make the playoffs.  

Dec 08, 201935:49
"One Take" Episode 5: Bill O'Brien's Old Offensive System V. New Offensive System

"One Take" Episode 5: Bill O'Brien's Old Offensive System V. New Offensive System

In this episode of "One Take", Griff talks about the differences between Bill O'Brien's Offensive system with the New England Patriots, and the current offensive system with the Houston Texans, and the advantages that each present and can cause or that  had caused problems for opposing defenses, and determines if one is better than the other. 

Dec 05, 201927:58