3 reasons the Saints are a dark horse destination for Everson Griffen

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 13: Everson Griffen #97 of the Minnesota Vikings pumps up the crowd during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Eagles 38-20. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

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Griffen would give Saints elite defensive line

The main reason behind adding Everson Griffen is because he’s a dominant defensive end, and sometimes, that’s all you need to know. As aforementioned, Griffen has been a sacking machine since joining the Vikings’ starting unit in 2014.

He has recorded four Pro Bowl appearances and three double-digit sacks seasons in the last half a decade. On top of that, his durability should be noted, playing in at least 15 games in five of his last six seasons.

Griffen, despite being 32, could be a short-term solution for the Saints. Davenport is still the long-term answer, but having Cam Jordan and Griffen on the line same would spell trouble for non-mobile NFC South quarterbacks like Matt Ryan and Tom Brady.

Griffen averaged more quarterback hits per game than Jordan, and while his sacks were down, he was still considered a premier pass rusher. Athlon Sports considers Griffen a top-15 pass rusher in the NFL.

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Overall, Griffen, at the right price would be a worth-while addition.

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