NASHVILLE http://www.coltsauthorizedshops.com/authentic-bobby-okereke-jersey , Tenn. (AP)Michael Griffin says his 10-year NFL career was a blessing that lasted far longer than some of his former teammates at the University of Texas.The two-time Pro Bowl safety officially ended that career Monday by signing a one-day contract with the Tennessee Titans and retiring with the franchise that drafted him with the 19th pick overall in 2007. Griffin, who wore No. 33 in his career, retired at the age of 33.”I can’t say enough, thank y’all, just thank y’all,” Griffin said at a news conference inside the team’s indoor practice field. ”That’s probably all I can say is just thank y’all because it’s a blessing, and I’m so thankful to have that opportunity for the last nine years to play for this organization.”Griffin started 10 games as a rookie and played 141 games over nine seasons with Tennessee, including 103 straight between 2007 and 2013. He remains the franchise’s all-time leader in tackles by a safety with 912. Griffin also had 25 interceptions, seven sacks, 11 forced fumbles and six fumble recovers with his best season in 2008 with seven interceptions.Controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk thanked Griffin for his nine seasons with the Titans and wished him the best in retirement.”He was such a dependable player for us during his time here, missing only three games over nine seasons, and he was always among our leading tacklers,” Strunk said in a statement. ”His play earned him two Pro Bowl selections and the respect of his teammates. Michael also was invested in our community, finding ways to make a difference.”The Titans released Griffin in February 2016 when he was tied with Corey Graham of Buffalo for the most games played by a safety in the NFL between 2007 and 2015. Griffin signed with Minnesota but didn’t play a game. He then signed with Carolina and started six of 13 games with the Panthers in 2016. He finished his career starting 134 of 154 games played in 10 seasons.Griffin spent the 2017 season working out in case a team called and finished his degree at Texas. He said even when he was with the Vikings and Panthers he always felt he remained a Tennessee Titan.”I was always cheering my guys on, always texting them if someone went down Khari Willis Jersey , ask how they were doing, keep their heads up, if someone was released whatever it may be,” Griffin said. ”I always stayed in contact with those guys.”Titans linebackers Brian Orakpo and Wesley Woodyard and defensive linemen Jurrell Casey and DaQuan Jones were on hand for Griffin’s announcement.— ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) ��� Jackhammers and buzz saws nearly drowned out the coaches hollering during OTAs this week at Denver Broncos headquarters, which is undergoing a makeover this spring.Upgrades include a massive new theater for team meetings and an expansion of the training room.Another thing the Broncos are remodeling is their backfield.It’s hardly recognizable following the departures of veterans C.J. Anderson and Jamaal Charles along with longtime position coach Eric Studesville, one of six assistants fired after last season.Curtis Modkins, who tutored 1,000-yard rusher Jordan Howard in Chicago last season, replaced Studesville, Miami’s new run game coordinator who served four head coaches in his eight years in Denver.Charles wasn’t re-signed after one season in Denver, and the Broncos released sixth-year pro Anderson , their leading rusher, to save $9 million. He signed with the Carolina Panthers.That leaves not a single running back in Denver who has ever posted a 100-yard game in the NFL.It’s a backfield bursting with energy, if not enthusiasm.“We’re all young Josh Allen Jersey ,” third-year pro Devontae Booker said. “We can go out there and take it to the house at any time.”Booker didn’t start a single game last year, and second-year pro De’Angelo “Hop” Henderson carried seven times as a rookie. But with fullback Andy Janovich known more for busting helmets than tackles, they’re the ones getting peppered with questions from a trio of rookies.“It’s crazy,” said Booker, who turns 26 Sunday. “I think Hop’s the same age as me, but I’ve been here longer.”The Broncos selected Royce Freeman from Oregon in the second round of the NFL draft and Arkansas’ David Williams in the seventh before adding Colorado’s Phillip Lindsay, who went undrafted.Booker isn’t acting like he’s suddenly ascended to the top of the depth chart, either.“We’ve got four or five backs competing to be the guy, so he’s got to come out and work and earn the right to be the guy,” coach Vance Joseph said. “Obviously, he understands that with C.J. gone, it’s a wide-open race. He’s excited about that and he should take a step forward.”No matter who emerges as the Broncos’ lead back, there will be plenty of carries to go around.“Someone’s got to be the starter, but I think to have a great running game, you have to have two or three guys http://www.jaguarsauthorizedshops.com/authentic-jawaan-taylor-jersey ,” Joseph said. “I think also (important is) having a third-down back, a guy who can be great in protections, catch the ball out of the backfield and beat linebackers one on one.”Booker, for one, wouldn’t mind sharing snaps.“Running back by committee,” Booker said. “If it happens like that, I’m all for it.”Here’s a look at the running backs jockeying for carries in 2018:DEVONTAE BOOKER : Coming off an injury-marred season, he was expecting to share snaps this season – with Anderson.“It was crazy, because the first day we got back, that’s when everything happened. I had just seen him. We were doing physicals and the next thing I know” he’s been released, Booker said. “It was shocking to me, but at the end of the day it’s a business. Best of luck to C.J.”DE’ANGELO HENDERSON : The speedster from Coastal Carolina escaped serious injury when a drunken driver totaled his Jeep last week.“It definitely makes you appreciate everything more,” Henderson said. “After I stopped, I was like, I’m lucky. I’ve got a newborn son Josh Oliver Jersey , I got a fiancee. I’ve got a family that really cares about me and teammates that are counting on me this year.”ROYCE FREEMAN : Freeman’s high football odometer – 947 rushes, 79 catches in college – didn’t scare off the Broncos: “What it shows to us is he’s durable,” general manager John Elway said.Freeman agrees his college workload shouldn’t be a concern.“It is not often you get backs playing as many games or taking as many carries,” Freeman said. “I feel like the fact that I was able to do so proves I am a durable running back.”DAVID WILLIAMS : He’s embracing the crowded running back room, saying he enjoys competing for carries.“It’s actually a great situation,” Williams said. “If it was me in college, I would go to this school, if this was a school, because the situation is good. I’m just blessed to be able to have the opportunity to be in this situation.”PHILLIP LINDSAY : In all but one of the last 14 seasons, an undrafted college free agent has made the Broncos’ 53-man roster, and this Denver native is a good bet to continue that trend.He’s out to wow the coaching staff as a rusher, receiver and returner.“I’m just going to showcase everything,” said the former Buffaloes standout known as the “Tasmanian Devil” for his relentless motor.—
