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Introductory Press Conference

Posted on February 18, 2011 at 06:40 PM.

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Coach Griffin: I want to thank Mr. Bowlen for an opportunity of a lifetime. I realize that I am not a household name & my hiring is shocking on many levels, but I am here to help bring another championship to this elite organization and our wonderful fans. The only thing that I can say about myself that really matters is that I am here to win and I will put in tireless hours in the pursuit of a Lombardi Trophy. I am anxious to get started because I feel we are behind. So with that I'll open up the floor to a few questions.

Michael Smith, ESPN.com: What qualifies you for a job of this magnitude? Especially since you have never been a head coach on any level?

Coach Griffin: I'm glad you brought that up because it has been misreported on numerous occassions that I have no head coaching experience. That is simply not true. I was a head baseball coach and a head basketball coach in Parks & Rec leagues while in college. As for this challenge I feel that I am energetic and knowledgeable of the game. I have to learn the ins and outs of the league, but I feel I can get these players to play for me and help them reach their athletic potential.

Woody Paige, Denver Post & ESPN: You mentioned that you feet behind. What is your plan to catch up?

Coach Griffin: I believe that I am going to go with all the assistants that are here for at least this year. We are going to run the same offense although we will implement a more physical defense patterned after the Jaguars defense. Free agency & the draft are going to be big parts of building up the talent on the team. No one currently on the roster is safe from being moved based on ability or salary. We have to decrease the talent gap between us & the San Diego Chargers.

Mike Florio, ProFootballTalk.com: What are your expectations for the upcoming season?

Coach Griffin: I expect to win the AFC West. We have to become a more disciplined team, but I feel that we can win the division with some breaks. Ladies & gentlemen. Thank you for your time, but I need to meet with my coaches and discuss our plan. Free Agency is a little more than two weeks away & the draft is less than 3 months. I suspect that this won't be the last time we talk. Have a great day.