Eversen Griffin Refusing to Leave Home

[aristocrat]

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32706428/minnesota-vikings-de-everson-griffen-refuses-leave-home-firing-weapon

 

EAGAN, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings and the Minnetrista Police Department are dealing with an ongoing situation involving defensive end Everson Griffen, who has refused to come out of his residence after making a series of disturbing posts on Instagram earlier Wednesday morning claiming that someone was in his home trying to kill him.

The Minnetrista Public Safety Department said in a news release that Griffen called 911 after 3 a.m. Wednesday from his residence, said someone was inside his home and requested assistance from authorities. Griffen told the 911 dispatcher that he fired a weapon but that no one was injured.

[Ethan in Cleveland]

Yikes

[MiltonWaddams]

I hope he gets help. That has signs of schizophrenia. Talented guy, but those demons are harder to overcome than a top flight NFL Oline 

[DCofNC]

Wow, hope he gets help before hurting himself or someone else. 

[Sugar High JA17]

Truth is more people than we care to believe suffer with mental health issues.

It's the Holidays, lets be more aware around friends & family!

Listen & show your love by just asking. A simple gesture can go a long way!

 

Happy Holidays everyone

[John from Riverside]

Mental Health is a thing....hope he is ok

[DrDawkinstein]

Tough situation. I hope Griffen gets the help and support he needs, and that it all works out ok in the end.

[CSBill]

That is sad. I hope no one is hurt and he gets the help he needs. 

[BillsFanForever19]

How has he not been being evaluated and treated regularly? This isn't the first or even the second time he's shown schizophrenic behavior. I understand he's very good at Football. But this is going to be a very bad look for the League if something terrible happens or happened.

 

If you were going to bring him back to the stresses of being an NFL star after you determined he needed a mental health evaluation and then after he showed up at the team hotel threatening to shoot someone - he should have had to have been forced to see a team psychiatrist or psychologist on a weekly basis that stayed on top of medication and evaluating whether he was a danger to himself or others for the length of his contract. Maybe they did do this and this incident still happened. But if not, again it's going to be a real bad look.

Edited November 24, 2021 by BillsFanForever19

[Big Turk]

Seems like whatever demons Griffen battled in the past have come back with a vengeance...

[Mike in Horseheads]

He should own a camper

[BillsVet]

36 minutes ago, BillsFanForever19 said:

How has he not been being evaluated and treated regularly? This isn't the first or even the second time he's shown schizophrenic behavior. I understand he's very good at Football. But this is going to be a very bad look for the League if something terrible happens or happened.

 

If you were going to bring him back to the stresses of being an NFL star after you determined he needed a mental health evaluation and then after he showed up at the team hotel threatening to shoot someone - he should have had to have been forced to see a team psychiatrist or psychologist on a weekly basis that stayed on top of medication and evaluating whether he was a danger to himself or others for the length of his contract. Maybe they did do this and this incident still happened. But if not, again it's going to be a real bad look.

 

He's had issues before, but anyone who's been close to mental illness knows that things can change quickly after relative calm.  After a diagnosis, it can take even years to determine the right course of treatment, including medications.  And then those medications may need adjusting.  

 

Mental illnesses are so misunderstood because most people haven't been educated on how they present.  Here's to hoping Griffen and those around him are safe as soon as possible.  

[Jerome007]

51 minutes ago, BillsFanForever19 said:

If you were going to bring him back to the stresses of being an NFL star after you determined he needed a mental health evaluation and then after he showed up at the team hotel threatening to shoot someone - he should have had to have been forced to see a team psychiatrist or psychologist on a weekly basis that stayed on top of medication and evaluating whether he was a danger to himself or others for the length of his contract. Maybe they did do this and this incident still happened. But if not, again it's going to be a real bad look.

Just like Incognito, sometimes the DISCIPLINE of living the life of a NFL player is better for them. People most often freak out when alone, at night, doing drugs, etc. 

[flaz]

1 hour ago, Mike in Horseheads said:

He should own a camper

I wonder if Al Cowlings still has that Bronco, to pull his camper?

[hemma]

Even if he has the correct meds, making sure he takes them may not be a simple task.

Once a person starts to slide, he may end up going all the way to the bottom.

 

Tough road ahead and it may get even worse over time.

 

 

[ticketssince61]

How does someone with a history of mental illness legally have a gun?

[Thriftygamer83]

Having Aspergers have been struggling with depression, anxiety, and reading social issues at times.  It's hard to discipline yourself to not show "symptoms" blending in, it's like wearing a mask, and or having to wear a hat several times to large.  And, then you see guys like Carey Price battling those same issues or John Hiatt addressing his past.  As an alcoholic I'm always in recovery mode.  

[Doc Brown]

Update on story:

 

“Law enforcement agencies have notified us Everson Griffen came out of his home without incident and is now getting the care he needs,” the statement said. “We are thankful to the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, the Carver County Sheriff’s Office, the Minnetrista Police Department and the Orono Police Department for their quick response and dedication to ensuring the situation ended peacefully. Our focus remains on Everson’s health and safety and providing the proper resources for him and his family.”

[Apocalypse Nuts]

1 hour ago, ticketssince61 said:

How does someone with a history of mental illness legally have a gun?

I'm bipolar 1 and I have guns.  Why would I be legally barred from having a firearm?  I have no history of violence and I'm safer with my guns than you could possibly imagine. 

[Beast]

2 hours ago, ticketssince61 said:

How does someone with a history of mental illness legally have a gun?

 

Or knives.

 

LOL