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                    3rd year OL will receive $8mil a season for the rest of his career 
                              By "Cole Winter"
                    
           
          
           
          Pre-Season 2199
          (Minneapolis, MN) - The Minnesota Vikings have today designated OL Dave Griffith as a Franchise Player by giving him a 3rd year contract worth $8mil a season.  Griffith was the 3rd overall pick and the first offensive lineman selected in the 2196 draft.  He will get his first chance to be a full-time starter when the 2199 season kicks off for the Vikings at home against Detroit.           
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