In Texas' off-week after losing double-digit leads in back-to-back losses to Oklahoma and Oklahoma State, The Flagship Podcast checks in with Michael Griffin, a member of UT's 2005 national championship team and former Pro Bowl safety with the Tennessee Titans, to get his thoughts on the Longhorns (4-3, 2-2 Big 12).

Griffin, who is currently an analyst on the Longhorn Network, doesn't hold back while discussing some of his concerns, especially on the defensive side of the ball.

Griffin talks about what he thinks the Texas defense is lacking and how he'd go about addressing things among the players in the locker room.

Does Texas need to make some changes at the safety position? Griffin shares his thoughts about how his position is now being represented by the Longhorns.

Griffin talks about the importance of being a player-led team and how players should be holding each other accountable.

How is Steve Sarkisian handling things? Griffin discusses which situations he thinks Sarkisian needs more time to fix and which ones need to be a quick fix.

Griffin talks about the things he likes about this team and some things he believes the Longhorns can build on as they prepare to play at No. 20 Baylor (6-1, 3-1) on Oct. 30. 

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