Best Value In the NFL? Jimmy Graham

02-12-2012, 09:51 AM

Wow, I never would have thought Graham was making that kind of money, but after looking at his rookie stats, I see it. But what a breakout year his sophomore season, eh? Now he looks like the biggest sleeper find in the league. He deserves any contract re-negotiation he can get.

SapperSaint · 02-12-2012, 10:33 AM

I think I brought this up in one of the MANY Nicks Colston Threads.....

2012 NFL Draft: 6 Late-Round Picks New Orleans Saints Should Target | Bleacher Report

Funny how Colston isn't mentioned in this...

Rugby Saint II · 02-13-2012, 01:27 PM

With this many free agents we may have a tough time trying to renegotiate his contract this season.

jeanpierre · 02-13-2012, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Another reason to seriously think about how much to pay Colston. Jimmy will be the highest paid TE in the NFL in 2 years.

I'd hate for that to be with some another team because we have so much money tied up in Colston.

This is a good point; but part of the reason why Graham has been so effective is because of the synergy of BOTH he and Colston...

I'd hate to lose Nicks, but that will be alot of money tied up in Guards if Nicks becomes the highest paid guard in the NFL...

Danno · 02-13-2012, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

This is a good point; but part of the reason why Graham has been so effective is because of the synergy of BOTH he and Colston...

I'd hate to lose Nicks, but that will be alot of money tied up in Guards if Nicks becomes the highest paid guard in the NFL...

But we value guards more than tackles, so I prefer to think of it as having a lot of money tied up in the 2 best O-linemen in the NFL. I don't have a problem with that just because they play OG.

Marlboro Man · 02-14-2012, 04:09 PM

The Saints have a reputation of taking care of their players. The players know this. Jimmy had one great year and we're all thinking, hoping and praying he keeps it up. This year we have some pressing contracts that need taking care of. We all know who they are, Brees, Nicks and Colston. Plus we're going to need some space to sign a couple FA's and our draft picks so that we can position the team to win at least a couple more Championships. I think JG knows this and wants to be a part of a team that wins a couple rings.

The cap will increase next year, and if JG has another stellar season, after the smoke clears, I think you'll see JG with a very nice contract extension. I'm not worried about it and I don't think he is either. JG came up the hard way and has a good head on his shoulders and with the mentoring I believe he's getting from Drew, he's going to set himself up for life and he just may retire when Drew does. He'll be able to after the Saints extend his contract after the 2012 season. Pat's just trying to stir the pot.

02-12-2012, 09:51 AM	#11
Threaded by SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15 Rating: (1 votes - 4.00 average) Wow, I never would have thought Graham was making that kind of money, but after looking at his rookie stats, I see it. But what a breakout year his sophomore season, eh? Now he looks like the biggest sleeper find in the league. He deserves any contract re-negotiation he can get.
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02-13-2012, 01:29 PM	#14
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Originally Posted by Danno Another reason to seriously think about how much to pay Colston. Jimmy will be the highest paid TE in the NFL in 2 years. I'd hate for that to be with some another team because we have so much money tied up in Colston. This is a good point; but part of the reason why Graham has been so effective is because of the synergy of BOTH he and Colston... I'd hate to lose Nicks, but that will be alot of money tied up in Guards if Nicks becomes the highest paid guard in the NFL...

02-13-2012, 01:48 PM	#15
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,647	Originally Posted by jeanpierre This is a good point; but part of the reason why Graham has been so effective is because of the synergy of BOTH he and Colston... I'd hate to lose Nicks, but that will be alot of money tied up in Guards if Nicks becomes the highest paid guard in the NFL... But we value guards more than tackles, so I prefer to think of it as having a lot of money tied up in the 2 best O-linemen in the NFL. I don't have a problem with that just because they play OG. SloMotion likes this.

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02-12-2012, 10:33 AM	#12
SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	I think I brought this up in one of the MANY Nicks Colston Threads..... 2012 NFL Draft: 6 Late-Round Picks New Orleans Saints Should Target \| Bleacher Report Funny how Colston isn't mentioned in this...

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02-14-2012, 04:09 PM	#16
Marlboro Man 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,469	The Saints have a reputation of taking care of their players. The players know this. Jimmy had one great year and we're all thinking, hoping and praying he keeps it up. This year we have some pressing contracts that need taking care of. We all know who they are, Brees, Nicks and Colston. Plus we're going to need some space to sign a couple FA's and our draft picks so that we can position the team to win at least a couple more Championships. I think JG knows this and wants to be a part of a team that wins a couple rings. The cap will increase next year, and if JG has another stellar season, after the smoke clears, I think you'll see JG with a very nice contract extension. I'm not worried about it and I don't think he is either. JG came up the hard way and has a good head on his shoulders and with the mentoring I believe he's getting from Drew, he's going to set himself up for life and he just may retire when Drew does. He'll be able to after the Saints extend his contract after the 2012 season. Pat's just trying to stir the pot.