Packers official on making run at Jimmy Graham: 'dumb, beyond dumb'

WhoDat!656 · 03-06-2014, 01:01 PM

When I saw the rumor was from Bleacher Report, I knew it was Bovine Scatology!

According to a report, at least one team would be willing to forego a king's ransom in order to acquire recently tagged New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham.

Mike Freeman on the Bleacher Report says "word is beginning to leak" that the Green Bay Packers would be that team.

One would think nothing more than two first round draft picks and a pretty hefty salary for Graham would suffice, but that's a lot to give up.

The tight end-needy Packers would be a great place for Graham, but when asked for comment, a Packers official said the idea was "dumb, beyond dumb ... won't happen."

Packers official on report of team making a run at Jimmy Graham: 'dumb, beyond dumb'

exile · 03-06-2014, 01:15 PM

PFT has a good read on the Graham situation. My take is that the Saints are definitely in control of the situation.

Taking a closer look at the Jimmy Graham offer sheet dilemma | ProFootballTalk

ScottF · 03-06-2014, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

The tight end-needy Packers would be a great place for Graham, but when asked for comment, a Packers official said the idea was "dumb, beyond dumb ... won't happen."

Packers official on report of team making a run at Jimmy Graham: 'dumb, beyond dumb'

and yet the article got published

Seer1 · 03-06-2014, 02:24 PM

Last time I looked at the Doucher, it was saying the Seahawks....

|Mitch| · 03-06-2014, 02:32 PM

I could care-less what team if any are considering going after Graham... I'd gladly welcome it and run away with the two first round picks we'd steal...

exile · 03-06-2014, 02:42 PM

In summary:

Seahawks - Nope, already paying Harvin a boatload. Need to pay their Superbowl contributors more.
Packers - Nope, obviously not their style to give up the picks. They need to spend on D instead.
Cardinals - Nope, cap space would be tight. They had to restructure Fitz just to get below.
Patriots - Nope, two highly paid TEs? Don't think so. Need D spend.
Chiefs - Nope, cap space issues.
Browns - Possible, but AFTER the draft. That way they would give up 2015 and 2016 1st rounders instead of this year. High price since they'll probably stink again.
Dolphins - Possible, AFTER the draft like the Browns. But they have a ton into Mike Wallace. Although Graham played college at the U.

halloween 65 · 03-06-2014, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

I could careless what team if any are considering going after Graham... I'd gladly welcome it and run away with the two first round picks we'd steal...

I second that notion!!

TheOak · 03-06-2014, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by exile

In summary:

Seahawks - Nope, already paying Harvin a boatload. Need to pay \

Seattle has 16m in cap space presently and released Sydney Rice so one could argue they are one big red elite receiver from being better than they were last year. If they cut Beckam and miller that frees up another 6m.

Rsanders24 · 03-06-2014, 04:13 PM

Seattle doesn't make sense...why pay 10M/yr to a one dimensional TE when you run more than pass. Also throw in the fact that he is "soft" to play in a division that is known for physical play...which would mean that you are paying him 1M/gm...cause for 6 of them he will be non existent...

Utah_Saint · 03-06-2014, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by Rsanders24

Seattle doesn't make sense...why pay 10M/yr to a one dimensional TE when you run more than pass. Also throw in the fact that he is "soft" to play in a division that is known for physical play...which would mean that you are paying him 1M/gm...cause for 6 of them he will be non existent...

Did you know in 7 games against NFC West opponents since his rookie season, he's scored 5 touchdowns?

That's almost like non existent.

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Packers official on making run at Jimmy Graham: 'dumb, beyond dumb' Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 The tight end-needy Packers would be a great place for Graham, but when asked for comment, a Packers official said the idea was "dumb, beyond dumb ... won't happen." Packers official on report of team making a run at Jimmy Graham: 'dumb, beyond dumb' and yet the article got published

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exile Cake or Death? Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,608	Re: Packers official on making run at Jimmy Graham: 'dumb, beyond dumb' In summary: Seahawks - Nope, already paying Harvin a boatload. Need to pay their Superbowl contributors more. Packers - Nope, obviously not their style to give up the picks. They need to spend on D instead. Cardinals - Nope, cap space would be tight. They had to restructure Fitz just to get below. Patriots - Nope, two highly paid TEs? Don't think so. Need D spend. Chiefs - Nope, cap space issues. Browns - Possible, but AFTER the draft. That way they would give up 2015 and 2016 1st rounders instead of this year. High price since they'll probably stink again. Dolphins - Possible, AFTER the draft like the Browns. But they have a ton into Mike Wallace. Although Graham played college at the U.
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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 18,978	Re: Packers official on making run at Jimmy Graham: 'dumb, beyond dumb' Originally Posted by exile In summary: Seahawks - Nope, already paying Harvin a boatload. Need to pay \ Seattle has 16m in cap space presently and released Sydney Rice so one could argue they are one big red elite receiver from being better than they were last year. If they cut Beckam and miller that frees up another 6m.

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Rsanders24 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, LA. Posts: 1,471	Re: Packers official on making run at Jimmy Graham: 'dumb, beyond dumb' Seattle doesn't make sense...why pay 10M/yr to a one dimensional TE when you run more than pass. Also throw in the fact that he is "soft" to play in a division that is known for physical play...which would mean that you are paying him 1M/gm...cause for 6 of them he will be non existent...

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Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Packers official on making run at Jimmy Graham: 'dumb, beyond dumb' Originally Posted by Rsanders24 Seattle doesn't make sense...why pay 10M/yr to a one dimensional TE when you run more than pass. Also throw in the fact that he is "soft" to play in a division that is known for physical play...which would mean that you are paying him 1M/gm...cause for 6 of them he will be non existent... Did you know in 7 games against NFC West opponents since his rookie season, he's scored 5 touchdowns? That's almost like non existent.

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