Jimmy Graham likely to leave Seattle in free agency

Papa Voodoo · 01-03-2018, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by SaintGnome

I got to apply this to most of our TEs adding that if your QB doesn't target your tight ends, how can you complain about their lack of production?

John Phillips is a blocking TE too. So is Hoonamui. They're easy to come by. Having an actual threat (Fleener?) opens up a lot in the passing game. We aren't going to keep going with 1 WR and 2 RBs year after year. If Snead would turn into Snead we'd be fine.

darksoul35 · 01-03-2018, 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo

John Phillips is a blocking TE too. So is Hoonamui. They're easy to come by. Having an actual threat (Fleener?) opens up a lot in the passing game. We aren't going to keep going with 1 WR and 2 RBs year after year. If Snead would turn into Snead we'd be fine.

I keep waiting on Snead to catch one of his clutch 3rd down conversions. IDK why he has been a non factor after he returned from injury. I was thinking that we had a strong receiving core but I was wrong. I'm still impressed with the season though.

hagan714 · 01-03-2018, 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Still in need of a TE for down the middle catches.

I really do not see this as a split TE draft. One of the many reasons I wanted OJ last year.

But some good old school TEs from round 4 on are out there.

R4 Troy Fumagalli TE Wisconsin 6054 249 4.84 #81 rSr
R5/6 Marcus Baugh TE Ohio State 6041 250 4.84 #85 rSr
Ethan Wolfe TE Tennessee 6045 245 4.86 #82 Sr

That does not include the small school guys either.

gotta wait and see what the surprise cuts are.

Dolphins releasing tight end Julius Thomas?

Cheaper option to play at least 10 games like Jimmy. He need a QB.

sign a one year prove it with the dolphins kicking in 2 million might be a solid gamble?

The Dude · 01-03-2018, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo

John Phillips is a blocking TE too. So is Hoonamui. They're easy to come by. Having an actual threat (Fleener?) opens up a lot in the passing game. We aren't going to keep going with 1 WR and 2 RBs year after year. If Snead would turn into Snead we'd be fine.

That’s the thing. I don’t think anyone saw SNEAD deciding to take a step back

ScottF · 01-03-2018, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

That’s the thing. I don’t think anyone saw SNEAD deciding to take a step back

Snead went from 70 catches a year to 8 this year. Probably will cost him 5 million

K Major · 01-03-2018, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by ScottF

Snead went from 70 catches a year to 8 this year.

He could have a big impact on Sunday.

Papa Voodoo · 01-03-2018, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

He could have a big impact on Sunday.

I sure hope so. He's been getting a lot of playing time. If the fire doesn't light up this week then it probably won't.

ScottF · 01-03-2018, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

He could have a big impact on Sunday.

I really hope he does.
Carolina is great against the run so we need to be a little more creative than up the middle every first and second down. I think this is Brees' game to win

turbo_dog · 01-03-2018, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I really don't give a damn about next season right now. We are going for our SB win number two!

15-5 Baby!

I can't believe I'm saying this, but I totally agree with your positive attitude!!!!

Papa Voodoo · 01-03-2018, 01:45 PM

And Sean is wondering why the 3rd down conversion percentage dropped???

01-03-2018, 09:15 AM	#31
Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,628	Re: Jimmy Graham likely to leave Seattle in free agency Originally Posted by SaintGnome I got to apply this to most of our TEs adding that if your QB doesn't target your tight ends, how can you complain about their lack of production? John Phillips is a blocking TE too. So is Hoonamui. They're easy to come by. Having an actual threat (Fleener?) opens up a lot in the passing game. We aren't going to keep going with 1 WR and 2 RBs year after year. If Snead would turn into Snead we'd be fine. darksoul35 likes this.

01-03-2018, 09:30 AM	#32
darksoul35 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,021	Re: Jimmy Graham likely to leave Seattle in free agency Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo John Phillips is a blocking TE too. So is Hoonamui. They're easy to come by. Having an actual threat (Fleener?) opens up a lot in the passing game. We aren't going to keep going with 1 WR and 2 RBs year after year. If Snead would turn into Snead we'd be fine. I keep waiting on Snead to catch one of his clutch 3rd down conversions. IDK why he has been a non factor after he returned from injury. I was thinking that we had a strong receiving core but I was wrong. I'm still impressed with the season though.
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01-03-2018, 09:46 AM	#33
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Jimmy Graham likely to leave Seattle in free agency Originally Posted by SmashMouth Still in need of a TE for down the middle catches. I really do not see this as a split TE draft. One of the many reasons I wanted OJ last year. But some good old school TEs from round 4 on are out there. R4 Troy Fumagalli TE Wisconsin 6054 249 4.84 #81 rSr R5/6 Marcus Baugh TE Ohio State 6041 250 4.84 #85 rSr Ethan Wolfe TE Tennessee 6045 245 4.86 #82 Sr That does not include the small school guys either. gotta wait and see what the surprise cuts are. Dolphins releasing tight end Julius Thomas? Cheaper option to play at least 10 games like Jimmy. He need a QB. sign a one year prove it with the dolphins kicking in 2 million might be a solid gamble?
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01-03-2018, 09:49 AM	#34
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,006	Re: Jimmy Graham likely to leave Seattle in free agency Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo John Phillips is a blocking TE too. So is Hoonamui. They're easy to come by. Having an actual threat (Fleener?) opens up a lot in the passing game. We aren't going to keep going with 1 WR and 2 RBs year after year. If Snead would turn into Snead we'd be fine. That’s the thing. I don’t think anyone saw SNEAD deciding to take a step back
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01-03-2018, 10:37 AM	#35
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Jimmy Graham likely to leave Seattle in free agency Originally Posted by The Dude That’s the thing. I don’t think anyone saw SNEAD deciding to take a step back Snead went from 70 catches a year to 8 this year. Probably will cost him 5 million

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01-03-2018, 10:49 AM	#36
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,018 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Jimmy Graham likely to leave Seattle in free agency Originally Posted by ScottF Snead went from 70 catches a year to 8 this year. He could have a big impact on Sunday.

01-03-2018, 11:02 AM	#37
Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,628	Re: Jimmy Graham likely to leave Seattle in free agency Originally Posted by K Major He could have a big impact on Sunday. I sure hope so. He's been getting a lot of playing time. If the fire doesn't light up this week then it probably won't.

01-03-2018, 11:06 AM	#38
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Jimmy Graham likely to leave Seattle in free agency Originally Posted by K Major He could have a big impact on Sunday. I really hope he does. Carolina is great against the run so we need to be a little more creative than up the middle every first and second down. I think this is Brees' game to win 73Saint likes this.

01-03-2018, 11:27 AM	#39
turbo_dog 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,540	Re: Jimmy Graham likely to leave Seattle in free agency Originally Posted by AsylumGuido I really don't give a damn about next season right now. We are going for our SB win number two! 15-5 Baby! I can't believe I'm saying this, but I totally agree with your positive attitude!!!!

01-03-2018, 01:45 PM	#40
Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,628	Re: Jimmy Graham likely to leave Seattle in free agency And Sean is wondering why the 3rd down conversion percentage dropped???