Jimmy Graham a mere shell of his former Saints Self

SmashMouth · 11-25-2018, 11:28 PM

Packers tight end Jimmy Graham was active and dressed, but he didn’t do much.

After breaking his thumb last week, he played with his left hand in a glove and splinted and taped.

He wasn’t much use as a run-blocker, as you might imagine, and Marcedes Lewis got most of the work. He was targeted four times, and caught two passes for 34 yards.

With so many injuries at wide receiver, the Packers badly need Graham (or somebody who can make a play downfield) if they’re going to salvage this season.

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ikings-to-win/

Glad the Saints did not sign him and the he chose to go to GB.

SaintsBro · 11-26-2018, 07:07 AM

His hand is hurt, and you could really kinda tell it wasn't right, when you could see him miss balls that were hitting him right on the hands last night. But he definitely doesn't have that same swagger or raw uncontrollable energy that he had when he was with the Saints.

Beastmode · 11-26-2018, 07:52 AM

Same could be said for Greg Olsen, Delanie Walker. Getting old and they have taken massive hits through their career because it normally takes a massive hit to take them down.

K Major · 11-26-2018, 08:25 AM

IIRC, he broke his this thumb attempting to block

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And I agree, he's definitely a shell of his former self. Oh well, he had his chance to sign here this off season so there's that.

#9 made Jimmy special.

jeanpierre · 11-26-2018, 09:22 AM

Jimmy Graham a mere shell of his former Brees-led Saints Self...

Brees makes it better...

Would like to hear Graham's response to "So Jimmy, would you rather have taken a little less and stayed with the Saints or did you make the right decision?"

RailBoss · 11-26-2018, 10:06 AM

Jimmy Graham is not the same, neither is Aaron Rodgers and the whole Packer Team.
Whether it's due to their host of injuries or whatever the Pack is declining.
One thing though Rodgers has taken over for Peyton Manning on TV commercials.
You wonder when the Dude has time to practice...

jeanpierre · 11-26-2018, 10:08 AM

And I don't care for the media crusade to hang this on Mike McCarthy either...

K Major · 11-26-2018, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

And I don't care for the media crusade to hang this on Mike McCarthy either...

He's gone after the season. Gone.

ChrisXVI · 11-26-2018, 10:21 AM

He’s due $12.66 million next season and they can’t get out of the deal without about $7 million in dead cap. They’re stuck with him.

K Major · 11-26-2018, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

He’s due $12.66 million next season and they can’t get out of the deal without about $7 million in dead cap. They’re stuck with him.

The disconnect with ARod & McCarthy has run it's course. Aaron is still quite vocal (w/o consultation) about losing his QB coach Van Pelt & it's been brewing ever since. Offensive play calling has become old and predictable. Last nights lost to a divisional foe & sub .500 record may have sealed his fate. Even if the Packers win out, they'll need still require a ton of "help" just to get into the playoffs.

Packers will fire him after the season and take the hit (cap).

11-25-2018, 11:28 PM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 36,958 Blog Entries: 29	Jimmy Graham a mere shell of his former Saints Self Packers tight end Jimmy Graham was active and dressed, but he didn’t do much. After breaking his thumb last week, he played with his left hand in a glove and splinted and taped. He wasn’t much use as a run-blocker, as you might imagine, and Marcedes Lewis got most of the work. He was targeted four times, and caught two passes for 34 yards. With so many injuries at wide receiver, the Packers badly need Graham (or somebody who can make a play downfield) if they’re going to salvage this season. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ikings-to-win/ Glad the Saints did not sign him and the he chose to go to GB. jeanpierre likes this.

11-26-2018, 07:07 AM	#2
SaintsBro Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: in line with my ridiculous CLEAR PLASTIC BAG Posts: 3,650 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Jimmy Graham a mere shell of his former Saints Self His hand is hurt, and you could really kinda tell it wasn't right, when you could see him miss balls that were hitting him right on the hands last night. But he definitely doesn't have that same swagger or raw uncontrollable energy that he had when he was with the Saints.

11-26-2018, 07:52 AM	#3
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: Jimmy Graham a mere shell of his former Saints Self Same could be said for Greg Olsen, Delanie Walker. Getting old and they have taken massive hits through their career because it normally takes a massive hit to take them down.
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11-26-2018, 08:25 AM	#4
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,018 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Jimmy Graham a mere shell of his former Saints Self IIRC, he broke his this thumb attempting to block . And I agree, he's definitely a shell of his former self. Oh well, he had his chance to sign here this off season so there's that. #9 made Jimmy special. saintfan, RailBoss and SmashMouth like this.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Jimmy Graham a mere shell of his former Saints Self Jimmy Graham a mere shell of his former Brees-led Saints Self... Brees makes it better... Would like to hear Graham's response to "So Jimmy, would you rather have taken a little less and stayed with the Saints or did you make the right decision?" RailBoss, SmashMouth and OldMaid like this.

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RailBoss 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Of The Mason Dixon Line Posts: 7,113	Re: Jimmy Graham a mere shell of his former Saints Self Jimmy Graham is not the same, neither is Aaron Rodgers and the whole Packer Team. Whether it's due to their host of injuries or whatever the Pack is declining. One thing though Rodgers has taken over for Peyton Manning on TV commercials. You wonder when the Dude has time to practice...

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Jimmy Graham a mere shell of his former Saints Self And I don't care for the media crusade to hang this on Mike McCarthy either...

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,018 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Jimmy Graham a mere shell of his former Saints Self Originally Posted by jeanpierre And I don't care for the media crusade to hang this on Mike McCarthy either... He's gone after the season. Gone.

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Jimmy Graham a mere shell of his former Saints Self He’s due $12.66 million next season and they can’t get out of the deal without about $7 million in dead cap. They’re stuck with him. OldMaid likes this.

11-26-2018, 11:39 AM	#10
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,018 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Jimmy Graham a mere shell of his former Saints Self Originally Posted by ChrisXVI He’s due $12.66 million next season and they can’t get out of the deal without about $7 million in dead cap. They’re stuck with him. The disconnect with ARod & McCarthy has run it's course. Aaron is still quite vocal (w/o consultation) about losing his QB coach Van Pelt & it's been brewing ever since. Offensive play calling has become old and predictable. Last nights lost to a divisional foe & sub .500 record may have sealed his fate. Even if the Packers win out, they'll need still require a ton of "help" just to get into the playoffs. Packers will fire him after the season and take the hit (cap).