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TheOak 07-25-2023 09:52 AM

Saints Sign Jimmy Graham to one year deal
 
Jimmy Graham, who recorded some of the finest seasons ever by a New Orleans Saints tight end, returned to the team on a one-year contract Tuesday.

Graham last played for the Saints in 2014, when he caught 85 passes for 885 yards and 10 touchdowns.

https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/s...2700a6b3d.html

Boston Saint 07-25-2023 10:03 AM

Re: Saints Sign Jimmy Graham to one year deal
 
Interesting

jnormand 07-25-2023 10:17 AM

Re: Saints Sign Jimmy Graham to one year deal
 
Why? I mean Jimmy was awesome but does he have anything left in the tank? It’s been a long time….

Big_L 07-25-2023 10:20 AM

Re: Saints Sign Jimmy Graham to one year deal
 
Turner from the Panthers is aboard also.

SmashMouth 07-25-2023 10:24 AM

Re: Saints Sign Jimmy Graham to one year deal
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jnormand (Post 976156)
Why? I mean Jimmy was awesome but does he have anything left in the tank? It’s been a long time….

He looks skinny in his recent pic.

stickman 07-25-2023 10:25 AM

Re: Saints Sign Jimmy Graham to one year deal
 
Has he learned how to block?

jnormand 07-25-2023 10:28 AM

Re: Saints Sign Jimmy Graham to one year deal
 
Maybe he wants to play one more year and retire a Saint (provided he even makes the team). He didn’t even play last year. Maybe he thinks he can do what Gronk did. I just doubt it. But I wish him luck and hope he makes an impact.

BakoSaint 07-25-2023 10:43 AM

Re: Saints Sign Jimmy Graham to one year deal
 
If we paid less than Michael Thomas, the contract will be a better value. They are two very similar talents at very similar stages in their respective careers. It will be interesting to see which is more productive, or if their production is identical. While well past his prime, Graham could prove an upgrade over Trautman, if not over a league average third string replacement player. Still, I would rather see us focusing on getting younger and healthier and giving opportunities to players whose upside is not mostly in ticket sales.

neugey 07-25-2023 10:51 AM

Re: Saints Sign Jimmy Graham to one year deal
 
It used to be this time of the year we had way too many safeties. This year it's tight ends! This will be interesting to watch.

Rugby Saint II 07-25-2023 11:14 AM

Re: Saints Sign Jimmy Graham to one year deal
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by BakoSaint (Post 976165)
If we paid less than Michael Thomas, the contract will be a better value. They are two very similar talents at very similar stages in their respective careers. It will be interesting to see which is more productive, or if their production is identical. While well past his prime, Graham could prove an upgrade over Trautman, if not over a league average third string replacement player. Still, I would rather see us focusing on getting younger and healthier and giving opportunities to players whose upside is not mostly in ticket sales.

I kind of agree with you in that we need to develop our young players, but on the other hand, we didn't have a red zone threat last year and he may provide that. Between Thomas, Graham, and Williams we've upgraded the red zone threats. If Graham makes a couple of TD's then he's a viable third tight end.


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