Jimmy Graham officially announces retirement

TheOak · 07-30-2025, 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Sean Payton traded away a future HOF TE for a decent Centre.

Another head scratching decision.

Not sure if our recollection of Grahams last season as a Saint or what he was costing us are the same.

dizzle88 · 07-30-2025, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

He may have to wait. Not sure Jimmy has the consistent numbers that will get him the nod but most definitely a shoe in SAINTS Hall of FAME.

Max Unger was a bit more than “decent” in New Orleans though. He played at a high level and was an All Pro under Payton/Brees system.

I’m more pissed on how they fumbled that first rd pick (Stephone Anthony) in the trade .

Sorry, Realized I hadn't clarified. What I meant more, was that Graham would have been HOF, if he stayed here past 2014.

Not that he's a HOF player now, as I don't think he is.

dizzle88 · 07-30-2025, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

Not sure if our recollection of Grahams last season as a Saint or what he was costing us are the same.

I can't really remember the number if I'm honest.

But I do recall Payton giving Jairus Byrd all the money in the world and letting Graham and his 900+ yards and 10+ TD's per year walk away.

AsylumGuido · 07-30-2025, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

I can't really remember the number if I'm honest.

But I do recall Payton giving Jairus Byrd all the money in the world and letting Graham and his 900+ yards and 10+ TD's per year walk away.

Graham had 889 yards and 10 TD's in 2014, his final year before being traded. He just finished the first year of his four year $40 million deal. No one after Payton and Brees were able to get the same numbers from him.

I remember Payton wanting Unger badly, but Seattle would only do a deal if we threw Graham into the mix.

leilung · 07-31-2025, 07:42 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

6 seasons as a Saint, 7 not

Is this relavent information to Graham being worthy of retiring as a Saint?

07-30-2025, 07:53 AM	#11
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,058	Re: Jimmy Graham officially announces retirement Originally Posted by dizzle88 Sean Payton traded away a future HOF TE for a decent Centre. Another head scratching decision. Not sure if our recollection of Grahams last season as a Saint or what he was costing us are the same.

07-30-2025, 12:47 PM	#12
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,560	Re: Jimmy Graham officially announces retirement Originally Posted by K Major He may have to wait. Not sure Jimmy has the consistent numbers that will get him the nod but most definitely a shoe in SAINTS Hall of FAME. Max Unger was a bit more than “decent” in New Orleans though. He played at a high level and was an All Pro under Payton/Brees system. I’m more pissed on how they fumbled that first rd pick (Stephone Anthony) in the trade . Sorry, Realized I hadn't clarified. What I meant more, was that Graham would have been HOF, if he stayed here past 2014. Not that he's a HOF player now, as I don't think he is. K Major likes this.

07-30-2025, 12:49 PM	#13
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,560	Re: Jimmy Graham officially announces retirement Originally Posted by TheOak Not sure if our recollection of Grahams last season as a Saint or what he was costing us are the same. I can't really remember the number if I'm honest. But I do recall Payton giving Jairus Byrd all the money in the world and letting Graham and his 900+ yards and 10+ TD's per year walk away.

07-30-2025, 01:54 PM	#14
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,847	Re: Jimmy Graham officially announces retirement Originally Posted by dizzle88 I can't really remember the number if I'm honest. But I do recall Payton giving Jairus Byrd all the money in the world and letting Graham and his 900+ yards and 10+ TD's per year walk away. Graham had 889 yards and 10 TD's in 2014, his final year before being traded. He just finished the first year of his four year $40 million deal. No one after Payton and Brees were able to get the same numbers from him. I remember Payton wanting Unger badly, but Seattle would only do a deal if we threw Graham into the mix.

07-31-2025, 07:42 AM	#15
leilung Booty Bandit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Wastelands that are NJ Posts: 1,434	Re: Jimmy Graham officially announces retirement Originally Posted by TheOak 6 seasons as a Saint, 7 not Is this relavent information to Graham being worthy of retiring as a Saint?

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