FO Blew a Great Opportunity. (My Opinion Only)

realheavyd · 04-24-2010, 01:56 AM

2010 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report:
Jimmy Graham, TE, Miami

For three years Jimmy Graham spent his collegiate career playing basketball at Miami. For his senior season he opted to return to football and try out playing some tight end. The Hurricanes could have used another big body on the hardwood, but Graham's future is in football and he proved that during his one year of playing collegiate football. In ten games, Graham caught 17 passes for 213 yards and five touchdowns.

At 6-6 and 260 pounds, Graham has the size to be a great threat in the red zone. The fact that five of his 17 catches went for a touchdown proves that the Hurricanes were using him in that way. His lack of experience is obviously a concern, but the history of power forwards playing tight end is a long one and most NFL teams will not hesitate to take him just because he only played one year in college. This is a smart player who has all the physical tools to succeed.

Graham had a successful NFL Combine and was one of the faster and more athletic tight ends in Indianapolis. While there are certainly two types of tight ends these days (and Graham has a lot of work to do before he can become a solid blocker), he will be a great vertical threat for any team who is still searching for a tight end that can stretch the field. If Graham falls past round three, it will be a surprise.

Last Updated Mar-01-2010 by Joel Welser

strato · 04-24-2010, 02:04 AM

Mickey is that you?

realheavyd · 04-24-2010, 02:05 AM

The Saints FO picked a #37 ranked player at #32, a #34 ranked player at #64 and a #67 ranked player at #95. Do you really think that any of you could have done any better than that? I doubt it!

They are trying to build a dynasty and picking in the draft based on the level of talent on your board when you pick (rather than reaching to fill needs with every pick), which is exactly how the great teams like the Steelers and Patriots built their dynasties.

Sit back, watch and learn how it is done from Sean Payton and Mickey Loomis, the next great dynasty builders in the NFL!

realheavyd · 04-24-2010, 02:07 AM

Somehow I doubt that Loomis has a Sir Saint tattoo on his left shoulder...

Crusader · 04-24-2010, 02:11 AM

Originally Posted by realheavyd

Somehow I doubt that Loomis has a Sir Saint tattoo on his left shoulder...

But it would be sweet if he had

strato · 04-24-2010, 02:45 AM

Thats all good ,,but i doubt we take any of them based on what we have done so far...we seem to be content..so i see a trade ..

Saint_LB · 04-24-2010, 05:09 AM

edited- gonna move this to thread it belongs in...

strato · 04-24-2010, 02:08 AM

Oh ok ..Mick...we just wait for that trade thats coming..

realheavyd · 04-24-2010, 02:08 AM

P.S. I now have 19 posts!

strato · 04-24-2010, 02:13 AM

Wow ,,i misjudged you...oh and im just pissed ..it has nothin to do with you getting 19 post...just that we didnt draft DT ..when we have the number one ranked offense and we cant seem to stop the run..Does that seem right to you ..you know being you know more than me ..i want your opinion...

04-24-2010, 01:56 AM	#1
realheavyd 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 339	Re: FO Blew a Great Opportunity. (My Opinion Only) 2010 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report: Jimmy Graham, TE, Miami For three years Jimmy Graham spent his collegiate career playing basketball at Miami. For his senior season he opted to return to football and try out playing some tight end. The Hurricanes could have used another big body on the hardwood, but Graham's future is in football and he proved that during his one year of playing collegiate football. In ten games, Graham caught 17 passes for 213 yards and five touchdowns. At 6-6 and 260 pounds, Graham has the size to be a great threat in the red zone. The fact that five of his 17 catches went for a touchdown proves that the Hurricanes were using him in that way. His lack of experience is obviously a concern, but the history of power forwards playing tight end is a long one and most NFL teams will not hesitate to take him just because he only played one year in college. This is a smart player who has all the physical tools to succeed. Graham had a successful NFL Combine and was one of the faster and more athletic tight ends in Indianapolis. While there are certainly two types of tight ends these days (and Graham has a lot of work to do before he can become a solid blocker), he will be a great vertical threat for any team who is still searching for a tight end that can stretch the field. If Graham falls past round three, it will be a surprise. Last Updated Mar-01-2010 by Joel Welser
realheavyd 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 339

04-24-2010, 02:04 AM	#2
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Re: FO Blew a Great Opportunity. (My Opinion Only) Mickey is that you?

04-24-2010, 02:05 AM	#3
realheavyd 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 339	Re: FO Blew a Great Opportunity. (My Opinion Only) The Saints FO picked a #37 ranked player at #32, a #34 ranked player at #64 and a #67 ranked player at #95. Do you really think that any of you could have done any better than that? I doubt it! They are trying to build a dynasty and picking in the draft based on the level of talent on your board when you pick (rather than reaching to fill needs with every pick), which is exactly how the great teams like the Steelers and Patriots built their dynasties. Sit back, watch and learn how it is done from Sean Payton and Mickey Loomis, the next great dynasty builders in the NFL!
realheavyd 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 339

04-24-2010, 02:07 AM	#4
realheavyd 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 339	Re: FO Blew a Great Opportunity. (My Opinion Only) Somehow I doubt that Loomis has a Sir Saint tattoo on his left shoulder...
realheavyd 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 339

04-24-2010, 02:11 AM	#5
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,049	Re: FO Blew a Great Opportunity. (My Opinion Only) Originally Posted by realheavyd Somehow I doubt that Loomis has a Sir Saint tattoo on his left shoulder... But it would be sweet if he had

04-24-2010, 02:45 AM	#6
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Re: FO Blew a Great Opportunity. (My Opinion Only) Thats all good ,,but i doubt we take any of them based on what we have done so far...we seem to be content..so i see a trade ..

04-24-2010, 05:09 AM	#7
Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894	Re: FO Blew a Great Opportunity. (My Opinion Only) edited- gonna move this to thread it belongs in...
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04-24-2010, 02:08 AM	#8
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Re: FO Blew a Great Opportunity. (My Opinion Only) Oh ok ..Mick...we just wait for that trade thats coming..

04-24-2010, 02:13 AM	#10
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Re: FO Blew a Great Opportunity. (My Opinion Only) Wow ,,i misjudged you...oh and im just pissed ..it has nothin to do with you getting 19 post...just that we didnt draft DT ..when we have the number one ranked offense and we cant seem to stop the run..Does that seem right to you ..you know being you know more than me ..i want your opinion...