Saints won’t discuss an extension with Jimmy Graham this offseason

WhoDat!656 · 06-17-2012, 10:23 AM

Rob Gronkowski just got a record extension for a tight end, 54 million over 6 years, but don’t expect the same to happen for Jimmy Graham. Graham essentially matched Gronkowski in production last season and is also heading into his 3rd year after being taken in the 3rd round in the 2010 NFL Draft, the same draft where Gronkowski went in the 2nd round.

Like Gronkowski did, Graham still has 2 years left on his current deal, but unlike the Patriots, the Saints are not in a hurry to get him extended. In fact, according to Pro Football Weekly, it is “difficult to envision” the Saints extending Graham this offseason, citing their limited cap space and the fact that they’re still tied up in ongoing and more important negotiations with Drew Brees.

Saints won?t discuss an extension with Jimmy Graham this offseason

mutineer10 · 06-17-2012, 10:31 AM

Certainly understandable, given all the Saints irons in the fire.

Still, it can be frustrating to watch other teams lock up their playmakers 2 YEARS ahead of time, while we drag forward toward the zero-hour still haggling with our most important player. Hopefully negotiations with Graham will begin whenever this Brees deal happens.

halloween 65 · 06-17-2012, 11:07 AM

I think Graham when he gets paid will be paid well. I hope he gets better and better and he is in a Saints uniform for a long time.

Danno · 06-17-2012, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by mutineer10

Certainly understandable, given all the Saints irons in the fire.

Still, it can be frustrating to watch other teams lock up their playmakers 2 YEARS ahead of time, while we drag forward toward the zero-hour still haggling with our most important player.

We wanted to negotiate with Brees before last season. BREES refused to negotiate.

Marlboro Man · 06-17-2012, 02:45 PM

Salary cap jumps up considerably next season so I'm not worried. I know the Saints will take care of JG. No doubt about it.

The Dude · 06-17-2012, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by Marlboro Man

Salary cap jumps up considerably next season so I'm not worried. I know the Saints will take care of JG. No doubt about it.

I also think there will be some fat we can trim when some of our younger guys step up.

alleycat_126 · 06-17-2012, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

We wanted to negotiate with Brees before last season. BREES refused to negotiate.

No sense in pointing fingers one way or the other!!!! Brees first, if Jimmy has another season like the last one it will make the point moot because they will want to lock him up for a long time!!!!

Rugby Saint II · 06-17-2012, 04:25 PM

Focus!!!! That contract can wait!

TheDeuce · 06-17-2012, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

Rob Gronkowski just got a record extension for a tight end, 54 million over 6 years, but don’t expect the same to happen for Jimmy Graham. Graham essentially matched Gronkowski in production last season and is also heading into his 3rd year after being taken in the 3rd round in the 2010 NFL Draft, the same draft where Gronkowski went in the 2nd round.

Like Gronkowski did, Graham still has 2 years left on his current deal, but unlike the Patriots, the Saints are not in a hurry to get him extended. In fact, according to Pro Football Weekly, it is “difficult to envision” the Saints extending Graham this offseason, citing their limited cap space and the fact that they’re still tied up in ongoing and more important negotiations with Drew Brees.

Saints won?t discuss an extension with Jimmy Graham this offseason

Nor should they be worried about that at this time. Let the guy play out the rest of his contract (or at least get closer to the end) and see where we stand at that point. Also, Jimmy Graham's stock is at an all-time high... if he doesn't have as good of a season in 2012, the Saints have more negotiating leverage (not much, but some).

WhoDat!656 · 06-17-2012, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

We wanted to negotiate with Brees before last season. BREES refused to negotiate.

Not exactly true; Brees didn't want his contract negotiations to interfere with the Saints playoff run, so he had them shelved until the off-season.

06-17-2012, 10:23 AM	#1
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halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	I think Graham when he gets paid will be paid well. I hope he gets better and better and he is in a Saints uniform for a long time. RockyMountainSaint and The Dude like this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Originally Posted by mutineer10 Certainly understandable, given all the Saints irons in the fire. Still, it can be frustrating to watch other teams lock up their playmakers 2 YEARS ahead of time, while we drag forward toward the zero-hour still haggling with our most important player. We wanted to negotiate with Brees before last season. BREES refused to negotiate. RockyMountainSaint, The Dude and ChrisXVI like this.

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Marlboro Man 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,469	Salary cap jumps up considerably next season so I'm not worried. I know the Saints will take care of JG. No doubt about it. RockyMountainSaint, The Dude and sharke like this.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,050	Originally Posted by Marlboro Man Salary cap jumps up considerably next season so I'm not worried. I know the Saints will take care of JG. No doubt about it. I also think there will be some fat we can trim when some of our younger guys step up.
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mutineer10 Site Donor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 1,739	Certainly understandable, given all the Saints irons in the fire. Still, it can be frustrating to watch other teams lock up their playmakers 2 YEARS ahead of time, while we drag forward toward the zero-hour still haggling with our most important player. Hopefully negotiations with Graham will begin whenever this Brees deal happens.

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alleycat_126 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Katy, Tx a suburb of Houston Posts: 2,089	Originally Posted by Danno We wanted to negotiate with Brees before last season. BREES refused to negotiate. No sense in pointing fingers one way or the other!!!! Brees first, if Jimmy has another season like the last one it will make the point moot because they will want to lock him up for a long time!!!!

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TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 Rob Gronkowski just got a record extension for a tight end, 54 million over 6 years, but don’t expect the same to happen for Jimmy Graham. Graham essentially matched Gronkowski in production last season and is also heading into his 3rd year after being taken in the 3rd round in the 2010 NFL Draft, the same draft where Gronkowski went in the 2nd round. Like Gronkowski did, Graham still has 2 years left on his current deal, but unlike the Patriots, the Saints are not in a hurry to get him extended. In fact, according to Pro Football Weekly, it is “difficult to envision” the Saints extending Graham this offseason, citing their limited cap space and the fact that they’re still tied up in ongoing and more important negotiations with Drew Brees. Saints won?t discuss an extension with Jimmy Graham this offseason Nor should they be worried about that at this time. Let the guy play out the rest of his contract (or at least get closer to the end) and see where we stand at that point. Also, Jimmy Graham's stock is at an all-time high... if he doesn't have as good of a season in 2012, the Saints have more negotiating leverage (not much, but some).
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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,062	Originally Posted by Danno We wanted to negotiate with Brees before last season. BREES refused to negotiate. Not exactly true; Brees didn't want his contract negotiations to interfere with the Saints playoff run, so he had them shelved until the off-season.

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