Graham is not better than Gronkowski

WhoDat!656 · 06-24-2012, 06:42 PM

NFL players got the vote wrong by ranking Graham seven spots higher than Gronkowski. Graham finished as the 14th best player -- and the No. 1 tight end -- in the league. Gronkowski was 22nd overall and No. 2 at his position.

Graham is not better than Gronkowski - NFL Nation Blog - ESPN

QBREES9 · 06-24-2012, 07:53 PM

Graham will have a longer NFL life then Gronkowski

Danno · 06-24-2012, 08:02 PM

Graham is severely over-rated. He's merely an average run of the mill TE that benefits from a QB like Brees. Yep, borderline jouneyman TE.

He should accept an average contract like that from us next year too. No need to ask for a zillion dollar contract Jimmy, you aren't all that special. Yep, you're not that special Jimmy. Sign for a couple million / season...PLEEEEEEEEEZE?

Rugby Saint II · 06-24-2012, 09:48 PM

Borderline journeyman.ROFLMAO
You kill me sometimes Danno.

Crusader · 06-25-2012, 03:00 AM

The guy makes a pretty fair point. They are a little different players hower, just as stated in the article, but both really good in their own ways.

SloMotion · 06-25-2012, 03:48 AM

To me, Gronkowski vs Graham is like arguing Brees vs Stafford ... the first guy is a record-setting, polished veteran and the second guy is right behind him, making headlines with a bright future ahead, but not quite ready to take the #1 spot ... yet.

I'd take either one on my team, but if I had a vote, it would be Gronkowski #1/Graham #2 ... for now.

Ashley · 06-25-2012, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by SloMotion

To me, Gronkowski vs Graham is like arguing Brees vs Stafford ... the first guy is a record-setting, polished veteran and the second guy is right behind him, making headlines with a bright future ahead, but not quite ready to take the #1 spot ... yet.

I'd take either one on my team, but if I had a vote, it would be Gronkowski #1/Graham #2 ... for now.

Like what you had to say in the first paragraph. But dead wrong in the second. Well its like saying i like Coke better than Pepsi. It's the same thing..., matter of opinion. Mine Graham all day. Gronk is like dink, but if I would be too, money young, being a stud. Party Party like a star... ha, I would be in the league maybe three years???

SloMotion · 06-26-2012, 06:33 AM

Originally Posted by Ashley

Like what you had to say in the first paragraph. But dead wrong in the second. Well its like saying i like Coke better than Pepsi. It's the same thing..., matter of opinion. Mine Graham all day. Gronk is like dink, but if I would be too, money young, being a stud. Party Party like a star... ha, I would be in the league maybe three years???

Yeah, I agree it's like Coke/Pepsi when you're debating two guys so close in talent #1 and #2, but I gave Gronkowski a slight edge because he does what I like to see a TE do, run block/YAC, a little better then Graham ... now, if we're considering off-field personality & shenanigens, that's a knock on Gronkowski and I'm putting Graham #1 all day long ... I hate that 'party-like-a-rock-star/gangsta' persona so many of today's athletes like to project, but that's for another thread.

rdanderson91 · 06-25-2012, 04:43 AM

They have the same experience

rdanderson91 · 06-25-2012, 04:54 AM

Graham is more athletic, faster, has better hands, and jumps higher*

Just because gronk had better stats doesn't mean he's the better
TE. Chris Johnson had over 2000 yards in 09 and look at'm now

06-24-2012, 08:02 PM	#3
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,756	Graham is severely over-rated. He's merely an average run of the mill TE that benefits from a QB like Brees. Yep, borderline jouneyman TE. He should accept an average contract like that from us next year too. No need to ask for a zillion dollar contract Jimmy, you aren't all that special. Yep, you're not that special Jimmy. Sign for a couple million / season...PLEEEEEEEEEZE? Ashley, Rugby Saint II, TheOak and 1 others like this.

06-25-2012, 10:58 AM	#7
Ashley Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Co Posts: 2,760	Originally Posted by SloMotion To me, Gronkowski vs Graham is like arguing Brees vs Stafford ... the first guy is a record-setting, polished veteran and the second guy is right behind him, making headlines with a bright future ahead, but not quite ready to take the #1 spot ... yet. I'd take either one on my team, but if I had a vote, it would be Gronkowski #1/Graham #2 ... for now. Like what you had to say in the first paragraph. But dead wrong in the second. Well its like saying i like Coke better than Pepsi. It's the same thing..., matter of opinion. Mine Graham all day. Gronk is like dink, but if I would be too, money young, being a stud. Party Party like a star... ha, I would be in the league maybe three years??? Rugby Saint II likes this.

06-26-2012, 06:33 AM	#8
SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Originally Posted by Ashley Like what you had to say in the first paragraph. But dead wrong in the second. Well its like saying i like Coke better than Pepsi. It's the same thing..., matter of opinion. Mine Graham all day. Gronk is like dink, but if I would be too, money young, being a stud. Party Party like a star... ha, I would be in the league maybe three years??? Yeah, I agree it's like Coke/Pepsi when you're debating two guys so close in talent #1 and #2, but I gave Gronkowski a slight edge because he does what I like to see a TE do, run block/YAC, a little better then Graham ... now, if we're considering off-field personality & shenanigens, that's a knock on Gronkowski and I'm putting Graham #1 all day long ... I hate that 'party-like-a-rock-star/gangsta' persona so many of today's athletes like to project, but that's for another thread.

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06-24-2012, 06:42 PM	#1
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,086	Graham is not better than Gronkowski NFL players got the vote wrong by ranking Graham seven spots higher than Gronkowski. Graham finished as the 14th best player -- and the No. 1 tight end -- in the league. Gronkowski was 22nd overall and No. 2 at his position. Graham is not better than Gronkowski - NFL Nation Blog - ESPN

06-24-2012, 07:53 PM	#2
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,990	Graham will have a longer NFL life then Gronkowski

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06-25-2012, 03:00 AM	#5
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,040	The guy makes a pretty fair point. They are a little different players hower, just as stated in the article, but both really good in their own ways.

06-25-2012, 03:48 AM	#6
SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	To me, Gronkowski vs Graham is like arguing Brees vs Stafford ... the first guy is a record-setting, polished veteran and the second guy is right behind him, making headlines with a bright future ahead, but not quite ready to take the #1 spot ... yet. I'd take either one on my team, but if I had a vote, it would be Gronkowski #1/Graham #2 ... for now.

06-25-2012, 04:43 AM	#9
rdanderson91 Registered Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: West Monroe Posts: 57	They have the same experience

06-25-2012, 04:54 AM	#10
rdanderson91 Registered Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: West Monroe Posts: 57	Graham is more athletic, faster, has better hands, and jumps higher* Just because gronk had better stats doesn't mean he's the better TE. Chris Johnson had over 2000 yards in 09 and look at'm now