New Orleans TE Jimmy Graham injures himself during Wednesday's practice

TheOak · 08-08-2012, 12:54 PM

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham came up injured during practice Wednesday, hurting what appeared to be his lower back after a catch.
Acting head coach Joe Vitt said Graham was fine after practice, but wouldn’t elaborate on the injury any further.
“He’s fine,” Vitt said. “There’s been no report from the trainers. If it was anything, I’d get a report from the trainers.”
Graham was on a route straight down the field behind Patriots linebacker Dont’a Hightower when quarterback Drew Brees lofted a pass high.
In a scene much like others in Graham’s career, he leaped high over Hightower to catch the ball. But when he came down, he fell hard on his back.
Graham jumped to his feet, emphatically spiking the ball into Hightower before running off the field and diving to the ground.
Trainer Scottie Patton walked over to Graham to check on him and about eight minutes later, the tight end got off the ground.
He didn’t return to practice, but walked off the field following practice without a limp.
Vitt wouldn’t say whether Graham would play Thursday night or not.

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TheOak · 08-08-2012, 12:56 PM

"Graham jumped to his feet, emphatically spiking the ball into Hightower before running off the field and diving to the ground."

That guy cracks me up!

73Saint · 08-08-2012, 12:57 PM

Damn. Hasn't he had back troubles in the past?

AlaskaSaints · 08-08-2012, 01:05 PM

Can we save the heroics for a game that makes us some money, please?

Don't take this wrong, but Graham's reckless approach to maintaining his body will not be conducive to a long career in the NFL.

I appreciate his above-and-beyond efforts, however! Just gonna hate to see him go.

He's the TE version of Ivory.

Alaska

TheOak · 08-08-2012, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by AlaskaSaints

He's the TE version of Ivory.

Alaska

That "may" be stretching things a bit...

Rugby Saint II · 08-08-2012, 01:41 PM

Yes, he has had back problems before.

Crusader · 08-08-2012, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by x626xBlack

That "may" be stretching things a bit...

Agreed!

alleycat_126 · 08-08-2012, 02:27 PM

How can you put him and Ivory in the same injury category. Ivorys brittle Jimmy never shows it even when he is..... They had do drag him off the field in San Fran kicking and screaming to go take a concussion test, even though you could tell he was shook by the hard surface landing.

jeanpierre · 08-08-2012, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by 73Saint

Damn. Hasn't he had back troubles in the past?

He's a Tight End; he often turns his back to the defender as he catches the ball...

Originally Posted by AlaskaSaints

Can we save the heroics for a game that makes us some money, please?

When you put on the helmet, you play like you'll never play again...

Originally Posted by AlaskaSaints

Don't take this wrong, but Graham's reckless approach to maintaining his body will not be conducive to a long career in the NFL.

I appreciate his above-and-beyond efforts, however! Just gonna hate to see him go.

He's the TE version of Ivory.

Alaska

He's young and learning the game; but I wouldn't geaux as far as reckless and I'd disagree with the Ivory comparison.

Originally Posted by alleycat_126

...They had do drag him off the field in San Fran kicking and screaming to go take a concussion test, even though you could tell he was shook by the hard surface landing....

And for that reason and his background story is why he's the fan favorite...

Boutte · 08-08-2012, 05:34 PM

He's played through the same injury in the past. He's also hurt his ankle a couple of times too but he's played through that as well.

08-08-2012, 12:54 PM	#1
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 18,978	New Orleans TE Jimmy Graham injures himself during Wednesday's practice FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham came up injured during practice Wednesday, hurting what appeared to be his lower back after a catch. Acting head coach Joe Vitt said Graham was fine after practice, but wouldn’t elaborate on the injury any further. “He’s fine,” Vitt said. “There’s been no report from the trainers. If it was anything, I’d get a report from the trainers.” Graham was on a route straight down the field behind Patriots linebacker Dont’a Hightower when quarterback Drew Brees lofted a pass high. In a scene much like others in Graham’s career, he leaped high over Hightower to catch the ball. But when he came down, he fell hard on his back. Graham jumped to his feet, emphatically spiking the ball into Hightower before running off the field and diving to the ground. Trainer Scottie Patton walked over to Graham to check on him and about eight minutes later, the tight end got off the ground. He didn’t return to practice, but walked off the field following practice without a limp. Vitt wouldn’t say whether Graham would play Thursday night or not. New Orleans TE Jimmy Graham injures himself during Wednesday's practice \| wwltv.com New Orleans Attached Thumbnails
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08-08-2012, 01:07 PM	#5
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 18,978	Originally Posted by AlaskaSaints He's the TE version of Ivory. Alaska That "may" be stretching things a bit... D_it_up and davegriff like this.

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 7,984	Originally Posted by x626xBlack That "may" be stretching things a bit... Agreed!

08-08-2012, 04:43 PM	#9
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Originally Posted by 73Saint Damn. Hasn't he had back troubles in the past? He's a Tight End; he often turns his back to the defender as he catches the ball... Originally Posted by AlaskaSaints Can we save the heroics for a game that makes us some money, please? When you put on the helmet, you play like you'll never play again... Originally Posted by AlaskaSaints Don't take this wrong, but Graham's reckless approach to maintaining his body will not be conducive to a long career in the NFL. I appreciate his above-and-beyond efforts, however! Just gonna hate to see him go. He's the TE version of Ivory. Alaska He's young and learning the game; but I wouldn't geaux as far as reckless and I'd disagree with the Ivory comparison. Originally Posted by alleycat_126 ...They had do drag him off the field in San Fran kicking and screaming to go take a concussion test, even though you could tell he was shook by the hard surface landing.... And for that reason and his background story is why he's the fan favorite...

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 18,978	"Graham jumped to his feet, emphatically spiking the ball into Hightower before running off the field and diving to the ground." That guy cracks me up!

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73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Damn. Hasn't he had back troubles in the past?

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AlaskaSaints 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 2,484 Blog Entries: 2	Can we save the heroics for a game that makes us some money, please? Don't take this wrong, but Graham's reckless approach to maintaining his body will not be conducive to a long career in the NFL. I appreciate his above-and-beyond efforts, however! Just gonna hate to see him go. He's the TE version of Ivory. Alaska

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,725	Yes, he has had back problems before.

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alleycat_126 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Katy, Tx a suburb of Houston Posts: 2,089	How can you put him and Ivory in the same injury category. Ivorys brittle Jimmy never shows it even when he is..... They had do drag him off the field in San Fran kicking and screaming to go take a concussion test, even though you could tell he was shook by the hard surface landing.

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Boutte Site Donor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belle Chasse Posts: 1,701	He's played through the same injury in the past. He's also hurt his ankle a couple of times too but he's played through that as well.