Jimmy Graham: We’re more dynamic offensively than we’ve ever been

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From the bounty suspensions in the offseason to a losing record on the field, last year was not a good one for the Saints as a team.

It also wasn’t an ideal one for tight end Jimmy Graham as an individual. His 85 receptions for 982 yards and nine touchdowns weren’t bad, but they were a drop from his spectacular 2011 campaign and they came through gritted teeth as Graham fought a wrist injury that he described as “very difficult” this week and which required surgery in the offseason.

Graham is healthy now, though, and he feels ready to join up with quarterback Drew Brees to take things up to an even higher level than he was at in the 2011 season. And he believes the same goes for the entire offense.

“Drew and I are already in mid-season form,” Graham said, via Jim Corbett of USA Today. “Right now, we’re more dynamic offensively than we’ve ever been.”

The prospect of a Saints offense that’s more dynamic than it has been in the past is one that should make for some uncomfortable defensive coordinators around the league. And if Graham’s read is correct, it should make for a pretty good year to use as a springboard for talks on a contract extension.

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Mardigras9 · 08-15-2013, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint

“Drew and I are already in mid-season form,” Graham said, via Jim Corbett of USA Today. “Right now, we’re more dynamic offensively than we’ve ever been.”

Didn't we just have a thread talking about how Graham has been struggling with a case of the drops this training camp? I hope that is not mid-season form.

Halo · 08-15-2013, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by Mardigras9

Didn't we just have a thread talking about how Graham has been struggling with a case of the drops this training camp? I hope that is not mid-season form.

My thoughts exactly!
Sounds like the hype/pr machine just popped the clutch.

homerj07 · 08-15-2013, 09:00 PM

Ok. Now stop dropping so many balls in practice.

AllSaints · 08-15-2013, 09:05 PM

We r going to break r old records !

foreverfan · 08-15-2013, 11:12 PM

Are we going to break the record for dropped passes?

RockyMountainSaint · 08-16-2013, 01:52 AM

The dude has to say something.
I guess y'all are unfamiliar with this

hy·per·bo·le
[hahy-pur-buh-lee] Show IPA
noun Rhetoric .
1.
obvious and intentional exaggeration.
2.
an extravagant statement or figure of speech not intended to be taken literally, as “to wait an eternity.”

RockyMountainSaint · 08-16-2013, 01:59 AM

I like the Dude and I am hoping that Henry Ellard will find a way to fix the dropsies.

Rugby Saint II · 08-16-2013, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint

I like the Dude and I am hoping that Henry Ellard will find a way to fix the dropsies.

So far I'm not really that impressed with Ellard. He isn't producing field ready WR's like I hoped he would.

44Champs · 08-16-2013, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

So far I'm not really that impressed with Ellard. He isn't producing field ready WR's like I hoped he would.

When we lost Curtis Johnson to Tulane, I said that would hurt us but not many agreed. Wish we could get him back!

08-15-2013, 12:06 PM	#1
Threaded by RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073 Rating: (0 votes - average) From the bounty suspensions in the offseason to a losing record on the field, last year was not a good one for the Saints as a team. It also wasn’t an ideal one for tight end Jimmy Graham as an individual. His 85 receptions for 982 yards and nine touchdowns weren’t bad, but they were a drop from his spectacular 2011 campaign and they came through gritted teeth as Graham fought a wrist injury that he described as “very difficult” this week and which required surgery in the offseason. Graham is healthy now, though, and he feels ready to join up with quarterback Drew Brees to take things up to an even higher level than he was at in the 2011 season. And he believes the same goes for the entire offense. “Drew and I are already in mid-season form,” Graham said, via Jim Corbett of USA Today. “Right now, we’re more dynamic offensively than we’ve ever been.” The prospect of a Saints offense that’s more dynamic than it has been in the past is one that should make for some uncomfortable defensive coordinators around the league. And if Graham’s read is correct, it should make for a pretty good year to use as a springboard for talks on a contract extension. Jimmy Graham: We’re more dynamic offensively than we’ve ever been \| ProFootballTalk Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Halo; 08-15-2013 at 12:16 PM..
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08-15-2013, 12:44 PM	#2
Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Re: Jimmy Graham: We’re more dynamic offensively than we’ve ever been Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint “Drew and I are already in mid-season form,” Graham said, via Jim Corbett of USA Today. “Right now, we’re more dynamic offensively than we’ve ever been.” Didn't we just have a thread talking about how Graham has been struggling with a case of the drops this training camp? I hope that is not mid-season form. Halo likes this.

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Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,602 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Jimmy Graham: We’re more dynamic offensively than we’ve ever been Originally Posted by Mardigras9 Didn't we just have a thread talking about how Graham has been struggling with a case of the drops this training camp? I hope that is not mid-season form. My thoughts exactly! Sounds like the hype/pr machine just popped the clutch.

08-15-2013, 09:00 PM	#4
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RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	Re: Jimmy Graham: We’re more dynamic offensively than we’ve ever been I like the Dude and I am hoping that Henry Ellard will find a way to fix the dropsies.

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44Champs Site Donor Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,589	Re: Jimmy Graham: We’re more dynamic offensively than we’ve ever been Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II So far I'm not really that impressed with Ellard. He isn't producing field ready WR's like I hoped he would. When we lost Curtis Johnson to Tulane, I said that would hurt us but not many agreed. Wish we could get him back!
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