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Graham case included testimony from Bill Polian, Butch Davis | ProFootballTalk

"...Polian was an expert witness as to the position that Graham is a tight end for tag purposes; Davis testified on behalf of the position that Graham should be regarded as a receiver..."

What this Shaggy?!? Butch Davis testified on behalf of Jimmy Graham?!?

Butch Davis and Jimmy Graham are both Jimmy Sexton clients...

What's funny about this is calling Butch Davis as a football expert; had it been a recruiting discussion and the going rate for a four star prospect - I'd be all ears...

Re: Jimmy Graham Contract

Isn't that a conflict of interest when they share the same agent?

Re: Jimmy Graham Contract

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Originally Posted by AliJee (Post 598320)

Isn't that a conflict of interest when they share the same agent?

Ali, lol, that is comical, isn't it?!?

Well Butch testified for his agent's client, so there not in conflict there...

Re: Jimmy Graham Contract

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Originally Posted by AliJee (Post 598320)

Isn't that a conflict of interest when they share the same agent?

No, not really. Sexton isn't involved in the litigation. Once again, this is NFLPA vs. NFL. This battle of titans will make strange bedfellows.

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Originally Posted by AsylumGuido (Post 598365)

No, not really. Sexton isn't involved in the litigation. Once again, this is NFLPA vs. NFL. This battle of titans will make strange bedfellows.

Wonder how they decide on the expert witnesses.

Re: Jimmy Graham Contract

Average Numbers for 2011 and 2012 seasons...

Source: Projecting a Contract for the Saints Jimmy Graham - Over the Cap

Was written 11 Oct 2013, but makes some real good points that are still valid...

http://overthecap.com/wp-content/upl...E-market-1.png

Re: Jimmy Graham Contract

From the articles I've read about the negotiations the only "game-changer" in the deal would be the designation being changed to WR; and that would only hype the Graham/NFLPA camps; and even if that happens, it's the Graham camp that has the pressure as they want to get the larger checks rolling in as soon as possible...

The Saints actually still have the advantage as they still have their money, and they hold Graham's rights; and unlike when Brees contract was being hammered out, their aren't the extenuating circumstances of the BountyGate Beatdown that had pretty much canceled the 2013 campaign so there was added pressure of getting Drew done throw Saints fanbase a bone...

A couple of writers have alluded to the fact that Graham and his representation want to get this "marriage" done so he'll have the security he needs/desires; waiting another year is not what he want to go through or have the distractions/circus following him all season long...

The designation is probably more important to the NFLPA in the bigger view as they want larger dues contributions from their members which I find ironic as at the end of the day, the player split is already set, well at least in theory...