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This NEFT is not a tactic to get draft picks by the Saints, they want to keep Jimmy and I think people are forgetting that. It is a tactic to stall and get Jimmy to agree to the tag, he will be promised his big contract next year "if" he preforms as everyone thinks he will under this tag. Keep another option in mind. "If" an arbitrator says Jimmy's tag value is that of a WR, the Saints can rescind that Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag effectivly making Jimmy Graham a Free Agent and we can still sit and wait to see if we want to mach and retain Graham, or let him go and get draft picks. As I see it the NEFT is a redundant form of RFA that designates the draft picks that have to be given... Which no team would do, so its just a stall. |
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I think he gets his deal this year but it will be a nice signing bonus to offset a smaller 2014 cap figure.
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I was incorrect in my previous post. i just read the CBA, if the Saints rescind the Franchise Tag. Jimmy becomes an Unrestricted Free Agent immediately. Which would give us compensatory picks.
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Believe the highest compensatory pick is a third round pick, isn't it?!?
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Business season primer: Focus on benchmark deals, Graham situation - CBSSports.com
The Jimmy Graham situation A couple of weeks back, I said the NFL needs close to 20 franchise tag designations and Jimmy Graham is a perfect example because he is not a traditional tight end. There is no rule stating a tight end must line up next to a tackle to be a tight end. The traditional alignment of a tight end went out the window when Shannon Sharpe was causing fits in the 1990s, followed by Tony Gonzalez. What you ask a tight end like Graham to do from a slot or wide position can be very different from a wide receiver, though he'll want to be paid like one. Now, since there is no franchise tag that fits what Graham does on the field, he'll probably file a grievance over his tag value unless the Saints get a deal done soon in the neighborhood of $9 million a year. The NFL could have prevented this issue reaching this point had it anticipated the tag challenges. It will not stop with tight ends, and they should have seen this issue coming when Terrell Suggs challenged the system in 2008. I thought 8mil/season as Gronk, when healthy, was considered better, but I guess one year inflation is 9mil per annum?!? Still an insane amount of money for a TE that, as he gets older, is gonna spend alot of time in the trainers' tub and is gonna eat alot of salary cap in guaranteed money... |
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They are not stupid enough. Unlike Schefter. This guy looks smart only when his sentences start with "Per my sources" or "I've been told"
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I really think a team like Miami, who's had a good history with the Saints in trades could pull the trigger - now how that get's done is another situation... And they haven't exactly had a good run in the first round the past few seasons so they could geaux for the known quantity... |
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Is Brian reading our forum?
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Taking a closer look at the Jimmy Graham offer sheet dilemma | ProFootballTalk
Packers, Cardinals, Patriots, Chiefs, Browns and Dolphins oh my... In the unlikelihood this were too happen, my bet is on the Dolphins... |
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But ultimately fails to recognize this: The Saints are also renown for over paying (Will Smith), and hanging on to players way too long (list is longer than they hold onto them for). |
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Packers might be wise to make an offer to Jimmy Graham | Q
"Here’s why: 1) With Jermichael Finley headed to free agency and his medical prognosis uncertain anyway, Green Bay has a need at the position... 2) GM Ted Thompson has the ability to pay Graham... 3) Thompson has earned enough goodwill — including a title in 2010 — and proven a savvy enough talent evaluator that he can probably sell the move to his fan base..." |
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This would be a complete deviation for how the Pack builds their team. Doubtful in my opinion. |
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Definitely not the way Thompson runs the peoples' ship... But, the writer is making a good case for such a move... |
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This just happened...
My fourteen year old daughter sees things so clearly... She saw Saints/Black & Gold browser on my monitor and asked if I was discussing Jimmy Graham... "yes," I said. She then inquired why everyone was arguing over and what the big difference was about Tight End/Wide Receiver... "$5 million," I said... So then Abby asked what's the difference in a Tight End or Receiver... I replied simply, "a Tight End lines up on the line, blocks and also goes out for passes; a wide receiver just goes out for passes..." She said "Daddy, I've never seen Jimmy Graham block anyone." :neutral: True Story. |
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Jimmy Graham sends out tweet bashing Saints offseason - CBSSports.com
There really isn't an NFL writer at CBS that's worth following save Kirwan's commentary... |
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Report: Graham to file immediate grievance if tagged as tight end | ProFootballTalk
An immdiate Grievance was to be filed, if Graham was designated a TE... ProFootballTalk: Graham officially a tight end | ProFootballTalk NFL: He's a Tight End Why hasn’t Graham filed a grievance? | ProFootballTalk So, Where's the Grievance (Challenge)?!? |
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Is it really ‘beyond dumb’ to give up two first-round picks for Jimmy Graham? | For The Win
Ignore article title - this article looks at whether a team would be better off with Graham or two (2) first round picks... Interesting debate... |
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I can only see a team making a move after the draft. With such a high calibre of player this year teams will want to wait.
Take the Clowns for example if this was 2013 draft and Gonzalez had just retired you know they would be willing to give up the 28-30th(cant remember) pick to take the best offensive weapon in the division. Its different giving up a top 6 pick for him. Wait till after the draft and make a offer and dont loose picks for 12 months. |
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I don't even want him anymore, trade him away and draft another TE in the 3rd round.
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If he goes 0-15 in camp against Lewis and Byrd offer him vet minimum.
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Jimmy Graham tweeted too soon about the New Orleans Saints | GiveMeSport
I've said it before, Twitter seems to bring a quick end to tenures in New Orleans - guess we'll wait and see what happens with JG... |
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Drew Brees confident Saints' Jimmy Graham 'will be ready' Week 1
So glad we have Drew commenting at every turn on JGs status... |
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He definitely p$$ me off with his Twitter fumble... Understand he wants maximum contract, but not at a detriment to the entire team... And then to naively post to twitter; turned me off... |
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He is the sort of man that I consider having 1/2 a sack. He goes after the 13m/year but when asked he plays the humble, ignorant; "I'm only what they tell me I am". Sack up Jimmy and tell it honestly. |
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Saints' Drew Brees to Jimmy Graham: 'Be patient' - NFL.com
Brees gives his version of the State of the Saints... |
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League considers banning goal post dunk | ProFootballTalk
Jimmy's not happen with this decision either... This is making Jimmy angry... |
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