Im tiired of hearing how Jimmy Graham is soft

The Dude · 01-14-2014, 07:18 PM

The dude has only played football for four years. Hes still learning the game and still has a huge ceilng. Yea he did disappear against some tough defenses later in the season but he was injured. Before the injury dude would drag 3 defenders accross the goal line like it was nothing. I dont call that soft. His injury makes it painful to run and jump but the worst part about it is that it makes it so you cant plant your feet annd push off. Thats why he couldnt get any separation at times. Yes he has more to learn, especially in blocking but I for one am glad to have him. Even the local media on WWL are talking about how soft he is, granted that could have something to do with trying to drive his cost down. Props Jimmy, I know you will come out ballin again next year.

WhoDat!656 · 01-14-2014, 07:57 PM

I agree that when Graham is healthy he is as tremendous asset.

But since the Patriots game, he has been MIA.

The PEDhawks punked him out; they got in his head big time.

Maybe the Saints could hire Gonzales to tutor him how to improve his game; you NEVER of ANY defense shutting down Gonzales like has happened to Graham.

The sky is the ceiling for him, but he does need to man-up!

NonieT · 01-14-2014, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

The dude has only played football for four years. Hes still learning the game and still has a huge ceilng. Yea he did disappear against some tough defenses later in the season but he was injured. Before the injury dude would drag 3 defenders accross the goal line like it was nothing. I dont call that soft. His injury makes it painful to run and jump but the worst part about it is that it makes it so you cant plant your feet annd push off. Thats why he couldnt get any separation at times. Yes he has more to learn, especially in blocking but I for one am glad to have him. Even the local media on WWL are talking about how soft he is, granted that could have something to do with trying to drive his cost down. Props Jimmy, I know you will come out ballin again next year.

He is still injured. That Plantar Fasciitis doesn't just go away.

The Dude · 01-14-2014, 08:52 PM

Originally Posted by NonieT

He is still injured. That Plantar Fasciitis doesn't just go away.

yes I know I was using past tense because the season is over.

Danno · 01-14-2014, 08:01 PM

OK, how about he's not physical enough to avoid aggressive CB's jams at the line of scrimmage?

Does "not physical enough" sound better than soft?

rezburna · 01-14-2014, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

OK, how about he's not physical enough to avoid aggressive CB's jams at the line of scrimmage?

Does "not physical enough" sound better than soft?

Sounds like the same thing to me fam. Lol.

You remember when I said he was soft after the Pats game and everybody jumped my case? I demand satisfaction!

But yeah, nobody should be able to jam him at the line, nor should anyone win a jump ball battle against him. And nobody should be able to run through him when he posts up for catch. All traits concerning physicality.

Danno · 01-14-2014, 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

Sounds like the same thing to me fam. Lol.

You remember when I said he was soft after the Pats game and everybody jumped my case? I demand satisfaction!

But yeah, nobody should be able to jam him at the line, nor should anyone win a jump ball battle against him. And nobody should be able to run through him when he posts up for catch. All traits concerning physicality.

But to his credit he was criticized for drops and for nearly zero YAC's his 1st two seasons and got significantly better at both.

My guess is he improves his physicalityness this off-season.

rezburna · 01-14-2014, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

But to his credit he was criticized for drops and for nearly zero YAC's his 1st two seasons and got significantly better at both.

My guess is he improves his physicalityness this off-season.

True. Very true. Gonzalez can come teach him how to push off on defenders.

exile · 01-14-2014, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

True. Very true. Gonzalez can come teach him how to push off on defenders.

You mean like he did to us in the first game? Ha! I guess Gonzo is soft.

WhoDatFan26 · 01-15-2014, 07:21 AM

Originally Posted by rezburna

Sounds like the same thing to me fam. Lol.

You remember when I said he was soft after the Pats game and everybody jumped my case? I demand satisfaction!

But yeah, nobody should be able to jam him at the line, nor should anyone win a jump ball battle against him. And nobody should be able to run through him when he posts up for catch. All traits concerning physicality.

But in the Pats game is when you could see how much the foot injury was really affecting him. Remember in the 2011 Divisional Playoff game against San Fran, dude scored on a seam route with two Niners Defenders draped all over him. JG is far from soft, he was just more injured than we will ever know. I'll say this, for all those who doubt his level of toughness, go out and sprain the bottom, long muscle of your foot, then go out and attempt to do your normal daily routine. You'll stop calling him soft soon after.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	Im tiired of hearing how Jimmy Graham is soft The dude has only played football for four years. Hes still learning the game and still has a huge ceilng. Yea he did disappear against some tough defenses later in the season but he was injured. Before the injury dude would drag 3 defenders accross the goal line like it was nothing. I dont call that soft. His injury makes it painful to run and jump but the worst part about it is that it makes it so you cant plant your feet annd push off. Thats why he couldnt get any separation at times. Yes he has more to learn, especially in blocking but I for one am glad to have him. Even the local media on WWL are talking about how soft he is, granted that could have something to do with trying to drive his cost down. Props Jimmy, I know you will come out ballin again next year. jnormand, ScottF, exile and 5 others like this.
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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,085	Re: Im tiired of hearing how Jimmy Graham is soft I agree that when Graham is healthy he is as tremendous asset. But since the Patriots game, he has been MIA. The PEDhawks punked him out; they got in his head big time. Maybe the Saints could hire Gonzales to tutor him how to improve his game; you NEVER of ANY defense shutting down Gonzales like has happened to Graham. The sky is the ceiling for him, but he does need to man-up! BIGEASY504 likes this.

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NonieT 500th Post Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 921	Re: Im tiired of hearing how Jimmy Graham is soft Originally Posted by The Dude The dude has only played football for four years. Hes still learning the game and still has a huge ceilng. Yea he did disappear against some tough defenses later in the season but he was injured. Before the injury dude would drag 3 defenders accross the goal line like it was nothing. I dont call that soft. His injury makes it painful to run and jump but the worst part about it is that it makes it so you cant plant your feet annd push off. Thats why he couldnt get any separation at times. Yes he has more to learn, especially in blocking but I for one am glad to have him. Even the local media on WWL are talking about how soft he is, granted that could have something to do with trying to drive his cost down. Props Jimmy, I know you will come out ballin again next year. He is still injured. That Plantar Fasciitis doesn't just go away.
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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	Re: Im tiired of hearing how Jimmy Graham is soft Originally Posted by NonieT He is still injured. That Plantar Fasciitis doesn't just go away. yes I know I was using past tense because the season is over.
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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Re: Im tiired of hearing how Jimmy Graham is soft OK, how about he's not physical enough to avoid aggressive CB's jams at the line of scrimmage? Does "not physical enough" sound better than soft? dizzle88, WhoDat!656, blackangold and 1 others like this.

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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,999	Re: Im tiired of hearing how Jimmy Graham is soft Originally Posted by Danno OK, how about he's not physical enough to avoid aggressive CB's jams at the line of scrimmage? Does "not physical enough" sound better than soft? Sounds like the same thing to me fam. Lol. You remember when I said he was soft after the Pats game and everybody jumped my case? I demand satisfaction! But yeah, nobody should be able to jam him at the line, nor should anyone win a jump ball battle against him. And nobody should be able to run through him when he posts up for catch. All traits concerning physicality.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Re: Im tiired of hearing how Jimmy Graham is soft Originally Posted by rezburna Sounds like the same thing to me fam. Lol. You remember when I said he was soft after the Pats game and everybody jumped my case? I demand satisfaction! But yeah, nobody should be able to jam him at the line, nor should anyone win a jump ball battle against him. And nobody should be able to run through him when he posts up for catch. All traits concerning physicality. But to his credit he was criticized for drops and for nearly zero YAC's his 1st two seasons and got significantly better at both. My guess is he improves his physicalityness this off-season.

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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,999	Re: Im tiired of hearing how Jimmy Graham is soft Originally Posted by Danno But to his credit he was criticized for drops and for nearly zero YAC's his 1st two seasons and got significantly better at both. My guess is he improves his physicalityness this off-season. True. Very true. Gonzalez can come teach him how to push off on defenders.

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exile Cake or Death? Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,608	Im tiired of hearing how Jimmy Graham is soft Originally Posted by rezburna True. Very true. Gonzalez can come teach him how to push off on defenders. You mean like he did to us in the first game? Ha! I guess Gonzo is soft.
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WhoDatFan26 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 365	Re: Im tiired of hearing how Jimmy Graham is soft Originally Posted by rezburna Sounds like the same thing to me fam. Lol. You remember when I said he was soft after the Pats game and everybody jumped my case? I demand satisfaction! But yeah, nobody should be able to jam him at the line, nor should anyone win a jump ball battle against him. And nobody should be able to run through him when he posts up for catch. All traits concerning physicality. But in the Pats game is when you could see how much the foot injury was really affecting him. Remember in the 2011 Divisional Playoff game against San Fran, dude scored on a seam route with two Niners Defenders draped all over him. JG is far from soft, he was just more injured than we will ever know. I'll say this, for all those who doubt his level of toughness, go out and sprain the bottom, long muscle of your foot, then go out and attempt to do your normal daily routine. You'll stop calling him soft soon after.
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