No one is going to steal Jimmy Graham. Either he plays under the tag or we'll sign him to a long term deal. It's that simple. If we were going to move him, it would have happened already.

You cannot fault Jimmy Graham for wanting to maximize his earnings. In our "Not For Long" league, he's an injury away being out of the league. This is the single most important contract of his life. He needs to make the best move for him and the Saints for them.

This will all get sorted out eventually. He's a seasoned vet that's been playing in the same system with the same quarterback for quite some time now. Patience is a virtue.

Hard to "steal" what's sitting out by the curb with a "take it" sign on it.
Let him go and spread the wealth.

I really see him leaving. If they find in his favor we cant afford 12 mil a year. If they find in favor of the Saints he will be stole by another team with more cap room. Either way the Saints should be sitting pretty. Two rd1 picks or a sign and trade. If he stays we have the #1 tight end in the league. Truly a win win.

This shows us how little you know about the business called the NFL. If they "find in his favor" it has absolutely nothing to do with the long term contract. There is no chance he plays under a franchise tag, whether it be TE or WR. This whole thing is a declaration issue between the league and the NFLPA.

Regardless of the outcome he will still be signed to a deal averaging around $11M per year, with a signing bonus that carries a 2014 cap hit of around $5M, thus freeing up over $2M additional cap for this season.

You can make a deal at $11-$12M a year on paper, bet only have a small portion of it ever apply to the cap or actually ever make it to the player.

Don't believe all the bull**** you read in the press. It will make you stupid.

You can explain without being a ass. If you know more than post it. Calling people "stupid" or saying they "know very little" is not just demeaning but it shows your ignorance.