No Graham no Sproles

DevDev63 · 06-11-2014, 05:16 AM

Hey everyone first post here, after trying to join another saints forum but never being allowed I'm here! Now hear me out a bit.
Could it be beneficial to not have Graham at camp/otas etc. Only reason I can see this, is you know he's going to come back and be on top of his game. With his absence, Brees will have to focus on his other receivers more and possibly that will have a nice effect going into the regular season.
Same with Sproles to a certain extent, he's just not coming back... thoughts?

AsylumGuido · 06-11-2014, 09:35 AM

Welcome to B&G and you make a good point. Both Graham and Sproles have been extremely frequent targets of Brees, but the additional time spent with the others could prove to be a net gain.

papz · 06-11-2014, 09:57 AM

I think it's great we're getting Josh Hill a lot of reps.

Tobias-Reiper · 06-11-2014, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by papz

I think it's great we're getting Josh Hill a lot of reps.

I do too. I liked Hill in minimal action last year. Not as flashy as Graham, but I don't remember him dropping balls that hit his hands or alligator it.

I also think Cooks is going to be a better version of Sproles.

exile · 06-11-2014, 12:07 PM

Welcome a board.

Now you owe a select few of us a $17,000 dinner. Let me know when you are available for that.

It sure can't hurt to get everyone some additional practice. Even if it means Graham comes in with a beer belly eventually.

Seer1 · 06-11-2014, 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by exile

Welcome a board.

Now you owe a select few of us a $17,000 dinner. Let me know when you are available for that.

It sure can't hurt to get everyone some additional practice. Even if it means Graham comes in with a beer belly eventually.

Ahem, let US know...

Welcome!

burningmetal · 06-13-2014, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper

I do too. I liked Hill in minimal action last year. Not as flashy as Graham, but I don't remember him dropping balls that hit his hands or alligator it.

I also think Cooks is going to be a better version of Sproles.

He dropped a couple fourth down passes, and failed on that reverse, and that pretty much summed up his season. Somehow, when we needed a first down most desperately Hill became the hot target. And failed.

What were they thinking? Who is he? Where did he come from? What has he EVER done? We sign Ben Watson and waste plays on Josh Hill instead. I don't ever want him to play for us again, that's how badly he failed in just a few plays.... Alright, I'm glad I let that out.

Danno · 06-14-2014, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

He dropped a couple fourth down passes, and failed on that reverse, and that pretty much summed up his season. Somehow, when we needed a first down most desperately Hill became the hot target. And failed.

What were they thinking? Who is he? Where did he come from? What has he EVER done? We sign Ben Watson and waste plays on Josh Hill instead. I don't ever want him to play for us again, that's how badly he failed in just a few plays.... Alright, I'm glad I let that out.

The reverse wasn't his fault, and one of the "drops" was a bad pass. It wasn't a drop. He only dropped one pass.

Did you miss the 6 catches he had in the regular season? Did you know the coaches love how he plays special teams? Did you miss his 2 catches in post-season? One for 9 yards against Philly and 1 for 23 yards against Seattle. Did you know he was an UDFA?

Hell he performed better against Seattle than Jimmy Graham did.

You wanna give up on a guy that has performed way better than most rookie UDFA's do?

I'd rather see how he progresses then decide if he's worth keeping or dumping.

Seer1 · 06-14-2014, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

The reverse wasn't his fault, and one of the "drops" was a bad pass. It wasn't a drop. He only dropped one pass..

A tight end reverse? Really? If somebody's going to start in on anyone involved in a failed reverse with the Saints then Hill's going to have to get in a very long line. I hate when Sean calls a reverse.

WhoDat!656 · 06-11-2014, 09:57 AM

No Graham no Sproles = no problem

Also welcome to the Forum; LiveChat on gameday is the best!!

06-11-2014, 05:16 AM	#1
DevDev63 Rookie Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 7	No Graham no Sproles Hey everyone first post here, after trying to join another saints forum but never being allowed I'm here! Now hear me out a bit. Could it be beneficial to not have Graham at camp/otas etc. Only reason I can see this, is you know he's going to come back and be on top of his game. With his absence, Brees will have to focus on his other receivers more and possibly that will have a nice effect going into the regular season. Same with Sproles to a certain extent, he's just not coming back... thoughts? Danno, alleycat_126, Barry from MS and 1 others like this.
DevDev63 Rookie Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 7

06-11-2014, 09:35 AM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: No Graham no Sproles Welcome to B&G and you make a good point. Both Graham and Sproles have been extremely frequent targets of Brees, but the additional time spent with the others could prove to be a net gain.

06-11-2014, 09:57 AM	#3
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	Re: No Graham no Sproles I think it's great we're getting Josh Hill a lot of reps.

06-11-2014, 12:00 PM	#4
Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Re: No Graham no Sproles Originally Posted by papz I think it's great we're getting Josh Hill a lot of reps. I do too. I liked Hill in minimal action last year. Not as flashy as Graham, but I don't remember him dropping balls that hit his hands or alligator it. I also think Cooks is going to be a better version of Sproles.

06-11-2014, 12:07 PM	#5
exile Cake or Death? Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,608	Re: No Graham no Sproles Welcome a board. Now you owe a select few of us a $17,000 dinner. Let me know when you are available for that. It sure can't hurt to get everyone some additional practice. Even if it means Graham comes in with a beer belly eventually.
exile Cake or Death? Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,608	Last edited by exile; 06-11-2014 at 12:10 PM..

06-11-2014, 12:55 PM	#6
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: No Graham no Sproles Originally Posted by exile Welcome a board. Now you owe a select few of us a $17,000 dinner. Let me know when you are available for that. It sure can't hurt to get everyone some additional practice. Even if it means Graham comes in with a beer belly eventually. Ahem, let US know... Welcome!

06-13-2014, 11:01 PM	#7
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: No Graham no Sproles Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper I do too. I liked Hill in minimal action last year. Not as flashy as Graham, but I don't remember him dropping balls that hit his hands or alligator it. I also think Cooks is going to be a better version of Sproles. He dropped a couple fourth down passes, and failed on that reverse, and that pretty much summed up his season. Somehow, when we needed a first down most desperately Hill became the hot target. And failed. What were they thinking? Who is he? Where did he come from? What has he EVER done? We sign Ben Watson and waste plays on Josh Hill instead. I don't ever want him to play for us again, that's how badly he failed in just a few plays.... Alright, I'm glad I let that out.

06-14-2014, 12:11 PM	#8
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Re: No Graham no Sproles Originally Posted by burningmetal He dropped a couple fourth down passes, and failed on that reverse, and that pretty much summed up his season. Somehow, when we needed a first down most desperately Hill became the hot target. And failed. What were they thinking? Who is he? Where did he come from? What has he EVER done? We sign Ben Watson and waste plays on Josh Hill instead. I don't ever want him to play for us again, that's how badly he failed in just a few plays.... Alright, I'm glad I let that out. The reverse wasn't his fault, and one of the "drops" was a bad pass. It wasn't a drop. He only dropped one pass. Did you miss the 6 catches he had in the regular season? Did you know the coaches love how he plays special teams? Did you miss his 2 catches in post-season? One for 9 yards against Philly and 1 for 23 yards against Seattle. Did you know he was an UDFA? Hell he performed better against Seattle than Jimmy Graham did. You wanna give up on a guy that has performed way better than most rookie UDFA's do? I'd rather see how he progresses then decide if he's worth keeping or dumping.

06-14-2014, 12:29 PM	#9
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: No Graham no Sproles Originally Posted by Danno The reverse wasn't his fault, and one of the "drops" was a bad pass. It wasn't a drop. He only dropped one pass.. A tight end reverse? Really? If somebody's going to start in on anyone involved in a failed reverse with the Saints then Hill's going to have to get in a very long line. I hate when Sean calls a reverse. pumpkindriver likes this.

06-11-2014, 09:57 AM	#10
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,085	Re: No Graham no Sproles No Graham no Sproles = no problem Also welcome to the Forum; LiveChat on gameday is the best!! Halo, Euphoria, pumpkindriver and 1 others like this.

LinkBacks (?) LinkBack to this Thread: https://blackandgold.com/saints/66370-no-graham-no-sproles.html
Posted By	For	Type	Date	Hits
The Latest New Orleans Saints News \| SportSpyder	This thread	Refback	06-11-2014 11:18 AM	2
No Graham no Sproles	This thread	Refback	06-11-2014 10:07 AM	25