Graham designated TE by arbitrator

Danno · 07-02-2014, 02:51 PM

The Saints have offered Graham more than one long-term contract before reaching the franchise tag deadline, according to a league source, and the team is willing to make Graham the highest-paid tight end in the NFL. Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski currently holds the distinction after receiving a six-year dealing maxing out at $54 million two years ago (9 million/season).

Graham is reportedly looking for an average or $12 million per season, which falls in line with the wide receiver franchise tag mark.

New Orleans Saints' Jimmy Graham receives franchise tag as a tight end | NOLA.com

Thats all I could find for now, but I just started looking (Red by me)

Oh and another one...

As the season progresses, things are going to get interesting (read: tricky) for the Saints as far as Graham's contract is concerned. A couple of days ago, Larry Holder of the Times-Picayune reported that the Saints had sent their latest offer to their talented tight end and his camp about two months ago. New Orleans was given the cold shoulder by Sexton and his team.
Why the Saints Should Trade Jimmy Graham After This Season - Canal Street Chronicles

And this...

Saints | Willing to pay Jimmy Graham more than Rob Gronkowski

Wed, 26 Feb 2014 10:47:14 -0800

The New Orleans Saints have made it clear that they're willing to pay impending free-agent TE Jimmy Graham more than New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski's $9 million per season. However, that figure isn't enough just yet. FOXSports.com - Mike Garafolo

Saints | Still far apart with Jimmy Graham

Tue, 25 Feb 2014 21:34:37 -0800

The New Orleans Saints and TE Jimmy Graham remain far apart in contract talks, by as much as several million dollars per season.
FOXSports.com - Mike Garafolo

Read more: Jimmy Graham latest news and rumors

darksoul35 · 07-02-2014, 02:54 PM

Since he was ruled a tight end I wonder if that would make teams more likely to give up the two first rounders.

ScottF · 07-02-2014, 03:26 PM

Originally Posted by darksoul35

Since he was ruled a tight end I wonder if that would make teams more likely to give up the two first rounders.

Maybe, but I don't think so. Arbitration was just a pretense for higher paying deal.
He is still going to get top dollar, but we of course can match. Somebody with a lot of cap room might try a poison-pill contract, but other than Car, Atl, Sea or SF, who would risk that? Nobody else would really gain from our loss. Sea just won it all, so it's too bold for them. SF has Davis, and Atl quite frankly would never give us two #1's.

triman · 07-02-2014, 02:56 PM

Loomis just pay the man and let's get back to the super bowl

AliJee · 07-02-2014, 03:15 PM

It wouldn't make sense for JG to appeal and miss the deadline for the long term deal, I think most experts would agree with the ruling, it's too risky for that extra 5 mill if things don't go his way. Even if he heads out into the open market after winning and completing his franchise tag obligations is there really another team with the quarterback, headcoach, OC combo that can put him in the same successful situation? To me it just seems irrational not to get a long term deal done

Danno · 07-02-2014, 03:26 PM

And with the addition of Cooks and a blueprint to stop Jimmy with a big physical CB, Jimmy's numbers could drop quite a bit next season reducing his perceived value.

He may wanna jump on a deal right now instead of waiting.

st thomas · 07-02-2014, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

And with the addition of Cooks and a blueprint to stop Jimmy with a big physical CB, Jimmy's numbers could drop quite a bit next season reducing his perceived value.

He may wanna jump on a deal right now instead of waiting.

HE NEEDS TO PUNISH HIS GREEDY AGENT

AsylumGuido · 07-02-2014, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by st thomas

HE NEEDS TO PUNISH HIS GREEDY AGENT

This wasn't perpetrated by his agent, either. It was all NFLPA driven. Greed had nothing to do with this. It was for clarification of the CBA.

FinSaint · 07-02-2014, 03:57 PM

Glad to see that common sense prevailed.

Now, either they need to work out a long-term contract or settle for a tag year... just get him on the field with the rest of the offense.

Danno · 07-02-2014, 04:14 PM

We may now just offer him the Gronk deal. We have all the leverage. We could just play him under the franchise tag for 2 more seasons if he refuses to sign for what we're offering.

Lets see what kind of deal he can get as a 30 year old TE that can't block and looks to be losing a step.

I think this ruling brings Sexton closer to our demands now.

07-02-2014, 02:54 PM	#2
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07-02-2014, 03:26 PM	#3
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Graham designated TE by arbitrator Originally Posted by darksoul35 Since he was ruled a tight end I wonder if that would make teams more likely to give up the two first rounders. Maybe, but I don't think so. Arbitration was just a pretense for higher paying deal. He is still going to get top dollar, but we of course can match. Somebody with a lot of cap room might try a poison-pill contract, but other than Car, Atl, Sea or SF, who would risk that? Nobody else would really gain from our loss. Sea just won it all, so it's too bold for them. SF has Davis, and Atl quite frankly would never give us two #1's.

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triman 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 783	Re: Graham designated TE by arbitrator Loomis just pay the man and let's get back to the super bowl
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07-02-2014, 03:15 PM	#5
AliJee 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Southern California Posts: 267	Re: Graham designated TE by arbitrator It wouldn't make sense for JG to appeal and miss the deadline for the long term deal, I think most experts would agree with the ruling, it's too risky for that extra 5 mill if things don't go his way. Even if he heads out into the open market after winning and completing his franchise tag obligations is there really another team with the quarterback, headcoach, OC combo that can put him in the same successful situation? To me it just seems irrational not to get a long term deal done

07-02-2014, 03:26 PM	#6
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,756	Re: Graham designated TE by arbitrator And with the addition of Cooks and a blueprint to stop Jimmy with a big physical CB, Jimmy's numbers could drop quite a bit next season reducing his perceived value. He may wanna jump on a deal right now instead of waiting. spkb25, st thomas and AliJee like this.

07-02-2014, 02:51 PM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,756	Re: Graham designated TE by arbitrator The Saints have offered Graham more than one long-term contract before reaching the franchise tag deadline, according to a league source, and the team is willing to make Graham the highest-paid tight end in the NFL. Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski currently holds the distinction after receiving a six-year dealing maxing out at $54 million two years ago (9 million/season). Graham is reportedly looking for an average or $12 million per season, which falls in line with the wide receiver franchise tag mark. New Orleans Saints' Jimmy Graham receives franchise tag as a tight end \| NOLA.com Thats all I could find for now, but I just started looking (Red by me) Oh and another one... As the season progresses, things are going to get interesting (read: tricky) for the Saints as far as Graham's contract is concerned. A couple of days ago, Larry Holder of the Times-Picayune reported that the Saints had sent their latest offer to their talented tight end and his camp about two months ago. New Orleans was given the cold shoulder by Sexton and his team. Why the Saints Should Trade Jimmy Graham After This Season - Canal Street Chronicles And this... Saints \| Willing to pay Jimmy Graham more than Rob Gronkowski Wed, 26 Feb 2014 10:47:14 -0800 The New Orleans Saints have made it clear that they're willing to pay impending free-agent TE Jimmy Graham more than New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski's $9 million per season. However, that figure isn't enough just yet. FOXSports.com - Mike Garafolo Saints \| Still far apart with Jimmy Graham Tue, 25 Feb 2014 21:34:37 -0800 The New Orleans Saints and TE Jimmy Graham remain far apart in contract talks, by as much as several million dollars per season. FOXSports.com - Mike Garafolo Read more: Jimmy Graham latest news and rumors

07-02-2014, 05:05 PM	#7
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Graham designated TE by arbitrator Originally Posted by Danno And with the addition of Cooks and a blueprint to stop Jimmy with a big physical CB, Jimmy's numbers could drop quite a bit next season reducing his perceived value. He may wanna jump on a deal right now instead of waiting. HE NEEDS TO PUNISH HIS GREEDY AGENT

07-02-2014, 05:15 PM	#8
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: Graham designated TE by arbitrator Originally Posted by st thomas HE NEEDS TO PUNISH HIS GREEDY AGENT This wasn't perpetrated by his agent, either. It was all NFLPA driven. Greed had nothing to do with this. It was for clarification of the CBA.

07-02-2014, 03:57 PM	#9
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Re: Graham designated TE by arbitrator Glad to see that common sense prevailed. Now, either they need to work out a long-term contract or settle for a tag year... just get him on the field with the rest of the offense.

07-02-2014, 04:14 PM	#10
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,756	Re: Graham designated TE by arbitrator We may now just offer him the Gronk deal. We have all the leverage. We could just play him under the franchise tag for 2 more seasons if he refuses to sign for what we're offering. Lets see what kind of deal he can get as a 30 year old TE that can't block and looks to be losing a step. I think this ruling brings Sexton closer to our demands now. spkb25 likes this.

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