Graham designated TE by arbitrator

Danno · 07-02-2014, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

How can you say he is losing a step? You do know he played last season on an injured foot that has since healed and STILL led the league in TD's.

Personally, I don't think the ruling will have much effect either way. They were probably very close to making a deal but were playing the game that the NFLPA and the league "requested" them play.

I'm speculating that when he turns 30, he may show signs of slowing down a bit.

I didn't say he's lost a step already, but at age 30 he might.

AsylumGuido · 07-02-2014, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

I'm speculating that when he turns 30, he may show signs of slowing down a bit.

I didn't say he's lost a step already, but at age 30 he might.

Even at 30 I would think he would still be very close to the fastest 6'5" TE in the league ... and consider that he is still learning the position. He will get better every year.

Consider what other players do in their off days. Graham's two loves are flying and community service. You never hear or see anything about him doing anything else. How many young people have the personal dedication to get a private pilots license? I know what it takes. My late father was a flight instructor. You have to go far and above to get one.

I truly hope that once this is all over most people will understand what happened and appreciate what we have as Saints fans in Jimmy Graham.

07-02-2014, 05:44 PM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,748	Re: Graham designated TE by arbitrator Originally Posted by AsylumGuido How can you say he is losing a step? You do know he played last season on an injured foot that has since healed and STILL led the league in TD's. Personally, I don't think the ruling will have much effect either way. They were probably very close to making a deal but were playing the game that the NFLPA and the league "requested" them play. I'm speculating that when he turns 30, he may show signs of slowing down a bit. I didn't say he's lost a step already, but at age 30 he might.

07-02-2014, 06:54 PM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,492	Re: Graham designated TE by arbitrator Originally Posted by Danno I'm speculating that when he turns 30, he may show signs of slowing down a bit. I didn't say he's lost a step already, but at age 30 he might. Even at 30 I would think he would still be very close to the fastest 6'5" TE in the league ... and consider that he is still learning the position. He will get better every year. Consider what other players do in their off days. Graham's two loves are flying and community service. You never hear or see anything about him doing anything else. How many young people have the personal dedication to get a private pilots license? I know what it takes. My late father was a flight instructor. You have to go far and above to get one. I truly hope that once this is all over most people will understand what happened and appreciate what we have as Saints fans in Jimmy Graham. the-commish likes this.

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