Jimmy Graham to appeal arbitrators decision

AliJee · 07-14-2014, 04:04 PM

Jimmy Graham isn't satisfied with the NFL's ruling.

The New Orleans Saints star has appealed the league's arbitration decision that he is a tight end for franchise tag purposes, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday, per a source with knowledge of the situation. Graham wishes to be considered a wide receiver.

Graham filed the appeal hours before the Monday night deadline. A three-member appeals panel will oversee the case under the rules of the collective bargaining agreement.

Arbitrator Stephen Burbank ruled earlier this month that Graham is indeed a tight end. Under the franchise tag for the position, Graham would make $7.053 million in 2014, compared to $12.3 million for receivers. Graham had filed a grievance arguing that he should be designated as a wide receiver because he spent more time out wide and in the slot than at the line of scrimmage.

read more

https://mobile.twitter.com/RapSheet/...84865136238593

Utah_Saint · 07-14-2014, 04:07 PM

Just when we thought it was over...

AliJee · 07-14-2014, 04:07 PM

Ikr... I was thinking the same thing, well we still have time to sign him till tomorrow!

jnormand · 07-14-2014, 04:31 PM

All the confidence a long term deal would get done just got crushed.

I thought the initial arbitration was a little ridiculous given that he IS a TE and shouldn't have had to have all that for him to be deemed so. But to appeal the arbitrators decision? That's just foolish.

|Mitch| · 07-14-2014, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by jnormand

All the confidence a long term deal would get done just got crushed.

voodooido · 07-14-2014, 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

https://twitter.com/JeffDuncan_/stat...94082165415936

Then why appeal???????? This guy is really causing unwanted stress for the Saints this offseason. As awesome as his is and will be in the future I say trade him if he does not sign a long term deal tomorrow.

|Mitch| · 07-14-2014, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by voodooido

Then why appeal???????? This guy is really causing unwanted stress for the Saints this offseason. As awesome as his is and will be in the future I say trade him if he does not sign a long term deal tomorrow.

Because his agent is trying to get him all the money he can

Utah_Saint · 07-14-2014, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by voodooido

Then why appeal???????? This guy is really causing unwanted stress for the Saints this offseason. As awesome as his is and will be in the future I say trade him if he does not sign a long term deal tomorrow.

A lot of people were surprised when the Saints didn't try to sign Graham last season. I think the deadline stress is all on Mickey.

|Mitch| · 07-14-2014, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

A lot of people were surprised when the Saints didn't try to sign Graham last season. I think the deadline stress is all on Mickey.

Last season we were strapped tighter to the salary cap than we are this year, the only reason I can think of

saintsfan1976 · 07-14-2014, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by voodooido

Then why appeal???????? This guy is really causing unwanted stress for the Saints this offseason. As awesome as his is and will be in the future I say trade him if he does not sign a long term deal tomorrow.

How? Training camp hasn't even begun.

07-14-2014, 04:04 PM	#1
AliJee 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Southern California Posts: 267	Jimmy Graham to appeal arbitrators decision Jimmy Graham isn't satisfied with the NFL's ruling. The New Orleans Saints star has appealed the league's arbitration decision that he is a tight end for franchise tag purposes, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday, per a source with knowledge of the situation. Graham wishes to be considered a wide receiver. Graham filed the appeal hours before the Monday night deadline. A three-member appeals panel will oversee the case under the rules of the collective bargaining agreement. Arbitrator Stephen Burbank ruled earlier this month that Graham is indeed a tight end. Under the franchise tag for the position, Graham would make $7.053 million in 2014, compared to $12.3 million for receivers. Graham had filed a grievance arguing that he should be designated as a wide receiver because he spent more time out wide and in the slot than at the line of scrimmage. read more https://mobile.twitter.com/RapSheet/...84865136238593 Attached Thumbnails
	Last edited by SmashMouth; 07-14-2014 at 04:29 PM..

07-14-2014, 04:07 PM	#2
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Jimmy Graham to appeal arbitrators decision Just when we thought it was over...

07-14-2014, 04:07 PM	#3
AliJee 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Southern California Posts: 267	Re: Jimmy Graham to appeal arbitrators decision Ikr... I was thinking the same thing, well we still have time to sign him till tomorrow!

07-14-2014, 04:31 PM	#4
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,769	Re: Jimmy Graham to appeal arbitrators decision All the confidence a long term deal would get done just got crushed. I thought the initial arbitration was a little ridiculous given that he IS a TE and shouldn't have had to have all that for him to be deemed so. But to appeal the arbitrators decision? That's just foolish.

07-14-2014, 04:34 PM	#5
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Jimmy Graham to appeal arbitrators decision Originally Posted by jnormand All the confidence a long term deal would get done just got crushed. Twitter

07-14-2014, 05:48 PM	#6
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,842	Re: Jimmy Graham to appeal arbitrators decision Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| https://twitter.com/JeffDuncan_/stat...94082165415936 Then why appeal???????? This guy is really causing unwanted stress for the Saints this offseason. As awesome as his is and will be in the future I say trade him if he does not sign a long term deal tomorrow.
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,842

07-14-2014, 05:49 PM	#7
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Jimmy Graham to appeal arbitrators decision Originally Posted by voodooido Then why appeal???????? This guy is really causing unwanted stress for the Saints this offseason. As awesome as his is and will be in the future I say trade him if he does not sign a long term deal tomorrow. Because his agent is trying to get him all the money he can

07-14-2014, 05:50 PM	#8
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Jimmy Graham to appeal arbitrators decision Originally Posted by voodooido Then why appeal???????? This guy is really causing unwanted stress for the Saints this offseason. As awesome as his is and will be in the future I say trade him if he does not sign a long term deal tomorrow. A lot of people were surprised when the Saints didn't try to sign Graham last season. I think the deadline stress is all on Mickey.

07-14-2014, 05:52 PM	#9
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Jimmy Graham to appeal arbitrators decision Originally Posted by Utah_Saint A lot of people were surprised when the Saints didn't try to sign Graham last season. I think the deadline stress is all on Mickey. Last season we were strapped tighter to the salary cap than we are this year, the only reason I can think of

07-14-2014, 08:14 PM	#10
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,036 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Jimmy Graham to appeal arbitrators decision Originally Posted by voodooido Then why appeal???????? This guy is really causing unwanted stress for the Saints this offseason. As awesome as his is and will be in the future I say trade him if he does not sign a long term deal tomorrow. How? Training camp hasn't even begun.

LinkBacks (?) LinkBack to this Thread: https://blackandgold.com/saints/66816-jimmy-graham-appeal-arbitrators-decision.html
Posted By	For	Type	Date	Hits
Jimmy Graham to appeal arbitrators decision	This thread	Refback	07-14-2014 04:12 PM	8
The Latest New Orleans Saints News \| SportSpyder	This thread	Refback	07-14-2014 04:10 PM	1