Saints' Graham looks to improve blocking as preseason opener approaches

Danno · 08-08-2014, 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

Can someone out there humor me? I cannot find any video that demonstratively shows Graham just flat sucking at blocking. If anyone can post a pointer to one, preferably from last season early before the foot injury, I would really appreciate it.

Thanks,

SFIAH
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According to PFF stats, he ranks middle of the pack for TE's with enough snaps to qualify.

AsylumGuido · 08-08-2014, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

According to PFF stats, he ranks middle of the pack for TE's with enough snaps to qualify.

So, if he truly sucked at blocking then half the TE's in the league REALLY suck at blocking, right?

Danno · 08-08-2014, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

So, if he truly sucked at blocking then half the TE's in the league REALLY suck at blocking, right?

Well to be more accurate he was near the bottom of the middle third, but basically yes.
I should point out that I didn't read the pay per view stats, I only saw someone's recap. But it was a reputable poster.

AsylumGuido · 08-08-2014, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Well to be more accurate he was near the bottom of the middle third, but basically yes.
I should point out that I didn't read the pay per view stats, I only saw someone's recap. But it was a reputable poster.

There is no doubt he could improve his blocking, but at what cost? His body type makes it difficult to get leverage. At 6'7" he is simply too tall in relation to his body weight as compared to many other TE's that are more accomplished blockers. But, it is that height and body style that make him the great receiver that he is. I would much rather see him as the average blocker that he truly is and remain the offensive weapon he truly is.

AliJee · 08-10-2014, 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

So, if he truly sucked at blocking then half the TE's in the league REALLY suck at blocking, right?

He did that being injured over the last couple of years.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Saints' Graham looks to improve blocking as preseason opener approaches Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL Can someone out there humor me? I cannot find any video that demonstratively shows Graham just flat sucking at blocking. If anyone can post a pointer to one, preferably from last season early before the foot injury, I would really appreciate it. Thanks, SFIAH ' According to PFF stats, he ranks middle of the pack for TE's with enough snaps to qualify. AsylumGuido likes this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,853	Re: Saints' Graham looks to improve blocking as preseason opener approaches Originally Posted by Danno According to PFF stats, he ranks middle of the pack for TE's with enough snaps to qualify. So, if he truly sucked at blocking then half the TE's in the league REALLY suck at blocking, right? AliJee likes this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Saints' Graham looks to improve blocking as preseason opener approaches Originally Posted by AsylumGuido So, if he truly sucked at blocking then half the TE's in the league REALLY suck at blocking, right? Well to be more accurate he was near the bottom of the middle third, but basically yes. I should point out that I didn't read the pay per view stats, I only saw someone's recap. But it was a reputable poster.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,853	Re: Saints' Graham looks to improve blocking as preseason opener approaches Originally Posted by Danno Well to be more accurate he was near the bottom of the middle third, but basically yes. I should point out that I didn't read the pay per view stats, I only saw someone's recap. But it was a reputable poster. There is no doubt he could improve his blocking, but at what cost? His body type makes it difficult to get leverage. At 6'7" he is simply too tall in relation to his body weight as compared to many other TE's that are more accomplished blockers. But, it is that height and body style that make him the great receiver that he is. I would much rather see him as the average blocker that he truly is and remain the offensive weapon he truly is. SaintFanInATLHELL and Danno like this.

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AliJee 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Southern California Posts: 267	Re: Saints' Graham looks to improve blocking as preseason opener approaches Originally Posted by AsylumGuido So, if he truly sucked at blocking then half the TE's in the league REALLY suck at blocking, right? He did that being injured over the last couple of years.

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