K Graham resigned, QB Ryan Released

jeanpierre · 09-02-2014, 05:32 PM

The New Orleans Saints have signed kicker Shayne Graham and waived quarterback Ryan Griffin, according to the NFL transaction wire.

Graham, a vested veteran, was cut on Saturday during the final move to get to 53 players after battling with rookie Derek Dimke all summer. He was re-signed Tuesday afternoon.

Saints coach Sean Payton said last week the team liked both of their kickers and weren't looking elsewhere after a close battle all through training camp. And despite the availability of veteran kickers such as Connor Barth, Jay Feely and Ryan Succop, he stuck to that plan.

New Orleans Saints sign kicker Shayne Graham, waive quarterback Ryan Griffin | NOLA.com

jeanpierre · 09-02-2014, 05:44 PM

Completely bummed we let Griffin geaux...

NOLA54 · 09-02-2014, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Completely bummed we let Griffin geaux...

Me too.

NOLA54 · 09-02-2014, 05:46 PM

I'm surprised we resigned S. Graham.

B_Dub_Saint · 09-02-2014, 05:47 PM

OOOOO NOOOOOO

lee909 · 09-02-2014, 05:58 PM

Strange move
Must be other irons in the fire here.
Lorig looks a IR case as does Fortt. Champ coming back on a non guaranteed money?, a move for OL depth?

Still surprised is Graham resigned

saintfan · 09-02-2014, 06:04 PM

wow. never attempt to predict what Sean and Loomie will do I guess. Not how I saw it playing out a'tall.

Jack Vegas · 09-02-2014, 06:14 PM

Griffin is too good to just let him go for nothing. I'm sure they want to get him through waivers and put him on the practice squad but they're taking a big risk that nobody will claim him.

Danno · 09-02-2014, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by Jack Vegas

Griffin is too good to just let him go for nothing. I'm sure they want to get him through waivers and put him on the practice squad but they're taking a big risk that nobody will claim him.

But he's not a win now player. When Drew retires we can worry about the backup, in 5 years

Jack Vegas · 09-02-2014, 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

But he's not a win now player. When Drew retires we can worry about the backup, in 5 years

He might not be a win-now player, but you could probably flip him for a draft pick.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	K Graham resigned, QB Ryan Released The New Orleans Saints have signed kicker Shayne Graham and waived quarterback Ryan Griffin, according to the NFL transaction wire. Graham, a vested veteran, was cut on Saturday during the final move to get to 53 players after battling with rookie Derek Dimke all summer. He was re-signed Tuesday afternoon. Saints coach Sean Payton said last week the team liked both of their kickers and weren't looking elsewhere after a close battle all through training camp. And despite the availability of veteran kickers such as Connor Barth, Jay Feely and Ryan Succop, he stuck to that plan. New Orleans Saints sign kicker Shayne Graham, waive quarterback Ryan Griffin \| NOLA.com Attached Thumbnails
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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: K Graham resigned, QB Ryan Released Completely bummed we let Griffin geaux... homerj07, Beastmode and CharityMike like this.

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NOLA54 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,708 Blog Entries: 1	Re: K Graham resigned, QB Ryan Released Originally Posted by jeanpierre Completely bummed we let Griffin geaux... Me too.

09-02-2014, 05:46 PM	#4
NOLA54 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,708 Blog Entries: 1	Re: K Graham resigned, QB Ryan Released I'm surprised we resigned S. Graham.

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B_Dub_Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 2,345 Blog Entries: 1	Re: K Graham resigned, QB Ryan Released OOOOO NOOOOOO

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lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,855 Blog Entries: 1	Re: K Graham resigned, QB Ryan Released Strange move Must be other irons in the fire here. Lorig looks a IR case as does Fortt. Champ coming back on a non guaranteed money?, a move for OL depth? Still surprised is Graham resigned MarchingOn likes this.

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saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: K Graham resigned, QB Ryan Released wow. never attempt to predict what Sean and Loomie will do I guess. Not how I saw it playing out a'tall.

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Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254	Re: K Graham resigned, QB Ryan Released Griffin is too good to just let him go for nothing. I'm sure they want to get him through waivers and put him on the practice squad but they're taking a big risk that nobody will claim him. jeanpierre likes this.
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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Re: K Graham resigned, QB Ryan Released Originally Posted by Jack Vegas Griffin is too good to just let him go for nothing. I'm sure they want to get him through waivers and put him on the practice squad but they're taking a big risk that nobody will claim him. But he's not a win now player. When Drew retires we can worry about the backup, in 5 years jnormand, ScottF and blackangold like this.

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Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254	Re: K Graham resigned, QB Ryan Released Originally Posted by Danno But he's not a win now player. When Drew retires we can worry about the backup, in 5 years He might not be a win-now player, but you could probably flip him for a draft pick.
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