Graham out 2-3 weeks

WhoDat!656 · 10-12-2014, 11:15 AM

As much as I hate to say it, Graham is soft. He shies away from hits, unlike Gonzalez and Gates.

Hopefully he will toughen up and learn that he is going to get hit anyway so he might as well catch the ball.

saintsfan1976 · 10-12-2014, 11:20 AM

More catches, more yards, more TDs = more hits.

I'd stop short of calling him "soft".

iceshack149 · 10-12-2014, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

As much as I hate to say it, Graham is soft. He shies away from hits, unlike Gonzalez and Gates.

Hopefully he will toughen up and learn that he is going to get hit anyway so he might as well catch the ball.

I don't think that we are watching the same guy. I've seen Graham plow into guys and drag guys for more yardage. He injured his shoulder driving it into a defender. Why do people continue to call him soft?

Halo · 10-12-2014, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

I don't think that we are watching the same guy. I've seen Graham plow into guys and drag guys for more yardage. He injured his shoulder driving it into a defender. Why do people continue to call him soft?

I just think he has been part of the DROP Army of receivers the Saints have this season. So many drops this year. People are down on Brees and veteran receivers who are dropping balls. The young guys - stills etc, aren't dropping as much or in critical moments, but the ball isn't getting into their hands.

ScottF · 10-12-2014, 11:56 AM

Yeah, I'm not sure how losing our best receiver is good.
It's not like he's the first read on every play, and it's not like Brees has to throw to him.

|Mitch| · 10-12-2014, 11:57 AM

I'm not worried about Graham being out, let him sit until 100%. Josh Hill and Ben Watson have proven that they can pick up the slack well enough...

jnormand · 10-12-2014, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

I'm not worried about Graham being out, let him sit until 100%. Josh Hill and Ben Watson have proven that they can pick up the slack well enough...

Agreed. JG is awesome but Watson and Hill can handle things for a few weeks. Watson is a seasoned vet and we are just starting to see Hills potential.

Danno · 10-12-2014, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

Yeah, I'm not sure how losing our best receiver is good.
It's not like he's the first read on every play, and it's not like Brees has to throw to him.

True, I saw a stat that said Graham is being targeted 10 times/game out of about 70 offensive snaps/game.

That's not exactly forcing the ball to Graham.

Rugby Saint II · 10-12-2014, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

Yeah, I'm not sure how losing our best receiver is good.
It's not like he's the first read on every play, and it's not like Brees has to throw to him.

Tell that to Drew.

ScottF · 10-12-2014, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Tell that to Drew.

I will. He's coming over for the Falcons game.
God, I hope he doesn't bring the kids.

10-12-2014, 11:15 AM	#11
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,036	Re: Graham out 2-3 weeks As much as I hate to say it, Graham is soft. He shies away from hits, unlike Gonzalez and Gates. Hopefully he will toughen up and learn that he is going to get hit anyway so he might as well catch the ball. AlaskaSaints and teddybarexxx like this.

10-12-2014, 11:20 AM	#12
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,806 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Graham out 2-3 weeks More catches, more yards, more TDs = more hits. I'd stop short of calling him "soft". iceshack149, Danno, Rsanders24 and 2 others like this.

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iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,238 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Graham out 2-3 weeks Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 As much as I hate to say it, Graham is soft. He shies away from hits, unlike Gonzalez and Gates. Hopefully he will toughen up and learn that he is going to get hit anyway so he might as well catch the ball. I don't think that we are watching the same guy. I've seen Graham plow into guys and drag guys for more yardage. He injured his shoulder driving it into a defender. Why do people continue to call him soft? saintfan, jnormand, Danno and 3 others like this.

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Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,565 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Graham out 2-3 weeks Originally Posted by iceshack149 I don't think that we are watching the same guy. I've seen Graham plow into guys and drag guys for more yardage. He injured his shoulder driving it into a defender. Why do people continue to call him soft? I just think he has been part of the DROP Army of receivers the Saints have this season. So many drops this year. People are down on Brees and veteran receivers who are dropping balls. The young guys - stills etc, aren't dropping as much or in critical moments, but the ball isn't getting into their hands. Rugby Saint II likes this.

10-12-2014, 11:56 AM	#15
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Graham out 2-3 weeks Yeah, I'm not sure how losing our best receiver is good. It's not like he's the first read on every play, and it's not like Brees has to throw to him. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Graham out 2-3 weeks I'm not worried about Graham being out, let him sit until 100%. Josh Hill and Ben Watson have proven that they can pick up the slack well enough... RailBoss likes this.

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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,647	Re: Graham out 2-3 weeks Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| I'm not worried about Graham being out, let him sit until 100%. Josh Hill and Ben Watson have proven that they can pick up the slack well enough... Agreed. JG is awesome but Watson and Hill can handle things for a few weeks. Watson is a seasoned vet and we are just starting to see Hills potential. MarchingOn likes this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,713	Re: Graham out 2-3 weeks Originally Posted by ScottF Yeah, I'm not sure how losing our best receiver is good. It's not like he's the first read on every play, and it's not like Brees has to throw to him. True, I saw a stat that said Graham is being targeted 10 times/game out of about 70 offensive snaps/game. That's not exactly forcing the ball to Graham.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,043	Re: Graham out 2-3 weeks Originally Posted by ScottF Yeah, I'm not sure how losing our best receiver is good. It's not like he's the first read on every play, and it's not like Brees has to throw to him. Tell that to Drew.

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Graham out 2-3 weeks Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Tell that to Drew. I will. He's coming over for the Falcons game. God, I hope he doesn't bring the kids. jnormand and Utah_Saint like this.

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