Jimmy Graham return in 2018?

AsylumGuido · 10-25-2017, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

His tweet to Akiem Hicks said " So blessed you got out of there," Jeff Duncan reported it.

That was part of it. It also said, "Time to go shine big dog. All the best. Good luck."

It was meant to be a direct message and was deleted right away. Hicks had become another one of those square pegs in a round hole. He was blessed to get traded to a better fit.

But, it chapped the ass of some fans. Nothing that would burn any bridge, for certain.

K Major · 10-25-2017, 03:10 PM

Speaking of Akiem Hicks ...

He's been playing well for the Bears as of late.

rezburna · 10-25-2017, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Speaking of Akiem Hicks ...

He's been playing well for the Bears as of late.

In the 3-4 he should have always been in.

saintfan · 10-25-2017, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by lee909

All the fans that will b1tch about his commemts on the way out need to remember he never asked to leave. Signed a big deal thinking he would be here long term and gets traded. Also those shouting the loudest will soon pipe down and sing his praises if he caught the game winning TD in Atlanta

Well I'll sing his praises so long as he's wearing black and gold and doesn't suck too much.

He may not have asked to leave, but he might as well have when he 'allowed' his agent to attempt to redefine his position on the field.

WhoDat!656 · 10-25-2017, 04:06 PM

Re-signing Graham won't make any sense if Brees leaves.

saintfan · 10-25-2017, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

That was part of it. It also said, "Time to go shine big dog. All the best. Good luck."

It was meant to be a direct message and was deleted right away. Hicks had become another one of those square pegs in a round hole. He was blessed to get traded to a better fit.

But, it chapped the ass of some fans. Nothing that would burn any bridge, for certain.

It chapped mine, and I'm pretty easy-going...mostly...about such things, and I generally fall in on the side of the players because they're usually the underdogs going up against management.

Still, what he said, and how he said it, was in bad taste or bad form - perhaps a bit too passive-aggressive for my taste. That's really all. I'm not willing to give him a pass on it. I'm not ready to throw him out with the bath water, but no pass here. He could apologize and I'd be happy...

ScottF · 10-25-2017, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Where is the bad blood? From everything I have read he would love to be back with the Saints and he is still very, very tight with Brees.

* was not the same with him and team after the prolonged WR/TEcontract issue
* hard to view 'congrats on getting out of there' as anything other than malicious towards 'there'
* SP has a long memory, and certainly didn't forget the sideline altercation with Graham after the two pre-season dunks

Jimmy Graham flagged twice for goal-post dunks - NFL.com

jeanpierre · 10-25-2017, 05:13 PM

Not sure Jimmy will ever get over getting traded by the Saints...

Tobias-Reiper · 10-25-2017, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by foreverfan

Really... do I need to post boobs again....

Yes, yes you do.

... but seriously, nah. Graham is history here, and should stay that way. And I don't care what was tweeted or no. This is just a different team.

Euphoria · 10-25-2017, 05:54 PM

say what you want... but Sean does have a history of bringing in washed up TE's past their prime... JEREMY SHOCKY.

But also keep this into perspective. Players excell in the Saints system because they fit it. When players leave they it generally doesn't turn out as well for them. Their best years usually end up the ones they spent with us. The one WR I can't think of right was good with us left and was a complete bus then comes back and is good again.

10-25-2017, 02:45 PM	#61
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,241	Re: Jimmy Graham return in 2018? Originally Posted by dizzle88 His tweet to Akiem Hicks said " So blessed you got out of there," Jeff Duncan reported it. That was part of it. It also said, "Time to go shine big dog. All the best. Good luck." It was meant to be a direct message and was deleted right away. Hicks had become another one of those square pegs in a round hole. He was blessed to get traded to a better fit. But, it chapped the ass of some fans. Nothing that would burn any bridge, for certain.

10-25-2017, 03:10 PM	#62
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Jimmy Graham return in 2018? Speaking of Akiem Hicks ... He's been playing well for the Bears as of late.

10-25-2017, 03:17 PM	#63
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,903	Re: Jimmy Graham return in 2018? Originally Posted by K Major Speaking of Akiem Hicks ... He's been playing well for the Bears as of late. In the 3-4 he should have always been in. RockyMountainSaint likes this.

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saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Jimmy Graham return in 2018? Originally Posted by lee909 All the fans that will b1tch about his commemts on the way out need to remember he never asked to leave. Signed a big deal thinking he would be here long term and gets traded. Also those shouting the loudest will soon pipe down and sing his praises if he caught the game winning TD in Atlanta Well I'll sing his praises so long as he's wearing black and gold and doesn't suck too much. He may not have asked to leave, but he might as well have when he 'allowed' his agent to attempt to redefine his position on the field.

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10-25-2017, 04:12 PM	#66
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Jimmy Graham return in 2018? Originally Posted by AsylumGuido That was part of it. It also said, "Time to go shine big dog. All the best. Good luck." It was meant to be a direct message and was deleted right away. Hicks had become another one of those square pegs in a round hole. He was blessed to get traded to a better fit. But, it chapped the ass of some fans. Nothing that would burn any bridge, for certain. It chapped mine, and I'm pretty easy-going...mostly...about such things, and I generally fall in on the side of the players because they're usually the underdogs going up against management. Still, what he said, and how he said it, was in bad taste or bad form - perhaps a bit too passive-aggressive for my taste. That's really all. I'm not willing to give him a pass on it. I'm not ready to throw him out with the bath water, but no pass here. He could apologize and I'd be happy...

10-25-2017, 04:41 PM	#67
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Jimmy Graham return in 2018? Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Where is the bad blood? From everything I have read he would love to be back with the Saints and he is still very, very tight with Brees. * was not the same with him and team after the prolonged WR/TEcontract issue * hard to view 'congrats on getting out of there' as anything other than malicious towards 'there' * SP has a long memory, and certainly didn't forget the sideline altercation with Graham after the two pre-season dunks Jimmy Graham flagged twice for goal-post dunks - NFL.com saintfan and K Major like this.

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Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Re: Jimmy Graham return in 2018? Originally Posted by foreverfan Really... do I need to post boobs again.... Yes, yes you do. ... but seriously, nah. Graham is history here, and should stay that way. And I don't care what was tweeted or no. This is just a different team.

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Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Jimmy Graham return in 2018? say what you want... but Sean does have a history of bringing in washed up TE's past their prime... JEREMY SHOCKY. But also keep this into perspective. Players excell in the Saints system because they fit it. When players leave they it generally doesn't turn out as well for them. Their best years usually end up the ones they spent with us. The one WR I can't think of right was good with us left and was a complete bus then comes back and is good again.

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