Jimmy Graham return in 2018?

Papa Voodoo · 05-22-2017, 04:57 PM

JG will be a UFA next season. He's had the injuries, is getting a bit older, and hasn't produced with Seattle at the level he did with Brees. Any chance we wind up with JG back on the team next season? None of the TEs we have can do what he could (but they can block). I expect he will try to have a statement year this season. It may not happen though.

brees84 · 05-22-2017, 05:20 PM

Tyler Eifert.

jnormand · 05-22-2017, 05:21 PM

It's a thought. Probably depends on how bad either side burned bridges during the trade. And money of course.

I always loved Graham's intensity. Just didn't like Bree's propensity to throw to him so much.

I don't see it happening personally. But weirder things have happened. He was much better here then he is in Seattle. Which seems to be case with almost all offensive players that leave NOLA.

The Dude · 05-22-2017, 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by jnormand

It's a thought. Probably depends on how bad either side burned bridges during the trade. And money of course.

I always loved Graham's intensity. Just didn't like Bree's propensity to throw to him so much.

I don't see it happening personally. But weirder things have happened. He was much better here then he is in Seattle. Which seems to be case with almost all offensive players that leave NOLA.

I never saw intensity. He was soft and afraid to take hits. He was big and could catch, but intense isn't how I see him. Shocky is a different story.

The Dude · 10-25-2017, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by jnormand

It's a thought. Probably depends on how bad either side burned bridges during the trade. And money of course.

I always loved Graham's intensity. Just didn't like Bree's propensity to throw to him so much.

I don't see it happening personally. But weirder things have happened. He was much better here then he is in Seattle. Which seems to be case with almost all offensive players that leave NOLA.

Intensity is really not a trait I would use describing Graham.
If he's cheap why not. He's familiar with system and has to be an upgrade over what we have. I agree about the burned bridges part. Didn't he say something on twitter about happy to be leaving Saints? Could have been someone else telling him that he should be. I can't remember.
Anyway I don't think Seattle ever used him to his strengths.

saintfan · 10-25-2017, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Intensity is really not a trait I would use describing Graham.
If he's cheap why not. He's familiar with system and has to be an upgrade over what we have. I agree about the burned bridges part. Didn't he say something on twitter about happy to be leaving Saints? Could have been someone else telling him that he should be. I can't remember.
Anyway I don't think Seattle ever used him to his strengths.

I could be convinced for the low low price of...well, something pretty low.

AllSaints · 05-22-2017, 05:25 PM

I don't see it happening.... last year when they came to the Dome jimmy didn't speak to any reporters and had nothing to say...

Danno · 05-22-2017, 06:05 PM

Maybe, but I think that ship has sailed

Seer1 · 05-22-2017, 08:32 PM

Nooooooo!!!!

RailBoss · 05-22-2017, 08:40 PM

Yup I think JG has left the Gulf forever.

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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,735	Re: Jimmy Graham return in 2018? It's a thought. Probably depends on how bad either side burned bridges during the trade. And money of course. I always loved Graham's intensity. Just didn't like Bree's propensity to throw to him so much. I don't see it happening personally. But weirder things have happened. He was much better here then he is in Seattle. Which seems to be case with almost all offensive players that leave NOLA.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	Re: Jimmy Graham return in 2018? Originally Posted by jnormand It's a thought. Probably depends on how bad either side burned bridges during the trade. And money of course. I always loved Graham's intensity. Just didn't like Bree's propensity to throw to him so much. I don't see it happening personally. But weirder things have happened. He was much better here then he is in Seattle. Which seems to be case with almost all offensive players that leave NOLA. I never saw intensity. He was soft and afraid to take hits. He was big and could catch, but intense isn't how I see him. Shocky is a different story. MatthewT, RockyMountainSaint and Tobias-Reiper like this.
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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	Re: Jimmy Graham return in 2018? Originally Posted by jnormand It's a thought. Probably depends on how bad either side burned bridges during the trade. And money of course. I always loved Graham's intensity. Just didn't like Bree's propensity to throw to him so much. I don't see it happening personally. But weirder things have happened. He was much better here then he is in Seattle. Which seems to be case with almost all offensive players that leave NOLA. Intensity is really not a trait I would use describing Graham. If he's cheap why not. He's familiar with system and has to be an upgrade over what we have. I agree about the burned bridges part. Didn't he say something on twitter about happy to be leaving Saints? Could have been someone else telling him that he should be. I can't remember. Anyway I don't think Seattle ever used him to his strengths.
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