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saintsfan1976 02-01-2018 07:45 AM
This alone makes me consider bringing Jimmy Graham back to New Orleans
 
While the Saints finished 5th in Red Zone scoring this year at 61%, (down 6% from 2016). In road games this season, we finished 57%.

There is a clear need for an upgrade at TE. We have a stud WR1 and Ginn is a solid #2.

Would Graham at the right price be enough to put our red zone offense at the very top?

Would he be worth having for 2-3 more years while Drew is here?

https://www.profootballfocus.com/new...ng-free-agents

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As Graham seeks to reignite his career, teams will undoubtedly be intrigued by his performance in the red zone this year. At the close of the regular season, no player in the game saw as many red zone targets (27) or contested red zone targets (13) than Graham, and he thrived in those contested situations, producing a catch rate of 61.5 percent and generating a passer rating of 107.4, both of which ranked first among all tight ends.

jlaw8920 02-01-2018 07:52 AM
Re: This alone makes me consider bringing Jimmy Graham back to New Orleans
 
If he is willing to take the pay of a TE, then I'd be happy to see him back.

saintsfan1976 02-01-2018 07:54 AM
Re: This alone makes me consider bringing Jimmy Graham back to New Orleans
 
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Originally Posted by jlaw8920 (Post 791213)
If he is willing to take the pay of a TE, then I'd be happy to see him back.
A 31 year old TE with injury history and consecutive down seasons, to be exact.

Garry42 02-01-2018 08:03 AM
Re: This alone makes me consider bringing Jimmy Graham back to New Orleans
 
This would be a good signing at the right price. The Saints have not had a dominant TE since he was traded and maybe he's a bit more humble than when he left.

K Major 02-01-2018 08:08 AM
Re: This alone makes me consider bringing Jimmy Graham back to New Orleans
 
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Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 (Post 791214)
A 31 year old TE with injury history and consecutive down seasons, to be exact.
Who Jimmy Dickens? IIRC he's missed only 5 games in 5 seasons.

K Major 02-01-2018 08:19 AM
Re: This alone makes me consider bringing Jimmy Graham back to New Orleans
 
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Originally Posted by Garry42 (Post 791216)
This would be a good signing at the right price. The Saints have not had a dominant TE since he was traded and maybe he's a bit more humble than when he left.
Of course. This guy would be a huge boost on 3rd down and inside the red zone. Even at 31, he's still a dangerous target to have at your disposal.

NonieT 02-01-2018 08:28 AM
Re: This alone makes me consider bringing Jimmy Graham back to New Orleans
 
I'd rather draft one.

Beastmode 02-01-2018 08:33 AM
Re: This alone makes me consider bringing Jimmy Graham back to New Orleans
 
The relationship ended with a rancid stench. Not going to happen.

AsylumGuido 02-01-2018 08:39 AM
Re: This alone makes me consider bringing Jimmy Graham back to New Orleans
 
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Originally Posted by Beastmode (Post 791223)
The relationship ended with a rancid stench. Not going to happen.
Rancid to whom? Maybe a few fans.

K Major 02-01-2018 08:42 AM
Re: This alone makes me consider bringing Jimmy Graham back to New Orleans
 
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Originally Posted by Beastmode (Post 791223)
The relationship ended with a rancid stench. Not going to happen.
Source?

RailBoss 02-01-2018 09:25 AM
Re: This alone makes me consider bringing Jimmy Graham back to New Orleans
 
Be curious to know what Drew's thoughts are on this.

Rugby Saint II 02-01-2018 11:36 AM
Re: This alone makes me consider bringing Jimmy Graham back to New Orleans
 
I like the team chemistry that we have. Jimmy left in a trade which apparently left hard feelings. I'm willing to look elsewhere for a fresher product.

jeanpierre 02-01-2018 11:39 AM
Re: This alone makes me consider bringing Jimmy Graham back to New Orleans
 
Even if we could get him to take Fleener's salary slot would be great; and he'd have to stay healthy for a deep playoff run...

K Major 02-01-2018 11:57 AM
Re: This alone makes me consider bringing Jimmy Graham back to New Orleans
 
I think in 2018 Sean Payton will target "his guy" at TE similar to Alvin Kamara.

AsylumGuido 02-01-2018 01:10 PM
Re: This alone makes me consider bringing Jimmy Graham back to New Orleans
 
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Originally Posted by RailBoss (Post 791227)
Be curious to know what Drew's thoughts are on this.
Drew would LOVE it. He was very disappointed when the trade occurred because he was pretty close to Graham.

AsylumGuido 02-01-2018 01:11 PM
Re: This alone makes me consider bringing Jimmy Graham back to New Orleans
 
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Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 791236)
Even if we could get him to take Fleener's salary slot would be great; and he'd have to stay healthy for a deep playoff run...
Something Fleener was unable to do.

Mardigras9 02-02-2018 08:14 AM
Re: This alone makes me consider bringing Jimmy Graham back to New Orleans
 
Nope, go younger, Graham is not the answer anymore.

K Major 02-02-2018 09:06 AM
Re: This alone makes me consider bringing Jimmy Graham back to New Orleans
 
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Originally Posted by Mardigras9 (Post 791308)
Nope, go younger, Graham is not the answer anymore.
While I agree on the youth movement ... Jimmy Dickens had 10 TD's last season :rolleyes:. 10. He still is the answer & a red zone threat.

Some can downplay or spin it anyway they like, but no way do I want to see this guy in a Panther, Green Bay (Rodgers & Graham is scary) or dirty bird uniform for 2018. Saints are in win NOW mode. Brees isn't 30 anymore.

WhoDat!656 02-02-2018 10:08 AM
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If the Saints want to re-sign Graham, make sure there is room on the roster FIRST!

The Dude 02-02-2018 10:37 AM
Re: This alone makes me consider bringing Jimmy Graham back to New Orleans
 
We should have kept Ben Watson. Now he’s too old but he played with the ravens and did pretty well this year.


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