This alone makes me consider bringing Jimmy Graham back to New Orleans

saintsfan1976 · 02-01-2018, 07:45 AM

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

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

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

Originally Posted by jlaw8920

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.

K Major · 02-01-2018, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

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.

Garry42 · 02-01-2018, 08:03 AM

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, 08:19 AM

Originally Posted by Garry42

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

I'd rather draft one.

Beastmode · 02-01-2018, 08:33 AM

The relationship ended with a rancid stench. Not going to happen.

AsylumGuido · 02-01-2018, 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

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

Originally Posted by Beastmode

The relationship ended with a rancid stench. Not going to happen.

Source?

02-01-2018, 07:45 AM	#1
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,972 Blog Entries: 3	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 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. jeanpierre and K Major like this.

02-01-2018, 07:52 AM	#2
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02-01-2018, 07:54 AM	#3
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,972 Blog Entries: 3	Re: This alone makes me consider bringing Jimmy Graham back to New Orleans Originally Posted by jlaw8920 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.

02-01-2018, 08:08 AM	#4
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,738 Blog Entries: 3	Re: This alone makes me consider bringing Jimmy Graham back to New Orleans Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 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.

02-01-2018, 08:03 AM	#5
Garry42 Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 785	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.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,738 Blog Entries: 3	Re: This alone makes me consider bringing Jimmy Graham back to New Orleans Originally Posted by Garry42 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. Rell&Gold likes this.

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Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: This alone makes me consider bringing Jimmy Graham back to New Orleans The relationship ended with a rancid stench. Not going to happen.
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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: This alone makes me consider bringing Jimmy Graham back to New Orleans Originally Posted by Beastmode The relationship ended with a rancid stench. Not going to happen. Rancid to whom? Maybe a few fans. Rell&Gold likes this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,738 Blog Entries: 3	Re: This alone makes me consider bringing Jimmy Graham back to New Orleans Originally Posted by Beastmode The relationship ended with a rancid stench. Not going to happen. Source?

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