Saints interested in reunion with Jimmy Graham

Beastmode · 03-06-2018, 08:51 PM

Jimmy is an old man for a TE. Dude is very beat up and didn't show up for about 6 games last season. He was a ghost. No way this happens. Time to either draft or make a good read in the FA market with a younger prospect.

skymike · 03-06-2018, 10:08 PM

Super interesting. if the money is right, he's an upgrade from Fleener.

QBREES9 · 03-07-2018, 12:06 AM

Kick the tires, see what he has left in the tank. If need be, bring him back.

saintfan · 03-07-2018, 08:07 AM

Lets just make sure we get someone who is the master of his own domain and doesn't try to blame the NFLPA for his contract status. We don't need that kind of drama...

st thomas · 03-07-2018, 08:38 AM

I believe JG would give saints home town savings to be with the hofer Brees on the the last whoo raa. For the 2 hey why not have him back the seas would part in red zone

K Major · 03-07-2018, 09:44 AM

Beast,

I was looking at TE stats from every NFL team in 2017.

Fleener, Hill, Griffin & Housyowatchalic combined for 26 1st downs & 4 tds

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Jimmy Dickens - 34 1st downs & 10 TD's in a run 1st offense up in Seattle. Even at 32 years old, that's big time production. Imagine him back w/NO & Brees. He doesn't have to be "the man", just a red zone night mare & 3rd down target.

Remember in that Vikings playoff game, we could have sealed their fate if we would have only converted a 1st late in the game. I think Jimmy can help this team get over the hump offensively ... specifically in the red zone and on 3rd downs. Nick Underhill & a few other credible sources think the interest to return is mutual. If it makes sense (financially), he needs to come back & help us win another title. It's been too long

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frydaddy · 03-07-2018, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Beast,

I was looking at TE stats from every NFL team in 2017.

Fleener, Hill, Griffin & Housyowatchalic combined for 26 1st downs & 4 tds .

Jimmy Dickens - 34 1st downs & 10 TD's in a run 1st offense up in Seattle. Even at 32 years old, that's big time production. Imagine him back w/NO & Brees. He doesn't have to be "the man", just a red zone night mare & 3rd down target.

Remember in that Vikings playoff game, we could have sealed their fate if we would have only converted a 1st late in the game. I think Jimmy can help this team get over the hump offensively ... specifically in the red zone and on 3rd downs. Nick Underhill & a few other credible sources think the interest to return is mutual. If it makes sense (financially), he needs to come back & help us win another title. It's been too long .

Look at what Tony Gonzalez was able to do with the clowns at an older age and less talent around him. I'll admit I was a little sore at Jimmy right at first too. But I really don't give a crap about any of that anymore. He's human like me and just as likely to be imperfect. I want more super bowls, we all want more super bowls. If Jimmy can help us with that, and I think he could, then I want him back.

billyt81 · 03-07-2018, 01:21 PM

I am struggling with this one. Jimmy Graham does some things really well and other things really bad. We all know pretty much what they are. The bottom line is Jimmy is a stud in the red zone or on 3rd down. He's a valuable piece but at what price. I say play him at slot or WR full time. Why put him in a 3pt stance when he can't block?

leilung · 03-07-2018, 01:40 PM

I see a lot of folks speculating, but is there any word on how Drew feels about it? The return of JG may gouge his cut of the next contract.

AsylumGuido · 03-07-2018, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by leilung

I see a lot of folks speculating, but is there any word on how Drew feels about it? The return of JG may gouge his cut of the next contract.

Brees and Graham have remained close as far as I know. And there is enough cap to cover everyone. It is no issue.

03-06-2018, 08:51 PM	#1
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: Saints interested in reunion with Jimmy Graham Jimmy is an old man for a TE. Dude is very beat up and didn't show up for about 6 games last season. He was a ghost. No way this happens. Time to either draft or make a good read in the FA market with a younger prospect.
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03-06-2018, 10:08 PM	#2
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: Saints interested in reunion with Jimmy Graham Super interesting. if the money is right, he's an upgrade from Fleener. saintsfan1976 likes this.

03-07-2018, 12:06 AM	#3
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,990	Re: Saints interested in reunion with Jimmy Graham Kick the tires, see what he has left in the tank. If need be, bring him back.

03-07-2018, 08:07 AM	#4
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Saints interested in reunion with Jimmy Graham Lets just make sure we get someone who is the master of his own domain and doesn't try to blame the NFLPA for his contract status. We don't need that kind of drama... saintsfan1976 likes this.

03-07-2018, 08:38 AM	#5
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Saints interested in reunion with Jimmy Graham I believe JG would give saints home town savings to be with the hofer Brees on the the last whoo raa. For the 2 hey why not have him back the seas would part in red zone

03-07-2018, 09:44 AM	#6
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,838 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints interested in reunion with Jimmy Graham Beast, I was looking at TE stats from every NFL team in 2017. Fleener, Hill, Griffin & Housyowatchalic combined for 26 1st downs & 4 tds . Jimmy Dickens - 34 1st downs & 10 TD's in a run 1st offense up in Seattle. Even at 32 years old, that's big time production. Imagine him back w/NO & Brees. He doesn't have to be "the man", just a red zone night mare & 3rd down target. Remember in that Vikings playoff game, we could have sealed their fate if we would have only converted a 1st late in the game. I think Jimmy can help this team get over the hump offensively ... specifically in the red zone and on 3rd downs. Nick Underhill & a few other credible sources think the interest to return is mutual. If it makes sense (financially), he needs to come back & help us win another title. It's been too long . frydaddy likes this.

03-07-2018, 11:31 AM	#7
frydaddy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lafayette Posts: 1,964 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints interested in reunion with Jimmy Graham Originally Posted by K Major Beast, I was looking at TE stats from every NFL team in 2017. Fleener, Hill, Griffin & Housyowatchalic combined for 26 1st downs & 4 tds . Jimmy Dickens - 34 1st downs & 10 TD's in a run 1st offense up in Seattle. Even at 32 years old, that's big time production. Imagine him back w/NO & Brees. He doesn't have to be "the man", just a red zone night mare & 3rd down target. Remember in that Vikings playoff game, we could have sealed their fate if we would have only converted a 1st late in the game. I think Jimmy can help this team get over the hump offensively ... specifically in the red zone and on 3rd downs. Nick Underhill & a few other credible sources think the interest to return is mutual. If it makes sense (financially), he needs to come back & help us win another title. It's been too long . Look at what Tony Gonzalez was able to do with the clowns at an older age and less talent around him. I'll admit I was a little sore at Jimmy right at first too. But I really don't give a crap about any of that anymore. He's human like me and just as likely to be imperfect. I want more super bowls, we all want more super bowls. If Jimmy can help us with that, and I think he could, then I want him back. Papa Voodoo, AsylumGuido and Rugby Saint II like this.

03-07-2018, 01:21 PM	#8
billyt81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Metairie Posts: 1,129	Re: Saints interested in reunion with Jimmy Graham I am struggling with this one. Jimmy Graham does some things really well and other things really bad. We all know pretty much what they are. The bottom line is Jimmy is a stud in the red zone or on 3rd down. He's a valuable piece but at what price. I say play him at slot or WR full time. Why put him in a 3pt stance when he can't block?

03-07-2018, 01:40 PM	#9
leilung Booty Bandit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Wastelands that are NJ Posts: 1,428	Re: Saints interested in reunion with Jimmy Graham I see a lot of folks speculating, but is there any word on how Drew feels about it? The return of JG may gouge his cut of the next contract.

03-07-2018, 03:28 PM	#10
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,674	Re: Saints interested in reunion with Jimmy Graham Originally Posted by leilung I see a lot of folks speculating, but is there any word on how Drew feels about it? The return of JG may gouge his cut of the next contract. Brees and Graham have remained close as far as I know. And there is enough cap to cover everyone. It is no issue.

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