Saints interested in reunion with Jimmy Graham

frydaddy · 03-07-2018, 12:31 PM

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, 02:21 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, 02:40 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.

voodooido · 03-07-2018, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

Gesicki would be one of my picks so far. Sure missing the 2nd round pick now. Gonna be hard to get this guy without a trade or packaging picks but could set the offense if we did.

Someone will want to trade back into the first for Jackson. Hopefully we don’t pull the trigger and reach for a pick. Instead we trade back and get multiple picks in return. There is no doubt we need to draft a TE.

FinSaint · 03-07-2018, 03:11 PM

I don't know... I never really agreed with the general consensus that Graham couldn't block.

He wasn't the best at it or the most willing to do it, but all-in-all, he was a capable blocker when called upon.

I'd be really happy if he came back on a affordable contract.

Papa Voodoo · 03-07-2018, 04:22 PM

Mike Alstott couldn't block either. I'd still have liked to have had him.

AsylumGuido · 03-07-2018, 04:28 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.

Rugby Saint II · 03-07-2018, 04:55 PM

If we weren't already paying Fleener starting salary then I could warm up to the idea.

saintsfan1976 · 03-07-2018, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

If we weren't already paying Fleener starting salary then I could warm up to the idea.

Fleener will be post June 1 cut saving a few million. Won’t impact a potential graham signing.

K Major · 03-07-2018, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Fleener will be post June 1 cut saving a few million. Won’t impact a potential graham signing.

Didn't the Saints FO just pay Fleener 3M a few weeks ago?

03-07-2018, 12:31 PM	#81
frydaddy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lafayette Posts: 1,950 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, 02:21 PM	#82
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, 02:40 PM	#83
leilung Booty Bandit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Wastelands that are NJ Posts: 1,373	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, 02:44 PM	#84
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,770	Re: Saints interested in reunion with Jimmy Graham Originally Posted by halloween 65 Gesicki would be one of my picks so far. Sure missing the 2nd round pick now. Gonna be hard to get this guy without a trade or packaging picks but could set the offense if we did. Someone will want to trade back into the first for Jackson. Hopefully we don’t pull the trigger and reach for a pick. Instead we trade back and get multiple picks in return. There is no doubt we need to draft a TE. halloween 65 likes this.
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03-07-2018, 03:11 PM	#85
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: Saints interested in reunion with Jimmy Graham I don't know... I never really agreed with the general consensus that Graham couldn't block. He wasn't the best at it or the most willing to do it, but all-in-all, he was a capable blocker when called upon. I'd be really happy if he came back on a affordable contract. Garry42 likes this.

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Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,634	Re: Saints interested in reunion with Jimmy Graham Mike Alstott couldn't block either. I'd still have liked to have had him. frydaddy, Rell&Gold and K Major like this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	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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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,846 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints interested in reunion with Jimmy Graham Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II If we weren't already paying Fleener starting salary then I could warm up to the idea. Fleener will be post June 1 cut saving a few million. Won’t impact a potential graham signing.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints interested in reunion with Jimmy Graham Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Fleener will be post June 1 cut saving a few million. Won’t impact a potential graham signing. Didn't the Saints FO just pay Fleener 3M a few weeks ago? saintsfan1976 likes this.

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