Jimmy Graham not Keen on Franchise Tag

[redseat]

Jimmy Graham says he is 'not keen' on New Orleans Saints' franchise tag - ESPN


So... Do you think IF (and this is a BIG IF) the Patriots make him an offer he will take it?

 

[MrMoJoRisin63]

Jimmy Graham says he is 'not keen' on New Orleans Saints' franchise tag - ESPN


So... Do you think IF (and this is a BIG IF) the Patriots make him an offer he will take it?

I heard he wants a contract greater than Gronks, that would be a huge hit. But they would be deadly.

 

[fordman84]

Woudl this only be a possibility if they put the non-exclusive tag on him? Is that thing even still around, or is just one type of franchise tag now.

 

[redseat]

I heard he wants a contract greater than Gronks, that would be a huge hit. But they would be deadly.

Well in that case the Patriots won't do it

 

[cdumler7]

Woudl this only be a possibility if they put the non-exclusive tag on him? Is that thing even still around, or is just one type of franchise tag now.

They still have it around so if New Orleans wants to make sure to keep Graham they can do it. Pretty much they can make it either where he plays for them or nobody. Will they do that we shall see.

 

[Drawmeomg]

I don't see any way this happens whatsoever... we have nothing to offer. We can't give a big contract, he already plays for a contender so there'd be no SB contender discount, and the Saints are going to control where he goes anyway, but if a miracle happened, their offense would be absolutely lethal. An elite receiving TE is exactly what they need.

 

[JDM]

No possibility.

We're more likely to trade a seventh round pick for Adrian Peterson or Larry Fitzgerald than to have this happen.

 

[SDGuy73]

Graham is going to try to get paid as a WR. He lines up as a WR 60% of the time. Which is in part why he wants bigger $$ that Gronk. He also should get paid more than him.

You can stop with dreaming of Graham being a Pat. What's next? Calvin Johnson and AP joining us too.

We're better off drafting two stud TE's. Saves us a boat load of $$.

 

[MrMoJoRisin63]

Graham is going to try to get paid as a WR. He lines up as a WR 60% of the time. Which is in part why he wants bigger $$ that Gronk. He also should get paid more than him.

You can stop with dreaming of Graham being a Pat. What's next? Calvin Johnson and AP joining us too.

We're better off drafting two stud TE's. Saves us a boat load of $$.

We are better off drafting one stud TE and then Branchflower from U mass in round 6

 

[Drawmeomg]

What's next? Calvin Johnson and AP joining us too.

Sounds like a plan to me!

 

[SDGuy73]

We are better off drafting one stud TE and then Branchflower from U mass in round 6

I was just saying from a $$ stand point. After reading up on him.....I bet he goes before the 6th round. Especially if he has a great combine.

 

[MrMoJoRisin63]

I was just saying from a $$ stand point. After reading up on him.....I bet he goes before the 6th round. Especially if he has a great combine.

He could, he has skills and the Pats do not have a round five pick this year so we may miss the boat on him.

 

[redseat]

then Branchflower from U mass in round 6

Nice, forgot about him!