Comments on: Jimmy Graham isn’t thinking about “breaking the bank,” yet

By: ricksaints

ricksaints — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 16:18:26 +0000

When it’s time for Graham to get paid I believe that saints will be able to afford it. If they wait two years before they give him a new contract I believe a few of the players that have large salaries currently will either be retired or no longer with the team. Those players: Will Smith, John Vilma, Pierre Thomas, Bushrod, Colston. They might not all be gone but I’m sure most will. Also Brees will also adjust his contract to keep a player like Graham. No disrespect to the above the players. I love my team and once a Saint always a Saint. But I believe we will have no problem keeping Graham.

By: besdayz

besdayz — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 09:13:08 +0000

He’s only finished 2 yrs of a 4 yr rookie deal. How many of those deals get extended that early besides gronk?

I know the saints extended colston who was a 7th rounder on a 3yr deal after the 2nd with a bridge contract because he had 2 great years of outperforming the contract.

If Graham has his 2nd great year he’ll get extended.

Its better to keep the incentive out there when only half the contract is complete.

I’m sure the saints have accounted for him in their future plans as they are a smart fiscal organization rarely tied down by bad contracts. I cant think of 1 bad contract with the team right now.
Last bad one was charles grant but he washed out right after he signed the big one.

By: RUAHORNH8R

RUAHORNH8R — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 04:19:31 +0000

And yes, thEy are the same person …… Hulk hogan , the rock , and stone cold… He changes his screen name …
Some idiots on here actually thought a bunch of pro wrestlers were on here making comments…. Baffoon!

By: italionstallion888

italionstallion888 — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 03:17:08 +0000

Maybe money isn’t everything to him. He sounds like he has a good head on his shoulders. With what he’s making now, if he doesn’t live a lavish lifestyle, and actually does right with his money. He should be set for a very long time.

By: larryjames836

larryjames836 — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 02:59:50 +0000

Jimmy Graham is a good man he knows he will be taking care of people’s like to start mess to make players lose focus. But Jimmy Graham if Mickey Loomis call you the office to talk contract business go in and here what they got to offer. This will save you a lot of problems farther down the road because Mickey Loomis knows all about each player and yes he will take care of Jimmy Graham. I didn’t understand why Drew Brees was worried when you know the Saints staff he just missed a lot of practice if Mr. Tom Benson says he’s going to do it trust him this man is full of money.

By: Nikhil Balakumar

Nikhil Balakumar — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 02:54:25 +0000

LOL love the personal touch at the end florio, he should dunk brees over the goalpost

By: gronkspike802

gronkspike802 — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 02:40:34 +0000

How can you call the kid naïve? After the childhood he had, he is obviously just truly grateful for everything that he has. He will take whatever deal they give him, even it’s less than what he is “obviously worth” as Florio said. Because he realizes that even if he made what he is making now for the rest of his career, he and his family would live very comfortably. Forget Tebow, Jimmy Graham is who kids should really look up to.

By: sdsualum

sdsualum — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 02:28:40 +0000

What does humility have to do with getting what you’ve earned. Its not like he is a one year wonder. He is very naive to think like this. NOT FOR LONG is what the NFL stands for. He needs to get paid while he can. As far as I know he’s had issues with concussions.

By: warrenpeacephotography

warrenpeacephotography — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 02:15:21 +0000

Why would you gain respect for a guy who’s making a stupid financial decision?

By: thehawg

thehawg — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 02:05:13 +0000

Good move trying football after playing 4 years of basketball at the U.

By: futilephish

futilephish — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 01:56:06 +0000

Nice to hear a CANE talk like that! He didn’t learn that from Winslow:)

By: esorscher

esorscher — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 01:38:05 +0000

If the Saints won’t pay him another team will… kid’s got skills

By: peytonsneck18

peytonsneck18 — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 01:38:03 +0000

i think stonecoldsaidso and hulkhogansays is the same person, troll

By: vikingamericann

vikingamericann — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 01:36:27 +0000

Jimmy needs to get his money while he can. Most of us will make 2 to 3 million over our working lives. Then we retire. NFL players will make that in 5 years or less, but they will live as if they have 30 years of that income level. If he gives up 2 years of income, due to being humble, we may read about a bitter Jimmy in lawsuits or arrest reports after his career. However, throwing millions at him now could be just as bad. Too bad the NFL/NFLPA can’t work out a differed salary program, that would a significantly lower their taxes, and protect them from their money in the early years oh their career.

By: xxenterdadruxx

xxenterdadruxx — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 01:29:25 +0000

@stonecoldsaidso lmao at your comment. No crap you would take him over Fred Davis and why would the saints ever trade him. Wake up!

By: nyjets1017

nyjets1017 — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 01:27:03 +0000

I respect the hell out of any player who just goes out and plays. A lot of other players should follow his example instead of pissing and moaning all the time about the contract they signed

By: krakyahead

krakyahead — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:49:15 +0000

This kids a class act and humble as well his payday will come without the drama of holding out and it will be well deserved.

By: lauderdalesaintsfan

lauderdalesaintsfan — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:45:56 +0000

Jimmy baby superbowl time you are the man

By: dontgooffwondering

dontgooffwondering — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:32:58 +0000

This just shows that Jimmy is a truly humble man with a selfless attitude and a true appreciation for the opportunities he has been given. Ever since I heard his story I have respected him so much, but this just takes it to another level. The rest of the players in the NFL could learn a lot from him. Good on you, Jimmy.

By: odey1214

odey1214 — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:31:38 +0000

Smart. He should’t. Great player with a lot of potential, but before last year almost no one knew his name. He probably hasn’t made much money in the NFL anyway.

By: stonecoldsaidso

stonecoldsaidso — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:31:29 +0000

I’d welcome him on the Redskins over Fred Davis. Maybe some kind of trade can take place down the road.