Jimmy Graham Extension a Win-Win for 2014; Gives TE Yet Another Shot at a Payday

July 15, 2014   ·   Ty Schalter   ·   Jump to comments

After all the rumors and speculation, grievances, hearings and appeals, the one thing that was absolutely inevitable finally happened: Jimmy Graham got paid.
The 6'7", 265-pound tight end is a one-of-a-kind offensive weapon, averaging 90 catches for 1,169 yards and 12 touchdowns over the last three seasons. That's best among all tight ends in all three categories over that period, according to Pro Football Reference.
Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, he's getting paid accordingly. The Saints have locked up Graham's services with a four-year, $40 million contract, $21 million of that guaranteed. Now Drew Brees has his favorite weapon back in time to make a deep run into the playoffs.
But what does it mean for Graham and the Saints going forward? Will the cap-strapped Saints struggle under the weight of this deal? Will the drawn-out battle between player and team (including head coach Sean Payton testifying against Graham) sour their relationship?
Might Graham still have...

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