Packers signing Jimmy Graham

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Agreed. Now that I see the contract I REALLY hate it. I said seattle made a dumb trade when they got Jimmy and I was right. I do think MM will use him correctly, but 10 million a year?? No way.

You'd rather have the German Shepherd pay D-Rod 2-3 million bucks annually? You're crazy. D-Rod is as fruitless as an apple tree on the north pole, if not more. So slow, Bretsky could cover him. Makes Jimmy G look like Bubba Franks as a blocker.

Which of the current Pack free agents deserves to be re-signed at $2-3 M/yr? Janis.

[Pugger]

I'm fine with the contract and with bringing Graham in...

Couple of ifs with Wilkerson, but if he can return to form - excellent signing, worth the gamble.

Saw a report that the Packers were pursuing Rashaan Melvin, CB, Colts... Melvin for Randall?? In a heartbeat.

I'm very encouraged by what I'm seeing from Gute.

[Joemailman]

I'm fine with the contract and with bringing Graham in...

Couple of ifs with Wilkerson, but if he can return to form - excellent signing, worth the gamble.

Saw a report that the Packers were pursuing Rashaan Melvin, CB, Colts... Melvin for Randall?? In a heartbeat.

I'm very encouraged by what I'm seeing from Gute.

This seashells and balloons version of Wist is going to take a little getting used to. (Thanks Al McGuire)

[pbmax]

McCarthy will use him better than Bevell did because he won't be constrained by a defensive minded head coach who wants to block and run first.

But $10 mil per year is Jordy money and I am not sure he's going to have a Jordy kinda year. It'll take a few games to get up to speed.

[wist43]

This seashells and balloons version of Wist is going to take a little getting used to. (Thanks Al McGuire)

Lol... even a brat in the middle of a tantrum will settle down when ya give em what they want

[mraynrand]

Saw a report that the Packers were pursuing Rashaan Melvin, CB, Colts... Melvin for Randall?? In a heartbeat.

I'm very encouraged by what I'm seeing from Gute.

Signing Melvin would really be the silver tuna.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

McCarthy will use him better than Bevell did because he won't be constrained by a defensive minded head coach who wants to block and run first.

But $10 mil per year is Jordy money and I am not sure he's going to have a Jordy kinda year. It'll take a few games to get up to speed.

Tony G was traded to Atlanta at age 33 after Thompson failed to acquire him. In 5 seasons with the Falconers, Gonzalez averaged 82 catches, 837 yards and 7 TDs a year.

Jimmy G is more athletic than Tony G. A-Rod is a better QB than Matty Ice. A-Rod and Jimmy G are gonna light up the league.

[run pMc]

I hated this signing, but I'm coming around. It's a pricey contract, but if his athleticism doesn't leave him he could be a monster down the seam and in the red zone. He will still command a double team, and be as good as Finley. Assuming he stays healthy. Is that worth Jordy money?

It will take him a while to get on same page. I'm gonna guess he'll be in the neighborhood of 60 catches, 750 yards, 8 TDs. If he approaches Tony Gonzalez production (highly unlikely IMO) it will definitely be worth it. They'll need a blocking TE, but they shouldn't pay for one.

[woodbuck27]

I hated this signing, but I'm coming around. It's a pricey contract, but if his athleticism doesn't leave him he could be a monster down the seam and in the red zone. He will still command a double team, and be as good as Finley. Assuming he stays healthy. Is that worth Jordy money?

It will take him a while to get on same page. I'm gonna guess he'll be in the neighborhood of 60 catches, 750 yards, 8 TDs. If he approaches Tony Gonzalez production (highly unlikely IMO) it will definitely be worth it. They'll need a blocking TE, but they shouldn't pay for one.

If the chemistry between Aaron Rodgers and Jimmy Graham reaches the level we saw with Jordy Nelson this Contract will be solid.

The 750 Yards average may be a stretch.

I see him at closer to 600 yards MAX and 6-8 TD's. He's not a blocking TE. He's very likely going to be 'a Red Zone' Specialist.

This contract for Jimmy Graham is RICH for 6 TD's average per Season !

His contract needs to be backed up by ensuring his attitude as a Packer (Hello Aaron Rodgers!) and an excellent conditioning Program. The Conditioning Team in Green Bay needs to step up it's game. We see way too many player lost games.

Here ... his NFL Stat's and He's now 31 Years of age :

http://www.nfl.com/player/jimmygraham/497236/careerstats

[Anti-Polar Bear]

I hated this signing, but I'm coming around. It's a pricey contract, but if his athleticism doesn't leave him he could be a monster down the seam and in the red zone. He will still command a double team, and be as good as Finley. Assuming he stays healthy. Is that worth Jordy money?

It will take him a while to get on same page. I'm gonna guess he'll be in the neighborhood of 60 catches, 750 yards, 8 TDs. If he approaches Tony Gonzalez production (highly unlikely IMO) it will definitely be worth it. They'll need a blocking TE, but they shouldn't pay for one.

Unless Gutey acquires a legitimate #1 receiver, Graham should have little problems topping 1000 yards with a healthy A-Rod.

J-Mike never had ohsopretty stats cos he had share the rock with some pretty good players. The Packs best receiver at this moment is Adams, probably a 2 on most teams.

[run pMc]

Unless Gutey acquires a legitimate #1 receiver, Graham should have little problems topping 1000 yards with a healthy A-Rod.

J-Mike never had ohsopretty stats cos he had share the rock with some pretty good players. The Packs best receiver at this moment is Adams, probably a 2 on most teams.

Fair points. I think if Graham is drawing double coverage that will help Adams and whomever else they trot out.
Whether this is a good signing comes down to 3 things for me: (1) whether he can stay healthy, (2) whether he can click with Rodgers and the offense, (3) whether he approaches his NO production vs. his SEA production.
I know there are a lot of MM haters, but I fully expect him to be able to incorporate things into their offensive scheme that work to Graham's strengths.

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahJi00.htm

[denverYooper]

McCarthy will use him better than Bevell did because he won't be constrained by a defensive minded head coach who wants to block and run first.

But $10 mil per year is Jordy money and I am not sure he's going to have a Jordy kinda year. It'll take a few games to get up to speed.

They just need Adams to have a Jordy kinda year.

I think they are looking to add a different dimension with Graham.

[pbmax]

They just need Adams to have a Jordy kinda year.

I think they are looking to add a different dimension with Graham.

I hope so. I miss the days of the Big 5, when the only two questions were when the offense gonna blow past 30 points.

And would the defense keep it under 30.

[bobblehead]

I hated this signing, but I'm coming around. It's a pricey contract, but if his athleticism doesn't leave him he could be a monster down the seam and in the red zone. He will still command a double team, and be as good as Finley. Assuming he stays healthy. Is that worth Jordy money?

It will take him a while to get on same page. I'm gonna guess he'll be in the neighborhood of 60 catches, 750 yards, 8 TDs. If he approaches Tony Gonzalez production (highly unlikely IMO) it will definitely be worth it. They'll need a blocking TE, but they shouldn't pay for one.

If you need a blocker at TE that can't catch the ball you use a tackle. If you need a receiver at TE that can't block you use a receiver.

Jimmy has some value, and in MMs offense which doesn't like to call run plays and telegraphs the fuck out of it when he does, Jimmy should be a good fit. I'm just not convinced 10 mil is a good price for a big receiver.

[call_me_ishmael]

The player you folks who want a stud blocker and receiver are looking for is Rob Gronkowski, greatest TE in NFL history. I think Graham will be good enough.