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The Evolution of the Tight End: Jimmy Graham

Found January 26, 2012 on Rant Sports: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jimmy Graham,  Drew Brees
TEAMS: New Orleans Saints

Jimmy Graham had his breakout season in only his second year playing in the NFL. Graham led the New Orleans Saints in receptions (99), receiving yards (1,310), and touchdowns (11) this past season. In addition, Graham will be representing the Saints this Sunday in Hawaii at the 2012 Pro Bowl, his first Pro Bowl selection. Few players have been able to take such a giant leap in only their second season, but Graham is a special player. The NFL game is becoming a predominantly pass first game and this system suits a player like Graham. It also helps a lot that Graham has such a great quarterback in Drew Brees to get him the ball. Graham does just about everything a good tight end does, but what makes him so great is that he is probably the most athletic at his position. Graham is the evolution of the tight end; standing at 6’7″ and 265 pounds he is a force to be reckoned with. What makes Graham so dangerous is that he is so much taller than defenders and he can jump higher than m...
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