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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Jimmy Graham gets $21M of his $40M total in his deal by mid Feb. Earns $12M in the form of a signing bonus</p>— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/statuses/489145273491263488">July 15, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Jimmy Graham gets $13 million in '14, or more than WR money he was seeking in lost arbitration case. Saints gets $3 mill extra cap space</p>— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) <a href="https://twitter.com/mortreport/statuses/489142315215503360">July 15, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Congrats to my bro <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham">@TheJimmyGraham</a>. Well deserved!</p>— Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceMoore16/statuses/489138524981964800">July 15, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Jimmy Graham deal is worth $21 million over 2, $30 million over 3. The $21 million becomes fully guaranteed in mid-Feb. He gets $12M to sign</p>— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/statuses/489133030393790464">July 15, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Graham was the only unsigned tagged player. For Hardy, the '15 tag would cost Carolina $15.74M. Orakpo's '15 tag would be $13.75M for Skins.</p>— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/statuses/489134417277763584">July 15, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p> <a href="http://t.co/woPLFFd4Wo">http://t.co/woPLFFd4Wo</a></p>— Sedrick Ellis (@SedrickEllis1) <a href="https://twitter.com/SedrickEllis1/statuses/489130401353728000">July 15, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Great to hear my dude <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham">@TheJimmyGraham</a> got his deal done!!! congrats!!! Now back to the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/questforaz?src=hash">#questforaz</a></p>— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) <a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94/statuses/489124543491878912">July 15, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Congrats to <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham">@TheJimmyGraham</a> Couldn't be happier! I'm gonna miss those goal post moving on the PAT's. <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints">@Saints</a> <a href="http://t.co/WJtszwdoEv">pic.twitter.com/WJtszwdoEv</a></p>— Garrett Hartley (@GHartley5) <a href="https://twitter.com/GHartley5/statuses/489124008000892928">July 15, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>40-Year-Old Mom Becomes <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a>' Cheerleader <a href="https://t.co/kF0VNcAIRQ">https://t.co/kF0VNcAIRQ</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/GMA">@GMA</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/michaelstrahan">@MichaelStrahan</a> <a href="http://t.co/d4Z5qEppmn">pic.twitter.com/d4Z5qEppmn</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/489111188525940736">July 15, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I don't care if its 95 degrees or 105 degrees it's all the same to me hot is hot I can't tell the difference anyway and right now it's hot</p>— rafael bush (@rbush36) <a href="https://twitter.com/rbush36/statuses/489108447263092736">July 15, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I missed this place! It's good to be back! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Barcelona?src=hash">#Barcelona</a> <a href="http://t.co/Br2rhjrYst">http://t.co/Br2rhjrYst</a></p>— Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReggieBush/statuses/489092782376910848">July 15, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Jimmy Graham led the <a href="https://twitter.com/nfl">@NFL</a> in TDs with 16 in 2013, video of each -> <a href="http://t.co/7hAyQBzGA9">http://t.co/7hAyQBzGA9</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> <a href="http://t.co/55hxSiGf4j">pic.twitter.com/55hxSiGf4j</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/489091668722065408">July 15, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham">@TheJimmyGraham</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WHODAT?src=hash">#WHODAT</a></p>— Thomas Morstead (@thomasmorstead) <a href="https://twitter.com/thomasmorstead/statuses/489078536326500352">July 15, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/SedrickEllis1">@SedrickEllis1</a> all those years of training and sacrifice dude you're entitled to a few Coronas lol...we miss ya!! <a href="http://t.co/szVk1dIgt4">pic.twitter.com/szVk1dIgt4</a></p>— Shandon (@girls_with_guts) <a href="https://twitter.com/girls_with_guts/statuses/488702980179247105">July 14, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Here's a look at how high <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> players' cap figures jump in 2015 <a href="http://t.co/097lj6QGPx">http://t.co/097lj6QGPx</a></p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/489074052862984193">July 15, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham">@TheJimmyGraham</a> woke up this morning like... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> <a href="http://t.co/D7IqbJlpW6">http://t.co/D7IqbJlpW6</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/489059378608107521">July 15, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"the Saints are in perpetual salary cap hell" says Tampa blogger whose team is starting a McCown on purpose.</p>— Bradley Warshauer (@bradleypw) <a href="https://twitter.com/bradleypw/statuses/489057586721734657">July 15, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> one of NFL's few truly complete teams. Juggernaut offense + last year's No. 4 defense + Jairus Byrd, Victor Butler, healthy Vaccaro.</p>— Evan Silva (@evansilva) <a href="https://twitter.com/evansilva/statuses/489033286002294785">July 15, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Finally they pay my boy <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham">@TheJimmyGraham</a> congrats bro..</p>— Kenny Dwayne Vaccaro (@KennyVaccaro4) <a href="https://twitter.com/KennyVaccaro4/statuses/489053532134191104">July 15, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Pay the man! Boom!</p>— Jonathan Vilma (@JonVilma51) <a href="https://twitter.com/JonVilma51/statuses/489052249294110720">July 15, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhoDatNation?src=hash">#WhoDatNation</a>, where should we make <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham">@TheJimmyGraham</a> take us out to eat to celebrate? Btw price is no option!!!!</p>— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenjaminSWatson/statuses/489047737963261952">July 15, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham">@TheJimmyGraham</a> Glad to have you back Bruddah!</p>— akiem hicks (@The_Dream99) <a href="https://twitter.com/The_Dream99/statuses/489047488599314432">July 15, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Saints News
Tony Gonzalez on Jimmy Graham deal: ‘He’s underpaid still’ | For The Win
The 14-time Pro Bowl tight end thinks Jimmy Graham's big contract isn't large enough.
Graham gets $13 million this year, $8 million next year | ProFootballTalk
Per a source with knowledge of the contract, Graham received $12 million to sign, along with a $1 million base salary for 2014. That’s $13 million in the first year (math!) and a cap number of $4 million.
Julius Thomas glad Graham, Saints came to an agreement | ProFootballTalk
We've paid a lot of attention to Saints tight end Jimmy Graham's push for a new contract over the last few months and we haven't been alone in the effort.
UPDATE: Jimmy Graham signs record deal with Saints, to earn $21 million in first two years | wwltv.com New Orleans
They waited until the final moments. But in the end, Jimmy Graham and the Saints have come to terms on a long-term deal. The deal, four-years and $40 million, with $21 million guaranteed, makes Graham the new salary king among tight ends .
Hoss, Yellin discuss details on Graham's deal with Saints | wwltv.com New Orleans
WWLTV.com Saints writer Lyons Yellin joins Mike Hoss with more details on Tuesday’s deal between Jimmy Graham and the Saints.
Rabalais: Crescent City skies brighter because of Graham deal | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
When a harsh phrase like "grievance hearing" enters the conversation, it’s not easy for both sides to get past the hard feelings and tough …
Timeline: How the Jimmy Graham deal got done | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
Jan. 21 At Senior Bowl practice in Moblie, Alabama, Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis confirms the Saints are willing to put the franchi…
Drew Brees says awkwardness won’t linger between Saints, Jimmy Graham | Q
Drew Brees has been there, and he said he knows how his team will react to Jimmy Graham's new deal.
New Orleans Saints players share their thoughts on Jimmy Graham's contract | NOLA.com
Graham agreed to a new deal on Tuesday morning.
More than six years later, Dallas Clark’s deal apparently gets topped | ProFootballTalk
And when a player becomes the highest paid player at a given position, we assume that the prior record didn’t stand for all that long. When it comes to tight ends, Jimmy Graham’s new high-water mark comes more than six years after the last one was set.
New Orleans Saints, Jimmy Graham score with long-term deal - ESPN
Right about now, both Jimmy Graham and the New Orleans Saints should be spiking footballs over the goal post. This is how it was always supposed to
Four downs: Implications of Jimmy Graham’s new deal | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
Tuesday morning’s agreement on a multi-year contract between the Saints and tight end Jimmy Graham carries lots of implications. Here’s fou…
25 reasons to get excited about 2014 Saints training camp presented by Verizon: Draft Picks
The New Orleans Saints drafted six players in the 2014 NFL Draft
40-year old mom becomes New Orleans Saintsation
Saintsation Kriste shared her inspiring story with Good Morning America on Tuesday
Saints rankings: No. 4 S Jairus Byrd - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
I'm ranking the top 20 New Orleans Saints players leading up to training camp. It's based on their current value -- meaning both past accomplishments
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NFL News
Lovie Smith: Releasing Revis allowed Bucs to get "three real good players" for same price | ProFootballTalk
When the Buccaneers released cornerback Darrelle Revis in March, they got out from under a contract slated to pay him as much as $16 million in 2014. And as head coach Lovie Smith saw it, the call to part ways with Revis, while not a slam dunk, came down to Revis' value relative to the budget spa...
Former Bucs guard says Greg Schiano should get another shot | ProFootballTalk
The Buccaneers were obviously a mess last year. But not everyone is willing to blame it all on former coach Greg Schiano. Longtime Bucs guard Davin Joseph, about to go to camp with the Rams after eight years in Tampa Bay, said he thinks Schiano will get another chance.
PFT Preseason Power Rankings No. 15: Pittsburgh Steelers | ProFootballTalk
For years, the Steelers have consistently reloaded. As older and/or expensive players exited, younger, cheaper, and in most cases nationally-unknown players stepped in and stepped up. That trend hasn't held in recent years.
Preseason Power Rankings No. 16: San Diego Chargers | ProFootballTalk
The 2013 Chargers earned the AFC's final wild card berth on the final day of the regular season, and were they ever the definition of a wild card. Of the Chargers' seven losses a season ago, six were by one score or less.
Jermichael Finley says playing again is ‘a pride issue now’ | Q
Despite a nasty injury and a guaranteed paycheck, Jermichal Finley wants to get back on the field.
Kluwe to sue Vikings | ProFootballTalk
In a press conference that likely will have begun by the time I press "publish" on this post, former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe will announce that he plans to sue the Vikings as a result of the team's failure to make public the report of the investigation regarding his claim of homophobic comments a.