Coach Tuesday Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 I'm usually not a fan of the fantasy football-style wild trade ideas, but this one makes sense to me. The Eagles are looking to deal Brandon Graham, who doesn't fit in their 3-4 as a somewhat undersized passrusher: http://www.phillymag.com/birds247/2014/04/11/wake-call-29/ The Eagles are in need of a speedy WR, having lost Desean Jackson. T.J. Graham is expendable now that we've signed Mike Williams; it appears he doesn't fit in Marrone's plans anyhow. Why not trade one Graham for another? It would save us some $$ on uniforms. Just a thought.
smapdi Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) Where do I sign? I would love this deal. Scratch another need off the draft board for no cost. He reminds me of the Jerry Hughes situation last season. Former 1st rounder with high expectations that could use a change of scenery. 6'2" / 265lb. 3 sacks last season & 5.5 sacks the year before. I really don't know how the Eagles would value TJ though. I'd rather have the pass rusher myself but there is no doubt that TJ offers your offense deep ball speed like no other. More then likely would have to throw in a draft pick & I don't think I want to be losing any more picks in this deep draft. Edited April 11, 2014 by smapdi
D521646 Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 I don't like it at all. Unlike the peanut gallery, TJ Graham is not a bad receiver. He was open on MOST of his thrown to attempts last year, MOST of the failed attempts were not his fault. I think with some consistency at QB, we see a great player emerging this year. Tim-
boyst Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 I would wait until a few games in to the season at the least to ship Graham. He has no reason to be traded yet unless it is for an upgrade.
Coach Tuesday Posted April 11, 2014 Author Posted April 11, 2014 I don't like it at all. Unlike the peanut gallery, TJ Graham is not a bad receiver. He was open on MOST of his thrown to attempts last year, MOST of the failed attempts were not his fault. I think with some consistency at QB, we see a great player emerging this year. Tim- I just don't think the Bills value T.J. - the fact that they're bringing in Odell Beckham for a pre-draft workout speaks volumes to me.
947 Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 Potential or not, there is no way any other NFL will give up ANYTHING for TJ Graham. He has shown nothing in 2 seasons, and wouldn't event warrant a 7th round pick in trade. If any team wanted him, they're thinking they can get him for nothing after he gets cut. We're best off keeping him and hoping he develops into a useful asset. I would like to see Brandon Graham as a Bill though. Not sure he really offers anything that Hughes doesn't already give us.
jimmy10 Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 Can we throw Tim Graham into the transaction? Then I'd be all for it.
D521646 Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 Potential or not, there is no way any other NFL will give up ANYTHING for TJ Graham. He has shown nothing in 2 seasons, and wouldn't event warrant a 7th round pick in trade. If any team wanted him, they're thinking they can get him for nothing after he gets cut. We're best off keeping him and hoping he develops into a useful asset. I would like to see Brandon Graham as a Bill though. Not sure he really offers anything that Hughes doesn't already give us. I guess people really do watch different games? In two years I do not think that TJ has dropped a single ball that was catchable. Tim-
RuntheDamnBall Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 I was hoping that this was going to be a full on nutjob post advocating a trade of TJ Graham for Jimmy Graham.
QB Bills Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 I guess people really do watch different games? In two years I do not think that TJ has dropped a single ball that was catchable. Tim- he dropped a couple against Seattle, but I agree with your general idea He's better than most people think. Always running open, yet the qb can't get him the ball.
ExWNYer Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 he dropped a couple against Seattle, but I agree with your general idea He's better than most people think. Always running open, yet the qb can't get him the ball. This place isn't happy (or is that miserable?) without a whipping boy. EJ and TJ are your current leaders in the clubhouse.
Turbosrrgood Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) I'd love that...Except I'm skeptical that Grahams trade value is worth anything more than a used tampon. It's more likely he simply gets cut. Edited April 11, 2014 by Turbosrrgood
Coach Tuesday Posted April 11, 2014 Author Posted April 11, 2014 I'd love that...Except I'm skeptical that Grahams trade value is worth anything more than a used tampon. What time and how burnt?
Luxy312 Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 I don't like it at all. Unlike the peanut gallery, TJ Graham is not a bad receiver. He was open on MOST of his thrown to attempts last year, MOST of the failed attempts were not his fault. I think with some consistency at QB, we see a great player emerging this year. Tim- TJ, is that you? LOL. It's not his fault that he drops passes hitting him in the hands, because they're NOT HIS HANDS. He's the victim of a cruel hand transplant conspiracy. Honestly, I would trade Graham in a heartbeat. Johnson/Woods/Williams/Goodwin make him expendable.
snamsnoops Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 I guess people really do watch different games? In two years I do not think that TJ has dropped a single ball that was catchable. Tim- I agree. TJ is a gifted athlete with amazing speed. QB play has a lot to do with his production or lack of. This is his 3rd year and usually players r givin that amount of time to show what they have. If we see no improvement in his game this year we can cut ties after this season. I am not ready to give up on the kid.
Mr. WEO Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 I guess people really do watch different games? In two years I do not think that TJ has dropped a single ball that was catchable. Tim- "Jump catch".........
st pete gogolak Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 Yeah, when I saw this I also thought it was a nutjob TJ for Jimmy trade. Maybe acquire Brandon and trade both of our Grahams for one of the Saints? Frankly, I don't know if we'd be able to pull off a TJ Graham for Otto Graham trade and he's dead.
FireChan Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 "Jump catch"......... I hope we see what TJ can do with a QB who isn't unwilling or unable to throw the ball downfield.
billykaykay Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 I guess people really do watch different games? In two years I do not think that TJ has dropped a single ball that was catchable. Tim- Wasn't it TJ that dropped Tuel's pass in the Cleveland game ?
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