If Graham was so great for the offense, (and I think he was when not over-used), why do you think Payton didn't try harder to replace him in FA or the draft? There were some great TE in the draft the past few years, and players like Cook rarely come on the market.
Well even though Graham hasn't put up NOLA numbers since leaving, he was still an all pro level talent at the position. There just aren't many of those. Watson's first time in was good, but not the same. They tried to get the elite athlete I'm fleener but injuries played a fvtor there, and as mentioned by others the entire defense from players to coaches had to be overhauled. Just one of those situations where tight end wasn't the highest priority.
good stuff as always, Rev
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to my ears, your banter with @ELLIASJWILLIAMS seemed to get a bit spiky this week
maybe y'all were just joshing more than usual, but i hope everything is chill