New Orleans Saints Rumors: Jimmy Graham To Miss 3 Weeks
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The New Orleans Saints 2014 season just got a lot more complicated, as the latest word on TE Jimmy Graham is not encouraging.
#Saints star TE Jimmy Graham expected to miss 2-3 weeks after the bye with a shoulder sprain, source says. Likely out vs. #Lions & #Packers
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 12, 2014
The last thing the 2-3 Saints need is to be without Drew Brees‘ favorite target. Graham is undeniably New Orleans’ best receiving weapon, and he’s not a guy that can replaced. There are no other Jimmy Graham’s just hanging around the league. The guy is simply in a class of his own.
But, even with that harsh reality, the Saints will march forward with their top-notch leadership. Fans shouldn’t panic over this Graham injury, even though it’s far from ideal, because Sean Payton and Brees will somehow keep the team competitive during this potential rough patch.
As far as Graham’s backup is concerned, it’s more of a backup(s) situation. Benjamin Watson, Tom Crabtree and Josh Hill all could see snaps to try and fill the void left by the All-Pro’s absence.
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