• Articles
  • News
  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Website Terms of Use
  • Contact
Total Packers - Green Bay Packers Blogs and News
  • Home
  • Analysis
  • Packers News
  • Contact
  • Disclaimer
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Analysis
  • Packers News
  • Contact
  • Disclaimer
No Result
View All Result
Total Packers
No Result
View All Result

Aaron Rodgers Wants Jimmy Graham in Green Bay

Joseph Bonham by Joseph Bonham
March 12, 2018
in Uncategorized
1

The Green Bay Packers appeared to be all in on former Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham. It was reportedly their first call — or certainly an early call — when the free agent tampering period opened Monday morning.

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is in as well. Rodgers and Graham have reportedly talked about playing together before.

Aaron Rodgers and Jimmy Graham “had been in touch” and “had talked about playing together previously” per @MikeGarafolo on @nflnetwork

— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) March 12, 2018

Per a friend of Rodgers, yes, these two have had that chat before. Still gonna come down to other factors as well but this is interesting. https://t.co/j9UYpIl3G5

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 12, 2018

That doesn’t necessarily mean anything, of course. A lot of guys discuss the hypotheticals of playing together one day. However, it seems that Graham is primarily looking at the Packers or a return to his initial team, the New Orleans Saints. Rodgers is obviously a big part of the reason he’s considering the Packers.

While we still consider the Saints the favorite in this chase, Graham could be looking at it this way. How many more years does Drew Brees have left? If Graham wants to ensure he finishes his career with a great quarterback, the Packers might be the more attractive destination.

Ultimately, the “other factors” will primarily be contract-related. The five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All Pro is used to getting paid large sums of money to ply his trade. Graham’s last contract averaged $10 million annually and included more than $20 million guaranteed.

I would not expect his next contract to average that much, but he won’t come cheap. Graham will be 32 in November and his production slipped in 2017, when he averaged less than 10 yards per catch (9.1) for the first time in his career. That suggests he’s lost a step.

When the Packers signed Martellus Bennett last year they gave him $7 million annually. Bennett is the same age as Graham. The guy the Packers let walk in free agency — Jared Cook — is at $5.3 million annually. He’s a year younger than the other two.

That said, neither player has the career statistics of Graham. This could be a pricey proposition for the Packers.

Tags: Aaron Rodgersfree agentsGreen Bay PackersJimmy Graham
Previous Post

Packers Looking At Receivers As Well

Next Post

Vikings Are Taking A Shot At Drew Brees

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers is injured in the 2023 NFL Season opener against the Buffalo Bills

Rodgers Tears Achilles Before Completes Pass as Jet

September 13, 2023
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) dodges pressure

Game Day: Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears – Week 1 2023

September 10, 2023
Frozen Tundra costumed fan at Lambeau Field 2022

5 Most Shocking Green Bay Packers Moments in History

September 9, 2023
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) dodges pressure

Green Bay Packers’ Recent Achievements in Football

September 2, 2023
Next Post
Drew Brees

Vikings Are Taking A Shot At Drew Brees

Comments 1

  1. Avatar for Hinder Hinder says:
    6 years ago

    Uh-oh! That means the Packers won’t sign him. Just like Jared Cook, whenever AR asks for anyone, management screws him.

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Total Packers - Green Bay Packers News and Rumors

Subscribe to Packers News Updates

100% Spam Free - Unsubscribe at any time.

Find It!

No Result
View All Result

Recent Posts

  • Packers Fail to Meet Detroit’s Challenge, Fall 34-20
  • Game Day: Lions Visit Green Bay Packers at Lambeau for Week 4 – 2023
  • Packers Steal Lambeau Opener From Saints 18-17
  • Can the Packers Bounce Back From Their Heartbreaking Loss Against the Falcons and Beat the Saints in Week 3?
  • Packers Collapse in 4th Quarter, Lose 25-24
  • Game Day: Packers vs Falcons – Week 2 – 2023 NFL Season
  • Game Preview: Green Bay Packers at Atlanta Falcons – Week 2 2023
  • Rodgers Tears Achilles Before Completes Pass as Jet
  • Packers Cruise Past Bears in Lopsided Loss
  • Game Day: Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears – Week 1 2023
  • 5 Most Shocking Green Bay Packers Moments in History
  • Green Bay Packers’ Recent Achievements in Football

Popular Tags

A.J. Hawk Aaron Rodgers Brett Favre Brian Gutekunst Bryan Bulaga Charles Woodson Chicago Bears Chicago Bears Clay Matthews Clay Matthews III Dallas Cowboys Davante Adams Detroit Lions Eddie Lacy fans Featured free agents game analysis Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers Greg Jennings injuries Jay Cutler Jermichael Finley Jordy Nelson Julius Peppers Mike McCarthy Mike McCarthy Minnesota Vikings Morgan Burnett New England Patriots New Orleans Saints NFL Oakland Raiders Philadelphia Eagles predictions Randall Cobb Sam Shields San Francisco 49ers Seattle Seahawks T.J. Lang Ted Thompson Ted Thompson Tramon Williams Ty Montgomery
No Result
View All Result
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Articles
  • News
  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Website Terms of Use
  • Contact

© 2023 Total Packers -- This site is not affiliated with the Green Bay Packers or Packers.com

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Analysis
  • Packers News
  • Contact
  • Disclaimer

© 2023 Total Packers -- This site is not affiliated with the Green Bay Packers or Packers.com