re: A look at the Tight End situation with and without Jimmy

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I think you need to list the TDs. By your own admission, you're cherry picking statistics to favor your argument. Losing those extra red zone TDs with Graham gone is going to be massive and it will be noticed.

I know the cool thing is to dismiss the guy headed out the door and call him soft and talk about how we won't miss him but we will. I remember numerous 1st and goals from inside the 5 yard line with Graham lined up out wide in single coverage. Even before the ball was snapped, everyone on the field and in the stadium knew where the ball was going but there was nothing that could be done about it.

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Actually, I think it may help. Brees became very predictable in the redzone with Jimmy and teams knew it was coming.

Looking at looks in the redzones by year:
2014 - WRs = 32, TE = 32, Graham = 26
2013 - WRs = 26, TE = 32, Graham = 26
2012 - WRs = 40, TE = 24, Graham = 17
2011 - WRs = 38, TE = 32, Graham = 28
2010 - WRs = 56, TE = 30, Graham = 9
2009 - WRs = 46, TE = 22, Graham = N/A

New Orleans had a better ranking in Redzone TD percentage in 2012 when Graham/TE's were targeted the least.

Red zone success will be much better supported with an improved running attack which Jimmy really hurt more than he helped.