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Jimmy Quote from 2011 on Playing Only with Brees
Posted on 2/20/14 at 9:52 am
Posted on 2/20/14 at 9:52 am
I've never been anything less than confident that Jimmy will stick around, then I remembered this interview that inspires more confidence (at least for now):
ESPN 12/27/11
NEW ORLEANS -- In the moments after Drew Brees broke Dan Marino’s record for passing yards in a season Monday night, a bunch of other New Orleans Saints were brought into the media room to talk about their quarterback.
Perhaps the most entertaining of the bunch was tight end Jimmy Graham. He was asked what he’d be doing if Brees wasn’t his quarterback.
“I’d be overseas playing basketball,’’ said Graham, who played basketball at the University of Miami.
Graham then had another very interesting revelation.
“I told Drew that whenever he decides to retire, I’m going to retire,’’ Graham said. “I’ll never play with another quarterback. I’m really serious about that.’’
Interesting because Graham is only in his second NFL season. Brees hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down, but he’ll turn 33 in January and can’t go on forever. Graham sounded very serious when he made the statement.
So keep an eye on this as the end of Brees’ career draws closer. Graham just might be serious about walking away from the game while he’s still young.
ESPN 12/27/11
NEW ORLEANS -- In the moments after Drew Brees broke Dan Marino’s record for passing yards in a season Monday night, a bunch of other New Orleans Saints were brought into the media room to talk about their quarterback.
Perhaps the most entertaining of the bunch was tight end Jimmy Graham. He was asked what he’d be doing if Brees wasn’t his quarterback.
“I’d be overseas playing basketball,’’ said Graham, who played basketball at the University of Miami.
Graham then had another very interesting revelation.
“I told Drew that whenever he decides to retire, I’m going to retire,’’ Graham said. “I’ll never play with another quarterback. I’m really serious about that.’’
Interesting because Graham is only in his second NFL season. Brees hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down, but he’ll turn 33 in January and can’t go on forever. Graham sounded very serious when he made the statement.
So keep an eye on this as the end of Brees’ career draws closer. Graham just might be serious about walking away from the game while he’s still young.
Posted on 2/20/14 at 9:54 am to LSUfan20005
Probably more of a testament to Drew's greatness than a literal comment.
Posted on 2/20/14 at 9:58 am to LSUfan20005
yeah its a great PR thing, but at the end of the days, its about getting paid.
Posted on 2/20/14 at 10:01 am to LSUfan20005
Football is a business first
Posted on 2/20/14 at 10:33 am to LSUfan20005
Great story, but don't hang your hopes on it.
Jimmy Graham was in his second season - his first season as a starter. Playing for the team that invited him to be on the sidelines for the superbowl and then took a chance on him and gave him a shot. He was a young kid with his head spinning from having his life completely turned around and becoming a star. Fast forward 2 years, he is a little more mature and more established. He's probably still very loyal, but will also be more realistic as well. I'm sure he wants to stay, but he probably sees the bigger picture at this point.
Jimmy Graham was in his second season - his first season as a starter. Playing for the team that invited him to be on the sidelines for the superbowl and then took a chance on him and gave him a shot. He was a young kid with his head spinning from having his life completely turned around and becoming a star. Fast forward 2 years, he is a little more mature and more established. He's probably still very loyal, but will also be more realistic as well. I'm sure he wants to stay, but he probably sees the bigger picture at this point.
This post was edited on 2/20/14 at 10:34 am
Posted on 2/20/14 at 10:47 am to GOON
What about...when he said it in September 2013?
The article has been pulled from Miami Hearld, but here's proof it existed
Or this quote from Jan 2014...
LINK
quote:
Jimmy Graham joked Wednesday that he sat down with quarterback Drew Brees last week for his own press conference.
For selfish reasons, Graham wanted to know when Brees, already 13 years into his NFL career, planned to retire. His answer would let Graham, a tight end, know when he should hang up his own cleats.
The short answer?
No time soon. Not the way Brees' body feels. Not with Sean Payton back on the sideline, calling plays and so many offensive options awaiting his next throw. Not with so much left to accomplish.
The article has been pulled from Miami Hearld, but here's proof it existed
Or this quote from Jan 2014...
quote:
I told Drew I'm going to retire with him so hopefully that'll happen.
LINK
Posted on 2/20/14 at 11:53 am to lighter345
I happily stand corrected. I hadn't heard of the recent comments.
Posted on 2/20/14 at 1:21 pm to LSUfan20005
Weeeeeell he better reconsider.
Posted on 2/20/14 at 1:59 pm to LSUfan20005
"The main thing about money, Bud, is it makes you do things you don't want to do."
I just keeping thinking of this quote from Wall Street. It's all about the money. Jimmy wants to get paid. That triumphs everything else.
I just keeping thinking of this quote from Wall Street. It's all about the money. Jimmy wants to get paid. That triumphs everything else.
This post was edited on 2/20/14 at 2:00 pm
Posted on 2/20/14 at 2:28 pm to LSUfan20005
I'm embarrassed for any person that thought "oh cool!!! Graham said he's never gonna play with any other quarterback than Brees!!!" The dude was simply testifying to the greatness that is Brees....not making a career decision.
Posted on 2/20/14 at 3:12 pm to JPLIII
It follows a similar path of:
I will love you forever
I will never leave you
I would never cheat
I will pull out...sure!
Posted on 2/20/14 at 3:16 pm to goatmilker
quote:
I will love you forever
I will never leave you
I would never cheat
I will pull out...sure!
Don't tease me bro.
Posted on 2/20/14 at 3:28 pm to LSUfan20005
Here's a quote I found that was said by every person in existence:
"I want to get paid as much as I think someone is willing to pay me."
"I want to get paid as much as I think someone is willing to pay me."
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