By: Emilio and Nathaniel
The New Orleans Saints and Seattle Seahawks have agreed on a trade sending Pro Bowl tight end Jimmy Graham and a Fourth Round draft pick to Seattle for a 2015 First Round draft pick along with center Max Unger. He signed a four-year, $40 million contract that will pay him $10 million this season and has $20.9 million in guaranteed money.
Seattle Seahawk's point of view: Graham is regarded as one of the best pass-catching tight ends in the NFL, a man who often lines up as a wide receiver. He has 4,752 receiving yards and 51 touchdowns since entering the NFL as a third-round pick in 2010. The Seahawks really needed a tight end along with a red zone threat and they got both of those things with this trade. (When Graham is healthy).
New Orleans Saint's point of view: The Saints have lost a key in their offense but, according to Sean Payton (the Saint's Head Coach), the Saints will be able to move the ball just fine without Graham. With two First Round draft picks, the Saints might be considering grabbing a QB for their future, as Drew Brees is aging. The Saints also acquired max Unger, arguably one of the best Centers in the league, if not injured. Putting him in the middle of Jahri Evans and Ben Grubbs. Giving Drew Brees a longer time in the pocket.
Overall, a surprising trade. Works out for both teams to an extent (mostly for the Seahawks). Look for the Seahawks to make an appearance in the Super Bowl 50.
