Jimmy Graham News

Sean Payton 's return as acting head coach of the New Orleans Saints makes them a very difficult team to project heading into the 2013 NFL season.

However, that season ended with an ankle injury that required surgery. The 2012 campaign was cut short was a broken forearm.

There's no way to characterize the 2012 NFL season for the New Orleans Saints other than saying that it was bizarre and that it was a let-down. After all, they were facing the dilemma of "Bounty-gate" and the ensuing suspensions to guys like linebacker Jonathon Vilma and their dynamic head coach, Sean Payton , whose absence may have been felt the ... (more)

It is ironic that two of the Saints 2013 NFL Draft picks, Kenny Vaccaro of Texas and Kenny Stills of Oklahoma, were fierce college rivals.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees congratulates Darren Sproles after his second quarter touchdown run during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New Orleans Saints at the Superdome on Sunday, December 16, 2012.

He's so athletic, and can do things no other tight end can. Combine that with Drew Brees and a pass-happy offense , and look for Graham to have another monster 2013, which will include near 100 catches, about 1000 yards plus yards and double digit scores.

For starters, it's never too early to think about position battles for a team, especially after a strong Free Agency Frenzy coupled with a most interesting draft.

Nov 18, 2012; Oakland, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham tries to break free from the grasp of Oakland Raiders safety Mike Mitchell at the O.co Coliseum.

May 3, 2013; Tampa Bay, FL, USA; A general view as Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookies work out during rookie mini camp at One Buc Place.

Time for a look at some team-by-team highlights from Friday's NFC South chat: ATLANTA FALCONS Jack : Who's do you think would be the best free agent fit for Atlanta right now? Pat Yasinskas: I'll go the popular route and say Richard Seymour .

One of the ways to build a competitive fantasy football team is to draft players that other owners in your league undervalue.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is sacked by Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson at the Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday December 30, 2012.

Dec 23, 2012; Arlington, TX, USA; New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham fights for the ball after a fumble in overtime against Dallas Cowboys safety Eric Frampton at Cowboys Stadium.

November 18, 2012; Oakland, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham tries to break free from Oakland Raiders cornerback Mike Mitchell after making a catch in the fourth quarter at O.co Coliseum.

But quarterbacks haven't been the only players to strike it super rich of late. The contract wideout Calvin Johnson inked in March of 2012 included $60 million guaranteed, and Mario Williams' deal had $50 million built in.

According to Berry, it's Tampa Bay running back Doug Martin . Berry ranks Martin as the No.

Drew Brees has been supplied with arguably the best receiving tight end you could possibly ask for in Jimmy Graham , an incredibly reliable possession receiver in Marques Colston , a consistently stacked backfield and an offensive mastermind in Coach Sean Payton .

In a Mike Triplett article, D-Sharp says he's heard coaches and scouts from around the league say Kenny Vaccaro is "the real deal." Former NFL safety Matt Bowen says Vaccaro to the Saints was his "favorite pick of the night." In other news, Sean Payton to receive honorary doctorate of public service from Eastern Illinois University.

The Saints are known for finding gems after the draft is complete, but what can we really expect from these players in the first year? Towards the end of the seventh round, teams start narrowing down who might be available after the draft and who to go after.

As the 2013 NFL draft has come and gone, clarity has been brought as to just what the 2013 New Orleans Saints depth chart will look like.