As of last year, the Saints have put themselves into the "team with the best tight end" argument. Jimmy Graham exploded onto the scene, being the first tight end to break Kellen Winslow, Sr's record of most yards by a tight end in a season. Graham was eventually passed by Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots, the other team in the argument.
As of now, there are six tight ends on the active roster. Graham is obviously a given to make the team, but from there anything can happen. In the past, the Saints have brought either three or four tight ends into the season depending on the number of fullbacks they keep. I predict they will keep three this year to free up that extra man at fullback. Therefore, five guys will be battling it out for the last two spots at tight end.
New Orleans Saints
Record: 7-9
3rd in NFC South
Home: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
Capacity: 73,068
3rd in NFC South
Home: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
Capacity: 73,068
Saints Roster Breakdown: Tight Ends
Canal Street Chronicles 8/16/2012
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State Pol
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