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Drew Brees on Jimmy Graham Trade “I’m as Shocked as Everyone Else”

Shocking is almost an understatement for the action that went down earlier Tuesday when the New Orleans Saints traded star tight end Jimmy Graham for a first-round pick and Seattle Seahawks’ center Max Unger.

Quarterback Drew Brees was apparently just as surprised as everyone else:

I’m as shocked as everyone else,” Brees said. “I love the guy.”

Brees has been playing catch with Graham for five seasons where the beastly tight end has tallied 4,752 receiving yards and scored 59 touchdowns. The trade is indeed shocking, and it will be much different watching Graham suit up in Seahawks’ uniform this upcoming season.

Unfortunately, the push to move Graham was simply a matter of the Saints trying to lower their indebted salary cap by moving on from one of their most expensive players.

Brees may be surprised, but Unger was a much-needed addition along the team’s offensive line.

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