Newly Signed Saints WR T.J. Graham Once Attempted To Hide In An End Zone [VIDEO]
The Saints have scooped up a new wide receiver by the name of T.J. Graham, who once unsuccessfully attempted to hide in an end zone—in broad daylight.
According to NOLA.com, Graham is one of several players who worked out for the Saints on Monday and a source is saying the former Jets wide receiver has signed with New Orleans.
Graham was a 2012 third round draft pick for the Bills, spending two seasons in Buffalo before relocating to New York and eventually being released after training camp earlier this year.
The Saints are definitely in dire need of a receiver with an already-aging Marques Colston going down with a separated shoulder. New Orleans brought back on-again, off-again receiver Joe Morgan for the umpteenth time, but let's face it—it's time for the Saints to identify a solid receiver to play opposite of 2014 first-round draft pick Brandin Cooks.
I could be wrong, but I'm going to say Graham is more of a Mr. Right Now, and not so much of a Mr. Right—but in the meantime, I will find humor in the fact that the former Jets wide receiver's most notable moment to date is a failed trick play where he "hid" in the end zone during a kick return.
Unfortunately the play didn't work—and while many still wonder why the Jets even attempted the play. Rex Ryan, the head coach at the time, offered this explanation:
That was on me. I was just trying to give us a spark. With the way Percy was returning the ball, I thought everyone would attack him and not think about a throwback. I think they did an outstanding job of playing it. Percy was heads-up enough to not throw it over there.
As bad as that was it still doesn't come close to the head-scratching play the Colts tried running against the Patriots this past weekend.
As an act of good faith, I believe Graham should make his jersey number #80—for obvious reasons.
If that request happens to go over his head, just let Rafael Bush explain.
[via FTW]