The Facts:
Saints GM Mickey Loomis told reporters Tuesday at the Senior Bowl that the team will use their franchise tag on Graham if a long-term pact can't be struck, according to Sean Fazende of WVUE-TV.
Reported by NFL.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Loomis confirmed that his front-office squad views Graham as a tight end, not a wide receiver, despite the pass-catcher playing just one-third of this season's snaps at the position he was drafted at in 2010. Graham is used all over the field in Sean Payton's offense, with most of his damage coming on the outside against smaller cornerbacks who don't have a prayer against the 6-7, 265-pound gem. Why the positional debate? Last year's tag for wideouts was set at a hefty $4.5 million higher than what designated tight ends had coming their way. ... Stay tuned. There's no reason to expect a quick resolution.
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