One AFC coach told SI.com's Peter King that the Saints' selection of Jimmy Graham late in the third round Friday was the "best pick in the draft."

"Give him time, and in that offense, he'll be better than (Jeremy) Shockey by the start of next year," the coach predicted. We also love the pick, with David Thomas in a contract year and Shockey's pass-catching value in decline. Graham is big and physical enough to develop into an adequate blocker. As a receiver, he's got more upside than any tight end drafted over the weekend.
Source: SI.com

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