GM says Saints will tag Graham if necessary

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Mickey Loomis said the Saints will use the franchise tag on tight end Jimmy Graham if necessary -- a move that could trigger a groundbreaking battle over whether the pending free agent should be officially considered a tight end or a wide receiver.

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