Add prolific Saints tight end Jimmy Graham to the list of players who don't want to receive the franchise tag.
Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said he would rather reach a long-term deal with Graham, but might be forced to slap the franchise tag on him rather than allow him to walk in free agency.
"I'm not keen on the franchise tag," Graham told ESPN. "That would be really unfortunate. ... If that happens, it doesn't really matter what I prefer."
Graham has emerged as the most productive tight end in the game. He caught 86 passes for 1,215 yards and an NFL-best 16 touchdowns this season before getting shut down in a playoff loss to Seattle following a pre-game verbal skirmish with Seahawks players.