'You got to make them count': Preseason is Saints backup QB Garrett Grayson's stage to prove himself
 

Garrett Grayson won’t see the field much when it counts unless catastrophe strikes.

He’ll spend his year throwing passes away from the roars of a crowd or even a set of outside eyes. These next four weeks of preseason are the four weeks that should matter the most to him. This is his opportunity to showcase his abilities to the team, his doubters and himself.

And it’s not only important that he showcase his growth to his own team, looking down the road, even if Drew Brees outlasts him in New Orleans, it would help elevate Grayson's stock and put him on the radar for teams around the league.

“Going into the preseason games that’s when it starts to count and you have to base yourself off that,” Grayson said. “Every game this preseason will be an opportunity. That’s how I came into training camp, those games you got to make them count.”

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Grayson knows his place on the team. He’s said all along that he was happy to come to a situation where he could sit and learn from Brees. He’s also aware that Luke McCown was brought back on a two-year deal, which, seemingly means there’s at least an intention to have him serve as the backup again.

But that doesn’t mean he’s going to rest on being the third-string quarterback. There’s a desire to be the best one on the team burning inside of him. This is his stage to prove that he shouldn’t be considered the third wheel.

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Re: 'You got to make them count': Preseason is Saints backup QB Garrett Grayson's stage to prove himself
 

It all begins tonight ...

Hate to keep beating my :deadhorse2:, but if that interior D line brings their A game this season, our young secondary group could have a lot of success.

Re: 'You got to make them count': Preseason is Saints backup QB Garrett Grayson's stage to prove himself
 

Just saying, if we score more points than they do we win!

Re: 'You got to make them count': Preseason is Saints backup QB Garrett Grayson's stage to prove himself
 

Unfortunately we can't count on winning the "shoot outs" every week.
At some point, you must be able to stop teams on 3rd down.

Re: 'You got to make them count': Preseason is Saints backup QB Garrett Grayson's stage to prove himself
 

How has he been in camp this year? I haven't really heard his name.

Re: 'You got to make them count': Preseason is Saints backup QB Garrett Grayson's stage to prove himself
 

He's thrown fewer interceptions than Drew.

Re: 'You got to make them count': Preseason is Saints backup QB Garrett Grayson's stage to prove himself
 

REPORTED GARRETT GRAYSON HOUSE FOR SALE.
It was reported that he put his house up for sale. I guess Drew Brees is about to sign a new long term deal or maybe we are going to trade him.

Re: 'You got to make them count': Preseason is Saints backup QB Garrett Grayson's stage to prove himself
 

#3 the depth chart.

GG should get plenty of playing time tonight though.

Re: 'You got to make them count': Preseason is Saints backup QB Garrett Grayson's stage to prove himself
 

Well we rarely keep 3 QB's on the roster.

I think this year it is really going to be hard to keep with all the bright spots at WR ect. He'd pretty much have to show progress and that he is capable of being a Number 2 at best.

Re: 'You got to make them count': Preseason is Saints backup QB Garrett Grayson's stage to prove himself
 

If GG doesn't take that next step then Sean Payton may want to use the QB roster spot elsewhere. If we roll with two I imagine Drew is signing long term and GG is not developing the way the Saints expected. If so, we will be eyeballing college QB's the next few years.

Re: 'You got to make them count': Preseason is Saints backup QB Garrett Grayson's stage to prove himself
 

i could be wrong as i am not on the saints payroll, but i feel like it would be rather surprising to see grayson not here. I think they'd give him at least two years...he was drafted in the third round

Re: 'You got to make them count': Preseason is Saints backup QB Garrett Grayson's stage to prove himself
 

I still think he's the guy, assuming someone uber-amazing doesn't fall into our lap.

Re: 'You got to make them count': Preseason is Saints backup QB Garrett Grayson's stage to prove himself
 

i would like to see him with the 1's for at least 2 games in preseason. might be able to latch on later if qb positions get thin. a couple of years under brees would hurt his chances.

Re: 'You got to make them count': Preseason is Saints backup QB Garrett Grayson's stage to prove himself
 

Take what the defense gives you Garrett!

Re: 'You got to make them count': Preseason is Saints backup QB Garrett Grayson's stage to prove himself
 

Pick one:
1. GG has an amazing preseason and we cut Luke (and tell him to leave his phone on)
2. GG performs as expected and we carry him as he #3 all year, which yes, costs a valuable roster spot (we could also play the weekly cut Friday / sign Monday game that we are known for (Palco-Tanner style))
3. He sucks in PS, and we cut him and try to hide him on the practice squad (ala Chase, Griffin)
4. He gets hurt (legit or not) and gets another year to develop while on IR

Re: 'You got to make them count': Preseason is Saints backup QB Garrett Grayson's stage to prove himself
 

Man, can the kid get a chance to develop.

Re: 'You got to make them count': Preseason is Saints backup QB Garrett Grayson's stage to prove himself
 

We all know Disaster can strike at any time there has to be a plan in place for the Backup QB. Didn't Luke have surgery at the end of last season.