Saints and Jameis Winston reach an agreement on a 1-year deal

The Dude · 03-16-2021, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by rezburna

I can see it, even though I know Hill would never beat Winston in an open competition. He’s just so loved.

I think Payton gave Hill his obligatory shot last year. He owes him nothing. He knows Winston is the guy. Won’t know if he’s a suitable replacement until we see him in action but I’m more optimistic with him at QB than I would be if it were anyone else. We got the best guy we can afford and the fact Winston took another one year deal says a lot.

AsylumGuido · 03-16-2021, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

I think Payton gave Hill his obligatory shot last year. He owes him nothing. He knows Winston is the guy. Won’t know if he’s a suitable replacement until we see him in action but I’m more optimistic with him at QB than I would be if it were anyone else. We got the best guy we can afford and the fact Winston took another one year deal says a lot.

The pundits are already predicting a record number of one year deals this off-season. We know the cap is going to skyrocket next season based upon the new broadcast rights predictions alone, the question is by how much. Thus the one year deals. It helps us as it gives us the test year with Winston, as well.

Lord_Saint83 · 03-15-2021, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

About to order my jersey.

Lol, me too, Rez

AsylumGuido · 03-15-2021, 08:44 PM

One year contract. I'd wait on that jersey.

Boston Saint · 03-15-2021, 09:10 PM

Well, everyone who complained that the Saints QB couldn’t throw the ball
downfield are about to have their prayers answered.

AsylumGuido · 03-15-2021, 09:14 PM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

Well, everyone who complained that the Saints QB couldn’t throw the ball
downfield are about to have their prayers answered.

But to which team is the question.

st thomas · 03-15-2021, 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

But to which team is the question.

Ahhhhh lol

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shawnkytonk · 03-15-2021, 09:40 PM

I'm no fan of the guy's character. But you have to admit it's a bit exciting considering the physical limitations we've seen in Drew the past 2-3 years. I hope he learned from Drew. If what I'm reading is right, the base salary is 5.5 mil. I'm sure Jameis will do all he can to reach those incentives. You have to wonder if we really do draft a QB early this year.

AsylumGuido · 03-15-2021, 09:59 PM

I heard a point made today on NFL Network while talking about the Saints QB post Brees. They were discussing Winston. They said that if the Saints signed Winston his expectations would be based upon the value of his contract. If it was greater than Hill's he should be expected to be the starter. If it was less then he should be expected to be the backup.

Hill has a guaranteed total salary with bonuses of $12.159 million this season.

Winston has a deal worth "up to" $12 million this season.

I seriously hope Winston does play QB because Taysom's value comes as the hybrid player. Either one is a huge step down from what we have had for the past 15 years.

The Dude · 03-16-2021, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by shawnkytonk

I'm no fan of the guy's character. But you have to admit it's a bit exciting considering the physical limitations we've seen in Drew the past 2-3 years. I hope he learned from Drew. If what I'm reading is right, the base salary is 5.5 mil. I'm sure Jameis will do all he can to reach those incentives. You have to wonder if we really do draft a QB early this year.

I wasn’t either but as I said earlier the fact he was willing to take a one year deal this early in FA tells me he’s humble and is willing to work for it. I get the feeling he’s matured a lot. We will see.

03-16-2021, 09:08 AM	#1
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	Re: Winston signed Originally Posted by rezburna I can see it, even though I know Hill would never beat Winston in an open competition. He’s just so loved. I think Payton gave Hill his obligatory shot last year. He owes him nothing. He knows Winston is the guy. Won’t know if he’s a suitable replacement until we see him in action but I’m more optimistic with him at QB than I would be if it were anyone else. We got the best guy we can afford and the fact Winston took another one year deal says a lot.
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03-16-2021, 09:14 AM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,492	Re: Winston signed Originally Posted by The Dude I think Payton gave Hill his obligatory shot last year. He owes him nothing. He knows Winston is the guy. Won’t know if he’s a suitable replacement until we see him in action but I’m more optimistic with him at QB than I would be if it were anyone else. We got the best guy we can afford and the fact Winston took another one year deal says a lot. The pundits are already predicting a record number of one year deals this off-season. We know the cap is going to skyrocket next season based upon the new broadcast rights predictions alone, the question is by how much. Thus the one year deals. It helps us as it gives us the test year with Winston, as well.

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Lord_Saint83 100% Blunt Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Saint Gabriel, La Posts: 2,754	Re: Winston signed Originally Posted by rezburna About to order my jersey. Lol, me too, Rez Rsanders24 and rezburna like this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,492	Re: Winston signed One year contract. I'd wait on that jersey.

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Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Winston signed Well, everyone who complained that the Saints QB couldn’t throw the ball downfield are about to have their prayers answered.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,492	Re: Winston signed Originally Posted by Boston Saint Well, everyone who complained that the Saints QB couldn’t throw the ball downfield are about to have their prayers answered. But to which team is the question. subguy likes this.

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st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Winston signed Originally Posted by AsylumGuido But to which team is the question. Ahhhhh lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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shawnkytonk 500th Post Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Denver>Memphis>Mississippi Posts: 741	Re: Winston signed I'm no fan of the guy's character. But you have to admit it's a bit exciting considering the physical limitations we've seen in Drew the past 2-3 years. I hope he learned from Drew. If what I'm reading is right, the base salary is 5.5 mil. I'm sure Jameis will do all he can to reach those incentives. You have to wonder if we really do draft a QB early this year.

03-15-2021, 09:59 PM	#9
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,492	Re: Winston signed I heard a point made today on NFL Network while talking about the Saints QB post Brees. They were discussing Winston. They said that if the Saints signed Winston his expectations would be based upon the value of his contract. If it was greater than Hill's he should be expected to be the starter. If it was less then he should be expected to be the backup. Hill has a guaranteed total salary with bonuses of $12.159 million this season. Winston has a deal worth "up to" $12 million this season. I seriously hope Winston does play QB because Taysom's value comes as the hybrid player. Either one is a huge step down from what we have had for the past 15 years.
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03-16-2021, 09:38 AM	#10
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	Re: Winston signed Originally Posted by shawnkytonk I'm no fan of the guy's character. But you have to admit it's a bit exciting considering the physical limitations we've seen in Drew the past 2-3 years. I hope he learned from Drew. If what I'm reading is right, the base salary is 5.5 mil. I'm sure Jameis will do all he can to reach those incentives. You have to wonder if we really do draft a QB early this year. I wasn’t either but as I said earlier the fact he was willing to take a one year deal this early in FA tells me he’s humble and is willing to work for it. I get the feeling he’s matured a lot. We will see. st thomas and MarchingOn like this.
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