Saints Have 1 Clear Favorite At Starting Quarterback

AsylumGuido · 05-24-2021, 04:19 PM

As I have been saying all along, Winston is the ONLY logical choice to start.

Saints Have 1 Clear Favorite At Starting Quarterback

The New Orleans Saints will have an interesting decision to make at the quarterback position in 2021. With Drew Brees retired, New Orleans has an unclear picture at starting quarterback ahead of the upcoming season.

The betting odds suggest there’s one clear favorite, though.

Jameis Winston, who spent the 2020 season as the backup in New Orleans, is the clear favorite to take over at starting quarterback in 2021.

Pro Football Talk had the full odds, from Draft Kings:

Via DraftKings, the odds for Jameis Winston serving as the Week One starting quarterback for the Saints stand at -200. For Taysom Hill, the odds are +145.

Rookie Ian Book stands as the long shot, at +3300.

Winston spent most of his career as the starting quarterback in Tampa Bay. However, the former No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick was ousted from the Buccaneers when Tom Brady arrived last year.

Now, Winston will look to take over in New Orleans.

Sean Payton has made it clear that he wants a true starting quarterback, and not a two-QB system.

“I think the furthest we went with that would’ve been when everyone was healthy and Taysom was playing, call it maybe eight to 10 plays at quarterback. I would never discount that,” Payton said. “But I would say this, he knows and so does Jameis, that we’re looking to find a guy that’s going to lead our team this year.”

“And that doesn’t mean the other guy is not going to have a role. But certainly, it varies. If Jameis is starting, obviously Taysom has a role that expands not only just offensively, but on special teams, etc. And if it’s the other way around, it’s probably a little bit more limited just relative to what Jameis would do.”

The Saints are set to open the 2021 season on Sunday, Sept. 12 against the Packers.

voodooido · 05-24-2021, 05:37 PM

I hate it as a Saints fan but I think he is the starter. We will draft early next year. Probably a quarterback unless Book surpasses JW during the season. I also see Michael Thomas requesting a trade. Without drew throwing on point he’s not going to be happy

ChrisXVI · 05-24-2021, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by voodooido

I hate it as a Saints fan but I think he is the starter. We will draft early next year. Probably a quarterback unless Book surpasses JW during the season. I also see Michael Thomas requesting a trade. Without drew throwing on point he’s not going to be happy

Mike Evans never seemed to suffer with Jameis at QB.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 05-24-2021, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by voodooido

I hate it as a Saints fan but I think he is the starter. We will draft early next year. Probably a quarterback unless Book surpasses JW during the season. I also see Michael Thomas requesting a trade. Without drew throwing on point he’s not going to be happy

So, what you are saying is that you don't trust CSP. Unlike his previous coaches, CSP is going to design a playbook that maximizes the potential of the player and minimizes the risk. And specifically, as both Brees and Winston have stated, the QB gets input into the game plan, incorporating plays that both feel are the most effective and makes them the QB the most comfortable.

The biggest difference is that Winston will no longer have to play hero ball all the time. With a solid run game and a decent defense, he'll have the opportunity to be a distributor most of the time.

SFIAH

Rugby Saint II · 05-25-2021, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

So, what you are saying is that you don't trust CSP. Unlike his previous coaches, CSP is going to design a playbook that maximizes the potential of the player and minimizes the risk. And specifically, as both Brees and Winston have stated, the QB gets input into the game plan, incorporating plays that both feel are the most effective and makes them the QB the most comfortable.

The biggest difference is that Winston will no longer have to play hero ball all the time. With a solid run game and a decent defense, he'll have the opportunity to be a distributor most of the time.

SFIAH

True Dat. Sean trusted Drew but does he trust Winston's input as much?

SaintFanInATLHELL · 05-25-2021, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

True Dat. Sean trusted Drew but does he trust Winston's input as much?

It's a collaboration. I'm sure that CSP will take the QB1 input under advisement and adjust the game plan accordingly. Brees was essentially an offensive coordinator on the field. So, obviously his input has significantly more weight. But Jameis has said in interviews that giving input to the process is important for success.

SFIAH

voodooido · 05-25-2021, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

So, what you are saying is that you don't trust CSP. Unlike his previous coaches, CSP is going to design a playbook that maximizes the potential of the player and minimizes the risk. And specifically, as both Brees and Winston have stated, the QB gets input into the game plan, incorporating plays that both feel are the most effective and makes them the QB the most comfortable.

The biggest difference is that Winston will no longer have to play hero ball all the time. With a solid run game and a decent defense, he'll have the opportunity to be a distributor most of the time.

SFIAH

If that’s the way you want to put it then yes, if SP believes in JW, I don’t trust him. He has much more experience and is much more educated but that’s my belief, not his. I’d love to be wrong but I don’t see him being the future of the black and gold.

Boston Saint · 05-25-2021, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by voodooido

If that’s the way you want to put it then yes, if SP believes in JW, I don’t trust him. He has much more experience and is much more educated but that’s my belief, not his. I’d love to be wrong but I don’t see him being the future of the black and gold.

Fair enough! Time will tell.

stickman · 05-24-2021, 07:32 PM

I hate to make this comparison, but it reminds me of the whole Bobby Hebert/Steve Walsh situation the Saints had some years back. They told Steve Walsh it was an open competition, but they new all along it was going to be Hebert.

I think they know it will be Winston, but they are telling Hill it's a competition to make him happy. And to make the preseason more competitive.

The Dude · 05-24-2021, 10:17 PM

It would be stupid to start Hill over Winston. Even if Hill was a slightly better QB the TEAM would still be better with a lesser Qb under center and Hill in his jack of all trades role.

05-24-2021, 04:19 PM	#1
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Saints Have 1 Clear Favorite At Starting Quarterback As I have been saying all along, Winston is the ONLY logical choice to start. Saints Have 1 Clear Favorite At Starting Quarterback The New Orleans Saints will have an interesting decision to make at the quarterback position in 2021. With Drew Brees retired, New Orleans has an unclear picture at starting quarterback ahead of the upcoming season. The betting odds suggest there’s one clear favorite, though. Jameis Winston, who spent the 2020 season as the backup in New Orleans, is the clear favorite to take over at starting quarterback in 2021. Pro Football Talk had the full odds, from Draft Kings: Via DraftKings, the odds for Jameis Winston serving as the Week One starting quarterback for the Saints stand at -200. For Taysom Hill, the odds are +145. Rookie Ian Book stands as the long shot, at +3300. Winston spent most of his career as the starting quarterback in Tampa Bay. However, the former No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick was ousted from the Buccaneers when Tom Brady arrived last year. Now, Winston will look to take over in New Orleans. Sean Payton has made it clear that he wants a true starting quarterback, and not a two-QB system. “I think the furthest we went with that would’ve been when everyone was healthy and Taysom was playing, call it maybe eight to 10 plays at quarterback. I would never discount that,” Payton said. “But I would say this, he knows and so does Jameis, that we’re looking to find a guy that’s going to lead our team this year.” “And that doesn’t mean the other guy is not going to have a role. But certainly, it varies. If Jameis is starting, obviously Taysom has a role that expands not only just offensively, but on special teams, etc. And if it’s the other way around, it’s probably a little bit more limited just relative to what Jameis would do.” The Saints are set to open the 2021 season on Sunday, Sept. 12 against the Packers.
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05-24-2021, 05:37 PM	#2
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,819	Re: Saints Have 1 Clear Favorite At Starting Quarterback I hate it as a Saints fan but I think he is the starter. We will draft early next year. Probably a quarterback unless Book surpasses JW during the season. I also see Michael Thomas requesting a trade. Without drew throwing on point he’s not going to be happy
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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Saints Have 1 Clear Favorite At Starting Quarterback Originally Posted by voodooido I hate it as a Saints fan but I think he is the starter. We will draft early next year. Probably a quarterback unless Book surpasses JW during the season. I also see Michael Thomas requesting a trade. Without drew throwing on point he’s not going to be happy Mike Evans never seemed to suffer with Jameis at QB. AsylumGuido, rezburna, Saint in Aus and 1 others like this.

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SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,781	Re: Saints Have 1 Clear Favorite At Starting Quarterback Originally Posted by voodooido I hate it as a Saints fan but I think he is the starter. We will draft early next year. Probably a quarterback unless Book surpasses JW during the season. I also see Michael Thomas requesting a trade. Without drew throwing on point he’s not going to be happy So, what you are saying is that you don't trust CSP. Unlike his previous coaches, CSP is going to design a playbook that maximizes the potential of the player and minimizes the risk. And specifically, as both Brees and Winston have stated, the QB gets input into the game plan, incorporating plays that both feel are the most effective and makes them the QB the most comfortable. The biggest difference is that Winston will no longer have to play hero ball all the time. With a solid run game and a decent defense, he'll have the opportunity to be a distributor most of the time. SFIAH AsylumGuido, SmashMouth, K Major and 2 others like this.
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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,117	Re: Saints Have 1 Clear Favorite At Starting Quarterback Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL So, what you are saying is that you don't trust CSP. Unlike his previous coaches, CSP is going to design a playbook that maximizes the potential of the player and minimizes the risk. And specifically, as both Brees and Winston have stated, the QB gets input into the game plan, incorporating plays that both feel are the most effective and makes them the QB the most comfortable. The biggest difference is that Winston will no longer have to play hero ball all the time. With a solid run game and a decent defense, he'll have the opportunity to be a distributor most of the time. SFIAH True Dat. Sean trusted Drew but does he trust Winston's input as much?

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SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,781	Re: Saints Have 1 Clear Favorite At Starting Quarterback Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II True Dat. Sean trusted Drew but does he trust Winston's input as much? It's a collaboration. I'm sure that CSP will take the QB1 input under advisement and adjust the game plan accordingly. Brees was essentially an offensive coordinator on the field. So, obviously his input has significantly more weight. But Jameis has said in interviews that giving input to the process is important for success. SFIAH

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voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,819	Re: Saints Have 1 Clear Favorite At Starting Quarterback Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL So, what you are saying is that you don't trust CSP. Unlike his previous coaches, CSP is going to design a playbook that maximizes the potential of the player and minimizes the risk. And specifically, as both Brees and Winston have stated, the QB gets input into the game plan, incorporating plays that both feel are the most effective and makes them the QB the most comfortable. The biggest difference is that Winston will no longer have to play hero ball all the time. With a solid run game and a decent defense, he'll have the opportunity to be a distributor most of the time. SFIAH If that’s the way you want to put it then yes, if SP believes in JW, I don’t trust him. He has much more experience and is much more educated but that’s my belief, not his. I’d love to be wrong but I don’t see him being the future of the black and gold.
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05-25-2021, 06:53 PM	#8
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Saints Have 1 Clear Favorite At Starting Quarterback Originally Posted by voodooido If that’s the way you want to put it then yes, if SP believes in JW, I don’t trust him. He has much more experience and is much more educated but that’s my belief, not his. I’d love to be wrong but I don’t see him being the future of the black and gold. Fair enough! Time will tell.

05-24-2021, 07:32 PM	#9
stickman 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 1,754	Re: Saints Have 1 Clear Favorite At Starting Quarterback I hate to make this comparison, but it reminds me of the whole Bobby Hebert/Steve Walsh situation the Saints had some years back. They told Steve Walsh it was an open competition, but they new all along it was going to be Hebert. I think they know it will be Winston, but they are telling Hill it's a competition to make him happy. And to make the preseason more competitive. jnormand likes this.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	Re: Saints Have 1 Clear Favorite At Starting Quarterback It would be stupid to start Hill over Winston. Even if Hill was a slightly better QB the TEAM would still be better with a lesser Qb under center and Hill in his jack of all trades role. Boston Saint likes this.
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