Does the Saints locker room want Jameis Winston or Taysom Hill?

AsylumGuido · 06-01-2021, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by neugey

If Kamara as a rookie could beat out Ingram and Peterson for serious playing time, I can't rule out Book beating out Hill and Winston. Yes Book has a ton to learn in a short time, but if he delights in training camp and feels like the best option, Payton won't look past Book for the principle of "playing it safe".

When Brees got injured last season it was Hill that became the regular starter based upon the fact that he knew the full playbook far better than Winston. The same applies to Book now to even a greater degree. BOTH Winston and Hill know the full playbook far better than Book and both have far more experience as professionals. I cannot see any scenario short of both Hill and Winston suffering significant injuries that would result in Book starting a game this season. and even under that scenario I can see the Saints bringing in someone like Siemian instead.

That said, I would love to see Book emerge as the eventual starter in the future based upon his proving he is the best option. Next off-season could be interesting when it comes to the QB competition. Or Winston could conceivably solidify himself as the long term starter with a successful season.

06-01-2021, 10:44 AM	#19
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,853	Re: Does the Saints locker room want Jameis Winston or Taysom Hill? Originally Posted by neugey If Kamara as a rookie could beat out Ingram and Peterson for serious playing time, I can't rule out Book beating out Hill and Winston. Yes Book has a ton to learn in a short time, but if he delights in training camp and feels like the best option, Payton won't look past Book for the principle of "playing it safe". When Brees got injured last season it was Hill that became the regular starter based upon the fact that he knew the full playbook far better than Winston. The same applies to Book now to even a greater degree. BOTH Winston and Hill know the full playbook far better than Book and both have far more experience as professionals. I cannot see any scenario short of both Hill and Winston suffering significant injuries that would result in Book starting a game this season. and even under that scenario I can see the Saints bringing in someone like Siemian instead. That said, I would love to see Book emerge as the eventual starter in the future based upon his proving he is the best option. Next off-season could be interesting when it comes to the QB competition. Or Winston could conceivably solidify himself as the long term starter with a successful season.
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