st thomas

The only thing is Book being an emergency QB if Winston and hill go own. Lordy don’t know if my Book would be ready for that. But we don’t need a vet like trev sem. Being 3rd up neither. With a vet min we can’t afford


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AsylumGuido

If Winston and Hill both go down it doesn't matter anyway. Things would be bleak.

K Major

I understand the enthusiasm on Book however he has to make the team first.

AsylumGuido

Saints crushed for not naming Jameis Winston as their starting quarterback

by Leigh Oleszczak

The biggest storyline with the New Orleans Saints this offseason is their quarterback situation, which isn’t something they’ve been able to say for quite some time. The job is between former No. 1 overall pick Jameis Winston and offensive weapon Taysom Hill with Winston being the favorite to land the job.

Chris Rolling of Bleacher Report said that the Saints failing to name Winston as their official starting quarterback is one of the worst decisions in the NFL since the NFL Draft took place in late April. Here’s more from Rolling’s article:

There are facets to the problem, too. A quarterback controversy could be a distraction. More importantly, it could harm both if Hill takes first-team reps from Winston, never mind the offense as everyone tries to adjust to two different players. Splitting critical first-team reps over the summer could do more harm than good. If the Saints let this drag on, the transition from Brees could face-plant.

It’s hard to argue with this, but we all know that Sean Payton loves him some Taysom Hill. This is exactly why he shocked the NFL world by letting Hill start in Drew Brees’ absence last year despite Winston essentially being brought in for that very reason.

Winston previously played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for five seasons before being allowed to leave in free agency and joining the Saints in 2020. Winston was coming off a season where he threw for over 5,100 yards and 33 touchdowns but the 30 interceptions are why he was no longer in Tampa’s future plans.

Meanwhile, Hill has been with the Saints organization since 2017 and transformed into one of the most intriguing players in the league with the role he’s carved out for himself. He throws the ball, runs with the ball, catches the ball, and plays special teams as well.

Hill honestly can do it all and while it’s unfair to use his strengths against him, being the swiss army knife is exactly why Winston needs to be the quarterback. When Hill is taken out of his offensive weapon role, the Saints’ offense becomes a lot less dangerous.

Also, Winston is an experienced starter and while yes, the interceptions need to be trimmed down a lot, he’s shown he can be a reliable quarterback and keep his team in games with his arm. The Saints should have named Winston as their starter but Payton isn’t going to do that. He wants both guys to battle for the job and give them each a fair shake at winning it.

While I agree with Rollins’ assessment for the most part, if the Saints don’t get much out of either of these guys in 2021, they can turn to next year’s draft and try to add one of the quarterbacks entering the league. That’d be their best play at that point.

For now, however, Winston should be the team’s starter and hopefully, Payton doesn’t drag this out longer than needed.

“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” — Winston Churchill

WW_Who_Dat

It’s business not enthusiasm K, SP ML JI drafted him liked what they saw on tape ... could be if JW goes down TH is the first option to step in ... But Book could be a quick study could step in and allow the offense to have all its skill players in play and having to be accounted for. SP given the chance likes to stress the defense as often as possible.

K Major

Training camp can't get here soon enough .

Boston Saint

So, I just watched this video. After doing so there is no way you will convince me Hill has so far demonstrated he has a higher ceiling than the guy who makes these plays. He needs a little control, and to learn not to force some plays, and a better offensive game plan. But no way in heck has Hill shown that he has a higher ceiling.

jeanpierre

A career highlights film...

AsylumGuido

And no career from Hill. He was a pick up from a practice squad. He is an awesome athlete, yet his career highlights are all at positions other than QB.

Do you care more about the immediate, current success of the Saints or giving Taysom Hill some sort of unwarranted chance that might fail, as you pointed out resulting in a high pick?

Which of these two do you desire more:

1) Taysom Hill being starting QB

2) Jameis Winston not being starting QB

Honest answer if you can, JP.

Boston Saint

And yet that addresses none of the points I’ve made. Show me one Hill highlight at QB that matches any of those. Yet he has a higher ceiling? You’ve not shown the evidence. I have.