Luke Johnson | Saints pick Jameis Winston to succeed Drew Brees as starting quarterback

saintfan · 09-01-2021, 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

I'm not sure that it was exactly a waste of time. Because of his talent, Winston had been handed all of his previous QB positions in the past, with frankly uneven results. In this instance, he really had to demonstrate that he was worthy of the selection. In addition, by giving Taysom a true opportunity with demonstrated results to show that the position didn't belong to him. I think this is important for every stakeholder, especially Taysom-stans.

While a few will still bark that Taysom should be under center, the evidence is pretty clear. That gives Jameis the authority to lead the Saints in 2021, and hopefully into the next era of Saints football with confidence.

SFIAH

I had not thought of that angle. I was impressed that he humbled himself and came here (or anywhere else), carried the clipboard, showed up, prepared, performed when asked, commanded the huddle, paid his dues, and whatever else. All that. And more from all accounts. But I had not considered how he was almost surely challenged with and motivated by the idea that this time he was going to have to pay the monthly note if he wanted the car. Can't blame him. He really is gifted enough to have never had to face that.

There are plenty of reasons to get behind Winston and pull hard for him. Sure sounds like his teammates are on board. Taysom will get another shot, probably somewhere else, and I'll pull for that guy too. I do believe this team will not regret letting Winston play. I am officially excited to watch him go out and prove a few things.

09-01-2021, 03:48 PM	#34
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Luke Johnson \| Saints pick Jameis Winston to succeed Drew Brees as starting quarterback Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL I'm not sure that it was exactly a waste of time. Because of his talent, Winston had been handed all of his previous QB positions in the past, with frankly uneven results. In this instance, he really had to demonstrate that he was worthy of the selection. In addition, by giving Taysom a true opportunity with demonstrated results to show that the position didn't belong to him. I think this is important for every stakeholder, especially Taysom-stans. While a few will still bark that Taysom should be under center, the evidence is pretty clear. That gives Jameis the authority to lead the Saints in 2021, and hopefully into the next era of Saints football with confidence. SFIAH I had not thought of that angle. I was impressed that he humbled himself and came here (or anywhere else), carried the clipboard, showed up, prepared, performed when asked, commanded the huddle, paid his dues, and whatever else. All that. And more from all accounts. But I had not considered how he was almost surely challenged with and motivated by the idea that this time he was going to have to pay the monthly note if he wanted the car. Can't blame him. He really is gifted enough to have never had to face that. There are plenty of reasons to get behind Winston and pull hard for him. Sure sounds like his teammates are on board. Taysom will get another shot, probably somewhere else, and I'll pull for that guy too. I do believe this team will not regret letting Winston play. I am officially excited to watch him go out and prove a few things. ScottyRo, SaintFanInATLHELL and AsylumGuido like this.
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